Chapter 15
6 months later

The couple walked into the Original Headquarters Building of the CIA hand in hand. They turned to the right to face the North wall. The Memorial Wall. To the sides of the wall were the American flag and the CIA flag. The inscription on the wall stated, In honor of those members of the Central Intelligence Agency who gave their lives in the service of their country.

The couple looked at the two newest stars on the wall. Just like the other stars they measured two and a fourth inches tall by two and a fourth inches wide, and half an inch deep. Just like the other stars they were six inches apart. And just like the other stars they had an entry in the Book of Honor in the glass encasing below.

The two new stars were the 80th and 81st on the wall and in the book. Like 35 other entries, these stars had no names in the book. They were to remain anonymous to the public forever.

Sydney looked around to make sure no one was listening, then asked, Do you think the commission made the right decision by giving them stars?

Vaughn looked at Sydney and stated, Yes. They were CIA agents whose lives were taken on a mission stopping a dangerous terrorist. Besides it took the commission six months to make the decision, just trust they made the right one.

I guess so. It's just weird to have two stars up there that if the names of the agents were given, they would be our names. And we're still alive.

I know. But they do deserve it. Who knows what the world would be like if Irina Derevko was still roaming the streets.

Scary thought. Sydney responded. She looked down at the book and saw another gold star without a name under 1976. Sydney shook her head slightly as she mumbled, Two anonymous Vaughns because of Derevko.

They've had their justice, Vaughn stated looking into Sydney's eyes. He squeezed her hand a little tighter to let her know everything was alright now.

A family of four came up behind the couple, bringing their conversation to a halt. They stepped out of the family's way and began their exit of the building.

Vaughn, I love you.

I love you too.

The End