Michelle jumped as Yusuf threw her phone against the far wall. The impact caused the phone's casing to shatter as the
remaining pieces of the device slid to the uncarpeted floor.

"It was useless."Auda replied to Michelle's unasked question. "The attenna's broken and there's no way to charge the
battery."

"How are you going to contact Tony now?"Michelle asked struggling to keep her eyes open. All she wanted to do was
sleep but she couldn't afford that. Not now.

"Maybe I won't."Auda replied as he walked toward a half finished window near the rear of the room.

Michelle's eyes widened. "Yusuf, I know you're tired. So am I but if you want to protect your country you need to
work with Tony. He's the only avenue you have right now."

"Don't worry I'll contact him eventually."Yusuf replied as he met her gaze. "What's that American phrase.'make him
sweat'?"

Michelle nodded as she drew her knees to her chest. She knew Tony would do anything he could to end this situation
safely. But she also knew that Chappelle wouldn't let Tony risk national security for one employee. This could
turn ugly very fast.

*********

"I'll be right back."Jack said to Carrie as he straightened and walked out of the bullpen. He walked a few feet and
stopped at a small closed conference room. The blond man knocked once before turning the door. Jack was surprised
to find Kate Warner alone.

"Hey."Jack greeted as he stepped in and closed the door behind him. "Where's Baker?"

Kate smiled in way of greeting as she leaned wearily back in her chair. "He said something about getting us
some coffee but that was a few minutes ago. What's going on? Everybody seems tense. Well more tense than normal
for you guys."

Jack sat down next to her grateful for her company."I don't know if you met Michelle Dressler."Kate nodded and
Jack continued. "She was kidnapped from the parking garage about an hour and a half ago."

Fear crept back into Kate's eyes as she leaned forward. "Do you think it was connected to Second Wave?"

Jack gently touched her hand. "Don't worry, you're safe. The man who took her was a intelligence liaison from Ali's
country. But we've found no connection between him and Ali."

"Do you know if she's safe?"Kate asked quietly.

Jack shook his head. "Tony was able to talk to her a little while ago when the man called. So we know she's alive. But
we did find her blood in his rental car so we know she's hurt. I don't think this man will hurt her any futher....he
needs her as leverage."

"What does he want?"Kate asked worriedly as she slowly broke her hand away from Jack's. Part of this still seemed
very surreal to her.

"To protect his country from the war that's coming."Jack replied softly. "I hope we can do this without any more blood
being spilled."

"Is there anyway I can see my sister?"Kate inquired her voice catching.

Jack shook his head. "Not tonight, Kate, she's been sedated. Tomorrow morning I'll call over there and see if I can
arrange something."

"Thank you."

Jack stood. "I have to get back. I'll track Baker down and make sure you're not left alone. Will you be okay until he
gets back?"

Kate nodded and tried to smile. "Yes."

Jack met her gaze for a moment before he turned and left the room.