After retiring from a successful career running his own business, Denny needed to find a part-time job that would allow him to keep mentally active and engaged. Consulting for Chrysler and the Air Force seemed to fit his criteria perfectly. Little did he suspect that he would uncover a rogue mission designed to kill the aliens that had brought a profound gift to Earth - dark energy machines that would provide limitless free energy and save our ecosystems.

Tilting his head back, Denny ran through the current scenario and possible approaches. After a few minutes in thought, he came full-circle, 'They hired a race horse, this is not the time for me to become a petting zoo pony!'

Calls with El Mohammad were always full of contrasts for Harper. Yousef El Mohammad had a smooth, deep voice and sincere tone, but Harper likened the calls to something like petting a purring lion The purring was calming, but the ever-present.

Annoyed that he had to keep up the charade regarding the real purpose for the vehicle, and not wanting to be evasive any longer, Frank let out a heavy sigh and said, "C'mon, we need to go see the Colonel, I'll let him explain it to you."

Patrick had been forced into a position he didn't like, but he saw no alternative. 'I don't trust them, so oI guess it's fair that they don't trust me. Ha! Mutual distrust, what a great working relationship!"