Author Notes: Sorry the update is slow but this chapter I had written three complete chapters, but they did not work. So I hope you all enjoy this chapter version

Chapter 12

MCAS Miramar Brig

Those not wounded during the shootout at the base were move to the military jail facility to ensure security. Over the course of several days Sasha and Mike were able to identify the leader and who was the weakest link. The team leader was a small wiry man who was arrogant which also made him the weak link. He lacked discipline and his men despised him.

Interrogation Room Brig

The prisoner is brought into the room under armed escorts he handcuffed and shackled to the chair and table. Across from him is Sasha and Mike waiting to start the interrogation.

"I am CDR Cooper and of course you know Captain Slattery. I am here formally charge with acts of subversive acts of terrorism, murder of President Jeffery Michener and the attempt murder of President Oliver. Because you carry no passport or claim allegiance to any country but have led a military team onto United States soil virtually declaring war on this country therefore we have decided to execute you as spy." She states

"You can't who are you at war with" the prisoner replied.

"You forget that we have been fighting a war against terrorism for the past decade the pandemic just halted the war it was never officially end by treaty or cease fire. So, we have classified you as an enemy combatant" Mike says as he lights a cigar.

Sasha studies the prisoner's micro expression and body language his bravo has left him, he thinks about how to get out of his death sentence. They have him now he will give the information on the shadow group he will give up the information to save his butt

"If I give you the information what do I get out?" he asked

"Nothing but your life you and this group are responsible for the deaths of 300 plus service members do you think we will let you walk out of this room a free man? You help facility their deaths after they survived the Red Flu only to be murder by you and your people. Their families want retribution not to mention the survivors from the Hayward starting with their Commanding Officer of that ship and his surviving crew. So here the deal you give the intel or we plaster your picture over every form of media in this country and set you free and see how far you get" Mike replies

"You can do that!" he replies "I will be sitting duck with a large target on my back" he screams

"Actually, we can so make your choice it expires once we leave this room and you are on your own" Sasha states

The man starts swearing in Russian Mike and Sasha recognized.

Sasha response in Russian "Who is this man that you are afraid of what power does he have you and your men?" she asks

"He was bested by Captain Chandler on his own ship his ignorance cost him his ship and his crew he barely survived the destruction of his ship, and he wants revenge. He survived barely, and he is horribly disfigured, and he blames Captain Chandler and Dr. Scott for this. It's Ruskov!" he replied

Mike hears the name Ruskov and realizes who this shadow leader is the Russian they first encounter in the Arctic over two years ago he wanted to control the cure and sell it to the highest bidder it beginning to make sense now.

"Where is Ruskov based of operations locate? Mike demands

"His operation is mobile at sea he travels back and forth from the North Atlantic to the Caribbean using a cruise liner ship under the guise ferrying families back to Europe for reunification." He replied

"What is the name of the ship he is using for the operation?"

The man refused to answer

"Name now!" Mike demands as his fist slams down on the table top

"Carnival Sunrise the crew is loyal to him he knows that Chandler will not attack the ship sailing with civilians onboard and he doesn't know which country he can trust" he laughingly replies

Mike opens the door tells the guards "Take him back to his cell" as he walks out followed closely by Sasha

"I am going to see the CNO he with his family taking time off. I want you to locate the ship and gather the teams together for a briefing with the CNO within the hour at North Island." Mike says

"Yes, sir" she replies as she contacts Granderson via sat phone to locate the Carnival Sunrise"

Amphibious Base Coronado

Tom has taken a rare day off to just relax with Rachel and the kids they decide on the beach at Coronado base for some sun and fun in the surf. Tom watch as Ashley and Sam tried to get the soccer ball away from Rachel. Laughing Tom just picks Rachel up, so the kids can get the ball

"Tom put me down" she says laughingly

"I like having you in my arms" he replies with a kiss

"And the oppose teams scores" Sam said cheekily

Tom sets Rachel on her feet and join the kid in their antics of scoring a goal.

"Dad is okay if we go into the water?" Ashley asked

"Sure, just remember don't go further than chest high which means no higher than Sammy's chest" he replied as he watches they run into the waves crashing on the shore.

"Thank you for making me take a day off to enjoy with you guys I am enjoying it" Tom says

"No, I should be thinking you for such a great ideal" Rachel replied

"The kids said this was your ideal for us all to bonded together as a family" he replies

"They told me the same thing. I do believe we have been played my love by those two little buggers" she replied smiling

"Well it work, and I am glad we are all together" he replies with a kiss

wrapping his arms around her as they just stand there in one another embrace.

The silence is broken by the sound of a Sea Hawk fly overhead everyone looks ups and realizes the helo is going to land just a few feet away from them.

Tom realize this cannot be a good sign as he watches Mike exit the craft and walks towards him.

"This must be really important to come by helo"

"Yeah, you and Rachel are not going to like what we found out. We need to get you guys back on the base and secure" he replied

"What did the interrogations reveal? He ask

"Not here we need to get you Rachel and the kids secure first" Mike replied

"Mike?" Tom says looking him squarely in the eyes

"Ruskov" he replies

"He dead. He died when the Vernyi sunken in the Caribbean along with his crew." Tom replied

"Apparently he and some of his crew survived" Mike finally gives him the information

"He is looking for revenge for what we did" Tom half asking answer his own question"

Tom looks at his family, knowing that Ruskov will use them against him murder them just to prove his point.

"Where are Kelly and Ava Tophet location he will go after them just to hurt Rachel like he did to Quincey I want them here with Ashley and Sam" he replies

"Already thought of it they will land on the Enterprise in five hours" Mike replies

"You have to go, don't you?" Ashley asks

"Yes, I need a favorite from you Sam" he says

"What is it?" they both replied

"I need you guys to lookout for one another while I am gone okay?" he replies

"Always Dad" they reply

Rachel looks at Tom he sees the fear in her eyes knowing how Ruskov had abuse Kelly and used threats of harm against Ava to ensure she did what he wanted.

"Hey, I will be okay once this is over an we have finally caught Ruskov and his men we plan our future together" he said

"Tom, I don't know what to say just please come back to us safe" she replies

"I want you guys to go back to the Enterprise it will be safer alright"

Rachel response with a nod of her head while fighting back the tears. At that moment Ravit and security detail make their presence known to escort them back to 32nd street base.

Tom hugs and kisses the children and Rachel telling them he loves them before heading towards the helo.

Mike had moved a little distance away from the group when Rachel breaks away from them

"Mike, stay frosty" she tells him

Mike laughs its Rachel way of telling him to be safe without being mushy

"Hey, you own me a breakfast in the mess" he replies

"It's a date" she replies

Mike turns toward Tom and ask "Ready"

"Yes, let's go" he replies walking toward the helo

Once onboard the helo took off for a short flight to North Island for the briefing.

"Alright, lets gather our things and head back to the base okay" Rachel said

"Rachel is the man Dad going after really bad? Ashley ask

"Yes, he is very dangerous that is why we are going back to the Enterprise" she replied

On the Carnival Sunrise middle of the Atlantic

Ruskov is studying the scars on his face from the explosions on the Vernyi. Chandler somehow out maneuver him the greatest admiral of the Soviet Union and Russian Navy. This time when he meets Chandler and the crew of the Nathan James he will emerge victorious. He is repulsed by the image in the mirror.

"Captain Chandler you and Dr. Scott will pay for the destruction you have caused to me" he say aloud to his empty cabin. He picks up the phone rings on the bridge answer by crew member

"Current speed and heading" Ruskov asks

"Admiral, we are currently 100 nautical miles from the coast of United States speed is 18 knots expect arrival time 1200 tomorrow" the crew member replies

He hangs up the phone and crosses over to the other side of his stateroom there he has a terrified mother and her two daughters sitting at the table under armed guards.

He used the Immunes fanaticism to locate the families. When his men stumble upon Slattery's family in Deer Park his men quickly grab them.

"Ah, Christine this might be the last time we all dine together as we shall soon see your husband and Captain Chandler very soon" he says