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Doc gave both Beth and Barnes a thorough examination, even checking for sexual abuse for Beth. Both of them were okay and he concluded they had just been knocked out. Pupils were contracting fine, so they didn't seem to have concussions. Doc decided to just watch over them until they came to and then continue his observations.
"Brannigan, can your field office return the car to the rental place and the clothes to us at the cottage?"
Brannigan nodded and got on his phone. After securing the vehicle he gave everyone an update, "Well, the local police had been monitoring that particular gang due to their activities. They saw us go into the warehouse and after we left, they got forensics in there to start processing the place. They suspect it was a paramilitary group due to the precision and speed of the strike."
"As to the gang hideout, they are completely baffled. Cameras picked up grenade launchers appearing out of thin air and blowing the place up and suddenly there were multiple hot fires that quickly had the place fully involved. They did see the delivery truck leaving the scene, but they didn't see anyone."
DC was confused, "How could they not see the SEAL squad?"
One of the LTs pulled out his poncho and put it on, disappearing right in front of DC and Dennis. Dennis raised an eyebrow, "They were talking about that shit just as I got out. That shit is amazing!"
DC's mouth was dragging the floor. He couldn't help himself and asked, knowing it was now a clichΓ© with this group, "Who the hell are you people?"
Everyone had a good chuckle and Dennis replied, "That is above our pay grade, boss."
Doc called out, "There waking up."
Harry and Dad and the Lieutenants crowded the small room with Doc. Harry asked, "How are you feeling?"
Barnes quietly said, "Massive headache, but no worse for wear. I knew you guys were coming for us. I just didn't think you could make it to us that fast."
Beth was crying, "I was so looking forward to a quiet vacation." She turned towards Barnes, "I was going to make this a vacation you would remember for the rest of your life. I am so sorry." She sighed, "And all the sexy clothes I bought to wear for you are now gone."
Barnes pulled Beth into a gentle hug and let her cry, "My wonderful pet, we are alive. I was worried I might lose you to those uncouth morons. Having you with me in one piece is the best memory I could ever have."
We took our cue and left the room. Doc said, "Take it easy, but enjoy joining the mile high club." He shut the door behind him, and we gave them their privacy.
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Barnes was about to console Beth again when she gently put her finger to his lips. She stood up and began to sensually undress in front of him. Taking off her clothes and playfully turning this way and that as she freed her breasts, teasing him with partial glimpses before a full reveal. Beth placed both her hands to the sides of Barnes' head and whispered, "My dearest Master, your pet needs your attention." Beth moved her nipples to his lips, and she reveled in the sensation of her man suckling on her breasts as his hands roamed over her body.
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DC sat quietly, assessing this extended family that was now part of his family. He concluded he was at the right place and the right time to really help make a difference in the world. He knew he could not manipulate Harry or the members of his group, they would see right through that and resent it. But he could facilitate what they had already started. With his international businesses, he could present situations to them and let them do what they do best. Maybe it was time to clean up the major trash depots of the world.
DC made plans to get Harry into the White House. He was adept at making or breaking politicians and Harry was the first person he had met who was all about family and country and helping those in need... damn the consequences.
"This could work." He softly said to himself. It would start with the wedding. He needed to talk to Izzy about the guest list."
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It was early morning by the time the group got back home. Most everyone was up, and they immediately got to work feeding and caring for everyone. The SEALs, along with Dennis, faded back into the woods after getting a bite to eat. Everyone slept through the morning until they were awakened by the dining staff for a late lunch at 1300 hours.
Lunch was thinly sliced, grade A Wagyu prime rib shipped directly from Snake River Farms out of Melba, Indiana. It was served with a thick red-eye gravy on a hoagie bun covered with sauteed mushrooms, Poblano peppers, and onions with a bit of shredded Colby cheese on top. The cheese was from Hook's Cheese Company, and it is part of an elite club of cheeses that have earned the title of World Champion (1982).
To drink we enjoyed a Guinness Foreign Extra Stout which is a black beer with a frothy head. The nose is robust with roasted and intense notes of dark chocolate, caramel and dried fruits. The flavor is full bodied with coffee notes balanced with subtle sweetness and low bitterness. It pared well with the smokey meat and earthy flavors of the fixings.
To clean the palate after lunch the aspiring chefs had made individual vanilla custards and freshly ground Arabica coffee. The custards were light as a feather, had a delightful, thin, crispy crust, and were so delicious they made your tongue slap the top of your mouth.
Millie then sent everyone out fishing for dinner. Dad, Brannigan and Doc went in one boat and Marion, DC and I grabbed another, and we went in opposite directions hunting Musky.
We all had been kitted with Croix -- Legend Tournament "Big Nasty" 9-foot rods with Shimano -- Tranx PG baitcasters rigged with Cortland Musky Master 100-pound-test braided line and Stealth Tackle 200-pound-test fluorocarbon leader. We used plastic lures from Musky Innovations (a magnum quad dawg in Hanson Perch and BL special). The other rod had on a Chaos Tackle's Monster Medusa in Teqkilla coloring. Dad and his group went deep, looking with their fish finders, to find some big muskie while we went to the shallows.
We bobbed our plastic baits in a slow retrieve, covering quite some distance. After about an hour of moving through the shallows DC got the attention of a monster 5-foot, 50 pounder that followed his bait to the boat. I instructed him to make a large figure eight with his bait on a short line and the muskie soon got tired of playing and bit the heck out of the bait before hauling ass.
The fish was so large and took off so quickly, DC was unprepared and almost lost his whole rig. I grabbed him, keeping him from going overboard, and the fight was on. DC hollered. "Oh shit!" He did hold onto his rig as he lost his balance, though. He was heading overboard when I grabbed him and hauled him back into the boat. That muskie was pissed! It took out so much drag, with DC holding on for dear life, I thought I might need to douse the drag with lake water to cool it down.
Eventually the muskie tired and DC was in a two-way fight. Marion kept messing with him as we both sat down and grabbed some beers. "Hey! DC! You gotta quit letting him take all your line if you actually want to eat him later today!"