Chapter 10:
He was awakened by his cell phone, answering he was surprised who it was, "Lieutenant Bradshaw, you are to report to DC.".
Grunting, he gets ready, dressed in his uniform and roof placed over his truck, hops in and makes his way to the Navy Headquarters.
Arriving, he needs to make a few rough turns before finding the office in question, the secretary of the navy's office.
Inside, he found the secretary and Maverick, why would Maverick be here?
"Lieutenant, thank you for joining us on such short notice, we have a matter of national security to discuss.".
"What is it sir?".
"You remember the Uranium Enrichment plant mission?" asked the secretary.
"Yes sir, why?".
"Kid, the enemy has started attacking our allies in the region, and we need a pilot who can take the fight to the next level." Maverick had a hint of fear in his voice. "I am grounded, but you aren't, this is a one-man mission, and we need you to fly it.".
"Yes sir. When do I deploy?".
The secretary then hands him the printout of his orders, "As soon as possible, good luck Lieutenant.".
After leaving the headquarters, he walks at a slow pace, the paper shaking in his hand. What was he gonna say to Natasha? He needed to talk to Mav, he needed to confess!
Pulling his phone out, he hits speed dial.
"Hey, kid, forgot something?".
"We need to talk.".
"What is it?".
"I, I am in a relationship.".
There was silence for a second.
"Is it Phoenix?".
It's now or never! "Yes.".
"Shit, look, we'll work something out, okay, who else knows?".
"Her dad.".
Maverick wasn't impressed, "ARE YOU SHITTING ME!? HE'S A FUCKIN THREE STAR ADMIRAL!".
"I met him, he said I was safe.".
"I did not expect that.".
"What do I do?".
"Don't worry, we'll think of something.".