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the war ended, he went back to college using the GI Bill and joined the army ROTC. After graduation, he went active in time to be sent to Korea as an infantry soldier.
    “He received the Silver Star for bravery under fire. The North Koreans surrounded his unit, and he held out for a week without relief and finally fought his way out, losing half of his unit. He called in an air strike on himself rather than surrender but manage to escape before the strike hit. In another incident, Major Williamson single-handedly held off the enemy, killing one hundred fifty North Koreans and allowing his unit to successfully pull back. He later escaped without injury.
    “That is my ex-father-in-law. Today he is retired and lives in Baltimore and spends part of the year in Douglas, Arizona. I love him and Nadia dearly, but due to the divorce they aren’t exactly happy with me.”

Chapter Two  
     
    In Baltimore, Maryland, at the home of Garnett’s father, the doorbell rings, and Major Williamson answers the door.
    Upon seeing Dan, he says, “Hello son, how are you? It has been a while since we’ve talked. I see you’ve changed a bit.”
    “Yes sir. I guess this job makes one older and sadder. I visited Garnett and Devlin, and they are great. He is growing into a handsome, smart boy. I am so proud of him, and she has done a super job raising him.
    “Dad, I need your help badly,” Mesa continues. “I guess you heard about the shoot-out in Richmond. As you are aware, I was involved in it. It was a hit carried out by the mob, and it was meant for Ranson and me. Apparently, someone in Arizona is trying to take me out, and I know who it is. It’s Carlos Meana and his mafia.”
    Jonathan motions for Dan follow him in to the house. Major Williamson is of medium height and build but presents a picture of a man who is used to giving orders. The house is a Brown Stone, one that was built in the early nineteen twenties. He motions for Dan to sit down. “You do know that is why Garnett moved back here. She wanted you to leave the rangers and that entire killing business. Didn’t you get enough of it in Vietnam and the Gulf War? I still believe you should have moved here with her. You could have done well here. Okay, what can I do to help you?
    “Sir, I can’t fly Ranson back on a commercial flight. There is a traitor in our organization, and they are passing information to the mob. I need to get him back to Tucson without anyone knowing. We have him listed as having been killed, but he is still alive. Can you fly me back to Tucson or at least to Albuquerque? Then I can rent a car and drive the remainder of the way.”
    “Dan, it looks as if you have yourself a bit of a problem. Have you contacted your boss in Nogales?”
    “Yes sir, but I am not sure where the leak is. It could be in Nogales or Tucson. I plan to call him at home tonight and tell him the whole story.”
    Nadia, Jonathan’s wife and Dan’s ex-mother-in-law walks through the front door. When she sees Dan, she smiles. She is a tall slender lady could easily grace the pages of a fashion magazine. She is also a respected doctor.
    “Dan, it is good to see you,” she says. “What brings the famous Dan Mesa to Baltimore and in uniform? I saw you on the news a few weeks ago. You were involved in that shoot-out in New Mexico. I am happy that you weren’t hurt. You lead a dangerous life.”
    “Yes, ma’am, I do. But sometimes, it is just the way things are. I know you guys aren’t too keen on me, but I need your help. I was telling Dad about my situation.”
    “Son, how about going back to Arizona traveling in a motor home?” Jonathan asks. “The way I see it, no one would expect you to be traveling in that manner.”
    “You know that is not a bad idea,” Nadia says. “I have too much time on my hands. I’d like to go back to Arizona, and Jonathan, you owe me a vacation. I will need to call the hospital and let them know where I will be for the next couple of weeks.