1 The Beginning



Two weeks later Valinda was working on the heavy bag on her roof, when she heard the crunch of footsteps on gravel. She looked up and was not surprised to see Donovan walking toward her.

"What do you want?" She asked between punches.

"I heard you were taking a leave of absence, I have a proposal for you." He said taking hold of the swinging bag.

" Huh, you're not my type." She snorted at him.

" A job offer." He clarified.

" What kind of Job?"

"I need someone with your skills and experience to run a team for me."

" You've got a team." She retorted.

" I have two undercover agents and what ever HRT is available. I want my own, and I think you are just the person the lead it." He answered back just as she let another punch fly.

" I have conditions." She said punching.

"What conditions?" he queried he knew he was going to regret asking.

" I get to pick the team, you and me are equals, you run your people and I'll run mine. We can work out the rest later." She said taking a breather.

" I do have a budget you know." He said looking sideways at her.

" Then we'll just have to make it stretch then now won't you."

" Okay, when can you start?" He asked.

" In two weeks." She answered. "I'll see you then." She said clearly dismissing him.

Donovan walked away a mildly happy man. This was going to very interesting.

Finis for this story

I want to thank my local library for all it's help in my research of SWAT teams and SEAL teams. –Thank you Jean. And my dad for all the character help and situational details.- Thanks Daddy. This story is finished and I hope you enjoy it so Read and Review and please e-mail me or tell me what I did wrong and Right.

Erin Soto

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4/2/02