Will Rogers World Airport – in the Lear
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
5:15pm, Late Spring, 2003
As Andreev glanced out the window of the Lear, he noted the quickened pace of the three who had exited the Lear as they entered the hangar. A dust cloud passed over the Lear for a brief moment – when it passed, Andreev saw Durant and the other two ducking behind crates and acting as if they were being fired up. . . .
His military instincts kicked in. Though he didn't see actual gunfire, what he saw indicated that he needed to take some measure of action. First and foremost, as he understood from Durant's look before exiting the plane, he needed to find a way to protect the other passengers. He excused himself from Fisher and, motioning for Lt. Reed to follow him, went over to where Lt. Donovan was sitting with his gear.
It was a small cabin, but he attempted to explain what he saw to them as quietly as possible, without trying to unnerve the other passengers. As nonchalantly as possible, he went on, "Lieutenants, I do not know if Durant will need help, but as he has placed us in charge here, it is of the utmost importance that we ensure the safety of the other passengers onboard this jet. I can count on the combat training from the three of us, and probably Lt. Terrell."
Although he seems a bit on edge around Durant. "I do not know how much we can depend on the others. If I were to guess, I would think Mr. Campbell and Mr. Fisher could take care of themselves."
He looked once more around the cabin of the jet, and returning his attention to Reed and Donovan, he suggested, "Perhaps if we send one person to Durant for help, and the other three stay here and secure the passengers. Do either of you have any suggestions?"