Chapter 2
"Don't you think CJ, that this was just totally successful?" Jed was beaming with pride at the success of the short trip.
"Yes, sir." CJ was in total agreement with the President's opinion.
The group had been greeted with cheers from the soldiers they had met. And the President had taken an opportunity to make a recorded message that would be shown to other troops in the country.
Jed was elated that it had gone so well. CJ and Toby both knew that once the press was told, the good press would far outweigh any problems about keeping it a secret.
They were traveling back to the airport in an unmarked military helicopter. That was to keep his visit under wraps.
"I have lock on."
Jed turned to the pilot. "What does that mean?"
"Sir, that means we have a missile that has locked on to our position."
The pilots tried evasive maneuvers, but couldn't shake the missile.
Within seconds, there was a major explosion and the helicopter plummeted toward earth.
"Brace for impact." Those were the final words from the co-pilot.
The traveling party braced for impact. The helicopter hit the ground and flipped several times. Anyone that was not belted in was thrown away from the impact area itself. Then the helicopter burst into flames.
The worst case scenario had just occurred.