Act 10
Setting: Spy Camp!
Spydiva Susan stood tall on a short wooden platform before the Spy Camp trainees and bellowed out "Come on all you lily-livered cowards! I want to see you show me what you've got! Is that understood?"
"Yes Sir, uh, Ma'am" everyone in Amanda's class replied as they lined up to complete the obstacle course.
Just then, the housewife from Michigan (who bore a striking resemblance to Princess Leia), crept toward the line. Amanda noticed that silk screened cow she had on and thought her shirt was pretty cool.
"Laura you're late!" Bellowed Spydiva.
"Sorry Sir, eh, Ma'am, I just got off the phone with my five kids", she weakly replied as she snuck to the back of the line.
As Amanda stood in line, she thought back on the past two weeks there at Spy camp. She had spent two wonderful weeks training and learning and laughing with these trainees and had just now begun to get to know them well.
She saw Buffy, Mort, Ann (that famous merchant from Canada), Merel, Danielle, Yael, Chaunty and Kate (who had the funny last name Fan) and too many others to mention. All of them were special and talented in their own way.
Amanda's thoughts were interrupted when Spydiva started walking down the line and whomping people if they didn't stand straight. "Drink your water!" She shouted. Everyone nervously made sure they took a sip of their bottled beverage.
Spydiva was a kind but stern taskmaster and she was very much respected by all the trainees. Rumor had it that she had been in a Janet Jackson video and , well, everyone knew, there was no better shape you could be in than that!
The line was beginning to shorten and Amanda was relieved to be standing near a woman with a cute nose from the Northwest. Amanda could tell by the excellent shape "cute nose" was in that she must be a skier. "Way too much cardio!" Amanda thought to herself.
"Sherri, move it out!" Spydiva continued belting out orders. This trainee about to run the course was a published history professor from California. Someone near Amanda shouted "Hut tubs, gurus, and bean sprouts!"
Before anyone could laugh, Spydiva shouted "Can it biker-chick!"
Amanda was amazed by the menagerie of people that came to Spy Camp. These folks were from all walks of life. There were White Sox fans, PTA moms, writers and nurses, even cubscout ladies!
Amanda smiled to herself. It felt so wonderful to be with such a terrific bunch of people who were all giving up their normal routines to serve their country.
Next to go through the course was a mother/daughter team from Tennesse. Amanda was impressed how Kathy and Lori worked together. They were amazing!
Next was a mariner from Missouri named Kathy. Kathy almost missed her start when Spydiva called for her because she was too busy writing. Amanda tried to crane her neck and glance at what Kathy wrote. Looked like it said chapter five? Amanda had a feeling it must be a fantastic story. As Kathy took off, Amanda could hear her yell "Matahari!" and she wondered what the samhill that could mean.
Before Amanda could get a good look at Kathy's notebook, an old expert Julie from Connecticut approached.
"Look Amanda, I've done this before and I know you can do it too!"
"Oh, thank you sir, I mean ma'am" Amanda replied. She really felt like she could complete this course with all the wonderful encouragement she received.
Other more polished agents stood near the line, sometimes laughing, sometimes helping, the new trainees. Amanda was relieved when an old pro Elaine made her way toward where Amanda was standing and gave her some clues for the course.
"Keep moving whatever you do King! Work, work, work!" Elaine commanded.
Amanda smiled and said "Thanks Elaine!"as Elaine took off to attend to more important business. Amanda just couldn't understand how Ele's code name could be "rankamateur" when she was so obviously a pro.
As she waited, Amanda became nervous and decided to eavesdrop on the trainees in front of her. She could hear the trainee Stephanie from Illinois say something about some little known show "Remington" something. Amanda wondered why she had never heard of it. The woman sounded like quite the fanatic!
"King!" Spydiva bellowed.
"Here, ma'am!" Amanda replied.
Amanda thought to herself, "I really wish the Rev was here. I don't know if I can do this without a little prayer! "
"Move it on out King!" Spydiva hollered as she pushed Amanda toward the beginning of the course.
"Agggh!" Amanda started on her way, through the balance beams and pulley drop and the rest of the obstacle course.
She noticed the german trainees behind her were really kicking butt and it stirred Amanda on to the finish line. She may be older but she was going to make it!
Afterall was said and done, Amanda collapsed at the end of the 'finish line'. She laid down on the ground and smiled. She had done it! She couldn't wait to call Scarecrow, uh, Lee later tonight and tell him she was ready for their assignment in Texas. That was a good thing since they left tomorrow morning!
TBC
Setting: Spy Camp!
Spydiva Susan stood tall on a short wooden platform before the Spy Camp trainees and bellowed out "Come on all you lily-livered cowards! I want to see you show me what you've got! Is that understood?"
"Yes Sir, uh, Ma'am" everyone in Amanda's class replied as they lined up to complete the obstacle course.
Just then, the housewife from Michigan (who bore a striking resemblance to Princess Leia), crept toward the line. Amanda noticed that silk screened cow she had on and thought her shirt was pretty cool.
"Laura you're late!" Bellowed Spydiva.
"Sorry Sir, eh, Ma'am, I just got off the phone with my five kids", she weakly replied as she snuck to the back of the line.
As Amanda stood in line, she thought back on the past two weeks there at Spy camp. She had spent two wonderful weeks training and learning and laughing with these trainees and had just now begun to get to know them well.
She saw Buffy, Mort, Ann (that famous merchant from Canada), Merel, Danielle, Yael, Chaunty and Kate (who had the funny last name Fan) and too many others to mention. All of them were special and talented in their own way.
Amanda's thoughts were interrupted when Spydiva started walking down the line and whomping people if they didn't stand straight. "Drink your water!" She shouted. Everyone nervously made sure they took a sip of their bottled beverage.
Spydiva was a kind but stern taskmaster and she was very much respected by all the trainees. Rumor had it that she had been in a Janet Jackson video and , well, everyone knew, there was no better shape you could be in than that!
The line was beginning to shorten and Amanda was relieved to be standing near a woman with a cute nose from the Northwest. Amanda could tell by the excellent shape "cute nose" was in that she must be a skier. "Way too much cardio!" Amanda thought to herself.
"Sherri, move it out!" Spydiva continued belting out orders. This trainee about to run the course was a published history professor from California. Someone near Amanda shouted "Hut tubs, gurus, and bean sprouts!"
Before anyone could laugh, Spydiva shouted "Can it biker-chick!"
Amanda was amazed by the menagerie of people that came to Spy Camp. These folks were from all walks of life. There were White Sox fans, PTA moms, writers and nurses, even cubscout ladies!
Amanda smiled to herself. It felt so wonderful to be with such a terrific bunch of people who were all giving up their normal routines to serve their country.
Next to go through the course was a mother/daughter team from Tennesse. Amanda was impressed how Kathy and Lori worked together. They were amazing!
Next was a mariner from Missouri named Kathy. Kathy almost missed her start when Spydiva called for her because she was too busy writing. Amanda tried to crane her neck and glance at what Kathy wrote. Looked like it said chapter five? Amanda had a feeling it must be a fantastic story. As Kathy took off, Amanda could hear her yell "Matahari!" and she wondered what the samhill that could mean.
Before Amanda could get a good look at Kathy's notebook, an old expert Julie from Connecticut approached.
"Look Amanda, I've done this before and I know you can do it too!"
"Oh, thank you sir, I mean ma'am" Amanda replied. She really felt like she could complete this course with all the wonderful encouragement she received.
Other more polished agents stood near the line, sometimes laughing, sometimes helping, the new trainees. Amanda was relieved when an old pro Elaine made her way toward where Amanda was standing and gave her some clues for the course.
"Keep moving whatever you do King! Work, work, work!" Elaine commanded.
Amanda smiled and said "Thanks Elaine!"as Elaine took off to attend to more important business. Amanda just couldn't understand how Ele's code name could be "rankamateur" when she was so obviously a pro.
As she waited, Amanda became nervous and decided to eavesdrop on the trainees in front of her. She could hear the trainee Stephanie from Illinois say something about some little known show "Remington" something. Amanda wondered why she had never heard of it. The woman sounded like quite the fanatic!
"King!" Spydiva bellowed.
"Here, ma'am!" Amanda replied.
Amanda thought to herself, "I really wish the Rev was here. I don't know if I can do this without a little prayer! "
"Move it on out King!" Spydiva hollered as she pushed Amanda toward the beginning of the course.
"Agggh!" Amanda started on her way, through the balance beams and pulley drop and the rest of the obstacle course.
She noticed the german trainees behind her were really kicking butt and it stirred Amanda on to the finish line. She may be older but she was going to make it!
Afterall was said and done, Amanda collapsed at the end of the 'finish line'. She laid down on the ground and smiled. She had done it! She couldn't wait to call Scarecrow, uh, Lee later tonight and tell him she was ready for their assignment in Texas. That was a good thing since they left tomorrow morning!
TBC
