Rays of Hope

Chapter 15th

Lee arrived back in the states three days later after calling Billy Melrose from the airport. He was going to rent a vehicle using his real I. head for IFF to continue on with his discussion with Melrose.

He was exhausted and in need of a good hot meal. Even though he's not able to head for his house that is no longer allowed in with orders from the divorce creed.

He was angry at himself for having gone through with the undercover operation ordered by the president of the united states. Driving the vehicle to IFF taking the major highway. His cell-phone was ringing to be IFF Doctor Sarah Goodman's office confirming an appointment with him once he has his chat with Billy Melrose.

He stopped on the side of the road in order to speak with the secretary. "This is Doctor Sarah Goodman how can I help you?"

"Doc this is Lee Stetson, you just called my cell-phone with a message. I will be there once I speak with Billy."

"No, you won't Lee. You're to come directly to my office in order to speak with me. Billy knows and will talk afterward. Understand?" she responded with slight annoyance with her demeanor.

"Yeah, I do Doc. I will be there in twenty minutes. I hope the traffic is picking up once again.

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Twenty-Five minutes later heading into the underground parking lot of IFF..

Lee took the elevator to the eighth level for where her office is located. There wasn't any problem with security since his security clearance was back to normal after the past two months in Syria.

It was extremely quiet in the corridor heading for her office. When he walked in the secretary was working behind the computer terminal as she lifted her head up. "Doctor Goodman is waiting for you, Agent Stetson," she stated with a slight grin on her face knowing that he's available again.

He walked into the office with Doctor Goodman sitting at her desk drinking coffee. "Would you like something to drink or eat? I have sandwiches and drinks sitting on the table over in the corner," she said...

"Sure. I am starved with the long flight." He walked over to the corner to grab what he needed for when it came to his stomach.

She was able to give him some time to eat before starting the session.

"So tell me Lee how are you feeling?" she asks with the first question.

"Really Doc! It's a loaded question. Otherwise, I am tired of the most part from the flight along with the anger buried deep inside of me. I hate myself for getting involved with the operation in the first place." he said to start.

"Wasn't it an order from the President of the United States in a way for you take the job?" she asked with the importance of the question.

"Yes," he said.

"Alright then who do you really blame them for your marriage to end and lose out on any custody of your child Lee Jr." She hit it right on the nose with the question.

"Myself! are you happy now Doctor Goodman?" he snapped out with the response.

"Well in this case then I suggest that you stay away from Amanda and Lee Jr. or she will file an injunction against you for showing up at the house or at work. Billy has something to say to you once we are done here and you're not going to like it nevertheless." she quipped.

"You might as well tell me the bad news now Doctor." Lee was angry and confused as if his entire life was falling apart.

"You've been suspended from IFF and any other jobs that you're involved with the United States Government..." she said to have Lee standing up shaking like a leaf. "I suggest that you take some personal time off to recover from this nightmare of yours. The drugs that were used really messed you up Lee."

"No kidding!" he cried out with sitting back down.

"Would you care for a drink to relax you?" she made the suggestion.

"I need a drink very badly Doctor after these past two months," he said with hands shaking.

She had gotten up to make the Whiskey that he likes to drink for when he's alone or with friends. She was able to put together two of them with one for herself. "Here you go Lee and relax. Starting a new life just might do you justice for the most part. Since you're been on the edge with the danger for 20 years."

He was able to drink this quickly relaxing his nerves slightly. "Doc I wanted to say that I am sorry about my behavior. And now I don't have my wife Amanda and son in my life?" he exclaimed with his emotional outbreak.

"I am truly sorry Lee. However, taking the time off will no doubt do you justice with getting your head together. Amanda had said that the only way that you're able to see Lee Jr. Whether or not you're able to clean up your act with the drugs and your memories for the most part." she said to have him.

"I just can't believe all this Doctor?" Lee said...

"I just want you to go see Billy and then head for the storage to grab some of your things and head for a motel, rooming house, or any other choices for you to be staying for now. Billy has your vacation monies and other funds before taking your prolonged vacation," she says to him.

"Okay. Can I go now in order to get this nightmare over?" Lee responded by getting up after finishing the drink that was given home.

She watched him leave. While she had gotten on the phone to call someone. She dialed the number on her cell-phone to bring up Antonio's warehouse outside of Washington, D.C.

"Hello, this is Doctor Goodman I just wanted to let you know the drug is in his system once again. When do I get paid?"