countries, especially in South East Asia or the Middle East had not yet made any comments about Elijah’s threats an hour ago. There was hope from the news team that Jack, now Enoch, would shed some light on what Elijah really meant. It was too bad they did not have Elijah on. That would be the preferred interview at this point for Elijah seemed to be the leader of the two witnesses. Elijah was the opposite of Enoch; he was not diplomatic and quite demanding.
Don came over to me and got my attention as he pointed to the stairs leading up to the stage. I looked over and saw Enoch and the woman I knew as Veronica walking towards us accompanied by Elijah. I was elated when I saw both of them appear together and I thought maybe, just maybe, they would all be in the interview.
I immediately got up and walked over to them. As they stopped in front of me, Enoch reached out and grabbed my hand shook it then excitedly said, “John, we have a surprise for you. Elijah and Veronica have decided…if it is okay with you…to participate in the interview I promised you. Will that be okay with you and your producer?”
I was at a loss for words for a moment and finally said, “Definitely Jack, uh, Enoch, most definitely.”
I then reached out my hand to Elijah who shook it and he said, “I have some things to clarify to the world and now will be a good time John. I also brought Veronica with us, and if you have not figured it out yet, she handles the security for Enoch and me. She also handles Enoch’s schedule and any details that need to be coordinated in this modern world. She will know where and when we make our next appearances in the world.”
“No problem Elijah. We are more than happy to let you say anything you want. If you could all follow me, we have an interview area set up behind the anchor desk over there.” as I pointed to the couch.
“Sure John.”
As I watched them move towards the interview area, I was thinking to myself how I was so very excited. I could hardly contain myself. New interview questions were forming in my mind as we walked towards the interview area.
Chapter 10
9:45 PM Thursday Kansas City, Missouri – Liberty Memorial, Anchor Desk
They sat all three of us on the couch with me on the end, Veronica then Elijah. John’s chair was nearest to me as it had been on the previous interviews. The technicians put microphones on us and inserts in our ears for sound. Then John came over and chatted some about the interview.
“Jack, am I to call you Enoch from now on or Jack?”
“Enoch will be fine John. My middle name is Enoch.”
“Then Enoch it is.”
Don came over and said, “We will be going live here in a couple of minutes. Mary Ann and Geraldo are almost finished with their segment. So is everyone ready?”
We nodded our heads and John said, “Good then we will, as we have been with you Enoch since Monday, no script, just winging it and hope for the best.” John looked at Elijah then said. Oh, Elijah I wondered from your sermon why don’t you have a Middle Eastern accent?”
Elijah smiled and said, “I have been in and around the west including Israel for some time. Many speak English like you Americans. Now if I had a Southern accent that would probably raise some eyebrows.”
Then Elijah laughed and so did the rest of us.
I thought to myself, well he has a sense of humor after all .
Chapter 11
10:00 PM Thursday Kansas City, Missouri – Liberty Memorial, Anchor Desk
We were all seated staring at the dot on the camera. I whispered to Veronica, “let the show go on” as I smiled. She said, “Enoch pay attention” as she gave me a dirty look.
The announcer began speaking. “Viewers worldwide, this is Bear News live from Kansas City, Missouri, at the Liberty Memorial with your host John Roddenburg. Tonight, as many of you know, Jack South, now referred to as Enoch, gave his first sermon here not more than an hour ago. Enoch had agreed prior to tonight’s