Target Alaska Friends

As Julie had hoped, this brought a smile to Sean, "Sure, lassie. Then I'll help you with the baggage."

The food court in the terminal had just opened, and they both filled their trays with eggs, toast, sausage, and coffee. Sean looked at Julie; "You've been through a lot in a week, lassie. You did well. I just wish that I'd been able to protect you from those bastards. I'm not the same as I was years ago. I think Martinez was trying to tell me the same thing. He thinks that I should retire or take a desk job, and I don't have any arguments right now to dispute him."

"Que Estúpido!" uttered Juliana. "You have great instincts, and what you lack in youth you make up in experience. I know you were the one who led the rescue mission. If it weren't for you, Peter and I could never have done the things we did."

Reaching for her hand, Sean stroked her fingers, "Your kind words are appreciated, lassie. We'll just have to see."

Julie realized that Sean risked a lot for her, more than was necessary. It was an awkward moment for both. Sean broke the long silence, "The agency may insist on my retirement after this case."

"Not if I can help it!"

"Between the two of us, I doubt we have enough clout to get an office in the basement!" They both laughed.