CHAPTER 2 – THE PLAN
Sally and Liz enjoyed two weeks alone in their idyllic Cuban shanty. Liz wanted to get the girls to the states immediately but the babies had to wait two weeks before they could travel by air. Sally knew time was running out. Liz needed to know the plans in place regarding my imminent death. I must sacrifice myself to protect family and country.
The night before the Chinook was scheduled to covertly land on the beach to transport them to Naval Air Station, Key West, Sally sat Liz down to discuss the plans in place.
"Liz, sweetheart, we need to discuss our return to the states. My identity has been compromised by someone within the CIA. My ambition and covert activities have made me and by association you and the girls targets."
"What does that mean for us Sally?"
"Sweetheart, They are going to stage my death and I will become a ghost. It's the only way to protect you and our babies. I will be watching over you and the girls until my last breath. Upon my death the girls will be my heirs with you as the executor. You are independently wealthy so I'm leaving you several properties. I love you sweetheart and I want what's best for you and the girls. If you choose to remarry I will accept that but please don't let the girls forget that I love them."
Liz was quiet. Sally was preparing for hysterics, crying, cursing, violence, any number of demonstrative reactions but Liz was quiet.
"Salvatore Folliero, I accept that you need to become a ghost and I can work with your plans however, I have a few stipulations that I will not take no for an answer. You are also aware that I am more ambitious than you. My goal is to become an US Ambassador with postings throughout the world. I have no desire to remarry and although you will be dead to the world I intend to remain your wife. You will always be able to contact me through the winery. If we are in the same city please try to make physical contact so I know you are well. I expect intimacy whenever the opportunity allows. Don't bring me any diseases. I am not stupid to think you and/or your job will not require sex during your assignments. The girls will know their dad through your father. I will allow them to spend time with your parents. I will also maintain my maiden name for myself and the twins."
"I understand that due to my pregnancy you excluded me from the planning. My hormones have returned to pre-pregnancy levels and I expect to be included in all decisions related to me and the girls."
Sally was so glad Liz is a logical ambitious woman. We are both opportunists and our marriage was a merger for our political gain.
"Liz, I accept your stipulations and we will make it work sweetheart. I love you and thank you again for our beautiful girls."
"I love you also Sally."
The couple heard the girls crying and jumped to do the tiny princesses bidding.
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The Chinook helicopter landed at 4 am on the beach approximately one mile from the shanty. Sally made sure to remove the serial numbers, fingerprints and all identifiers of his family. He left the shanty, generator, refrigerator and a generous amount of money for the midwife. Sally could read people and he knew that the midwife will never mention their identity. If she opens her mouth he will know and she will be terminated.
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The family arrived at the Naval Air Station forty-five minutes from leaving Cuba. Sally stayed back to blend in with the crew. He made sure Liz and the girls were taken to the hospital for admittance and exhaustive examinations. The family was heavily guarded and placed in a private suite. The suite had a hospital bed for Liz, a dining/sitting area with pullout couch, a lavish bathroom, two infant warmers, and the private nurses' station.
Upon given the okay by Liz, her assigned obstetrician, Ms. Franklin and the girls' pediatrician, Ms. Gowans entered the room. "Mrs. Folliero, we came to give you our findings regarding everyone's health. Should we wait for your husband?" Liz notified all that her husband remained in Cuba to complete his assignment.
The physicians stood on each side of the bed. Mr. Franklin started by stating Liz was in excellent health she should be 100% within 6 weeks. Liz thanked doctor Franklin as he turned to leave. She nodded her head for Dr. Gowans to proceed. "Raven and Emily are extremely healthy babies and so alert. They scored top marks on their Apgar. I will leave several pamphlets regarding their care. They are identical so you should have fun times ahead. Can you tell them apart?"
Liz responded, "My husband and I have looked at them for hours and we could not distinguish the two. Luckily our midwife had the foresight to accessorize them with colored anklets."
"Yes, they are gorgeous. We documented their fingerprints and footprints in case there is a problem in the future. Do you have any questions for me?
"No, not that I can think of. Thank you."
"Congratulations, and safe travels."
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The nurses were told to stay out unless Liz called them. Sally snuck into the room to check on his family. Liz updated him regarding their check-ups.
"Liz I made arrangements for a private jet to take us to Italy and later France. I want the girls to obtain citizenship in each country. I have been given a limited time frame to get my affairs in order before I leave. You can tell those who inquiry that we will meet up later, be ambiguous regarding where. I love you sweetheart."
Sally walked over to the infant warmers and kissed Raven. "Daddy loves you Raven." He turned to Emily's warmer, "Daddy loves you Emily." Wiping the tears from his eyes he kissed his wife and slipped out.
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Liz could not stop her mind racing and planning her next steps. I hate that Sally won't be around but I can hire nannies for the girls and resume my pursuit of an Ambassadorship. Sally faking his death may just tip the scales for an appointment of my preference. My girls will be great assets. I hope they inherit Sally and my gift for languages. I'm excited! I will start looking for nannies immediately. I have so much to do.
