Chapter 44 Chapter 42 Prey

Secretary Adler will leave for Beijing this morning.Ryan told them.Van Damme told him that being seen on television doing his job as president would be good for his political future and would make him productive.But he felt as uncomfortable about such things as attending press conferences. Mr. President, are there any new findings regarding this plane crash? It is said that the inventory of the remains has been completed, the flight recorder has been recovered, and Can we know the message in the black box? It is obviously orange, why is it called a black box?Wren has always been curious about this, but never got a plausible explanation.We have already made a request to the government of the Republic of China, and they also expressed that they will fully cooperate. Although the aircraft belongs to the government of the Republic of China, it is made in Europe.They were very helpful and we are grateful for that.In addition, the surviving Americans are all out of danger. Although some people are seriously injured, their lives are not in danger.

Who shot down the plane?another reporter asked. We're still investigating, and Mr. President, doesn't the Navy have two Aegis-class ships around there?You should know what happened.This guy came prepared. I have no comment on this. Secretary of State Adler will discuss this matter with relevant parties, and the first thing we need to make sure is that there will be no further casualties. Mr. President, one more question.You must know more details about this plane crash. Fourteen of us died, so we have a right to know the cause of the accident. The reporter had a goddamn point, but Ryan had to dodge the question.We really don't know the details yet, and I can only give a definite answer when I find out.This also makes sense.In fact, he knew who shot it down, but he didn't know why. Yesterday Adler also said that he wanted to avoid this issue.

Mr. Adler returned from overseas yesterday, why do you keep it secret?It was Plumber who asked the last question again. Arnie always puts me in this situation and I'm going to kill him!the president thought.All I can say is that the Secretary of State has important business to attend to. Did he go to the Middle East? Next question. Mr. President, the Department of Defense announced that the USS Ike is sailing towards Zhongnanhai. Was it your order? Yes.We should pay close attention there because the US has significant interests in the region.I must point out that we are not supporting any side, we are only protecting our own interests.

Will calling in ships calm the situation, or heat it up? We just want to calm things down.It would be good for both of them if they could all step back and think calmly.Many lives have been lost!The President reminded them that there were Americans among them, and that our interests were directly at stake.The purpose of the existence of the government and the military is to protect the interests of the United States and the lives of the people. The navy we send will observe the situation there and conduct routine training exercises. Zhang Hansan looked at his watch again, and now China has fulfilled its duty to the crazy man of Dayelan. For the first time in twenty years, there is no trace of the US Navy in the Indian Ocean.In about two hours, the US Secretary of State will leave Washington, and then arrive in Beijing in twenty hours to exchange views with China on an old-fashioned issue.He would see that the U.S. government and the Taiwanese government that was dependent on them were forced to make concessions that might be big concessions, he thought, and the U.S. would have other difficulties.

Adler sits in his office, his luggage packed in his private car; he will drive to the White House, shake hands with the president and give a short pre-departure address, all of which are as flat as oatmeal to him Tasteless and then take a helicopter to Andrew Airport.The pre-departure ceremony this time is relatively formal, and the effect on TV is quite good, which can make people feel that he has a heavy responsibility on this trip. What news do we have?Under Secretary Rutledge asked the secretary of state's senior staff. The missile was launched by a Chinese aircraft, as confirmed by Navy radar; it was not clear what it was for, and Admiral Jackson was pretty sure it was no accident.

How has Tehran responded?another undersecretary of state asked. Not yet clear.I'll write it up on the plane and fax it back.Adler was pressed for time, so he didn't have time to think about the meeting with Da Yelan. We need to know the attitude of Iran, which will be of great help in intelligence assessment.Rutledge pointed out that he really wanted to get this information.With all this, Kirti could prove that Lane was playing the old trick of using secret agents for himself, and even persuaded Adler to do the same.As long as some evidence is found, the legitimacy of Rennes' political status can be completely shaken.Wren is well evasive and will fight back. This is of course all thanks to Van Damme's guidance, but his gaffe on China policy yesterday has the White House in an uproar.And he, like many at the State Department, hopes that the Taiwan issue can be put aside so that the relationship between the United States and China, a rising power, can become normal.

Let's not talk about that now, Cliff. The meeting began to discuss the Chinese issue again, and everyone agreed to discuss the Persian Gulf issue in a few days. Has there been any change in the White House's China policy?asked Rutledge. Adler shook his head.No, the president just spoke in a hurry. Yes, I also know that the president should not call China, but this may make Beijing wary, so I have no objection.They should really be made to understand that American lives are not a joke, that they cannot cross the line.One of my missions here is to show them that we are serious about this issue.

There will always be surprises.someone said. The Navy said it was no accident. No way, Mr. Secretary, Rutledge snorted, why did they do it on purpose? This is exactly what we need to investigate. Thank you, Mr. President.Wren once again survived the onslaught of reporters.He stepped off the podium and looked at his watch, Oops!He couldn't send the kids to school again, and he didn't kiss Kathy goodbye.Where does the constitution stipulate that the president cannot be a normal person?he thinks. Back in the office, he first glanced at today's schedule: Adler will be sent to China in one hour, he will listen to the Minister of Finance Winston's administrative reform at ten, and he will discuss the next plan with Ani and Carly at eleven. Weeks speech, then lunch with Brittanon, followed by a meeting with the Anaheim Ducks hockey team, Lane shook his head.Oh, they'd won the Stanley Cup, and they'd all had a chance to have their photo taken with each other today, and he'd have to ask Arnie what political terms to use in the meeting.Well, Foley should be called over, Ren smiled.he's a hockey fan

you are late.Russell saw O'Day stop to let Megan get off, so he told him. The FBI inspector explained: The power went out last night, so the alarm clock had to be reset. Something important today? O'Day shook his head.I'm on duty today and there's something I have to do, you know the rules here.That's right, both of them understood that although the work of writing and collating reports was generally done by the secretary, if they encountered some sensitive cases, they had to be done by their loyal and reliable operatives. I heard you want to compete with me?Russell said.

I heard your marksmanship is very good. Well, I think they're right.The Secret Service operator agreed. My marksmanship is also very good. With a Sig Sauer gun? He shook his head, Smith 1076 stainless steel gun. ten millimeter caliber. The hole shot by this gun is relatively large.O'Day said. I use nine millimeters and that's enough.After Russell finished speaking, both of them laughed. You have something to do too?O'Day asked. Not much has happened since high school.Pat, let's talk about how much money to bet. This is something to think about.O'Day agrees.

What was it like at the Secret Service Operator Academy?Russell suggested that there be an outdoor shooting range, because it always feels difficult to use indoors. Is it a shot-to-shot ratio? I haven't missed a shot in years and I don't want to have a blemish on my record. Is it okay tomorrow?This seems like a good weekend entertainment. Is it a little hasty?I'll take another look and get back to you this afternoon. No problem, hope the stronger one wins.They shake hands. Pat, the strong always win!Both feel like they can win, but regardless of the outcome of the game, they'll both have a nice beer to drink. These weapons weren't fully automatic, and a skilled mechanic might be able to modify them, but this sleeper spy wasn't up to it.But movie stars and mates don't care much about it because they are well trained and know that automatic guns can only fire three shots at most unless you have Donkey Kong strength, and they are not sure about the performance of these guns. I am very familiar with them. They are made in China imitating the Soviet Union's AK｜47. They use 7.62mm bullets. The magazine is relatively short and can hold 30 rounds of bullets.They re-studied the object of their operation; each knew their position and task, and understood the danger of the operation, but did not give it much thought.The movie stars could tell they didn't give much thought to the nature of the mission either.After staying in the terrorist organization for a long time, they have gradually lost their humanity. Although this is the first real action, most people just want to prove their ability in the action. As for the specific method, it is only secondary. You asked me about the situation of the Ike ship, Jackson stood in front of the large map hanging on the wall, looked it up on a piece of paper, and then pointed out on the map, it is right here, moving fast.At this time, the pager in Robert's pocket rang, he took it out and looked at the number on it, and frowned, sir, if you don't mind go.Defense Minister Brittanon said.Jackson walked to the other side of the house, picked up the phone, and dialed the number. I'm Jackson, huh?Where are they now?You have to find out, yes.He put down the phone, it was the national military command center.The Reconnaissance Service reported that two aircraft carriers of the Indian Navy were missing. What does that mean, Admiral? Robert went to the map again, and compared the part of the blue sea west of the Indian peninsula with his hand.Thirty-six hours ago we hadn't found anything, minus the three-hour port clearing and formation time. Twenty miles multiplied by thirty-three is six hundred and sixty miles, equal to seven hundred and sixty statute miles. That's about their port of departure. half the distance from the Horn of Africa.He turned around and said: Minister, two ships, nine frigates, and a sea supply team are missing.The dispatch of oil tankers indicated that their voyage may last for a while, and we have no relevant warning information yet.As usual, he didn't say much. Where exactly are they? Here's the problem, we don't know.We have some Orion anti-submarine patrol planes at the Diego Garcia base, and we are planning to send a few to reconnaissance, and we can also conduct reconnaissance through satellites. This matter needs to be reported to the government. Maybe the embassy can find some clues. very good!I will report to the President in a moment.Is there anything else to worry about? Maybe it's just a sea trial after the ship's repairs, we were messing with them a while ago. And now the only two ships in the Indian Ocean region belong to other countries? That's right, sir.And our closest ship there is now headed in the wrong direction, at least the Secretary of Defense is aware of it. It's hard being sick on a plane.He thought maybe he ate something unclean at the San Francisco Computer Show, surrounded by nasty crowds.The general manager has a lot of travel experience, and he never leaves his personal first-aid kit, which contains things such as razors and medicines.He found painkillers and took two with a glass of wine.He wanted a good night's sleep and hoped to be well by the time the plane landed in Newark, and he didn't want to drive home sick.He lowered his seat, turned off the lights, and closed his eyes. It was time; several rented cars drove away from the farmhouse.They knew the route of this operation very well, so they did not bring any relevant maps and documents, not even those photos.Even if someone was a little disturbed about kidnapping a small child, it didn't show.Weapons are hidden in chests covered with cloth or blankets.That way, even when they encounter a police car, the police only see three well-dressed businessmen in a limo, which is so funny.The movie star's insistence on everyone's appearance may be due to his vanity. The Ducks have arrived.Price watched with disinterest as she'd seen their burly players walk through the door, marveling at the interior like a child.For those who work in the White House, these things are nothing more than decorations and paintings, but others think they are symbols of the highest power.Funny how these are two very different feelings, she thought as she walked towards Laman. I'm going to see what's going on over there in the small bunker. I heard that Russell was a little irritable.Do you have any orders? She shook her head. The president didn't have any special arrangements. Carly would come over later, and her time was adjusted.Otherwise it's business as usual. Thanks.Raman said. I'm Price, she said into the microphone, put me in touch with the little bunker. yes.The command station operator replied. The guard captain walked out the same way the Ducks came in, then turned left toward his car.It's a Ford sedan, and it looks unremarkable, but it's not.The car had the biggest engine ever made by Ford, it had two mobile phones and two radios, and it had steel wheels inside the tires so that if a tire punctured, the car would still be able to move.She, like the rest of the team, had received special driving training at the Secret Service Operator Academy and enjoyed the course.In her purse was a 9mm SIG Sauer submachine gun and two spare magazines, along with her lipstick and credit cards. Inspector O'Day was driving on Route 50.Friday was a happy day, and he had a busy week at work.He put his tie and jacket on the seat beside him, slipped back on his leather jacket, and put on his Lucky baseball cap.This is what he wears whenever he goes golfing or hunting, but he can't go out this weekend because he has a lot of housework to do.Megan would come to help him, and O'Day didn't quite know how she knew, maybe it was her intuition, maybe she inherited her father's warm heart.In any case, they were inseparable anyway, and at home, she would only leave him when he was sleeping, and before leaving, she would wrap her arms around his neck tightly, give him big hugs and kisses.O'Day couldn't help laughing: What a good boy. Russell felt like the grandpa of these little devils.They were playing outside, the little sandpit was piled with sand, and Megan was doing the same, and there was a cute little boy, he was the son of that guy Walker.Operator Hilton was also watching outside.The playground is located on the north side of the nursery building and is well visible from the support group across the street.A team member was guarding the phone and monitor in the house, and the children knew she was Miss An. Too few people!Russell said to himself.He looked at the innocent smiling faces of the children and thought it would be terrible if someone shot them from the Ridge Road.He also tried to persuade the president not to send Katie here, but it was in vain. The president wanted his little daughter to be like a normal child, but Is the president's idea too unrealistic?Russell had dealt with those guys all his life as an Operator and knew they hated the President and everyone around him; some of them were outright fanatics, some of them had other motives.Russell studied their psychology. Russell, the command post is looking for you.His earphones rang. In response to your request, Price is heading here, operator Noam said in the house across the street, and she said it would take forty minutes. ok thanks. I saw Walker's kid still working on his project.Norm said again. Yeah, maybe he'll build a bridge too.Russell replied.The little guy built another layer on top of his sandcastle as Katie and Meghan watched enviously. When O'Day arrived, the children were lining up to go to the bathroom through the side door.He knew that this moment was also the key to security.He parked the car and watched the operators adjust their positions; Russell moved to the front door, the same position he would switch to whenever the kids came in. How about our game tomorrow? Russell shook his head, too soon, tomorrow in two weeks!Give yourself a chance to practice practice. It's you who have to practice hard, right?O'Day said, and walked into the house.His daughter went into the bathroom and didn't see her father enter the house.Well, he squatted at the door, ready to surprise Megan when she came out. Movie stars observe it all from the parking lot north of the school.The nearby trees were very dense, and he could see the situation on the other side through the bushes. Although it was not very clear, it did not affect the action plan.From now on, everything is in the hands of Allah, he told himself and was surprised at the fact that he used such a holy word in such a treasonous act.He saw the number one car turn right on the north side of the nursery school, it would go down the street, then turn around. Car No. 2 was a white Lincoln, identical to a parent's car.Next to car number two was a red Chrysler, also the same car as an accountant's wife.The movie star saw two cars pull into the parking lot from opposite directions and pull up in the open space closest to the road. Price was almost there, Russell thought, noticing the two cars ahead, the glare of the sun reflecting off the windshields so that he could see only the silhouettes of the drivers.the car is early but today is friday What is the license plate number? He narrowed his eyes and shook his head, why not? Norm raised his binoculars, watching the approaching car as part of his duties.His memory is superb, but he doesn't realize that remembering things is as easy for him as breathing. Watch out, watch out, there's a situation here!They don't hold up the radio, Russell, that's not our car!It was too late. The two drivers opened the doors, got out of the car, and took their weapons from the seats. Everything was as clean as ever.Four more men emerged from the back door of the car, all with guns in their hands. Russell's right hand quickly drew out the gun, and his left hand pulled off the radio microphone pinned to the collar at the same time: there is a gun! Inspector O'Day, who was inside the house, also heard the movement, but wasn't sure what happened, and saw Hilton quickly reach for the gun, ignoring the boy who was asking her a question. The message couldn't be simpler.Then he heard Norm shout from his command position.This black operator pushes a button to initiate a connection to Washington, Sandstorm!sandstorm!sandstorm! Like most professional police officers, Operator Russell never reacts impulsively. Years of training have made him both calm and responsive.He first saw an AK | Level 47 automatic rifle, and immediately switched from alert to aiming and shooting, making him look like a different person.He had pulled out his Sig Sauer submachine gun, and knelt down on one knee to stabilize his center of gravity.The opponent will shoot first, but the shot will be high, Russell thought.Sure enough, three bullets flew over his head and hit the door frame, making a bang bang sound.Almost at the same time, the man aimed his gun at Russell again.Russell pulled the trigger, and it hit the guy in the left eye from fifteen yards away. In the room, O'Day gradually raised his vigilance, watching his daughter come out of the bathroom, struggling to put on her overalls.At this time, Miss An, the operator the children were talking about, ran out from the back room, holding a gun in her hand. God!As soon as he opened his mouth, Ann rushed at him like a football defender, knocked him to his daughter's feet, and then grabbed his head and slammed it against the wall. Across the street, two operators ran out with Uzis.Norm was still inside to make communications. He sent an emergency signal to headquarters, and then called the Maryland State Police on a direct dial phone.It's chaotic and noisy outside, but the operators are well-trained.Norm's job was to actually report the situation up, and then back up his two men, who had crossed the lawn outside But they have no chance to show their talents.Fifty yards away, gunmen disembarking from car number one shot and knocked them down.When Norm was on the phone with the state police and saw them fall, he didn't have time to be sad. As soon as the briefing was over, he picked up the M|Sixteen rifle, pulled the safety, and moved towards the door. Russell fought back, and one of the opposing shooters stood up to shoot, but when there was no chance, Russell quickly shot him twice, smashing his head.Then without thinking about it, he immediately aimed at the enemy again, and the enemy's bullets whizzed past his head.At this point he heard a scream and thought maybe something had happened to Hilton, but then he was pinned to the ground by a heavy object from behind.Oh my god, it's Hilton!Her body weighed on his legs.He turned over and was about to move the body away when he saw four men walking towards him, but they hadn't spotted him yet.He fired again, the bullet piercing the heart of a man who opened his eyes wide, and then another shot in the face.Now he caught a glimpse of something moving to his left. The support team. No, a car was coming towards them across the playground, but it wasn't a Chevrolet.He took aim at the other shooter, but fell before he could, and it turned out that Ann stood in the doorway behind Russell and fired three times.Russell had only two bullets left when Ann was also hit in the chest by a bullet and fell forward.Russell understood that he was the only one left to fight these bastards alone. Russell rolled to the right, avoiding the bullet that hit the ground on the left, and fired two more shots at the same time, but missed the target.Out of ammunition, he quickly replaced the magazine, but still wasted a little time.He felt a bullet hit his lower back, like a kick.Just as he was moving the slider with his thumb, another bullet hit his left shoulder, passed through his body, and exited his right leg.He fired again, but his hand was no longer in control, and he only hit one enemy in the knee.Then a flurry of shots knocked him down. O'Day struggled to stand up when two men entered the room, both holding AK|47.He looked around, and the children stood there dumbfounded, and then suddenly screamed sharply.One of the two men had a leg covered in blood, and his face was contorted with pain and anger. Outside, the three people on the No. 1 car looked at the tragedy in front of them, and when they got off the car, they saw that four people had died, but they came to cover The first person to get out fell face down, and the other two turned quickly to see a black man with a rifle. Damn thing, go to hell!Norm took aim at his next target and shot the man in the head three times.Only the car was left in the playground, with no cover on the left and right.Take up arms and come out!noam gasps He did obediently, but then he turned his gun and fired back, which was still a step too late.Norm watched the man's eyes widen without blinking; he was spattered with blood. Norm!It was Paula, who had been watching the convenience store across the street all afternoon, gun in both hands. Norm knelt in the back of the car, and Paula joined him, both looking tired and tense. How many more?she asked. at least one person inside Two, I saw two, the other had a broken leg.oh my god it ' s russell ann hilton Keep your voice down, the child is still inside. Looks like the mission can't be accomplished satisfactorily, damn it!The movie star cursed secretly.He'd told them there were three operators in the house to the north, why didn't they just wait and kill the third one too?Otherwise, the child could have been taken away by now.He shook his head vigorously, he never expected this task to be successfully completed.He had warned Beidean, and he was very cautious in picking people.Now he can only wait and see the outcome of the matter, what will be the outcome?Are they going to kill that kid?They have discussed this issue, but now it seems that they may not be successful. When Price heard the emergency call, she was still five miles away from the scene of the accident. She quickly stepped on the gas pedal, turned on the lights, sounded the siren, and sped toward the Ridge Freeway. Price, is that you? who?she answered. Noam.I think there are two more guys in the house, we're down five.Now that Paula is with me, she's going to go around the back of the house. That has to be quick. Be careful, Andrea.Norm reminded her. O'Day shook his head, his ears still ringing, his head aching from the impact; he pushed his daughter aside with his body.Two terrorists were walking around the room with guns, and the children were still screaming. Mrs. Deckett stood between the terrorists and the children, instinctively clenching her fists, and the children were trembling beside her. Mr President?Raman pressed the earphone tightly and said. What kind of broken earphone is this? On the St. Mary's side, the sandstorm call on the radio startled the guards protecting the henchmen and the little shortstops.The operators standing outside the classroom quickly drew their guns and rushed into the classroom, pulling Ren's two children into the corridor.The two children were loaded into a Chevrolet and driven to the building across from the playground.There is only one entrance and exit in each place, and a group of disguised operators are ambushing outside the building.A Marine Corps helicopter had flown from Washington to pick up Wren's children at the school; another Chevy was parked on the playground, a hundred and fifty yards away.The outdoor gymnastics class was canceled, and the operators stood behind their armored vehicles, weapons in hand, searching for targets. doctor! Kathy looked up from the table.Altman never called her that, never showed her a gun; he knew she didn't like weapons.Instinctively, her face turned as white as her coat. is it jack or It's Katie, that's all I know, Doctor, please come with me right now. No, don't do it again!Altman escorted the doctor to the corridor, where the four operators were already holding guns and standing there solemnly.The security personnel of the hospital gave way one after another, and the plainclothes police officers stood guard outside. Ren stretched out his hand to support the office wall, lowered his head and bit his lip, paused and said: Tell me the situation, Laman. There were also two terrorists inside.Russell is dead, and four other operators are also dead, but we've got the situation under control, don't worry!Rahman said, reaching out to help the president. Why do you want to lay hands on a child, Raman?I'm right here, if they're crazy, they should come after me!Why do these people deal with children, tell me They are abominable indeed, Mr. President, and they are unpardonable.Rahman said that at this moment, three agents walked into the president's office.How did I do it?Raman asked himself, what happened?Why do you say this? They talked in a language that O'Day did not understand.He sat on the floor and put his arms around his daughter, both of them pretending not to mess around.God, years of training to deal with situations like this but instead of being inside the house with the criminal, he'd know what to do if he was outside.Now he knows exactly what will happen, as long as there are operators alive, there must be one.O'Day heard the gunshots from the M｜Sixteen rifle just now, and no other terrorists came in. He thought to himself, yes, there are operators outside.They'd surround the house with no one in or out, and then they'd call in the Secret Service's Thunderbolt team, and the FBI's hostage rescue team would probably send in their own helicopters.Almost at the same time as he thought this, he heard the sound of a helicopter in the air. This is Patrol No. 3, now over the place.The sound came from the radio, who is responsible on the ground? I'm Secret Service Operator Price.How much longer can you fly, Patrolman?she asked over the state police radio. Ninety minutes, when another helicopter will come to change shift.I am observing the situation below. Price, the pilot reported that I saw a person on the west side, like a woman, hiding behind a tree and observing inside. Is she one of your people? Paula, Price, Andrea said into her radio, waving to the helicopter. She waved to us.Patrolman No. 3 reported back immediately. Okay, she's our guy, taking cover from behind. clear.There was no movement around the building, and no one else within a hundred yards.We will continue to observe. Thanks. The VH｜60 helicopter of the Marine Corps landed on the playground. Sally and Little Jack were almost thrown onto the plane. Colonel Goodman took off immediately, and the plane flew towards the sea to the east.According to the report from the coast patrol just now, there is no suspicious aircraft in this direction.Then he raised the Black Hawk helicopter again and flew north.He also saw a legal police helicopter circling to his left, a few miles north of Annapolis.He flew the plane calmly, wishing he could send some Marines to where it happened.He had heard that criminals who hurt children had a hard time in prison, but when they met Marines, it was doubly hard.He didn't think about it any further, and he didn't look back to see what the two children were doing.He had to fly the plane, that was his job, and he had to trust others to do their job well. Two terrorists were looking out the window cautiously.O'Day saw the wounded man standing against the wall and the other staring around, and it was easy to imagine what he saw.Alarms going off mean the police are here, great, they might have surrounded the place.Teacher Deckett and her three assistants led the children into a corner while the two terrorists were talking.It was so clever, O'Day thought they'd never done better; one of the women in a mask kept silently scanning the room, but they didn't At this moment, a terrorist took out a photo from his coat pocket, said something in their language, and then he drew the curtains.Oops!This way, the inside cannot be seen from the rifle scope on the outside.They are too smart!Knowing those cops could shoot and the kids in the house are no taller than the windows The man picked up the photo and walked towards the child, pointing with his finger. that. It was strange that they seemed to see O'Day in the house only then.The guy with the injured knee blinked and pointed the submachine gun at him.The inspector held up the hands that had been clasping his daughter. There have been many casualties, my friend.It wasn't difficult to get some tremors in the voice, he said.But he made a mistake and shouldn't have held his daughter like that.It occurred to him that if the bastard fired, the bullet would pass through the daughter first.Thinking of this, he suddenly felt a churn in his stomach.Slowly and carefully, he picked up his daughter and lowered her to the floor on the left. No!It was Deckett's voice. bring her here!the gunman ordered. O'Day thought, do as he says, take a snapshot!Only resist when necessary, but resisting now will definitely be useless.But she couldn't hear his thoughts. bring it here!The man repeated it. No! The man fired from three feet, hitting Deckett in the chest. what happened?Price asked quickly.The ambulance had pulled onto Ridge Highway, and not far to her left, state troopers were directing traffic to clear the area. People outside the nursery heard another burst of terrified screams from children, and they could only guess as to what happened inside. O'Day sat there with his bomber jacket tucked up.He knew that if someone was behind him, they could see the holster on his waist.He had never seen a murder before, but this time he witnessed a nursery teacher with a horrified expression on his face.Watching a life disappear, an innocent one at that, and nothing can be done about it. He glanced at Deckett again, wishing he could tell her the killer wasn't getting out of here alive. It is a blessing that the children are still unharmed so far.He realized that if Miss An hadn't knocked him down before, he might have died beside his daughter now.The bullet just now punched a few holes in the wall.He looked down at his trembling hands, why his brain hadn't let them relax.He knew what to do, but he couldn't be reckless, and he had to rely on outsmarting at this time. The guy grabbed Katie and picked her up, wringing her so much that she burst into tears. It's not difficult to recognize Megan, the two children are so close, O'Day thought to himself, at this time the guy holding the small bunker looked at the photo again, and walked up to O'Day. Who are you?he asked.His accomplice was moaning in pain now. What's the meaning?asked the Inspector nervously, looking frightened and stammering. Whose child is this?He pointed to Megan and asked. I have no idea.O'Day lied. She's exactly what we want, the president's kid, isn't she? How would I know?Usually my wife picks up the kids, not me.Just finish your work and get out of here, okay? People in the room listen, a woman's voice comes from outside, we are Secret Service.We want you to come out, do as you are told and nothing will happen.You have no escape, go where we can see you, and we will not harm you. Good idea, my friend!O'Day said, you can't run, can you? Do you know who this kid is?She is the daughter of your President Ryan!They dare not shoot at me!The guy was plausible, and he spoke English very well, and O'Day nodded. What about the other kids?All you want is a child, only she is useful to you, uh, why don't you let the other children go, huh? This guy has a point.Operators outside would not shoot at him for fear of hurting others in the house.To be on the safer side, he aimed the gun at O'Day's chest.They were so smart that they always kept a distance of more than five feet. If you want to shoot them down, you have to split up. 奧戴真正害怕的是，他們眼睛眨也不眨地就殺掉了戴基特。這種罪犯難以捉摸，你可以透過語言讓他們冷靜下來，分散他們的注意力，除此之外，只有一個辦法。 我們用孩子和他們交換車子，如何？ 嘿，包在我身上，怎麼樣？我覺得這是個好辦法，我只想把女兒平安地帶回家，你明白嗎？ 好吧，看好你的孩子，坐在那裡別動！ no problem.他把手鬆開，放到胸前，讓夾克遮好他的槍。 聽著，外面又在喊話，我們可以談一談。 直升機上，凱西和兩個孩子又相聚了。幹員們的表情還是非常嚴肅。莎麗和小傑克已從方才的驚嚇中回過神來，正在低聲哭泣，尋求媽媽的安慰。這時黑鷹式直升機又升向天空，往西南朝華盛頓飛去，後面還跟著另一架直升機。凱西看到這並不是平常的路，而是直接往西飛，離凱蒂越來越遠了。 奧戴在裡面。諾姆告訴她。 you sure? 那是他的車，事發前一刻我看見他進去了。 Damn it!普萊斯罵道，剛才那一槍可能把他打死了。 yes!諾姆面色凝重地點頭。 總統待在狀況室裡，這裡可以隨時了解最新消息。 傑克？是羅伯特．傑克森；當他走過來時，總統站起身，兩人擁抱了一下。這事以前也發生過，老兄，而且完美解決了，記得嗎？ 我們記下了停車場上的車牌號碼，三輛車都是租的，我們正在調查，拉曼對著電話說，應該能搞清他們的身分。 他們會有多笨呢？奧戴想著，他們還愚蠢地抱著一絲逃走的希望但如果他們不抱希望，就會豁出去了他們似乎對殺人不以為意 那個沒受傷的傢伙用胳膊夾著凱蒂，她現在只是聲嘶力竭地哭著，右手舉著衝鋒槍，要是換成了手槍，他會拿槍對準凱蒂的腦袋，但衝鋒槍太長了。奧戴的手慢慢地往下移動，拉開夾克上的拉鏈。 兩名恐怖份子又開始交談。受傷的傢伙好像非常難受，他不知說了什麼，他的同伙聽了便咆哮起來，指著門生氣地嚷著。如果他們做出駭人的決定可就慘了他們可能把孩子都殺掉的。如果外邊的人聽到槍響，可能會衝進來，也許能及時救出幾個孩子，但 他開始從一個受傷、一個沒受傷的角度看待他們，他倆又暴躁又困惑，又激動又猶豫，想活命又覺得不可能 嘿，伙計，奧戴說道他舉起雙手搖了搖，讓他倆不去注意到已拉開的拉鏈我能說幾句嗎？ say what?受傷的傢伙問道，另一個仍在觀察周圍的情形。 這裡孩子太多了，不好控制，對不對？他問道，並點點頭強調他的意思，我帶女兒和一些孩子出去，怎麼樣？這樣你們也許可以比較容易行事？ 他倆又商量了起來，受傷的傢伙似乎覺得這主意很誘人。奧戴也這麼認為。 注意，我們是密勤局！外面又在喊話了，聽來像是普萊斯。沒受傷的傢伙側過身朝門口望了望。 嘿，求求你們，放我們幾個人走吧？奧戴請求道，也許我可以說服他們給你們一部車。 那傢伙朝奧戴揮了揮槍，起來！he ordered. 好，好，冷靜點，好不好？奧戴慢慢站起來。要是轉身，他們會看見他的槍套嗎？他剛進來時，密勤局幹員就發現他身上有槍，這次如果被恐怖份子發現，那梅根沒有後路可退了。 你去告訴他們，要他們準備好車，否則我就殺了雷恩的女兒，殺掉所有的人！ 讓我把我女兒帶出去，好嗎？ no.受傷的傢伙說。 另一個傢伙用母語對同伙說了幾句話；他的槍口朝下，而他同伙的槍則對準奧戴的胸口。 嘿，有什麼不好呢？ 沒受傷的那個人似乎對他同伙這麼說，然後猛拉了一下凱蒂的手臂，她又放聲大哭了起來。他走過房間，把凱蒂推到自己前面，這樣正好擋住了他同伙的視線。這個機會奧戴等了二十分鐘，現在得迅速行動。 奧戴像羅素那樣，右手快速伸進衣服掏出手槍，同時單膝跪下，此刻沒受傷的傢伙移動了一下，暴露出他同伙的身形，接著史密斯一○七六手槍連發兩彈，子彈飛向受傷的傢伙，他應聲倒地，一命嗚呼。沒受傷的那人驚愕地睜大了眼睛，屋裡孩子們尖叫聲四起。 Put the gun down!奧戴對他吼道。 那傢伙的第一個反應就是猛拉著凱蒂，同時想把槍舉起，但不可能，衝鋒槍畢竟太重了。奧戴本來想留活口，但這會兒是不太可能了。他扣動了扳機，接著那人便直挺挺地倒了下去，身後的白牆上一片血跡。 奧戴跳過去把兩個傢伙的槍踢開，又仔細看了看兩具屍體。此刻，他的心臟似乎又開始跳動了。他疲憊地蹲了一會兒，然後放鬆地跪在凱蒂身旁。 妳沒事吧？凱蒂。he asked.她沒有回答，兀自抱著手臂哭著，但她身上沒有血跡。 bring it on!他溫柔地說，伸手環繞住她，就像對自己的女兒一般。接著他抱起梅根，朝門口走去。 裡面有槍聲！桌上的免持聽筒電話裡傳來了聲音。雷恩頓時呆住，狀況室裡的其他人也嚇了一跳。 像是手槍的聲音，他們有手槍嗎？免持聽筒電話裡另一個人問道。 天哪，瞧！ Who is that? come out!一個人喊道，出來！ don't shoot!普萊斯透過擴音器說。幹員們的槍還是瞄準門口，但手都放鬆了一點。 God!諾姆站起身，向門口的奧戴跑去。 兩人都死了，戴基特老師也死了，奧戴說道，都結束了，諾姆，全都結束了。 奧戴往前走，低頭看見平時是競爭對手的三名幹員渾身是血地躺在地上。羅素身旁至少散落十發子彈，還有一個空彈匣。不遠處是四名罪犯的屍體，兩名被正中頭部。他在自己的車子旁停了下來，覺得腿有些軟，他放下兩個孩子，坐到車子的保險桿上。一名女幹員走了過來，奧戴從腰間掏出手槍，看都不看就遞了過去。 Are you hurt?是普萊斯。 他搖搖頭，過了一會兒才說話，我可能會開始發抖。普萊斯看了看兩個孩子。一名州警抱起了凱蒂，但梅根不願離開爸爸。奧戴把女兒抱到胸前，兩人都哭了起來。 小沙坑沒事了！他聽到普萊斯在說，小沙坑安然無恙！ 普萊斯看了看周圍，支援幹員還沒到，在場的大都是穿著筆挺制服的馬里蘭州警，十個人圍繞著小沙坑，像一群獅子般地守護著她。 諾姆也走了過來。奧戴一點也不喜歡眼前的局面，他抬起頭看見屋裡的孩子們被帶了出來。醫護人員紛擁而至，跑上前照顧孩子。給你。黑人幹員說著遞上一條手帕。 謝謝，諾姆。奧戴擦了擦眼睛，擤了擤鼻子，站了起來，我很難過，伙計。 別難過了，奧戴，你幹得 要是能抓個活口就更好了，但沒有機會。他現在能站起來了，手裡還抱著女兒，哎，該死！he said again. 走吧，普萊斯說，我們可以找個更好的地方說話。 求之不得。奧戴說，接著又搖搖頭，事情不該這樣發生的，安德麗。孩子們目睹了這一切，不該這樣的，是不是？我怎麼嘮嘮叨叨的？奧戴自問道。 好了，奧戴，你幹得很好！ Wait a minute.他用兩隻大手擦了擦臉，長長地吸了口氣，看著周圍的景象。天哪，真是一片紊亂，操場的這一側躺著三個人這可能是諾姆幹的，幹得不賴而那幾輛租來的車子旁則各躺著一具屍體。奧戴走到羅素的屍體旁，他轉過身，回頭看看停車場，他明白了事發當時的情形。在極短的時間內，羅素毫無預警地隻身對付六名持槍歹徒，而且打死了其中三人。奧戴跪在羅素的屍體旁，拿走他手中的槍，遞給普萊斯，然後握住他的手。 回頭我再來看你，老兄，咱倆的比賽你贏了。奧戴低聲說道，過了一會兒，才把手鬆開。time to go.