This was inspired by the conversation between Reese and Jack Salazar at the end of 'Liberty' (S3 E1).
Reese: "With your talent it won't be long before the CIA comes knocking."
Jack: "So what should I do?"
Reese: "That's up to you. But in a few years, when the guys from Langley show up…
Say no."

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Say No.
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One of the guys was approached by the CIA today.

I'm conflicted. On the one hand, they're right. He's exactly what they're looking for. In fact, he's over qualified. He has the skills, physically and mentally that they need - and then some. I'm just not sure he's emotionally prepared.

Most people think Army Rangers don't think much about emotions. Most people are idiots. We learn to control them - yes. We learn they have a place and a time. In our line of work, being able to control your emotional response can mean the difference between life and death. And John is very good at controlling his emotional responses.

In fact, most people think he's a loner - anti-social. They've never gotten to know him - hung out with him - gone to a party with him. He's a riot. He just doesn't feel the need to grab the spotlight like some of the guys do. He's got a quiet confidence I wish could be taught to some of the others.

It might be enough to help him survive what the CIA will do to him.

A man with his skills - they'll make him an assassin. It's not like he hasn't killed, he's one of our best snipers. But what they'll ask him to do? I'm not sure he's ready for that. It's not the same thing. I've seen what it does to people - what it takes from them. Not everything - just the part that matters. The CIA will make him walk in the dark. Not everybody comes back from that.

Should I have said something when the guys from Langley showed up? Maybe I should have told him to say no. Maybe he would have listened.

Or maybe this is exactly what he wants. Only time will tell.

Either way, he will be very, very good at walking in the dark.

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