The Backup Asset

…49

“Sir, with all due respect, she’s a civilian!” Jeremy’s voice escalated to the point where SAC Taylor frowned and felt the need to stand up, to assert his position.

“Weber, this is an order, not a debate. If SecNav and the director think she’s good enough to work this case, she’s in. Need I remind you no one here wants to work with you? I have no other partner to give you, and sure as hell you’re not working this case alone, in your typical cowboy style.”

“Yes, sir,” Jeremy replied.

“Let’s see how you make it work with Hoffmann. I better not hear from the director on this issue, do you understand me?”

“Yes, sir, perfectly,” he said, and turned to leave.

“And Weber.” Taylor called.

“Sir?”

“Don’t fuck this up.”