The mission Matt, Clarence and Pete were assigned was to deliver a top-secret codebook to the CIA Headquarters in Washington, DC. Jerry provided them with a WOOHP jet, for air transportation, and voice cycles for ground transportation (KIRTT was in the shop for some much needed maintenance). They were also provided with bungee belts (unobtrusive rectangular clip, instead of a heart, for buckles), laser pens, lockpicks, holographic rings and combo m-ray x-ray contacts.
The guys discuss the mission, enroute to Washington.
"Well, guys! Our first mission! I'm glad I get to go on it with you!" remarked Pete.
"Agreed! We know one another pretty well! That may be handy on the mission! Got that attaché case still locked to your wrist, Clarence?" asked Matt.
"Sure do, Matt! Still have the key in a safe place, Pete?" asked Clarence.
"Right here!" mentioned Pete, as he tapped a zipped pocket on his jumpsuit.
Now the jumpsuits for the guys are subtler than the ones the gals used. All three are a flat black in color, with a pencil thin line of color going from the neck, down the outside of each arm and leg, and then back up the inside part of each arm and leg, outlining the outside and inside of the body. The same goes for their voice cycles. They were black, with a pencil thin accent stripe. Matt's stripe was Orange, Clarence's was white, and Pete's was light gray.
It wasn't long before the WOOHP jet landed at Baltimore Washington International Airport. The guys deployed their voice cycles, with Clarence sandwiched between Matt and Pete – standard procedure for escort duty.
As the guys start off, to the CIA, they are watched by a pair of binoculared eyes.
"The target is being transported by three males on black motorcycles! Not sure which one has the case. Set up intercept!"
"10-4!"
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The rest of Tuesday was a bit nerve racking for the gals. And it was noticeable to their bosses too.
Sam missed the solder point on the gadget she was working on, and luckily caught the error, when she ran the oscilloscope test. This was the fourth gadget in a row she missed something on. Carol is concerned, and calls Sam into her office.
"Sam, what's the matter?" Carol asked in a friendly, consoling manner. "You don't seem to be yourself today!"
"I'm sorry, Carol!" responded Sam. "I'm worried! Matt's on a mission, and the wedding is this Saturday!"
"Now, Sam! You know Alex trained him well! I watched her do some of the training, one day. She was super tough on Matt, as well as Clarence and Pete! They're ready!"
"I know they are capable, Carol!" responded Sam, with a tear in her eyes, "But I'm still worried!"
"I understand, Sam! But at least you know where he is! Remember when you were dating and got called on a mission? You were gone for days to weeks, and Matt had no idea where you were, or why."
Sam thought back to when she accepted the position at WOOHP. Jerry mentioned that intimate relationships only worked, if both employees were WOOHP employees. Now she could see why. "I guess your right!" sighed Sam in resignation.
"But that doesn't make it any easier, does it Sam?"
"Not really!"
Carol thinks for a moment. "You know, Sam, I really need to update my inventory of lab equipment. I'd like you to do that for me!" Carol knew that Sam wouldn't stop worrying until Matt returned, so she'd assign this non-critical job to her. That way if she made a mistake – no harm done.
"Okay, Carol!" Sam replied. Sam was actually relieved. She knew the inventory was important, but not critical. She would constantly be on the move, and moving all around the WOOHP building! That should get her mind off of Matt and the mission. "I'll get started right away!"
"Fine! Thanks, Sam!" replied Carol. Carol will also bug her boyfriend, Jerry, to make sure the mission WAS going well. She'll look out for her employee and friend.
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Alex uncharacteristically missed a scheduled training class. She stayed at her desk, trying to review training material, but her mind was on Pete and his mission. Bob knew something was wrong, and asked Alex to come to his office.
"Alex, what's troubling you? You missed a training class this morning and we have to reschedule all of the students!" Bob asked with concern.
Alex was embarrassed. "I'm sorry, Bob!" Then, fearing she may get fired, she hastily adds, "It won't happen again! I promise!"
Bob could see Alex was uptight. "Alex, relax! I'm not going to discipline you! I just want to know what's wrong! You're not my usual ace trainer today!"
Alex let out a sigh of relief, and relaxed a bit, as she answered, "It's Pete! Jerry assigned him to a courier mission, and I'm worried! Saturday is the wedding!"
"Alex, courier missions normally take one day; two tops, unless something goes wrong! I'm quite sure Jerry took that into consideration. He knows the wedding is this weekend, too!"
"Yeah, I guess you're right!" said a resigned Alex.
Bob knows Alex won't be able to keep her mind on any critical training while Pete is away, so he decides to assign her a non-critical job. That way, if she misses something, no one gets hurt either now or in the field.
"Alex, I want you to review our procedures for all training classes, to see if they need updating." Bob knew that the procedures weren't critical, and it would take some pressure off of Alex.
"Sure thing, Bob!" responded Alex. She was grateful that she wouldn't be teaching any classes this week. That way her concern for Pete won't cause any problems.
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Jerry also noticed that Clover's mind wasn't on her work either. She showed him a storyboard of a video being shot for training, and none of the dialog matched the cels.
"Ah, Clover? I don't think the student will be showing the trainer in this cel, it should be the other way around!" Jerry corrected.
"Sorry, Jerry!" said a flustered Clover.
Jerry then stated, "Clover, let's take a break!"
"Gladly!" she responded.
"Are you still angry with me for sending Clarence and the other guys out on a mission this week?" Jerry asked consolingly.
"Well, Jer! I mean we've planned this wedding for a whole year! You can't get churches, halls, photographers, cakes, flowers, and everything else at the drop of a hat! Some of them require 12 months lead-time! If we miss Saturday, we'll have to wait a whole year before we can get married!" Clover blurted.
"Clover, I understand your concern. But why do you think I chose a courier mission for their first mission?"
"Because things don't usually go wrong?"
"Exactly! They should be gone, at most, two days! I know this Saturday is a big day in all of your lives! I am not eager to delay it!"
"I'm sorry, Jer!" apologized Clover, "But I'm still worried!"
"I understand! Why don't you just do your online compliance training for the remainder of this week, and we'll discuss this training video after your honeymoon!"
"Thanks, Jer! I will!"
And as Clover left his office, Jerry said, "Have confidence in Clarence! He, along with Matt and Pete, are going to make you three gals proud!"
Clover smiled.
