Oblivious Tranquility

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Davis and Saunders return to the routine of their undercover charade in Vegas, making a nightly splash of pedantic decadence and bravado in the casino owned and operated by the target of their play. Cunningly, they submit an upchain coded update on a regular basis, advising Adelson and his executive mercenaries of movement towards the fulfillment of the mission, now known as 'Bingo' to those in the know and those with the need to. Saunders reports to Julie that their part of OF, Operation Firecracker, has been successfully re-established and is now sailing along nicely with fair winds and following seas.

The big news of the day comes from the clinic where The Queen has undergone a complete physical and psychological examination. Suffering from severe dehydration and trauma induced insomnia, she, according to the clinical professionals, needs nothing more than a few good meals, daily electrolyte supplements and about three days of rest. The news is significantly better than anyone could have expected, considering the chances of her succumbing to any of the post trauma stress disorders often related to long-term incarceration. The question as to whether or not she was abused, tortured or submitted to enhanced interrogation remains a mystery, although no physical signs indicate such treatment. Julie and I are in full agreement that it is a mystery needing immediate clarification. We have a meeting scheduled for tomorrow at 0900 in the clinic as she rests and recovers.

Harlan remains unconvinced that Vincent Sarccino, aka Mr. 38, is legit. His illegal stop and search netted a disappointing zero amount of actionable intel. Forty-two, divorced, born in Jersey, no felonies, no warrants, self-employed, honorable discharge from Army, current concealed weapon permit, resides outside of Arlington, VA. Harlan sees his self-employment status as the open. Could mean anything from being an Uber driver to bag dropping for the mob. He decides to make the aggressive play and pay him another visit in order to clarify the exact nature of his employment. He stakes out the Colonial where Sarccino was initially accosted and waits for him to show up as his MO suggests he sooner or later will. He then decides to wait and watch, choosing to chance another automotive tail. When Sarccino finally shows and then leaves the house less than thirty minutes later, the tail is on.

And soon ends as Sarccino parks his Taurus in the lot next to the clinic where The Queen rests in oblivious tranquility.