The next one for the hot seat was the State Department. I listened for thirty minutes while Secretary of State Dean read messages from various allies ...nd from countries aligned with Iran.All of those that were allied with Iranian were urging that the US use restraint in responding to the Iranian attack. Some were even pressuring that we take no actions. I ordered the Secretary of State to advise all our allies to remove all citizens from Iran.Even though I couldn’t say it out loud, I had shown. I got a running commentary from both at the same time on everything that had happened while I was gone. I couldn't understand any of it.I looked up to see Valerie leaning against the wall, watching us. I mouthed, "Hi" to her and she smiled. She was wearing an outfit I'd never seen, and it occurred to me that I hadn't paid her anything since I'd hired her. I told the kids I needed to talk to their mother and, like kids do, they lost interest in me suddenly and completely.As I approached, I had. I did my morning things, I empty and sterilized the holding tank, then stood under the hot shower for a long time. I probably didn't need it as much as Harvey, but it still felt good.Once I was dressed in a black tee and jeans with only a few small holes in them, I switched out the Glock for my Smith and Wesson concealed hammer .38. The smaller revolver was much easier to conceal, and I felt that it was way more dependable than any automatic. Plus I really didn't need a pistol all that much. ’ Patty kissed him, and said, ‘I certainly hope so.’ He smacked her ass, and said, ‘Alright Captain, let’s get off the ground, quickly.’ Patty ran into the Flight Service Station, filed a flight plan to Polk AFB, put in Hank’s Pilot ID number, and was out the door in less than five minutes. Stephano and Callie were strapped in their seats, praying. Harold contacted the tower for takeoff clearance, and Patty was at the controls. As she started the engines, and began her systems check, she looked.