He didn’t try to talk his way out of anything.

He just stared at the new silver star pinned on my collar.

I watched as the federal agents walked Glenn to the transport vehicle.

I understood that my career was finally safe, but the family I grew up with was gone for good.

The agents helped him up the metal steps into the dark inside of the van.

The heavy steel doors slammed shut.

Hayes tapped his index finger on the edge of his clipboard.