An ex-U.S. Major called James Cairns is escorted to a military court to face Judge Parker regarding his release from a military jail after serious acts of treason against the United States. Cairns becomes frustrated at the very mention of John Raven's name. After Judge Parker notices Cairns' volatile behaviour, he gives the order for him to be transported back to the U.S. to be placed into another military compound for an additional two years, and his attitude after this period of time passes will determine whether or not James Cairns becomes a free man. Although Cairns accepts Judge Parker's decision, he knows that it will only be a matter of time before he will be able to escape and be united with the Iranian president. Whilst spending time inside a military jail, he made contacts in the Middle East, secretly instigating with President Modarres, who, with the help of the Russians is planning to annihilate the U.S. by using nuclear missiles, and then take Kuwait by storm and hold the remainder of the world for ransom. Christmas is approaching rapidly and John Raven is looking forward to celebrating this special time of year with other members of the family. When the New Year arrived, Raven had arranged to train Unit Expendable and then retire from the military force for good, which pleases his father, Richard. He later fi nds out that Captain Weller is going to miss this Christmas because of special I.T. tasks that have to be undertaken on the U.S.S. Kennedy and U.S.S. Blue Ridge, positioned somewhere in the Gulf. Knowing that John is going to retire from the military, she propositions him, suggesting they get back together to enjoy the rest of their lives. After an emergency cabinet meeting, the President of the United States tells the world that she and the Secretary of State, Sarah Johnson, will visit Iran on the 29th of December to hopefully achieve a diplomatic solution.

One Time Too Many

His Own Blood, Part 3By Richard Crombleholme

iUniverse, Inc.

Copyright © 2011 Richard Crombleholme
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ISBN: 978-1-4620-1569-6

Contents

Chapter 1. Acknowledgment.................................1Chapter 2. Introduction...................................3Chapter 3. A Traitor's Release............................9Chapter 4. Military Court Appearance......................18Chapter 5. Admiration.....................................30Chapter 6. Home Life......................................36Chapter 7. Being Honest...................................48Chapter 8. Visiting Special Friends.......................51Chapter 9. Work Pressures.................................65Chapter 10. Induction.....................................79Chapter 11. Military Diversion............................100Chapter 12. Conflict......................................105Chapter 13. Aftermath.....................................115Chapter 14. Communications................................120Chapter 15. Emotions......................................129Chapter 16. Travelling....................................143Chapter 17. Visiting John & Louise........................158Chapter 18. Heart-to-Heart Discussion.....................173Chapter 19. Military Transportation.......................183Chapter 20. Arrival.......................................195Chapter 21. Proposal......................................204Chapter 22. Shock.........................................216Chapter 23. Emergency Cabinet Meeting.....................221Chapter 24. Christmas Day.................................228Chapter 25. Frustration...................................249Chapter 26. Face to Face..................................262Chapter 27. Unit Expendable...............................266Chapter 28. Blessing......................................277Chapter 29. Collection of John Raven......................281Chapter 30. Trip to Iran..................................292Chapter 31. Weak & Vulnerable.............................304Chapter 32. Devastation...................................310Chapter 33. Patriotism....................................323Chapter 34. One Man Alone.................................332Chapter 35. Pre-Warning...................................338Chapter 36. Warzone.......................................351Chapter 37. Destruction...................................363Chapter 38. Lost Seal.....................................377Chapter 39. Sorrow & Disagreements........................389Chapter 40. Infliction....................................396Chapter 41. Decisions.....................................410Chapter 42. Day of Reckoning..............................422Chapter 43. Flashbacks....................................444Chapter 44. Truth Hurts...................................452Chapter 45. Home Coming...................................458Chapter 46. Last Goodbye..................................466

Chapter One

A Traitor's Release

After the threat from Iraq and Russia had passed by, thanks to John Raven, Kuwait was perceived to be a much safer place to be at for the U.S. soldiers and the civilian people they were now protecting. That was at least until two military police officers were instructed to release from prison one of their own officers, Major Cairns, and escort him back to the military courtroom where he was going to find out the verdict on his future.

Footsteps could be heard, in the distance, making Cairns look up and glance at the door. For a moment, he paused from typing at the keyboard, which made one of the guards say, "Cairns! You ought to go back to your cell, because today is the day you find out your fate."

Cairns heard what the guard had said and moved his eyes, watching him closely. He blinked, replying, "I'm going nowhere until I have finished this!"

The guard, who was somewhat concerned, shouted back to Cairns in a disgruntled voice asking, "Finished what? You're fortunate be able to use a computer with what you have previously done. What is it; you're doing on that computer?"

Cairns stared hard, starting to snigger, which made the guard casually walk across and look at what Cairns was doing. Staring at the screen the guard asked, "Are you wasting everybody's time? You type, yet there is no text. You are an eccentric guy."

Cairns, cunningly narrowed his eyes, sniggering again, and replied, "I don't know about being eccentric, but I know I'm clever."

The guard placed his hand out wanting to turn off the monitor. Cairns stared menacingly at the guard grabbing his wrist tightly, saying, "I haven't finished my work yet!"

Not impressed by Cairns' actions, the guard stared back replying sternly, "Let go of my arm now!"

While easing his grip on the guard's arm, Cairns bawled out, "I need two more minutes! That's all, just two more minutes!"

The guard frowned, feeling suspicious while looking back at the screen. With seeing nothing, made him ask with concern, "What are you up to, Cairns?"

Before Cairns could answer, Major Higham walked into the room speaking sternly, "Cairns! The military police are on their way to escort you back to the court where you will be left to find out what fate has in store for you."

Cairns heard what Major Higham had mentioned, while releasing his grip on the guard's arm. Looking at the guard and then at Major Higham, he replied, "I will just shut down my computer and log off for the last time."

Major Higham, looking down at him replying, "With what you have done to your fellowmen, you shouldn't be allowed to use one of these machines again."

Cairns, while listening to the Major's last comment, narrowed his eyes slightly, knowing inwardly that Major Higham was indeed relating about the treason he had performed against his own country. Thinking back to how he had been captured, still feeling much hatred for John Raven, he slowly turned to listen to the Major say, "You will most probably end up back in civilian life, when the force will want to give you a head start in something you seem to be good at and will most likely use to your advantage after entering back into civilian life."

Cairns, smirking replied, "That's possible."

Major Higham, who was glaring at Cairns, remembering what he had been placed in jail for, said, "Shut the computer down immediately and go back to your cell."

The guard watched his reaction, with Cairns just nodding his head in agreement. Major Higham turned with the guard starting to walk away from Cairns. Cairns highlighted the white text showing on a white background, and selected black from the paint palette making the text visible.

Major Higham, who was standing at the door speaking with the guard, paused for a moment and shouted across the room at Cairns, "Cairns! Move your butt now!"

Cairns placed his cursor on the send button and sent the e-mail, watching it travel. He had just typed to the Iranian president through a third party, which made him produce an evil grin. He then went into his sent item box to delete the message. Next, as requested by the Major, started to shut down the computer where there was no trace of his actions.

The guard casually walked over to Cairns, noticing the computer had now been switched off, making him say, "Today could be a new beginning."

Cairns sat there just looking straight ahead nodding his head agreeing. He then stood up waiting for the guard to escort him back to his cell, knowing that he had finished everything to ensure he had the future he...