Chapter 1207
Hasty Retreat
Steve and Tom conducted an operation for CamNet. It led them to their current location. It was the site of a previous Resistance operation. Their operation was turned over to John Henry. They needed to check out some activity at the old newspaper plant. It was where their current lead had taken them. Some of the security equipment left there picked up a hit. The indication was someone was inside the building.
Steve didn't like loose ends.
"I didn't expect to need to return here." Steve said.
Tom didn't like having to come back there.
"Me either." Tom said. "They should have torn this place down or burnt it."
Tom thought about doing it now anyway.
Steve knew why they'd left it up. It was the same with the port facility that was an issue yesterday.
"You know John Henry and CamNet are always looking for a lead." Steve said. "It's something Cameron wants too."
They both knew if Cameron wasn't on the ship. It would be her who would be where they were right now. Almost certainly Savannah would be with her. It was better they faced the danger now, if there was any, rather than Savannah needing to do it later. They were sure it was one of the reasons why their previous operation was conducted through CamNet only.
"I hope this turns out to be a homeless person or a hobo who fell off a train and looked for a warmer place to spend the night." Tom said.
They both doubted it. It was too coincidental. Their previous lead indicated where they were at now was the target's destination.
"It most likely will be neither." Steve said.
They may be in combat soon. They'd been able to avoid it earlier.
"Then we'll need to deal with Grays or Terminators." Tom said.
Steve knew the two groups that Cameron seemed to have a special dislike for.
"Don't forget the Fanatics or anti-Metal faction." Steve said.
They all sounded like trouble to Tom. They'd dealt with two or three of them earlier. They really didn't know. He hoped they were through with the Syndicate
"I don't know which group is worse." Tom said.
Steve did.
"They're all equally worthless." Steve said.
Due to the unknown nature of the threat, they'd parked a third of a mile away from the target location They moved in on foot. They followed the railroad tracks. There was a lot of debris along both sides of the track. They hoped they didn't encounter any rail gangs. There were more of them roaming the rails. Most of them were in the country illegally from Mexico, Central America and even South America. Each of the gangs tended to cluster to their country of origin. They seemed to dislike each other as much as they did those in their host country.
It was still dark out. It would be sunrise soon. They crossed over the small bridge over the flood control channel and headed for the gate over the railroad siding. It seemed the least likely approach to be challenged or ambushed on. There were several other approaches they could have used. The most clandestine approach would have used the flood control channel like Cam did before. They were unfamiliar where it went when it went underground.
They were going to check the perimeter first and look for open doors or other points of entry as they progressed. They weren't exactly sure what they would find. They both kept their coms open and their body cams on.
They were ready to pull their weapons at a moment's notice. It was almost sunrise. There was most likely a termination on the horizon as well.
Earlier:
Cameron was with Jim in the Control Center on the ship. She updated with everything that happened at both bases and the Young residence. She also followed up on any of the ongoing operations and recons. There was a long term surveillance location that developed a hit. She was unaware of the operation Steve and Tom conducted earlier for CamNet.
"I don't like the new development." Cameron said.
After the activity at the port yesterday, it was too coincidental. She hoped it wasn't anything related to the Syndicate. It was doubtful it was but they didn't know. It could always be Grays of either type or the anti-Metal faction.
"Steve and Tom are there." Jim said.
Cameron was a little surprised Steve and Tom were there so quickly. She checked the time. She now needed to face a new worry.
It was the same worry CamNet went through during the night. She wanted to keep Savannah and the Metal girls at the Resistance base for as long as possible. Steve and Tom were able to handle everything else with no problem.
"Savannah will be up soon. Once she finds out about this, she'll want to go and check it out." Cameron said. "I'd rather she take some time off."
Jim knew she would be protected. There should be plenty of Terminators there to assist her
"Cammy will be with her." Jim said. "Others should be available as well."
Cameron looked at the monitors and frowned.
"I want Savannah to spend time with Young Allison." Cameron said.
Cameron knew Savannah was going to see CamNet too. She didn't like it but understood what Savannah was doing and why. She was humanizing CamNet. It was a way to make CamNet more than a feelingless machine. She remembered what it was like to be stuck in a server. It was like prison. Vanna fixed her chassis and repaired her sheath and made her whole again. She was eternally grateful for it. She didn't like the way John left her destroyed, needlessly. Now she was sorry she thought about it. It would trouble her the rest of the morning.
She didn't want Savannah and CamNet to progress the relationship too far. She thought it would happen anyway. It was inevitable. It was something she previously would have avoided at all costs. Right now, if it kept Savannah out of combat for even a little while, she was willing to allow it to happen. She was well aware sacrifice was the true test of love. In a bed, was better than dead.
Jim needed to attend to some other duties at this time.
"I need to get the food carts ready for the rooms." Jim said.
Cameron didn't see a problem. Everything should be ordered.
"Sheila will assist you." Cameron said.
It was better than just one individual for Jim. He would have a lot of help.
"All the girls said they'd help. We can do everyone's room at the same time." Jim said. "I want to start out with the coffee and juice carts first. I want to get those in the rooms ten minutes ahead of the food. I'll then have the food arrive ten minutes before sunrise. We can serve the couples and make everything nice for them."
Jim glanced in back of Cameron at some of his additional help.
Gail and Holly were there now.
"I'll assist with Derek and Riley." Holly said.
Holly and Gail stood in back of them as they watched everything. They waited for their instructions.
"I can take the food cart for Sarah and Kyle or I can assist Holly." Gail said.
Jim remembered Sarah wanted him to check on her personally.
"I'll do the coffee and juice first." Jim said. "Sarah asked me to look in on her."
Cameron wondered where Sheila was at in all of this. It should be part of her function since she was the 'maid'. She hoped there wasn't a relapse from the incident earlier in the morning. The events that occurred during the 'Witching Hour' were very troubling. She wanted to make sure there wasn't a problem.
"Where's Sheila?" Cameron asked.
Jim didn't think an explanation was necessary after last night.
Holly gave one anyway.
"She's with Ally and Hanna." Holly said. "They wanted to make sure she was OK."
Cameron wanted John to see more of Sheila in their room. She'd indicated to John last night he'd been with her in Sheila's chassis. She actually wasn't. It was her chassis. She wanted to fool him. She thought she did because of the way she did it. He didn't protest or make a big deal about it. It was a good thing. It was always an issue before. She still felt upset he wouldn't be with her in Isabel's or Metal Summer's chassis. She planned to rectify both of those missed opportunities if she could. Right now her focus was on Sheila's chassis.
"I want Sheila to take the coffee and juice cart into my room." Cameron said.
Jim wondered how long Cameron would stay. Being in the Control Center wasn't what she was supposed to do. She'd put the operation before John. He didn't know if he should say anything or not. He would try a subtle approach.
"Are you going to return to John?" Jim asked.
Cameron blew him off. She knew what her priorities were supposed to be. She also needed to be concerned about the others in the Resistance.
"Yes. I'll see John and I sure will. First I want to see what Steve and Tom have discovered so far." Cameron said. "This may be important and seems like a new threat. This is why we didn't destroy the building. One group or another must still want something there we missed."
Cameron was sure there was more to the old newspaper plant than they'd found previously. She didn't know what it was. She felt it was more than met the eye.
Jim checked a security monitor.
"The coffee and juice carts are on the way." Jim said.
Cameron was aware he would soon need to resume his duties as steward. She wanted to make sure the room service was flawless. She didn't want any problems. It would also give her a valid excuse to remain in the Control Center a little longer.
"Go get everyone ready." Cameron said. "I'll monitor this position."
Holly wanted to dress appropriately. She liked the way Sheila looked in her maid's outfit. She hadn't been able to try one on yet herself. It seemed like the right time to her.
"Do we get to wear maid's outfits too?" Holly asked.
Cameron didn't see why not.
"If there are enough of them available you can." Cameron said.
Cameron hoped CamNet ordered some more especially for Gail's and Holly's bigger bust size. She didn't know Gail already made some modifications.
Holly and Gail hurried out to head to Sheila's room.
Jim got up to follow them out.
Cameron wanted some things to happen specifically. She didn't want to actually do them herself. She believed Jim understood what she wanted to happen.
"Ally and Hanna can assist Sheila with the suites." Cameron said. "I'll let you make the specific assignments."
Jim and Cameron shared a long silent look. He understood what was necessary.
"I'll take care of it." Jim said as he departed.
Cameron checked the time again. She stood up to leave.
She wanted to be there when John woke up.
It looked like things might start to heat up for Steve and Tom. Cameron looked around the empty room. She had total faith in John Henry and CamNet. She still wanted to have a good idea of what Savannah may face later on. She didn't like to admit it but she knew Cammy would do everything she would do. She would also make sure Savannah was protected.
Cameron sat back down and started to communicate with John Henry and CamNet. The operation may need her input. Hopefully John would sleep in a little. She became absorbed in all the details about the operation. She missed the little details as they happened in her room. Maybe she missed them on purpose. Maybe everything she did right now was just an excuse not to be in the room.
Jim followed Holly and Gail out of the Control Center. They all headed across the private area to Sheila's room.
Ally, Hanna and Sheila all stood there inside her room. They were plugged in together. It was one way they liked to share. They often used other ways. They all liked the physical ways too.
Their heads all turned at the same time to look at Jim. They all blinked at the same time.
Jim reached up to unplug them.
Holly gently pushed his hand down.
"Let them finish." Holly said. "They're almost done."
Jim watched Holly and Gail plug in with each other in the Control Center earlier. They were like that for several hours. They disconnected when Cameron started to get the reports from Steve and Tom.
Sheila reached up and unplugged the tether from her neck. Ally and Hanna both did too at the same time.
Jim filled them in on what was happening and what they were supposed to do.
Holly and Gail asked about the maid's outfits.
Sheila already took stock of what was available. She wanted to make sure everyone would be covered.
"I have two unaltered outfits and the one that Sarah brought back." Sheila said. "There are also two outfits that have altered tops for a larger bust size."
Sheila looked at Gail's and Holly's bust line. She knew size was always impressive. She touched her rings through her top and knew there were things that attracted more attention. Size wasn't everything. A little pizzazz went a long way too. She thought she could deliver a lot of it.
She hoped to get Gail or Holly to go with her to the nude sunbathing area. She wanted to see who would draw the most looks and the longest looks. It was a toss up at the private nude beach club they'd gone to previously. Everything involved with that whole episode was a little bazaar.
Jim watched as the girls stripped and put the maid's outfits on. It would be a file he would replay over and over. He was able to view all five of them naked at the same time. He was able to compare all of them at once. He was unable to decide which sheath he liked best. They were all beautiful to him. They were all different too. Everything was different, even if it was the same thing. He did notice one thing about Gail. Even though she was the biggest on 'top', she appeared to be the smallest elsewhere. Evidently there was no correlation to bust size or other parts of the sheath. It seemed to him 'mouth size' was more an indication of other body orifices. It would need some further research.
Sheila was left with the outfit Sarah returned.
Jim didn't want Sheila to spoil the service.
"Your outfit is unacceptable." Jim said.
Sheila indicated her closet and dresser.
"I don't have any more." Sheila said.
Sheila faced away from all of them and bent over. They were all able to get a good look at everything.
"It leaves little to the imagination." Hanna said.
Sheila stood and faced them. She smiled and curtsied. She did have one more outfit but it was in the Honeymoon Suite currently.
"That's the intent." Sheila said. "The one Riley has is even more revealing. She wanted to borrow it."
She was going to ask Jim if he would rather she wore the shorter one but didn't. He still looked upset. By the bulge in his pants, she didn't think he was too upset. She would ask him to center her rings later on if he made any further complaints. She was aware it was an offer no one could turn down.
Ally didn't want Sheila to get carried away with the modified maid's outfits.
"I'm not sure how it would be possible." Ally said. "Everything is 'right there' on your outfit."
Ally took a long look.
Sheila was proud of her efforts with the other maid's outfit.
"On the one I loaned Riley, it's all 'right there' without the need to bend over." Sheila said. "It is stimulating to see or wear."
Hanna wanted to get started.
"I can help Jim with Sarah and Kyle." Hanna said.
Gail decided to help Holly so Sheila and Ally could stay together.
"I'll assist Holly with Derek and Riley's suite." Gail said.
Ally smiled at Sheila.
"That leaves me with Sheila." Ally said.
Gail couldn't help but point out the obvious.
"It's as it should be." Gail said. "You two love each other."
There was none of the usual denial from either of them. It was a first. It was probably based on the recent trauma Sheila was involved with. No one wanted to make waves. Everyone was grateful Sheila appeared to be back to normal. No one wanted to think about what could have happened.
Sheila hoped to make use the new option Cameron made available to them.
"Since Cameron has given us our sexual freedom, who's going to try and hit on John first?" Sheila asked.
Holly thought it was a bad idea. There may have been things said. There was also a reality that needed to be remembered.
"None of us should try. We don't want to be deactivated." Holly said.
Sheila wanted to see where it went on her own. She wanted to 'break in' her chassis herself with a male. She didn't know what the future would hold as far as Cameron's desires.
"I will." Sheila said. "I think I can score."
Holly gave Sheila another warning. Cameron previously placed a directive in all of the Metal girls to 'accommodate' John if he specifically asked them. It was to make up for all the times she was gone. Cameron didn't want him to be left without female companionship.
"Be careful, Cameron hasn't removed our directive to share with John if he asks us for sex." Holly said. "We can't say 'no'."
It was fine with Sheila. She really wanted to be with John. Once John took her virginity, Cameron could use her chassis as much as she wanted. She just wanted her 'first time' to be the first time with her sheath and chassis as well.
"I wouldn't say 'no' anyway, even if I could." Sheila said.
Ally decided she would supervise Sheila. She was still a little apprehensive about what Cameron would actually allow, regardless of what she'd stated. She knew Sheila would take things too far no matter what she did.
"I'll make sure she doesn't get carried away." Ally said. "Sheila needs an 'adult' in the room."
The banter started up again between Ally and Sheila.
"That lets you out." Sheila said.
"It lets you out." Ally said.
"I'd like to knock you out." Sheila said.
"You'd like to get knocked up if you could." Ally said.
"I'd rather knock you down." Sheila said.
Jim found the banter amusing but they needed to do a job and the time was ticking. He wanted everything timed out perfectly and served perfectly.
"Everyone stop fooling around." Jim said. "One of you on each team will take in the coffee and juice cart at the same time to all three suites and the other team member will bring the food up from the galley. You will make sure everything is fresh and perfect. You will arrive in the suites at exactly ten minutes until sunrise and both of you will serve our guests."
Everyone took off to do their assignment.
Sheila wanted to serve John something else. She planned to lose her virginity before the day was done. Cameron gave them their sexual freedom and she was going to use it, to lose it.
She really wondered what it was going to be like to be 'taken' by a male. She was a Terminator so she was stronger than he was but it wasn't the point. John was larger than her physically and would dominate her body as they shared. She wanted to know what it was like to be taken voluntarily. She pushed away the thoughts of Jesse being taken involuntarily.
Cameron checked her time. She followed everything on the monitors. She saw the coffee and juice carts arrive. They were each taken into a suite at the same time.
She wanted to be back in the bed with John when they arrived. She wanted to give him a sunrise surprise. Following the operation with Steve and Tom messed things up. There was someone inside the old newspaper plant and she wanted to know who it was and why they were there. She wanted to know how they got in there since none of the doors or windows were opened. It really made her wonder if there was something they'd missed.
Jim and Holly were in and out in less than a minute. The Master Suite and the Honeymoon Suite were swiftly serviced.
The Owner's Suite wasn't. Sheila hadn't exited the room yet.
Cameron looked at Steve and Tom's operation again. They were about to enter the old newspaper plant.
Sheila still wasn't out of the Owner's Suite.
Cameron was somewhat irritated. She didn't imagine what could possibly go wrong with such a simple task. She looked at the unfolding operation again. She needed to make a choice. She unplugged. She wasn't going to be able to assist Steve and Tom. She needed to return to John.
She wondered why Sheila still hadn't exited.
She moved to the pass door that led back into her suite and listened.
What she heard stunned her. Her practical 'joke' was about to blow up in her face.
"Everything was wonderful last night." John said. "I hope it was for you too."
Pause.
"It's OK." John said. "I want to do it again."
Pause.
"You look beautiful, Cameron." John said.
"I do?" Sheila asked.
"You do." John said. "I always thought Jesse and Sheila were beautiful. You already know that from when you scan me. I know you check."
"Do you want me now?" Sheila asked. "If you really think I'm beautiful, you can have me. I want that. You need to 'ask' me. I want you to ask me. I want to hear the words come from you."
"Yes." John said. "I want to do everything. I want to share everything with you. I want to be with you. I want you to be with me."
"So do I." Sheila said. "I want 'everything'."
"Are you going to talk like Sheila too?" John asked. "It's hot anyway."
"I AM Sheila." Sheila said.
"You look so HOT." John said.
Pause.
"OK – Sheila." John said.
Cameron heard enough. She'd made John think she was in Sheila's sheath last night in the darkness and now John thought that Sheila was 'HER'.
It looked like her prank was about to backfire on her. Sheila did identify herself as – Sheila.
Sheila literally couldn't say 'no' to John.
Cameron opened the pass door.
"Pick me up." Sheila said.
"Do you want me to carry you across the threshold?" John asked.
"It's what I have always wanted." Sheila said.
Cameron could tell things were about to get out of control. She knew it was her fault. She wanted to see what was going to happen. She silently moved through the pass door and into the living area of the Owner's Suite. She watched John carry Sheila into the bedroom naked. Her maid's outfit was on the floor. John was naked too.
Cameron debated what to do. If she would have removed the directive so Sheila could say 'no', she would allow them to have sex. She wanted John to have a good time. It would also allow her the freedom to be with Savannah later without any problems. Since she hadn't removed the directive it might not be what Sheila really wanted.
She was going to have to make a choice. She was sure that Sheila would allow her to borrow her chassis after she'd been with John. It wasn't the way she thought it would happen. It appeared to be the only way it was going to happen for her.
Cameron saw the room light up when a light was turned on. It was just the opposite of what she'd done during the night. She'd hidden her true identity.
"That's bright." John said.
"I want you to see ME." Sheila said. "I want you to know who I am when we do this."
"I do." John said. "Everything about you excites me."
"Make me a woman, John." Sheila said. "I've waited so long for this moment."
"You look and act like this is your first time." John said.
"It is…." Sheila said.
Cameron moved towards the bedroom. She wasn't angry at John or Sheila. Everything happening right now was her fault. It was the result of things she'd set into motion. Maybe the saying was true that if you played with fire, you got burnt.
John found it hard to believe what was about to happen. Cameron said she wanted to switch chassis with Sheila. She came to him in the night with Sheila's chassis. He couldn't see her then but now he could. The thrill of being with someone 'different' was very overpowering. The best part was Cameron said she was her program. If Cameron's program was in Sheila's chassis, he was good to go.
John moved over 'Cameron'. They were about to 'join'. He thought the look on her face was a little more apprehensive than it normally was. It was different enough that he thought he needed to say something.
"You look and act like this really is your 'first time'." John said.
'Cameron' reached up with her hands and started to pull John down towards her.
"It is…." 'Cameron' said.
John knew Cameron liked to play around.
"I guess every reset is like the 'first time'." John said.
"John, it is my 'first time'." 'Cameron' said.
At this point John began to wonder if something was wrong. It didn't seem like Cameron normally did on her reset. He was right on the outside of 'Cameron'. He could feel he was 'close'.
John felt a slight panic. He began to question who was underneath him. She continued to urge him forward. He needed to know who he was with.
"Cameron?" John asked. "Are you Cameron or Sheila?"
Sheila's eyes were wide with anticipation and excitement. Something she'd wanted ever since her activation was about to happen. It wasn't a simulated event. It was the real thing. She didn't know what he was waiting for.
"I told you. I'm Sheila." Sheila said. "I want this, please. I want it right now. Take me."
John realized it really was Sheila. Cameron must have switched chips back.
"Sheila?" John asked.
John felt himself start to panic.
Sheila wasn't sure how many times she needed to tell him the same thing.
"Yes." Sheila said.
John tried to back away but Sheila held him. She was going to pull him to her.
He panicked some more.
"Sheila – NO." John said.
John felt it was about to happen anyway. He didn't think he could stop it at this point. He wasn't sure he wanted to stop it either. He really could break her in.
Sheila tried to 'take' him.
He really wanted to be with someone new. Instead he thought about Future Riley and how he'd hurt Cameron. It was something she could never get over. Now he was about to do it again. He instantly slackened as guilt flooded him.
It was a failure. Nothing happened.
Sheila released him and he quickly got out of the bed.
John looked at Sheila's naked form on the bed. He could see she still wanted him. He wanted her too. It just wasn't the right thing to do. Not under the current circumstances. He realized that he'd asked her to be with him. He knew she couldn't say 'no'. It was what Cameron told him anyway. She told him none of the Metal girls could say 'no' if he asked.
He felt more than guilty at this point. He needed to say something. He needed to try to explain himself.
"I thought you were Cameron." John said.
Sheila felt she'd been honest. It was why she insisted the light be on.
"I told you who I was." Sheila said. "I wanted you to see it was me."
John remembered her words.
"You did." John said. "I'm really sorry about this."
John looked around and found his shorts and put them on.
Sheila was still on the bed. Everything was ready. She really wanted something to happen. She didn't care what it was or how much it was.
"I want this, John." Sheila said. "Please, let's try it, even if it is for a single second. I want you to have me first even, if that's all it is."
John looked at her Hot body spread out on his bed. It 'called' to him.
"I want it too. It would be a lie to say otherwise." John said. "You're beautiful. This trip is supposed to be about Cameron and me. I don't want to mess it up."
John was sure if this was any other occasion he would do it. He reached over and covered Sheila with the sheet.
Sheila was very wound up right now. She wanted to know one thing.
"If Cameron's chip was in my chassis, would you have done it?" Sheila asked.
John didn't even need to think about it.
"Yes." John said. "It would have been exciting. It would be 'Cameron' at that point."
John looked around for Sheila's clothes. He remembered she stripped her uniform off on the way into the bedroom. He felt really bad about the whole situation. He really didn't know how to explain it.
"Let me get your outfit so you can get dressed." John said. "I'm really sorry about this. I thought you were Cameron and I apologize. This was all a big mix-up. I'm really sorry, Sheila."
John wondered when it was going to blow up in his face. There was no way it wasn't going to escalate into a nightmare of some kind. It was probably going to bring down the fury of Cameron on him. He paused for a second. If he was going to get 'blamed' for it anyway, maybe he should go back and do it. What could it hurt to do it now? He figured if it happened, he would want to finish. Knowing it was Sheila's 'first time', he would probably finish in less than a minute anyway. He looked back at the bed with Sheila in it. She threw the sheet off when he looked back. He felt he was 'ready' again almost instantly. He thought about Cameron again and went to get Sheila's uniform off the floor. Maybe next time, it just wasn't the right time.
He was sure he'd regret his decision. He certainly did about Isabelle and Metal Summer. How could he have not taken advantage of the situation when Cameron presented it to him before?
Moments ago:
Cameron left the Control Center and entered her suite. She was about to enter the bedroom right before John stopped and figured out what really happened.
She backed up from the bedroom door and listened.
It was over. It didn't happen.
She knew Sheila would be really disappointed at being so close to 'womanhood' and not completing the act. It was the same thing that happened to Savannah and Cammy.
Cameron made a hasty retreat back into the Control Center. She didn't want either one of them to know she was there and nearly witnessed what could have happened. It didn't.
She wasn't going to say anything to either of them. She was the one who should apologize to both of them. John shouldn't have to apologize for events she'd set in motion. If she'd been in the room where she promised to be, none of this would have happened. Getting tied up with the operation caused the problem. She wasn't supposed to be doing it either.
She checked the monitors again. The food carts were almost to the private area.
She listened at the door. Sheila was dressed and about to leave the suite.
John apologized to Sheila again as she exited the suite for when and where he'd touched her because he thought she was 'Cameron'.
Hank and Larry worked for Cameron. Currently they operated under the direction of CamNet. They'd received the hard drives and phones Steve and Tom sent earlier on the drone. They were on their way to retrieve the hard drives and phone from the last place Steve and Tom visited.
"It should be right around the corner." Larry said.
Hank made the turn and they spotted Jasper's vehicle.
"There it is." Hank said.
They currently drove a delivery van that was full of sophisticated computer gear. The current sign on both sides of it indicated it was a bakery truck. The signage on the side of it usually changed several times a day along with the license plates. Everything was magnetic and was easily switched. They would be able to disseminate all the information on the go. It was what they'd done earlier when the drone let off the hard drives and phones. They made sure everything was clean before it was taken to a fixed location for further review.
Hank drove past Jasper's vehicle. Nothing out of the ordinary was spotted around it. He went around the next corner and parked. There was no one around.
Larry got out on foot. He went back to Jasper's car and retrieved the hard drives and phone. They were in the trunk along with Jasper. He hurried back to the delivery van. Hank drove off. He immediately began to check the hard drives and phone.
There were two locations they needed to follow up on from the previous information.
Hank drove for a while. Larry checked the electrical gear. Everything checked out as clean. He pulled into an alley behind an auto repair shop.
Larry and Hank both hopped out and changed the license plates and placards on the side of the delivery van. It was now a uniform supply service delivery van.
An SUV pulled up behind them. Another one of Cameron's Terminators got out of the SUV.
They traded vehicles. The uniform supply delivery van drove off.
Hank and Larry went over the information about where they needed to investigate further. They currently had two hard targets and several other probable ones. They were also ready to back up any Resistance operation that would need assistance.
They were under standing orders from CamNet to operate outside of the Resistance operations. They were also supposed to deal with any future Scavengers they came across. They were to operate discreetly and try to cover all of their tracks when possible.
John Henry was only told what he needed to know. Anything done by CamNet wasn't looked into further by the Resistance. Their goal was to try to take some of the burden off of Cameron and Savannah. With Cameron on the ship, Savannah would take up the slack herself.
Hank parked the SUV.
"This is the place." Hank said.
Larry looked towards the eastern horizon.
"It will be sunrise soon." Larry said.
Hank looked over the information they possessed about the current location.
"It may not be for someone." Hank said. "Let's go."
Hasty Retreat
No one knows
Who next they'll meet
Will anything happen
Than just a greet
Things could pick up
They could turn sweet
It might soon work out
To be a real treat
Maybe it takes two
To make either one complete
One needs to remember
Nothing is written in concrete
It doesn't take long
For one to feel obsolete
Upon their mind
The other will beat
Get out of the deal
Once one feels the heat
It time to go
Make a hasty retreat
Nobody