Chapter 9:

Before anyone could speak Jack's cell rang. He grabbed it from his belt and barked, "Go for Boudreaux."

A female voice said, "Please hold for the President of the United States."

A few moments later minutes President Danielle "Danni" Lambert came on the line; she asked, "Jack is there any progress?"

He replied, "Madame President we have identified two of the major players behind today's attacks."

She asked, "Who are they?"

Jack replied, "There's Jacques Lafayette, former GIGN commando and his father Sheik Mahmud Bin Yasin."

She asked, "The radical Yemeni Cleric and top tactician for AQAP?"

He replied, "Yes Ma'am."

She asked, "Would you mind coming to the White House I'd like you to sit in on the NSC meeting."

Jack knew even though she had phrased it as a question it was more an order. He replied, "Yes Ma'am. May I bring someone with me?"

She replied, "Of course. I assume you're talking about your wife and your aide Gunnery Sergeant Galindez?"

He replied, "Yes Ma'am, but I was also speaking of RADM Chegwidden and my daughter CIA Agent Tasha Boudreaux."

She said, "That is fine Jack."

He thanked her then terminated the connection. After he stowed his phone he turned to Mac and said, "Get changed inta a dress uniform Cher. We haveta go ta the White House."

She nodded as he walked and got changed himself.

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Tasha was sitting by Nate's bed when her phone rang. She grabbed it from her pocket and said, "Boudreaux."

Jack said as he fastened the clasp on his black Galco SOB SMALL OF BACK HOLSTER, "We're needed at the White House Petit."

She asked as he strapped his .45 GLOCK 30SF to his left ankle, "What for?"

He replied as he slid his .45 Wilson Combat CQB Tactical LE into the holster, "We're goin ta sit in on a NSC meetin."

She said, "Alright I'm at Bethesda. I'll be waiting outside."

He said before he terminated the connection, "Alright see ya then Petit."

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45 minutes later they were standing in the east wing as the head Secret Service Agent walked up. He grinned as he asked, "How many weapons are you packing today GEN?"

Jack replied as he handed over his weapons, "Two guns and my blade. Here."

The Secret Service Agent nodded as he led them to SCIF in the basement. When the door opened the Secret Service Agent said, "Rangers Lead the Way."

Jack grinned as he said, "All The Way kid."

And with they entered the SCIF and took their seats. President Lambert said, "James what does the CIA know?"

DCI James Avery replied, "We found Yasin's financial guy in Prague. He's former KGB. His name is Dmitri Kirilenko. I have a couple of case officers pulling surveillance on him as we speak."

Then he turned to Jack and asked, "Would you mind sending a SEAL team to snatch him."

Jack replied, "Naw."

Then he turned to Gunny and ordered, "Make it happen Gunny."

Gunny barked as he pulled out his phone, "Aye, aye sir."

Avery thanked him as he turned back to the President and asked, "Once we get him how do you want him interrogated?"

She was silent for a minute; then she said as she turned to Jack, "I think we should ask the best interrogator the military has ever produced. What do you think Jack?"

He replied, "I think we should take im to the site in Helmund province."

She said, "I agree. I want you to interrogate him."

He replied, "Yes Ma'am."

SECSTATE Jonathan Woods spoke up for the first time, "Madame President do you really think it wise to send the CO of SOCOM to interrogate this man?"

The President asked, "Do you have an alternate suggestion?"

SECSTATE Woods replied, "Yes Ma'am I do. I think we should send Agent Boudreaux and a JAG lawyer to conduct the interrogation."

Jack locked cold predatory eyes on the SECSTATE as he growled in a low menacing voice, "Are ya plannin on sendin any backup with er or d'ya expect er ta just fend for herself Mr. Secretary?"

SECSTATE Woods felt genuinely terrified as he stared into Jack's cold eyes. He cleared his throat and replied with as much defiance and bravado as he could muster, "No GEN I do not expect her to fend for herself. She will have an entire SEAL platoon as backup not to to mention her JAG partner. I think CPT Rabb will fit the bill."

AJ wordlessly pulled out his cell and made the call. SECDEF Gordon Creswell said, "Jack while they're conducting the interrogation I would like you to coordinate with the FBI and NCIS."

Jack nodded as he looked to FBI Director Frank Malone. Director Malone said, "SSA Tobias Fornell is to meet you at JAG HQ and Director Vance is sending Special Agent Gibbs and his MCRT team as well."

Jack nodded as JCS Tom Boone said, "GEN you will bring these terrorist to justice. you will not fail am I understood?"

Again Jack nodded as AG Trina Coleman said, "Don't worry about Posse comitatus. You're all covered."

Jack thanked her as the President asked, "Jack soldier to soldier do you think we can stop these terrorists?"

Jack fixed her with a level stare as he stated in a no nonsense voice, "Yes I do Madame President."

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Brumby was sitting in his office poring over the Intel dump he had just gotten on Jack when Webb just walked in without knocking. Brumby shot Webb an irritated look as he snarled, "Ever heard of Knocking Mr. Webb?"

Webb ignored him as he ordered, "Tell me what role did you play in stopping the terrorists in Sydney?"

BrumBy snarled, "Why should I tell you?"

Webb fixed him with a pointed glare as he replied in a brittle voice, "Cause if you don't…"

He left the threat unfinished leaving Brumby to draw his inferences. Finally after several minutes Brumby heaved an annoyed sigh as he started to speak.

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