+++++++++ Hall way near Harrison's Hotel Room ++++++++++++

Tom arrived on the 14th floor and went to room 115. Inside the four agents were detaining Harrison. Tom Knew it was critical he quickly questioned the man. He clearly knew more than a civilian should and Tom intended to find out why.

After opening the door Tom told the four agents to wait outside, so he could question Harrison alone. "OK my men have already checked your pass and determined you are a guest at the party. You also have no known ties with Olivia Pope. Would you care to explain this discrepancy?"

Harrison sat handcuffed to the chair across from Tom, "Agent Tom Olivia Pope is helping me. I sell luxury cars but I'm also involved in insider trading. When I found out my partner was involved in a plot to kill a government official I knew I had to contact the police."


Tom's eyes widen slightly, "Who is the target and are they in the building?"

Harrison shrugged his shoulders, "Olivia told me the target is Judge Keating. I have files that identify those involved in his assassination plot. I have no idea if he is at the wedding."

Tom left the room without a word. He told the Agents outside to go to the ball room and remove Judge Keating and place him in protective custody immediately. Tom knew this could be a hoax, but he didn't intend to risk the Judge's life to find out.

Two of the agents left to move the Judge to a secured room. Tom returned to speak to Harrison, "the agents said you had a message from Miss Pope, what it is?'


Harrison took a shallow breath, forcing himself to believe this would work, "The message is "the "sweet potato pie" was better than the "crunch cake" but she loved them both."

Tom reached over and unlocked Harrison's cuffs, "Please take me to her Mr. Harrison."

Harrison went to the 12th floor with Tom closely at his heels. Once they reached the room he Tom told Harrison to wait outside a moment. Harrison stood back as Tom opened the door. Once inside Tom face was covered in unmistakable relief.

Tom found Olivia sitting inside with Stephen Finch and a man dressed in a waiter uniform. He talked into his wrist quietly. Tom seemed to be arguing with someone before focusing on Olivia again. "Miss Pope I told the president you are safe."


Olivia surprised Tom by giving him a huge hug. "I knew you would understand the message Tom. If anyone could get us out of here safely I knew it would be you, thank you."

Tom smiled looking slightly red, "I am pleased to see you are safe. I was starting to worry when we couldn't find you. The President was pleased you're in good health as well."

After a few moments Olivia returned to Stephens's side. "Tom this is my friend Huck, he cracked the computer files Harrison brought to me. We need to review them as quickly as possible before the people responsible are aware we have them."

Tom nodded, "I was just about to suggest that we move from this location. I have already placed Judge Keating into protective custody; I need to take you to safety as well."


Olivia smiled, "I agree, I assume you are taking us somewhere to be interviewed? I will give you the files; however I require my own copies. I need them to help my clients."

Tom nodded, "I am sure the president will provide you copies. Without OPA the plot might have been undetected until it was too late. That alone assures the president would keep OPA apart of the investigation."

Everyone started packing their things and was ready to leave within minutes.

The two remaining agents stepped forward at Tom's signal. "Please take Stephen, Huck and Harrison to a secure location for their interview about today's events. Miss Pope I wish to interview you myself. The president would also like a word with you, please follow me ma'am."

Olivia shook her head, "I can't accept being split up from them. It's my duty to stay by their side until they're safe, and Harrison's legal case is resolved."


Olivia knew Fitz requested to see her the moment she was located. As much as Olivia wanted to see him, she needed to be sure Stephen, Huck and Harrison's welfare were being met. Harrison faced some serious charges; she had to make sure his rights were protected.

Tom quickly reviewed the papers in the briefcase, "I admire your dedication to protect them. You are right, Harrison's legal problems need to be handled properly, I understand your choice. I will assist you in this matter."

Tom paused to read a document. "I have a proposal that should solve the problem."


He held up the plea bargain Olivia arranged regarding Harrison. "I will request the President send the Attorney General to speak to you and Harrison. Once you are sure his rights are being protected their interviews can take place. Then I can interview you, do we have a deal?"

Olivia looked relieved, "Yes, as long as federal protection is included for all of us. The last thing I want is my friends harmed for doing the right thing. All four of us are endanger."

Tom nodded, "That should not be a problem but it's time for us to go. I am uneasy being here, and the president wanted us upstairs five minutes ago, time for us to move."