Chapter 4:
A/N: The idea for the terrorist attacks as well as the ones behind it were JPSTAR57 to which I am very grateful.
AJ was seeing red as he replied in an edged voice, "Madam Chairwoman Those are baseless and unfounded allegations. First off the Army's JAG Corps investigated all of the baseless and unfounded charges because GEN Boudreaux is an Army GEN. He does not serve in either the Navy or Marine Corps. So therefore it is not within our purview. And second I find it extremely distasteful to attack his family or the credibility of my staff."
Seeing that AJ was about to lose his temper Bobbi spoke up, "Madam Chairwoman is there a point to this tirade. What exactly are you trying to do?"
Chairwoman Reston glared daggers at the junior senator from Michigan as she stated, "I'm trying to prove that GEN Boudreaux should not be the commanding officer of SOCOM. In fact he should be brought up on multiple counts human rights violations as well as violating the both the Geneva and the Hague conventions."
Jack's blazing eyes remained locked on Chairwoman Reston's as he stated, "With all due respect Madam Chairwoman you can shove your allegations and innuendos up your six."
And with he rose to his feet ad began to leave. She cried, "GEN we are not done with you. You need to explain your actions to this committee's satisfaction-"
He spun around and viciously cut her off as he snarled, "Madam Chairwoman, do not sit there, and expect me to say that I feel regret, or remorse over the people I've killed, or the choices I've made, because the truth is…"
He stopped to gauge her reaction and was pleased to see the wickedly sinister grin return to her face as he continued in an icy voice, "I don't."
And with he did an about face and stalked from the chamber leaving a sputtering and fuming Chairwoman in his wake. She glared coldly at both AJ and Gunny as she yelled, "I will have him brought up on charges councilor you wait and see."
AJ countered, "You could ma'am but the transcripts as well as everyone in this chamber will attest to you badgering the GEN and hurling unfounded accusations at him and trying to sully his impeccable record and reputation."
Chairwoman Reston nearly came out of her seat as she thundered, "What exactly is that supposed to mean Councilor?"
He replied, "It's supposed to mean exactly what I said Madam Chairwoman."
Bobbi said, "If that is all I think we should adjourn. It is getting late."
Chairwoman Reston said snidely, "That seems prudent since the GEN just walked out."
She said as she banged her gavel on the podium, "This hearing is adjourned."
As they were all filing out Bobbi stopped at the witness table and said, "AJ I would like to talk with Jack."
AJ replied as he and Gunny made their way to the door, "I'll talk to him and see if he'd be willing to speak with you Senator."
Bobbi hurried after them and was about to say something when suddenly there was a cascade of horrendous explosions and huge fireballs. Jack shoved Bobbi to the ground as both he and Gunny got behind cover. as he whipped out his 1911 steps, "What the hell happened AJ?"
AJ replied, "It sounded like the commuter train was just hit very bad."
Jack concurred.
As they were talking an identical attack was being carried out in New York and several speedboats laden with explosives rammed bases in San Diego and Virginia. Jacques Lafayette and Sheik Mahmud Bin Yasin watched the reports on the news. A FOX NEWS anchor said, "We are getting reports that bases in both San Diego and Virginia were attacked by men in speedboats laden with explosives rammed into the ports or buildings of the bases. And suicide bombers detonated bomb vest packd with C4 and loaded with shrapnel in the New York subway system and Washington DC commuter rail system. The death toll is the far greater than on 9/11. It is truly a tragic for this great and powerful nation…"
Lafayette switched the TV off and beamed at his father as he said in an exuberant voice, "Praise be to Allah and his prophet Mohammad the attacks were a success."
The sheik replied, " I know my son. Tell our brothers in ISIS to commence with the second phase of the plan."
Lafayette nodded as he pulled out his cell and made the call
As soon as they were in the car Jack told Gunny, "Get us to Langley most ricky tick."
Gunny replied as he pulled out into traffic and stomped the accelerator to the floor, "Ay, aye sir."
An hour later they walked into Langley and Jack walked up the guard and said, "I need to see Agents Webb and Boudreaux."
The guard replied, "Sorry sir; they're in a meeting."
Jack ground out, "I realize that. I need to be in that meeting."
The guard narrowed his eyes as he asked, "And just just who are you General?"
Jack replied, "GEN Jack Boudreaux CO of SOCOM. And this is RADM AJ Chegwidden Navy JAG and Gunnery Sergeant Victor Galindez my personal assistant."
The guards eyes were round as saucers as he grabbed the phone and said, "Sorry GEN. Just wait one minute please. "
Jack nodded as the guard spoke briefly into the phone. Then he hung it up and said, "Agent Boudreaux will be here shortly sir. You may wait over there and help yourself to some cofee. I gotta warn you sir it's awful. If you like I can have someone run out and get you-"
Jack grinned kindly at the young guard as he held up a hand and said amiably, " Son I appreciate that but we'll be fine."
The guard nodded as a slow lazy smile crossed his face and he said, "Yes sir. Sorry sir."
Jack gave the kid a full blown smile as he gently ribbed him, "For what bein thoughtful? Don think nothin o it kid."
The guard really liked this Green Beret GEN. He was vastly different than most of the senior military officers he had to deal with. He was pulled from his musings as Agent Tasha Boudreaux walked up. She embraced Jack and said,, "Daddy I've missed you."
He returned the embrace as he drawled, "I've missed you too Petit. How ya been?"
Tasha replied, "I've been good. Now come on we have to hurry. The crisis meeting has already started."
Jack nodded as he said to the guard, "see ya round kid."
The guard called back as they walked away, "You too GEN."
When they were in the hallway Jack asked, "What d'we know petit?"
Tasha eyed her father as she replied, "You'll soon find out."
Jack rolled his eyes. Typical spook answer. He blew out a frustrated breath as she entered the code for the cipher lock and they entered the SCIF.
Should Jack and Webb get along