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Ch. 12--Epilogue
Two days later, Wally and Jack stood in the captain's office of the LAPD building. They watched as the captain studied the joint DEA-Royal Canadian Mounted Police report he had received on the recent arrest of Sergeant Tang and Lieutenant Kovilli and their whole drug smuggling scheme.
"I just received this report from DEA Agent Simms on the joint operation you two were involved in to bring down the drug smuggling setup in Waterton/Glacier International Peace Park two days ago," said the captain. "Listen to this. According to the report, Tang and Kovilli are going to be brought up on international drug smuggling charges. Tang also brought down Kovilli when he confessed to being under orders by Kovilli to kill Daniels and that Kovilli had killed Ridge and to attacking Officer Nebicher with the intent to kill. These two won't be getting out of jail for some time. Good work, both of you. I'll see you both receive commendations."
"Thank you, Captain," said both Jack and Wally simultaneously.
"Well, we did have some help," added Wally referring to Automan.
"Whatever happened to Agent Mann?" asked Jack addressing his question to Wally. The captain was also interested in the answer to that question.
"Oh, you know Feds. They have their own reports to fill out," responded Wally vaguely.
Jack and the captain grinned at Wally's response before the captain said with mock indignation, "Well, what are you two standing around here for? Get back to work." The captain shooed them out of his office.
"Yes, sir," said Jack. Wally nodded. As both men left the captain's office, Roxanne walked up to them carrying a small package in her hands. When she reached them, she simply explained, "This package came in today. It's addressed to Wally." She handed the package to Wally.
Wally took the small box and started tearing off the packaging tape. Inside the box was a small, folded note. As he removed the note, he noticed something underneath. It was John's commemorative pin. He unfolded the note and read it out loud for Jack's and Roxanne's benefit. "'This is for your commendable service. Johnnie would have wanted you to have this. Now his soul can rest. Thank you. Sam and Edie.'" He picked up the pin examining it. His mind flashed over everything that had happened within the last four days.
"Who's Sam and Edie?" asked Jack confused. He didn't remember anything in the report about a Sam or Edie.
"Some unexpected allies," replied Wally vaguely, a touch of fondness in his voice.
"What's that?" asked Jack looking at the pin in Wally's hand.
"Something that used to belong to a good friend," said Wally, his voice reflecting a hint of sadness.
"You really did do a great job," responded Jack patting Wally's shoulder as he tried to cheer Wally up. He saw Wally smile in response and head towards the computer section before Jack headed back to his office.
In the computer room, Wally called up Automan. After Auto materialized, Walter turned to him saying, "Hi, Auto. I thought you'd be interested in knowing how the case turned out."
"I am interested in hearing what happened to the sergeant and the lieutenant." Automan noticed the small object in Walter's hand. "What's that?"
"John's commemorative pin. Sam and Edie sent it. They said it was for my commendable service." Wally paused before continuing, "The captain said Tang and Kovilli are going to be brought up on international drug smuggling charges. Tang also brought down Kovilli when he confessed to being under orders by Kovilli to kill Daniels and that Kovilli had killed John and to attacking me with the intent to kill. Those two won't be getting out of jail for some time."
"That's great news, Walter," replied Auto with a smile.
"Yeah, just next time I decide we need to head out to the 'frozen tundra', please remind me of what happened the last time we went," replied Wally with a smile.
"Don't worry, Walter," replied Automan, smiling in return. "I think both of us have had enough of the cold for some time."
A/N: This author would like to give a big, hearty kodos to her three beta-readers and her one loyal online reader, chugirl2526. (And of course to any readers out there who might have read at least part of the story--without leaving any feedback! disappointed frown ) Thankx for the feedback! It's readers like you that encourage me to keep writing and posting. Another Automan adventure--with of course Wally, Roxanne, Jack, and the captain--will be coming soon. Make Sure to keep checking my bio for more. Chapters 1 and 2 of Trapped (new Automan Story) is up and running. Please go read it and tell me what you think of it. Thanks for reading!