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You drop the weapon to the ground and raise your hands. The police officer swiftly arrests you, cuffing your hand behind your back.

An hour later you are in the cell of a local police station. A police officer escorts you into a small interrogation room. A single metal desk and two uncomfortable looking chairs occupy the small room. Behind the desk sits a man in a black suit and reflective sunglasses. In front of him is the memory stick that the police removed from your jacket pocket after your arrest.

“Well, young pilot,” The man says. “I am agent Jones from the Military intelligence Agency. Why don’t you tell me what happened?”

Feeling like you have no choice, you retell the whole story. You can’t really tell if he believes you as he never removes those sunglasses.

“Fascinating!” He says as you finish your story. “Emily and the professor is all right. The police got there in time and took out the suspect. Your diversion definitely saved their lives,”

“And Kate?”

“She will survive. Her recovery will be long and difficult, but she’s a fighter. Much of that recovery will be in jail though as she is wanted for several other crimes,” He gets up and heads for the door. “You are free to go, but you can never speak of these events to anyone. And if you are wondering, the professor is working for us now,”

Outside the room, Emily is waiting. She gives you a hug and the two of you leave the station together. After all you have been through, you feel that you have failed. You doubt that the professor’s research will be put to good use.

The end.