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straight on to Washington to register a protest. But they say the authority for this operation comes from the veryhighest. We’re talking White House and Whitehall here, and they take precedence over the military. They’re our Commanders in Chief. What they say, goes.’
    ‘I assume we’ll have control over what weapons we can use in the field?’ asked Tug.
    ‘Yes,’ said Gerald. ‘But within reason. We have to think of the safety of the public. We have to make sure that any weapons you use are . . . proportionate.’
    ‘Yeah, well, I
was
thinking of using a nuclear warhead,’ growled Two Moons.
    Gerald gave him a short scowl, not amused.
    ‘I don’t think you have any need to worry about us and our weapons,’ Nelson assured the spy. ‘We’ve all been on missions in civilian situations, so we’re aware of what’s appropriate and what isn’t.’
    ‘Good.’ Gerald nodded curtly. ‘In that case, please follow me to the canteen, where you will meet your team leaders.’

7
    As they left the briefing room, Nelson tapped Mitch and Benny on the shoulders. Two Moons, Gaz and Tug walked on, following Gerald towards the canteen.
    ‘Mitch, I’m putting you with Two Moons. Benny, you’ll be with Gaz,’ Nelson said quickly and quietly. ‘You can guess the reason. I’m worried that Two Moons and Gaz still seem unconvinced about Jimmy. If there are any issues, report back to me immediately. If you get a shot at Jimmy you take it. In this business, it only takes a second and you’re dead.’ He gestured along the corridor. ‘OK, let’s go meet our team leaders.’
    In the canteen, three spooks – two men and a woman – stood with Two Moons, Gaz, Tug andGerald. All three were dressed immaculately in dark suits and had the same grim expression.
    ‘This MI6 lot sure dress up nicely,’ said Mitch quietly.
    ‘You should see our CIA people,’ whispered back Benny. ‘They are fashion personified. Always clean well-cut outfits.’
    ‘There must be good money in spying,’ said Mitch, grinning.
    ‘Either that, or they know some really good tailors,’ said Benny.
    ‘Let me introduce you to your team leaders,’ announced Gerald. ‘This is Miranda Jackson. She’s one of our most experienced operatives in the field.’
    The woman nodded politely. No smile.
    ‘She will be with you, Colonel Nelson, and . . .’
    ‘And Tug,’ said Nelson. ‘Captain Tait, to give him his full title.’ Before Gerald could continue, Nelson added: ‘Lieutenant Jaurez will be doubled with Trooper Graham, and Sergeant Two Moons and Trooper Mitchell will work as a team.’
    Gerald nodded. ‘Andrew Barnes will be with Jaurez and Graham, and John Sparks with Two Moons and Mitchell,’ he told them.
    From the expressions on the faces of the four MI6 operatives, it didn’t look as if they were interested in chit-chat.
    ‘So,’ said Sparks walking over. ‘You are familiar with the target, James Deacon.’
    ‘Not me,’ Mitch corrected him. ‘Two Moons and the others are, but I joined Delta Unit after Deacon left.’
    Sparks nodded, but so dismissively it was as if he hadn’t even heard what Mitch said. It was obvious to Mitch the MI6 agent had something to say to them. Sparks looked around to make sure he couldn’t be overheard, then he dropped his voice and snapped at them, ‘Right, listen to me. I’m the one in charge. Got that? I know what you SAS types are like. Going off on your own, taking matters into your own hands. Well while you’re with me, you do what I say. Understood?’
    Mitch looked at Sparks for a moment, then said in disgust: ‘That’s it? That’s the pep-talk?’ As Sparks opened his mouth to reply, Mitch reached out and poked him hard in the chest. Keeping his voice low, he went on. ‘Listen, we’re trained to keep on our toes and survive. We take orders, but we take them from those who’ve proved to us we can trust them. I don’t know you from Adam.
    ‘You can give me orders, and I’ll obey them