The beginnings of a new life
Chapter 32th
Maria Garcia Hernandez arrived at the protection camp in Africa having been flown by transport and the marines rescuing her and the rest of the slaves. She was glad in a big way with the marines helping her with taking her to her own quarters. But first she needed medical attention with needing all types of shots to protect her from infection.
She had her only cell-phone on her having been turned off for now. She had a few calls to make once she gets to her quarters. It's not going to be for awhile with being checked out and fed as well. She had not had a meal in a few days. However when she was rescued from the compound. She was given protein bars and drinks in order to build up her energy levels.
A doctor Garcia Mann age 52 was working hard in the his sickbay as with the other specialists and nurses working for the United States government. He noticed Maria Hernandez being brought into the sickbay in bad shape. She had been rape numerous times and he was going to need a rape kit and other items in order that she is brought into a separate alcove to be checked out with a nurse taking the samples.
No doubt she was going to be more comfortable with another woman. After spending two hours in sickbay and drinking water to take the pills given along with the blood samples as well. Doctor Mann came in again to speak with her in Spanish even though she insisted with talking English.
"Maria I must tell you, you're a lucky lady to be alive. Even though your been raped and currently not pregnant. We were able to clean you up from the last abortion. We found no disease or any other conditions. I suggest you try and take it easy in your quarters for a few days."
"Thank you, Doctor. How long will I be staying here?" She needed to asked...
"A few months before the United States decides to figure out what to do with you and the other slave ladies in worse shape than you." Doctor Mann had to say on the subject. "Now you can leave for the mess hall to eat and I mean eat as much as you can that your stomach can handle." He called for a security officer to bring her over to the mess hall.
Sometime later finally arriving into her spacious quarters. She was finally alone...She pulled out her cell phone with turning it on and placing a special electronic device in order not to have it traced. She dialed the International number to connect her to the Cantina in Somalia, Paraguay. "Hello this is Maria Hernandez can I speak with Jose. Is he there?" The woman answered the phone having to be working behind the bar counter having answered the phone.
"Yes, he's here. I will call him over Maria. Please hold on a moment, he's playing cards." She stated... She called him over telling him it was Maria.
Hernandez called over to answer the phone after telling his buddies that he was coming back into the games after he was done talking. He takes the phone to be standing in the corner of the bar with the wiring long enough. "Maria did everything work out well with being rescued?" He asked with concerned for his own sister.
"Yes it did. The United States officials think that I might be a snitch after all. What's next?" She had asked...
"Tell the officials that you have further vital information in regard to me and tell them that you will only talk with Special Agent Gibbs in person with needing to set up a time and location. I have already mention this to you earlier...Call me back in a few days and let me know on whether they will believe you. Since they will no doubt be calling Director Vance and Gibbs himself."
"Do you still want me to call Gibbs and see what he thinks about wanting protection from him and NCIS?" She needed to know on whether he had changed his mind about the plan.
"Please call him when you're ready after getting some rest. " He hung up the phone to ask for more drinks for the card game and his associates.
Four hours later after waking from a sound sleep. Maria had gotten up needing to throw some cold water on her face from inside the bathroom. Looking at the time to be 2 a.m. in the morning here and 12 hours difference in the states 2 o'clock afternoon for the states and Gibbs.
Taking out her cell phone and the number to bring it up onto the screen. She dialed waiting for it to go through with the lag time...
Special Agent Gibbs was at work NCIS reading a report when his cell-phone had gone off. He heard McGee hear his response. "McGee trace the call coming in on my phone." He ordered... "Hello, this is special agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs. How can I help you?"
Torres came over to McGee's station watching the computer tracking...
"Did you forget my voice already Jethro? It has been awhile since you were rescued by your people." She said with Gibbs remembering...
"OMG! Maria where are you?" Tell me how did you know where to call me?" He said with a tone that had both agents wondering what was going on between the two of them.
"I am in Africa protection marine base with the other slave women. I am doing much better since being rescued. Listen I have something to say to you but I can't tell you here. I have to provide transportation to the states with vital Intel on where Hernandez and his people are located and I will only meet with you." She said that Gibbs was being with caution believing her...
"Why me Maria when you can talk with the officials there in Africa?" He said trying to stay calm with his demeanor.
"I don't trust them Gibbs and I insisted on talking with you only. Once I make the plans to come to the States I will call you to set up a time and place to meet. I will than talk to you with the Intel that is on a disk that Hernandez will kill me for."
"Very well I will meet you. Call me when you made the arrangements. " He ended the conversation with Maria. He looked up to asked. "Anything McGee?"
"She was telling the truth with the call coming from Africa. Do you believe her?" He had to asked with concern for his boss and his feelings.
"Not really Tim. I need to discuss with Director Vance upstairs." He had gotten up stiff with his right leg and knee.
