Chapter 17 - Epilogue
Mic Brumby was whistling when he came out of the lock up that afternoon. He'd pulled a few strings, made bail and was considering what he might do next. He was surprised when a familiar car pulled up to the curb. He got into the passenger seat, pleased with himself as usual.
Renee Peterson flew to Los Angeles the next day. She was due to direct a series of public service announcements for the Victims' Rights Alliance. She packed an extra jacket and dropped it into a Goodwill donation bin on her way to the studio.
When Mic Brumby missed his next court appearance, his lawyer was surprised. His bail bondsman was angry. The judge issued a warrant for his arrest. The DC police and the bondsman investigated, but he never turned up.
Later, Admiral AJ Chedwiggen hosted an engagement party for Commander Harmon Rabb Jr. and Colonel Sarah Mackenzie. Everyone had a wonderful time.
AN: Perhaps if I have written carefully enough and you have read between the lines you will see more to this ending than is immediately obvious. What happened to Mic do you suppose? - Thanks for reading and for your useful and encouraging feedback.-Dix