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Creative Writing: The Secret Service

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Since his election, there had been three assassination attempts. The Secret Service easily thwarted the first two amateurish attempts carried out by single gunmen. The third attempt was the closest call: A disgruntled general and several junior officers, angered by the hollowing out of the armed forces, staged a coordinated attack that took the lives of half of President Birch’s security detail in a hail of gunfire and shrapnel from fragmentation grenades. Since that attempt, President Birch’s movements were restricted and closely guarded. William and Sage watched the security detail whisk President Birch into the mansion. “I’m going to head in and get things organized,” Sage said. “Tell the other’s that we’ll get started in 30-minutes.” “Will do.” “Oh, I forget to …show more content…

Last I saw, the approval rating was in the high 80’s. He’s unstoppable at this point.” “Yeah, well, you can’t be too careful. We’ve got the national media on our side and right-wing radio is shredding what remains of the opposition. But there are a few blips on the radar screen. That shit going on out west isn’t helping. Anyway, more importantly, congratulations, twins, huh?” “Yup, any day now. How’d you know?” “Sage told me. That’s great; I’m really happy for you,” Tabitha said, “…and Mary?” William felt Tabitha bristle when she mentioned Mary’s name, as if a surge of jealousy caught her unexpectedly. “She’s fine. We’re happy. And what about you, Tabitha? Still no ring on your finger?” “Yeah, well, you know - just call me married to The Movement.” William put his hand on the small of Tabitha’s back and led her towards the house. “I usually don’t make these trips,” Tabitha said. “But when I found out this was your retreat, I asked if I could tag along. I wanted to see you. Your island is beautiful.” “Thanks. I’m glad you came.” “William,” Tabitha said, pausing and staring up at him. “What?” “Nothing,” Tabitha said, looking down. “What is it?” William

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