Jennifer and Derrick using knight sticks, mince, and brass knuckles fully engaged in the fight in the alleyway, while a homeless man, frightened, and shaking watches the confrontation of the couple with the two young criminals. The young adults take on the would-be muggers as easy practice in the intervention of the crime on the street. The homeless man is a veteran of Iraq and Kuwait “(Desert Strom) U.S. invasion. Now slightly older and down on his luck as can be noticed by torn sleeves in his army jacket, dirty pants, and torn shoes. He also has bruises on his face, neck, and knuckles on his hands where he resisted and fought back previously, yet street thugs overpowered him and were beating him down on the sidewalk pavement until Derrick and Jennifer arrived and intervened. The couple holds their own against the thugs and subdue the criminals completely and use handcuffs to tie them up. The veteran is given back his wallet and the criminals are searching for any object that might be considered illegal. Several wallets and keys to an automobile are found on their person. Zombie-man gestures to the military veteran and takes out a few $100.00 dollars notes, “They won’t be needing it, sir.” Nods to him, eyes glowing, “get something to eat, perhaps a bed for a couple of nights. Do you know a place?”
“Not really?” the veteran comments.
“Six blocks east of us is a motel that’s cheap.” Zombie-man replies as he writes down a phone number on a piece of paper, “When you get to the motel, ask the desk clerk to call this number and give her the few dollars I gave you.”
“Sure.” The veteran replies, smiling, “You’re the guy?”
“The guy?” Zombie-man curious asked.
“The one everybody on the street has heard about you in rumor. You’re real, and are you … Dead?”
Zombie-man eyes glow yellow and gaze into the veteran with a smile, “In a way.”
“Whoa” the military veteran answers.
“Do as I say.” Calmly expressed, “and thank you for your service and help. Derrick gets those two thugs in the van, and we’ll drop them off at the police precinct. I have a feeling about these two.”
Derrick gets each criminal off the sidewalk pavement and places the thugs in the van with Jennifer ‘s help. The rear door of the vehicle is shut after Jennifer climbs inside and checks the criminal’s health and condition. “Not too badly wounded.”
“Excellent,” Zombie-man replies and gestures to Derrick to drive the blue van out of the immediate area of the neighborhood. He scans both minds of the criminals, touches their foreheads and his brain glows blue velvet again with electrical pulse charges that can be noticed by Jennifer and Derrick.
“Anything of use?” Jennifer asked.
“Plenty.” Zombie-man replies and on the person of one of the criminals is a working iPhone that’s on and a ping sound notification is easily heard by all in the van. Zombie-man searches the jacket pockets of the unconscious criminal and reaches inside to get the iPhone and taps on it.
“Hey, is it Done?” the caller replies and repeats, “I asked you if the homeless man was dead? Answer me, or you don’t pass the initiation tonight and there is no joining us.”
Zombie-man, Jennifer, and Derrick all are quiet, and the device is checked. Zombie-man ends the call without a reply to the caller, “Go up two blocks and turn into the nearest alleyway between buildings.”
Derrick performs as instructed locating a secure alleyway two blocks plus away off the main street. Steers the blue van into the alleyway. Zombie-man gestures for Derrick to turn the lights off which Derrick does so.
“Now go out towards the edge of this alleyway, both ways, and sees if there is a vehicle close by with the engine perhaps running.
The logic makes sense to Derrick and Jennifer that they might have gained a “tail” and are under watch from the person or persons unknown. “I’ll go” Jennifer comments, “Just wait here a moment.”
Zombie-man rescans the minds of both criminals still unconscious as Jennifer briefly departs from the van area. Once at the end of the alleyway and carefully observing, her eyes catch sight of a black vehicle with dimmed headlight approaching the next intersection and turning slowly. The black vehicle changes lanes and parks idle, engine running. Returning to the van’s rear section, “You are right. We caught a “tail”, so what’s next?”
“Find out what going on?” Zombie-man replies. “But first, these two need a lesson in telling the truth.”
[[Confess to all the criminals have done?]]
[[Lawyer up, confess with attorney present]]
[[Zombie man and the Secret Commission Part 2 The Audition The Introduction ]]
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_9eae53c164e1406db6c85e72a2efd3d7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_564,h_745,al_c,q_85,enc_auto/41d1be_9eae53c164e1406db6c85e72a2efd3d7~mv2.jpg" alt="Grey Hooded Zombie-Man" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_45a6de4c741e41d8b1b689a144ca64f0~mv2.webp" alt="Masked Jennifer" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_4c9df95f31b2448a99fa8a61434d9eb0~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_765,h_430,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_4c9df95f31b2448a99fa8a61434d9eb0~mv2.jpg" alt="Elaborately Masked Derrick" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_fd58cf678c884ac986dcfbf7248abad7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_765,h_1229,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_fd58cf678c884ac986dcfbf7248abad7~mv2.jpg" alt="Homeless veteran helped" />
<audio src="https://music.wixstatic.com/mp3/41d1be_84bfa068ae494e1aab3e0b693a91ef15" autoplay /> Part IV
At New Orleans City Hall in the rear entrance of the main floor area away from the open lobby area where a guard is posted on duty to prevent the assault of employees and unwanted intruders Zombie man, who wears a hooded jacket and gloves to cover his hands, ascends the staircase, behind Derrick, with Jennifer in between them. The chamber spoken of by Jones is on the second-floor level with the double doors partly open and the room dimly lighted. The shades and curtains are closed.
Seated at the head of the table is an African American female figure, 50 years of age, jet black straight ebony hair, neatly cut. Dressed in a dark blue and black ladies suit , blue tie white shirt, and black medinum heel shoes. Mayor Yolanda Keats. The second individual is African american ,greyish black-haired, military-style cut, clever shaved face, slight obesetity looking ,but ver muscular police uniform with the proper emblem, and declarations of achievement in order of his duty as police commissioner of New Orleans. A seasoned veteran of some twenty years with the New Orleans Police Department and additional twelve years of military service in the U.S Army, Commissioner Raymond Conners, is considered a cop’s cop, disciplined, and confident. He also will bend and even break the rules of law if it provides order to the city. Conners is passionate about what’s right and has a strong moral code of justice, when the law and justice of man do not agree all the time, he’s settling for substantial or divine justice for the guilty. In seeing the three individuals Conners realizes that street justice has shown itself in another way, Realizing Derek Jacobs is still alive in some fashion gives the commissioner cold chills.
Zombie-man gestures that the team approach no closer than necessary at the long table and chairs, “You desired to see us, Madame . Mayor?”
Yes, and we will keep our respectable distance, plus be generous with our words.” Mayor Keats comments, “The Commission first.”
“First of all, is that you Jacobs.” Conners asked, “you’re alive.”
Zombie-man steps closer to the Conners and Conners shows no fear when Zombie-man puts his fingers to his head and probes his mind for memory before Mayor Keats can protest but the Commissioner gestures to him to hold his position and be quiet. “I just wish to be sure.”
“Sure, of what?” Mayor Keats burst out in response.
That we can be trusted.” Conners answers, “I heard that you could read minds.”
“I can probe for memories, of the living and the dead alike if they have recently died? I can see how and by what or whom.” Zombie-man answers Conners bluntly, “And I just what to be sure you are setting us all up! Or you got me killed as a setup?”
“I didn’t, and your case is still an open case, unsolved,” Conners replies as Zombie-man removes his fingers from Connors’s forehead, offers and half smile, and steps back to rejoin Derrick and Jennifer.
“Who’s on it?” Zombie-man replies
“A Detective Glover, homicide, your former prescient,” Conners answers confidently.
“Decent detective but not the detective I want handling my murder supposedly.” Zombie-man comments. “I want Sgt Detective Vickie Jones from Vice Squad transferred to the homicide division and given a promotion to Lt. plus she works with us in secret and “off the grid” when it’s necessary?” gestures, toward the mayor, “I am believing that’s why you called us here?”
“Yes” answered Mayor Keats, “A special task force that’s totally “off book” and “off the grid” to handle special crimes and incidence that fall out of bounds of the regular police, maybe even the feds, and they inching to get into our affairs, especially when it comes to drugs and human trafficking that on the rise and not just here in New Orleans but every other major city in the country and small town in-between.”
“The mayor is correct and you three have seen it all first hand yourself from what Detective Jones has told me in confidence, and it will stay between ourselves. Your request will be granted within the week along with special orders for Jones.” Connors replies and opens the flies and a box to remove three solid gold shields that resumable police badges, “Special investigative status, making you practically state police.”
Connors gently presents the box containers with the badges and the mayor presents an envelope, “you’ll need this as well.” Keats comments. “How can we reach you?”
Jennifer answers, “Call this number.,” she writes the phone number on a notepad and gives it to Connors, “We can easily be reached by it, and the call is untraceable sir.”
“And it only you have it.” Derrick comments.
“Fair enough.” Mayor Keats comments, “so you’re onboard?”
“In classified capacity only.” Zombie-man replies, “only cases the regular cannot handle.”
“There’s a file cabinet full.” Connor gestures, “Would you like your first official orders?”
“Go for it.” Zombie-man replies.
[[Take down dirt cops]]
[[Get an important witness to court]]
[[Zombie man and the Secret Commission Part 5 The Audition The Introduction ]]
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_d92ed634db57463fb57bbd1501297415~mv2.webp" alt="Mayor Yolanda Keats of New Orleans character " />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_e6ebe3dfd6784834a9ea573baec9148f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_560,h_455,al_c,lg_1,q_80,enc_auto/41d1be_e6ebe3dfd6784834a9ea573baec9148f~mv2.jpg" alt="Police Commissionair Micheal Conners character " />
<audio src="https://music.wixstatic.com/mp3/41d1be_f82dde71ba33436a85bd3fbc39429752+" autoplay /> The criminals confess all while under Zombie-man's influence. Derrick records the conversation and will give the electronic sim card from from his burner phone to the police authorities in secret. While in police custody, criminal confess to multiple crimes, not wishing the encounter Zombie-Man and/or his group in the near future on the streets on New Orleans.
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_9eae53c164e1406db6c85e72a2efd3d7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_564,h_745,al_c,q_85,enc_auto/41d1be_9eae53c164e1406db6c85e72a2efd3d7~mv2.jpg" alt=" Grey Hooded Zombie-Man" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_34ceed4b36f24a789653af7809570e42~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_765,h_553,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_34ceed4b36f24a789653af7809570e42~mv2.jpg" alt="Confessed criminal in custody" />
<audio src="https://music.wixstatic.com/mp3/41d1be_bd4d7e5e7a8d479f8dfe25c7be25d11b" autoplay /> Out of fear of retribution from either the criminal leader and/or even Zombie-man, the criminals choose to keep silent for the present. Once in police custody he criminals will confess their involvement in crimnal activity with defense attorney present. The criminals now aware of Zombie-man and fear his reprisels should any of them get involved in criminal activites.
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_47793dde65174b1591fa06f325921c03~mv2.webp" alt="Police custody 1 photo" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_9a6c2f7e63724f3892a1c39a2d058e92~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_744,h_439,al_c,lg_1,q_80,enc_auto/41d1be_9a6c2f7e63724f3892a1c39a2d058e92~mv2.jpg" alt="Police custody 2 photo" />
<audio src="https://music.wixstatic.com/mp3/41d1be_bd4d7e5e7a8d479f8dfe25c7be25d11b" autoplay /> Part II
Zombie-man, and Derrick with knight sticks in hand and brass knuckles are out of the van going the opposite way around the building and back on towards the same street approach the parked vehicle from behind smash in, and shatter the driver and passenger side windows completely before the would-be gunmen can reach for their weapons in the surprise ambush. One gunman is hit across the jaw and face with Derrick’s knight stick. The second gunman is taken out of the passenger side of the car and struck across the face by Zombie-man roughly and the gunman is held up by his neck. Struggling to breathe, he’s lifted off the pavement by Zombie-man incredible strength. “Who are you?” takes note of the tattoos on his cheek and neck, plus the right bare forearm, “I asked you a question.” Shaking him down. Derrick approaches.
“Hey, I have seen that tattoo,” Derrick replies, “He’s part of that militia group, a separatist group known as Patriot Omega, their chatter and propaganda have been all over the internet in the last few years. Next generation of hate groups like the Klan or White Supremacists. Only they have an issue with the US government.”
“Hated based on politics and not a race,” Zombie-man asked. “It’s still hatred, by any definition, regardless of who or what against
“So why to target a homeless guy, innocent,” Derrick asked, and he cuffs the driver to the steering wheel, and knocks him out with the brass knuckles across the face and jaw.
“Correction.” Zombie-man answers him, “He was a veteran of the Gulf War, Kuwait invasion. A former symbol of the US. Army, proud to serve, but fallen on hard times. The attack was symbolic and a test by these guys, and whoever sent them tonight.”
Derrick notices firearms in the back seat, “These guys were getting ready for something and not just tonight.”
Zombie-man probes the mind of the thug separatist but still holds him by his neck. The man still struggles, lifted off the ground. He’s lowered to the pavement as there is a sensation in his brain as Zombie-man probes the criminal’s memories for information. Upon finding out what information is important, Zombie-man nerve pinches him and puts the criminal to sleep.
[[Collect some of the firearms]]
[[Turn in the whole collection of firearms]]
Jennifer puts in a call to Vice squad Detective Jones, and she agrees to meet them outside the main precinct with the criminals and vehicles in tow.
[[Zombie man and the Secret Commission Part 3 The Audition The Introduction ]]
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_734686041a0642bf91e224f983637a8e~mv2.webp" alt="Black suited Zombie-man" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_3cf3ea0de9fb41b5a806fbe56af1f500~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_765,h_430,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_3cf3ea0de9fb41b5a806fbe56af1f500~mv2.jpg" alt="tattooed suspect" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_fd58cf678c884ac986dcfbf7248abad7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_765,h_1229,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_fd58cf678c884ac986dcfbf7248abad7~mv2.jpg" alt="Homeless veteran image 1" />
<audio src="https://music.wixstatic.com/mp3/41d1be_7bf7a38b7a57460aa892c86e8c6df720" autoplay /> Zombie-man, Derrick and Jennifer collect some of the firarms that prove useful for their activities to come. The rest of the firearms serve as evidence against the crimnals once the police authorities are to arrive after their quiet departure from the immediate area of the crime scene.
<img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_584845bb64e04d988a3114b4fed48e4e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_765,h_543,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_584845bb64e04d988a3114b4fed48e4e~mv2.jpg"" alt="Hooded Derrick" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_ba8e2a129cd14997b2393bc4d17d07c9~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_765,h_430,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_ba8e2a129cd14997b2393bc4d17d07c9~mv2.jpg" alt="Collected Weapons and cash" />
The whole collection of firearms is seriously examined by Derrick and Zombie-man who choose that all the weapons be left alone. The guns serve as evidence against the criminals caught red handed, upon Zombie-man and his team quietly leave the area. Before leaving, Zombie-man wipes the immediate memory of their presence and actions from the criminals minds.
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_ba8e2a129cd14997b2393bc4d17d07c9~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_765,h_430,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_ba8e2a129cd14997b2393bc4d17d07c9~mv2.jpg" alt="Collected Weapons and cash" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_170ad4dc7f8c45eba200cc6f398fa510~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_765,h_430,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_170ad4dc7f8c45eba200cc6f398fa510~mv2.png" alt="Masked Jennifer photo2" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_4881c0296ea2485ca720e5fc98f475b4~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_677,h_800,al_c,q_85,enc_auto/41d1be_4881c0296ea2485ca720e5fc98f475b4~mv2.jpg" alt="Brain Scan of Criminal, wipeout all immediate memory" />
Part III
Near a city park and not but a few blocks from the precinct where Jones works the night shift, Sgt. Detective Vickie Jones arrives with two more officers that she trusts on the police force. The officers arrive in an unmarked black van with a mini police emblem on the side. Jones that no words be said and to only perform the tasks ordered. The officers merely nod in the direction of Derrick and Jennifer. The officers are not encouraged or curious at all about looking into the blue van where Zombie-man is slightly hidden from direct view of them. The officers take the suspects and cache of firearms into official custody as Jones watches their actions slightly and backs up turns to Derrick, “Before you proceed any further” Jones replies and holds a small box in hand, “I need to give you this and tell officially that the mayor and the commissioner both need a word with all three of you.”
“Seriously?” Derrick replies.
“Yes.” Jones replies, “Open the box, follow the instruction, and go towards her conference room office at city hall to meet in the mayor’s conference room. This is classified and off the books.”
“Got it.” Derrick answers, “When?”
“After you leave here.” Jones replies, and you’ll keep me in the loop?”
“Of course, the Chief figured it out and it went up the chain of command?” Jennifer comments.
“He’s pretty smart and savvy, very clever my Chief Floyd, and he’s discreet and already figured somebody was in touch with m on the force trying to clean up the streets and doing the jobs cops cannot do alone.” Jones answered, “but he does not condone vigilantism” in any form.”
“Officially?” Derrick states with a half-smirk expression towards the detective.
Officially.” Jones takes the hint.
“But he will not condemn it either if it makes your job easier and put criminals on notice, offers hope on the streets, plus he can’t say what he doesn’t know?” Jennifer replies, “and what he may or may not know about us he’ll deny?”
“Precisely.” Jones replies, “And you are already catching on about the perceived rules, so officially I am telling you, be subtle, decreet, we still have a system of laws, bend but don’t break the rules. Clear?”
“I hear you from even this distance Detective Jones.” Zombie-man comments, from within the blue van, still hidden from direct view of the officers who continue to remove firearms from the vehicle.
As a bonus. You might need the vehicle here.” Jones replies, “smiles and the bag of money I noticed in the trunk of the vehicle, plus anything else you find while going after these guys that you may or may not tell us, is finders’ keepers.”
[[Keep the bag of money]]
[[Give the bag of money to church or charity]]
“Noted.” Zombie-man replies as he gestures to the officers, “You need to hurry.”
The officers nod to Jones as they finish cleaning out the back seat of firearms and do a quick search of the trunk but there is nothing amiss. The bag of cash is left for the group along with a few hand-held firearms. Jones and the police officers leave the park scene in their respective vehicles with the cache of guns and the criminal suspects in tow. Derrick climbs into the blue van Derrick takes the wheel, starts the vehicle engine, and quietly steers the blue van out of the parking area. Jennifer takes the keys to the suspect’s vehicle and steers the vehicle out of the parking spot and follows the blue van towards their next destination.
[[Zombie Man and the Secret Commission Part 4 The Audition]]
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_f33d5ca56f0a4414aedd500d333eb241~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_560,h_374,al_c,lg_1,q_80,enc_auto/41d1be_f33d5ca56f0a4414aedd500d333eb241~mv2.jpg" alt="Black hooded Zombie-Man" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_5a0c6d68788744bca2a83cb7ed4d2811~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_560,h_416,al_c,lg_1,q_80,enc_auto/41d1be_5a0c6d68788744bca2a83cb7ed4d2811~mv2.jpg" alt="Sgt. Detective Vickie York" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_34ceed4b36f24a789653af7809570e42~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_765,h_553,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_34ceed4b36f24a789653af7809570e42~mv2.jpg" alt="Suspect in police custody" />The team decides to keep half of the monies collected for Johnson's laboratory and upgrades made to the over all facility. The criminals in question won't miss the money.
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_f2c9c4be41a5460d858aff6fb606c5e3~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_765,h_510,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_f2c9c4be41a5460d858aff6fb606c5e3~mv2.jpg" alt="Dr. Susan Johnson & Laborartory" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_925149f641d34b0a9f426c19c25eda15~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_765,h_697,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_925149f641d34b0a9f426c19c25eda15~mv2.jpg" alt="Bag of money photo1" />
<audio src="https://music.wixstatic.com/mp3/41d1be_7bf7a38b7a57460aa892c86e8c6df720" autoplay /> The money with all be donated to a local charity rooted within the New Orleans community whom cater to the needs of low income familes, homeless, elderly, persons with disabilities and etc. The donation will be anomiously made via a third party so the team's involvement in the process in minimum at best.The priest who received the donation offers a latin spoken prayer to God for the donation performed secret.
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_5112a9c5c2e64f2d96735533e00df82b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_765,h_574,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_5112a9c5c2e64f2d96735533e00df82b~mv2.jpg" alt="Charity 1 Seniors" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_9103806686474926817e29e67d2bd8c1~mv2.webp" alt="Charity 2 Drug Rehab" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_a90936e07b2e442abeff5d7ee05a03a3~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_765,h_1006,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_a90936e07b2e442abeff5d7ee05a03a3~mv2.jpg" alt="black bag of money photo 2" />
<audio src="https://music.wixstatic.com/mp3/41d1be_c7c775ecb7fa49bd8cd2f25220143fe0" autoplay /> The choice to take down dirty cops is an easy one for Derek Jacobs to make given the betrayal done unto him by corrupt police cops on New Orleans Police depaterment's pay roll. He's tempted to handle the assignment solo, yet that option johnson takes "off the table" given Zombie-man 's zeal and emotional vested in the matter of corruption among cops.
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_62a222c5a3f3413fa46b6540075415f6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_821,h_1318,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_62a222c5a3f3413fa46b6540075415f6~mv2.jpg" alt="Zombie-Man solo investigation" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_c585b17b2d4f4aecb0f2d1f2014827c5~mv2.webp" alt="Corrupt cops investigation" /> An assignment for the near future given that the would-be case in now unfolding in a court room and in juristiction outside of New Orleans for the present. The important witness is giving closely watched, but secret testimony in another state that relates to at least two more federal investigations going on at the justice department headed by the FBI personal. No details are forthcoming unless there is certainty of the witness's safety, and security. The team may consider the assignment upon closer review and gaining all the facts, details, relative security measures that need to be taken as precaution to keep he witness safe from reprisals for testifying for a criminal organization.
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_79c97d8da6a84b24a8e5c94a8f5dc30d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_738,h_490,al_c,lg_1,q_85,enc_auto/41d1be_79c97d8da6a84b24a8e5c94a8f5dc30d~mv2.jpg" alt="Court Case File" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_000881f4ffdb4d7b8d8af270ff53ed7b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_765,h_510,al_c,lg_1,q_85,enc_auto/41d1be_000881f4ffdb4d7b8d8af270ff53ed7b~mv2.jpg" alt="Handcuffed Witness" /> “One of two cases, dirty cops on the take, and have been for a few years, extortion, harassment of witnesses, blackmail, bribery, and even a couple of unexplained accidents quote-unquote” internal affairs are investigating, and they’ve tapped into a rookie who honest.”
“Honest?”
Bonified honest, making a good cop if steered right. This crew of cops has been intimidating him corrupting him in their stunts and getting him to compromise.” Connors replies, “So he won’t turn on them without hurting himself in the process, ruining his career at the very least.”
“Or get himself killed at worst if the cops believe he cannot be turned?” Zombie-man says, “So we put the fear of God in them.”
“I want these guys off the force, convince the rookie to testify to the internal affairs committee and the matter is internally handled by police, no media press, no splashy headlines.”
“No embarrassment to the New Orleans Police or scandal that makes you look bad.” Derrick comments smiling, “Handle quietly and discreet. What about the other case?”
“Yes.” Keats comments.
“Transport an important witness to Baton Rogue Federal District court in secret so can testify about information concerning toxic waste dumping, by one of the big waste management corporations in the country. They have made one attempt on her life already.” Keats comments, “They may try again.”
“Our regular police seem inadequate for the tasks.” Connors answers, “But nobody knows about you three or what you might be capable of doing.”
“The rookie, where can we find him?” Zombie-man replies, bluntly.
“This address is in French Quarter.” Connors gives the piece of paper to Jennifer that also contains a photo of the rookie police officer.
“Give us a couple of nights and we’ll sort this out for you. And we will investigate the matter of the witness as well.” Zombie-man answers and ends the conversation with the mayor and police commissioner. They take their leave out of the building. Once back in the van and driving out of the area of the city’s federal district, Derrick turns on towards the immediate street that leads towards New Orleans’s main throw fair bridge which is always busy with traffic regardless of the hour of the day. “Ok, we divide and conquer. Together.”
“How which one first?” Jennifer asked.
“The dirty cops on the take.” Zombie-man answers smiling, “And wait until they get a load of me, and us.”
“Think the rookie will help?” Derrick asked.
“Once he knows that he’s got back up, yes.” Zombie-man is confident in his answers, “Pinpoint that address back at the laboratory ‘s computer system.”
[[View Cases Independantly]]
[[Tackle cases as a Team]]
[[Zombie man and the Secret Commission Part 6 The Audition The Introduction ]]
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_911cb4097fc34141ad84cc98c363e779~mv2.webp" alt="Black suited Zombie-Man" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_434bcfef9b6641b9ab15d6d858a24fb1~mv2.webp" alt="Dr. Susan Johnson in Laboratory" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_7a7d79ce81d04ad298861a06478d6d09~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_462,al_c,lg_1,q_80,enc_auto/41d1be_7a7d79ce81d04ad298861a06478d6d09~mv2.jpg" alt="Case File A" />
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Johnson orders and/or believes case can be viewed indendantly as Zombie-man takes a file while Derrick and Jennifer consider examining the second file in question of consideration. To take either case represents willingness to be tested by political authorities whom have otten "wind" of Zombie-man's existence along with his team and may seek his help in defending the people of New Orleans.
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_911cb4097fc34141ad84cc98c363e779~mv2.webp" alt="Black Suited Zombie-Man"/>
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_0ee4b84dbbb74b0aa976cce412765016~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_502,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_0ee4b84dbbb74b0aa976cce412765016~mv2.jpg" alt="Dr. Susan Johnson in Laboratory Photo 2" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_4c5a5fcc52454b78b97d5658e62a2b55~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_676,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_4c5a5fcc52454b78b97d5658e62a2b55~mv2.jpg" alt="Case File B" /> Johnson orders and/or believes case can be viewed consecutively as Zombie-man takes a file while Derrick and Jennifer consider examining the second file in question of consideration. To take either case represents willingness to be tested by political authorities whom have otten "wind" of Zombie-man's existence along with his team and may seek his help in defending the people of New Orleans.
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_f7c533b15372450ea8e18e5b944fb114~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_597,h_900,al_c,q_85,enc_auto/41d1be_f7c533b15372450ea8e18e5b944fb114~mv2.jpg" alt="Derrick and Jennifer couple team photo" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_270173447afd4ff595cb6f916a34d4da~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_695,h_463,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_270173447afd4ff595cb6f916a34d4da~mv2.png" alt="Case File C" />
Part V
Officer Brent Oliver, 29 years of age, Caucasian, 5ft., 8inches in height, ebony hair, thick and neatly combed. He keeps a small comb in his shirt pocket, and always styles his hair for appearance’s sake. Wears a police uniform standard, blue shirt, black tie, navy-blue pants, and black shoes when on duty. Yet on this occasion, it’s his night of police duty and Oliver finds himself in the usual location on Bourbon Street along with several other members of the force. However, Oliver chooses to keep to himself at the table rather than sit at the bar with his fellow officers and he’s whispered against and resented for having a strong sense of integrity and refusing to compromise.
[[Oliver chooses to ignore the insult.]]
[[Oliver chooses confrontation]]
Vickie Jones knows where the cops of the local prescient hang out after hours and is already inside watching Oliver at his table when one other cop chooses to make a move towards Oliver in joking conversation, Oliver kindly, in the first effort brushes him off. Not one to be insulted or shamed in front of his peers watching from the stools at the bar, the embarrassed, humiliated officer attempts a too-slow punch, but Oliver’s police training in martial arts with a few punches to the midsection and several blows to the face, plus added measure, the half-drunk disrespectful officer, has his neck and head slammed down directly on to the tabletop just where an empty shot is located. The shot glass shatters completely into pieces as the officer comes up bloody, from his left eye and nose. When other cops attempt to intervene, Jones shows her badge and rank, and gestures, orders to the officers’ peers. “Ah Uh, Boys. boys! Keep it FAIR!” then suggesting, “bets are allowed, 40.00 on the rookie.”
“40.00? seriously?” Oliver gestures to Jones, smiling.
“$50.00 Jones ups the ante of the bet, and the officers are all interested now as money notes are placed on the bar counter for all to witness.
“Even $100 Detective Jones.” Oliver replies smiling, “I know you are, and reputation proceeds you in all the precedents of New Orleans police, Vice Squad right.”
“Newly promoted, but not effective yet. As for the 100?” pointing to the awaiting opponent, who isn’t hiding his anger, eager for a fight.” Done.” Jones lays down one more fifty-dollar note and the betting continues back and forwards between officers and patrons wanting in on the current action.
The confrontation continues between Oliver and the opposing officer, “you think you’re cut out to be a cop. You think you’re better than all of us.”
“Only compared to some,” Oliver responds bluntly, strikes the officer repeatedly across the face and midsection, and uppercuts the man hard knocking out two lower teeth that fly out of his mouth. The blow sends the beaten officer backward and collides with a wooden table and two chairs smashing the table and one of the chairs as the body hits the floor hard, knocked out from the impact of the blow and smashed against the wooden table. Oliver looks around the room at the shocked fellow officers and doesn’t say a word.
Jones removes her large wallet and hands the bartender a few $100 hundred dollars notes as Oliver watches her in politeness, “No need to do that, I can clean up my mess.”
She gives the money to the bartender, and smiles, “On the department tab.”
The bartender nods, and smiles back in silence, “I need a few new tables anyway. Thanks for the demonstration and I believe they won’t be hassling you as much, you made them look bad tonight.”
“And they won’t forget.” Oliver replies, “I know, loyalty is tight between that group and other officers, I already know.”
“Precisely why we talk now.” gestures towards the back rear table and chairs, and turns towards the bartender, “for the next round of drinks on the house.” Looks over at the unconscious cop only being assisted to his feet by his peers who are equally embarrassed, “He’ll be fine, the real damage was to his pride, so it’s a lesson in humility.”
“One I will take to heart,” Oliver replies as he follows Jones to an awaiting table as he takes notice of Derrick and Jennifer.
“Derrick and Jennifer, Officer Brent Oliver.,” gestures that he has a seat as Jones sits down, “A promising officer.”
“Who has skills and is quick no less.” Derrick comments, “We’ll be very brief, sensitive subject matter.”
“How sensitive?” Oliver comments.
“Concerning dirty cops on the force and how they have been trying to compromise you, ruin your reputation record, and character. Make you as corrupt as they have become themselves over the less few years?” Jennifer comments, “We have been informed on good authority, you want to take them down before they take the whole prescient under with them.”
“You guys’ internal affairs?” Oliver asked, “given you know so much.”
“We’re not “police internal affairs.” Jennifer comments, “and keep your voice down. Let’s just say news about has reached our ears and the ears of other interested parties. “
“And we want to know who these cops are? What they are into specifically, so we can know how to take them down.” Derrick replies, “and take them out of circulation off the force before they can do any more damage to your fellow officers.”
“Look no further than the bar.” Oliver comments, Two or three of our fellow cops are over there, laughing cutting up like nothing is wrong at all. Taylor Anderson, Patrick Lions, and Freddy Hicks are all detectives with 50 years’ worth of experience between them combined. Plus, two more junior officers were newly introduced into their circle, Mitch Smith, and Lee Holmes Sergeants both. Looking to get on their gravy train to cash and promotion.”
“Nothing going down tonight.” Derrick replies soft spoken, “But keep your ears open.”
“Always, I bugged their patrol car interior dashboard weeks ago, and I got plenty of talk on audio recording but not video live and anything happening.” Takes a napkin and writes down the frequency number, “On a police scanner that’s the frequency number you can listen in on the conversation.”
“And their patrol car number?” Derrick comments.
“52.” Oliver answers and sees the expression on Derrick’s face, “I know that kind of expression. You’re a man who has ideas.”
“Oh yeah.” Derrick comments, “And I have a good one, might be good enough to take at least two lower cops outta the equation, put the others on notice.”
“Care to share,” Oliver replies.
“You’re not in our good graces just yet Officer Brent.” Jennifer says in seriousness, “We’re just allowing you to know now that you’re one of the few good cops, and you have back up now.”
“But you’re not involved in what we might do just yet.” Derrick comments, “that might come later when we know with certainty that we can trust you. Our superiors will decide that matter.”
“And they are?” Oliver replies asking.
“Classified,” Jennifer answers as she and Derrick rise from the table and gesture to Jones who nods politely. “We take the rear exit out of here. A pleasure Officer Brent.”
“The same.” Oliver answers as the couple quietly leaves the premises unnoticed by other patrons and employees at the bar, Oliver turns to Jones, “Are they always that cryptic?”
“Yes.” Jones answers, “And you’ll get used to it.”
“So now that you have unofficially introduced me, what happens?” Oliver asked as he sips his whiskey drink.
“Do your job as normal. And slide this burner phone in your pocket.” She slowly reveals from under her jacket pocket, a cheap I=Phone recently purchased and slowly places it in Oliver’s jacket pocket, “My number is preprogrammed into it and any calls received will come from only me.”
“Nobody else Jones?”
“No one else and keeps that I-phone on your person while on duty. Plus, you’re my new junior partner effective immediately, and your current police partner will be ensigned a new officer.”
“Larry, my partner, might protest.”
“He won’t after receiving a raise in pay of twelve percent because of his performance on the job and he’s taught you much.” Jones answers Oliver, “Now take entrance out of here to your vehicle. Nobody sees you slip out of here, given this area of the bar is a deliberate blind spot.”
“OK.” Oliver comments, “Good talk.”
“The conversation is only beginning Officer Oliver, only beginning,” Jones replies as she gestures to Oliver that he takes his leave of the establishment while not being noticed exiting the place. Twenty minutes later Vickie Jones takes her to leave out the main entrance, confident in a gesture to the bartender who smiles in approval. Other police officers, detectives, and patrons look at her departure as if she owned the place.
[[Zombie man and the Secret Commission Part 7 The Audition The Introduction ]]
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_8e818d04a071440b9586c2d7b1d446fa~mv2.webp" alt="Officer Oliver Davies charcter" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_d2ca0375f569418ca673ae01685af816~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_534,h_802,al_c,lg_1,q_85,enc_auto/41d1be_d2ca0375f569418ca673ae01685af816~mv2.jpg" alt="Sgt. Detective Vickie Jones character" />
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Detective Oliver chooses to ignore the insult of the supposed drunken police officer while his action are closely watched by his peers and a few superior officers who choose not to intervene. They wish to see his response to the insulting comments.
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_8e818d04a071440b9586c2d7b1d446fa~mv2.webp" alt="Officer Oliver Davies charcter" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_a77b67dce15a40ea85bac3bfa9265f18~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_392,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_a77b67dce15a40ea85bac3bfa9265f18~mv2.jpg" alt="Bar with patrons Photo 1"/>
<audio src="https://music.wixstatic.com/mp3/41d1be_c5a93a16aff446ed9ff84b242f421534" autoplay /> Detective Oliver chooses confronation as responseto the insult of the supposed drunken police officer while his action are closely watched by his peers and a few superior officers who choose not to intervene. They wish to see his response to the insulting comments. I series of blows are thrown and Oliver wholes his own in the brief exchange of blows.
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_f21519c6bf2c4ce7a24831c091e91bac~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_391,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_f21519c6bf2c4ce7a24831c091e91bac~mv2.jpg" alt="Oliver Davies in Bar Fight photo 1" />
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<audio src="https://music.wixstatic.com/mp3/41d1be_93d14248d4484e0991c5a055a9b79230" autoplay /> Part VI
Derrick and Jennifer debrief Derek as he undergoes routine treatment for his zombielike condition by Dr. Johnson with Nurse Emily assisting in the medical procedure. Organs fresh and new are placed inside Zombie-man that have been harvested from fresh corpses bought in from the New Orleans city morgues by secret contacts Johnson and Emily are familiar with and have come to trust over the years. The deceased are usually criminals nobody on the streets would miss. Johnson’s unwritten rule is she would not take from the innocent regardless of their status and social standard in society including the homeless and forgotten among society. Zombie-man is given new
[[Lungs and heart muscle]]
[[Stomach and intestine, plus kidneys]]
With the new additional organs comes a combination of proteins, minerals, and other nutrients that benefit his unique medical condition. Derek ‘s eyes are open and he’s very alert and conscious of the surgery taking place as the medical pair of doctor and nurse work within their skill levels. “Just a few more adjustments and we can close you up.” Working with a medical tool.”
“That tickles,” Derek comments laughing.
“Sorry.” Johnson replies, “trying the nerves and arteries, feel the blood flow?”
“Yes.” Zombie-man answers, “smooth, kind of cool.”
“Means the organs are being accepted by your body anatomy and will adjust accordingly to your condition within a few hours.”
“How long this time?” Zombie-man asked.
A month.” Johnson replies.
“But we are making progress and your body’s ability to accept transplants regularly.”
“Which you don’t always have to absorb and/or plague the guilty on the street and harvest their organ directly,” Johnson answers, closing by the body and seeing Zombie-man body able to heal itself. “Unless you want to.”
“Sometimes the guilty make the choice Dr. Johnson.”
“But you also have a choice, and are trying to safeguard lives, sometimes even the lives of the guilty, and with this new responsibility that the mayor and police commissioner have entrusted us all with, that unwritten moral code is more important than ever.”
Point noted, understood.” Derek comments, “Now tell me about Officer Brent Oliver and the meeting with Jones, no generalities, specifics, and details.”
The debrief lasted an hour as everyone present has input on the matter and how best to contribute towards the forthcoming investigation as the team adjust now to their new role as special investigators to Mayor Keats and Commissionaire Conners. A plan on how to handle their 1st official mission begins to form in Zombie-man’s mind and he lays out the tactics and strategy to be used. Jones will need to be contacted and kept inside the information loop. There is strong consideration about bringing Jones to the laboratory, but even Zombie-man and Dr. Johnson alike dismiss the notion of exposing a cop to their specific location. The laboratory and base of operation remain a secret and off the grid.
TO BE CONTINUE
[[Zombie man and the Secret Commission: The Progression Part 1 ]]
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_2ca9e27d8a7542af8f319d77589af845~mv2.webp" alt="Sgt Detective Vickie Jones Character photo 2" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_62a222c5a3f3413fa46b6540075415f6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_746,h_1198,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_62a222c5a3f3413fa46b6540075415f6~mv2.jpg" alt=" Stylish Suited Zombie-Man 1 " />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_ae45f02bf00b46b2af6abb3c1f5fbfd1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_536,al_c,lg_1,q_85,enc_auto/41d1be_ae45f02bf00b46b2af6abb3c1f5fbfd1~mv2.jpg" alt=" Dr. Johnson Hair braided photo" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_0ee4b84dbbb74b0aa976cce412765016~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_502,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_0ee4b84dbbb74b0aa976cce412765016~mv2.jpg" alt=" Dr. Janet Atkins Assistant photo" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_93edd205a4a446de951ca7a86f8c868d~mv2.webp" alt="Operation on Zombie-Man by Johnson" />
<audio src="https://music.wixstatic.com/mp3/41d1be_be92b77bd2204485a717a20acb8448c4" autoplay /> Zombie-ma chooses lungs and heart muscle to replace decaying organs and be in top form. The process of the operation takes only a few hours while in Johnson's laborartory and medical opportunity room.
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_9806cfd006c442bcb7440bc756668ffa~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_391,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_9806cfd006c442bcb7440bc756668ffa~mv2.jpg" alt="Johnson's laborartory" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_ad6ff70586af45c7b0762a895f01b587~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_522,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_ad6ff70586af45c7b0762a895f01b587~mv2.jpg" alt="Liver" />
<audio src="https://music.wixstatic.com/mp3/41d1be_be92b77bd2204485a717a20acb8448c4" autoplay /> Zombie-ma chooses stomach, small, and large intestines from a different corpse, recenly deceased, to replace decaying organs and be in top form. The process of the operation takes only a few hours while in Johnson's laborartory and medical opportunity room.
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_9806cfd006c442bcb7440bc756668ffa~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_391,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_9806cfd006c442bcb7440bc756668ffa~mv2.jpg" alt="Johnson's laborartory" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_3c03deb8f976493cbb0666a5e38883d6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_522,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_3c03deb8f976493cbb0666a5e38883d6~mv2.jpg" alt="Kidneys" />
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<audio src="https://music.wixstatic.com/mp3/41d1be_be92b77bd2204485a717a20acb8448c4" autoplay /> Part I
Mists, moisture, and dampness of the air come together to form fog coming from the Mississippi River at past midnight according to Derrick’s timepiece on his wrist. African American 5ft. 3 inc, a thin layer of hair neatly cut, black coat, white t-shirt, black jeans, heavy leather shoes with wooden heels. The leather belt is also black to match, given that Taylor like a sense of style to his dress code. In his hands are knight sticks with leather straps attached and around his wrists. Made of hard oak/hickory, the knight sticks also have steel rings embedded and are painted black for camouflage effect easier to conceal under clothing. However, now Derrick regrets not taking Derek Jacob’s advice about changing shoes for the secret option. now underway in the lower Louisiana swamp region near the estuaries and canal islands that form three exit points along the waterway of the Mississippi River which flows continuously into the Gulf of Mexico. Barges and crab fishing, and/or shrimp boats moving along in and out of the Gulf Coastal waters, excel orates the movement of water, mud, sands, sediment, and occasional pollutants mixed in with the river system. Derrick has time in proceeding through the grounds at the river’s edge and the cover of night offers an element of surprise. High grass and subs offer more cover to help in concealment, yet the closer he gets to the river waters directly, there is the more exposure risk. With the training and further development of his skills, Derrick Taylor is more confident that he can handle this operation solo with Zombie-man and Jennifer serving as both guide and support should the situation become overwhelming for Taylor to handle alone. Other than the knight sticks, Taylor also carries a hazard, mace can spray, and wears a bulletproof vest as a precaution given the perks/suspects are armed with hand-held firearms and sub-automatic weapons as well.
Suspected drug trafficking along the Mississippi river by several high-profile secret criminal organizations that the feds have been watching for years at most and months at least, is the reason for the secret operation. A freighter hauling wheat, and corn crops harvested is also suspected of carrying high-grade heroin with a street value of 100.000.000 million dollars. The secret shipment is known to be guarded by a mix of the freighter crew along with known “mob muscle” to further protect the shipment and get passed customs borders before going further down into the Gulf of Mexico. The heroin trade is suspected to be coming out of the Midwestern United States and transferred through the Mississippi River system by boat or freighter and transported towards the south into New Orleans and other cities in between because police authorities have made drug trafficking on land or air difficult to perform and are cracking down hard on the minor players of criminals in the drug trade so far as transport. Over the past few years Vice Squad of the New Orleans Police Department, along with the DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) and FBI Drug task force have shifted surveillance from land transport to river transport inside the United States realizing traffickers/criminals have caught on to the crackdown and are charging their methods of operation so the flow can continue without interference from police and federal authorities.
All local police need is a break in the criminal’s routine and a witness willing to come forward and talk under the assurance that there is protection. Such a person has done just that in the form of a barge sailor employee who works for the shipping company being used as a front to smuggle heroin along with the regular legal crops, has come forwards, but will only talk to certain individuals and asked around New Orleans’s Bourbon Street and French Quarter going to several bars, or local taverns and restaurants and diners’ shipmen sailors are known to visit. Word was passed down to the sailor employee quiet at a local bar, that there was a secret group on the streets doing what cops and feds cannot do outright. Fighting criminals, gangs, domestic turmoil, and keeping even the homeless safe from harm. The sailor’s name Nathan Josh, asked further over a few months now and then, who might know about this special group of individuals and how might he find them? Careful of whom he asked and his degree of trust, he gave a phone number, and a meeting time of midnight at a park location. Several nights Zombie-man, Jennifer, and Derrick met Josh and agreed to help him provided he could be protected and that telling them what is happening with his job and the shipping company would bring about repercussions for himself or his family. Zombie-man and the couple certainly agree to help and take Nathan Josh into their form of protective custody and decide to hold on to him rather than turn him over to police authorities indirectly. Corrupt cops on the take still pose a threat to the safety of witnesses, and cops on the take for bribery, and the payoff will do the criminal master’s bidding and potential witness end up dead. Not long after the supposed killing of witnesses, the corrupt cop might end up dead as well. So, Zombie-man and the group will not take the chance of exposing a potential witness directly to police authorities, at least he ends up dead not long afterward. Nathan Josh is stashed at the secret laboratory run by Dr. Susan Johnson and her nurse who has become her firm right-hand associate and assistant. For further good measure, Nathan Josh has been placed in a special room and put to sleep by the doctor and nurse team for secret and safety sake. The medical team doesn’t want him to tell what he has seen and heard while present.
[[Keep Nathan Josh asleep, erase immediate memory]]
[[Allow some aware of finding the team, but keep unconscious]]
[[Zombie man and the Secret Commission: The Progression Part 2 ]]
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_1b6cf2afe78d46dda982fb719f118f84~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_1043,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_1b6cf2afe78d46dda982fb719f118f84~mv2.jpg" alt="Derrick Taylor photo2" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_5112d890e9aa4d16a5c3d870d22af06c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_462,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_5112d890e9aa4d16a5c3d870d22af06c~mv2.jpg" alt="Tasar Photo 1" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_f5a71757118248098629fc8ca79bdfc2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_746,h_549,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_f5a71757118248098629fc8ca79bdfc2~mv2.jpg" alt="Freighter Near River's Edge" />
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<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_93e647d6e4e24878af1c6a6b85756484~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_527,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_93e647d6e4e24878af1c6a6b85756484~mv2.jpg" alt="Deep Woods at Afternoon/Night" />
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Keep Nathan Josh asleep and erase any immediate knowledge of the previous events in order to more protection all of the secret team and himself from both police and criminals alike. Zombie -man further scans his mind to seek after any hint of deception on Nathan Josh's part, he finds none so far given the circumstances.
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_53de304d051d45819fabf5209c870473~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_391,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_53de304d051d45819fabf5209c870473~mv2.jpg" alt="Mind Scan" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_8017bb115e604465bec236d20439a8c2~mv2.webp" alt="Nathan Josh character" /> Allow Nathan Josh to retain any immediate knowledge of the previous events in order to more protection all of the secret team and himself from both police and criminals alike. Zombie -man further scans his mind to seek after any hint of deception on Nathan Josh's part, he finds none so far given the circumstances.
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_bb5f0b5dc45a48c8842388ce1842cfe7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_564,h_745,al_c,q_85,enc_auto/41d1be_bb5f0b5dc45a48c8842388ce1842cfe7~mv2.jpg" alt="Grey Hooded Zombie-Man Photo" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_2717e8f9f5034ebaa2e0c1f9386c8ba1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_391,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_2717e8f9f5034ebaa2e0c1f9386c8ba1~mv2.jpg" alt="Brain Scan Image" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_c36241b9df0649d2ab3eb439619ff89b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_746,h_420,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_c36241b9df0649d2ab3eb439619ff89b~mv2.jpg" alt="Nathan Josh character photo 2" /> Before the operation could happen, a layout and description of the freighter were needed, type of cargo to search for on board, several crew to expect, and best the access point to get on the freighter without being detected by the crew or police authority, and name of the freighter along with its captain to bring into custody for interrogation.
Part II
Add to those details a special requirement, an operative of one, young agile, good with silent weapons and knows martial art (Karata or Judo) Taylor knows disciplines having used them in school which can be violent at times, and on the street before he oddly met Zombie-man and choose to team up. The Secret Commission of two individuals wanted to see what one person could do as a supposed trio. So, Derrick Taylor is up first with his test and task given him by Mayor Keats and Police Commissioner Conners with Derek Jacobs (Zombie-man) and Jennifer Atkins as supporting roles only surveillance from the blue van position half a mile from the river’s edge out of sight on land. The mission is simply to take out the crew, find drugs on board, expose smuggling to police and depart quietly, without being spotted. Taylor figured the pace of the freighter coming down the river system and stopping at certain points because of ship traffic and ports along the river bank, he had maybe an hour before the ship cleared the estuaries and Coast Guard patrolling before heading into the Gulf of Mexico without being detained by Coast Guard authorities who keep watching of all ships going into and out of the Mississippi River shipping traffic and downstream looking for anything illegal. Random checks are done of barges, boats, and freight ships making certain there is no illegal cargo, or stowaways on board as often happens.
Gathering all necessary information needed before the operation to even Derrick Taylor had undergone two days in the laboratory’s new training simulator that Zombie-man help design and equip with the latest training technology available along with weapon props and personal equipment to wear while in the field. Taylor felt like an idiot at first upon wearing the bulletproof vest yet then saw the justification when Jacobs fired several shots while Taylor was wearing it unexpectedly in the lab trying it on. An impressive display of the vest’s purpose and quality of design and performance item. It meant someone; a designer of the vest paid attention to detail and placed much imaginative thought into crafting the vest for police to wear while on the job. Taylor wears the vest under his black clothing along with a black mask to cover his whole head. To make the mask a little scary, it resembles a human skull of makeup white painted plastic as the outer layer and Kevlar lining layers to prevent bullet rounds from going into a person’s head. Upon reaching the river’s edge and coming close to the waters, Taylor spots a point of access where the water level is low and the freighter must slowdown in movement and weave through the river current to be guided through, otherwise, the freighter will get bogged down and trapped temporarily until high tide occurs along the river bank. Taylor’s eyes also catch sight of two guards along the river bank armed with semi-automatic weapons and positioned as if waiting for something or someone.
As fortune would bestow on the lucky, Taylor catches sight of a boat being lowered from the freighter and two men on board the small boat. The small wooden boat is lowered into the river water by a crane with crewmen assisting carefully. Derrick sees his opportunity in getting on board the freighter via the small boat. He makes his way down the river a little bit and enters the waters swimming to the small boat without being seen by the crewmen or armed criminals. The criminals pass along a large briefcase leather bound and heavy. The crewmen grin and smile at each other as they peek inside.
“The payment?” answers a crewman.
“For services rendered, and zero troubles up to this point.” The gunmen replied grinning, “And there will be more payments so long as everything goes well on this trip?”
“It will.” The crewman answers, “You have the captain’s word on that.”
“And so far, it’s held up.” The gunman answers, “Just get past inspection and customs tonight that’s farther down the river and they are checking every other ship. So, you might be targeted.”
“No worries we are covered.” The crewman answers, “We still have our inside man, and the captain has two inspectors on the hook.”
“Reliable?” the gunman asked.
“Greed is a reliable motive, and so is a need to pay bills, and debts, and make ends meet.” the crewman answers.
“Get past customs in New Orleans.” The gunman comments, “and you nor your captain, crew, or the inspectors will not have to worry about lack of money.”
The crewmen nod taking the large briefcase in hand. Taylor isn’t spotted as he approaches the small boat and grabs one of the ropes attached deciding to allow the motor boat to carry him to the ship awaiting rather than Taylor physically swimming in the muddy, choppy waters, possibly drowning because the water is heavy due to sediment and water pressure, plus the clothing. He’ll pass on confronting the two gunmen and otherwise lose surprise advantage. When close enough he can swim toward the rear anchor and attach himself given its weight and the iron chain can easily support his body weight. All Taylor must do is hang while the anchor is hauled up. The freighter has been moving at a slow pace to avoid the shallower parts of the river system and the captain, an experienced seaman and merchant marine for almost fifteen years as a civilian and twenty more in the U.S Navy now a veteran, could never get the sea, river, and ocean out of his blood veins, he craved and longed to stay active, hated retirement. Taylor hears the captain’s words as the small boat makes its approach toward the awaiting freighter.
“Is that the payment?” the captain asked, “You checked to make certain it’s all there?”
“Yes sir.” The crewman replies, and gestures for a rope with a hook attached to be lowered by a crewman associate. Upon receiving the hook, the super large heavy briefcase is attached and pulled up via rope and hook, and it is soon on-board ship for the captain of the freighter to view personally. Upon getting close enough to the freighter Taylor swims towards the stern of the ship and waits for the freighter’s iron anchor to be lifted from the river depths. That happens within a few minutes as the freighter’s engine comes online and propellers start turning and the freighter is navigated through the Mississippi River water currents. The anchor is pulled up with Taylor hanging on the chain and then grabbing a rope attached to the ship’s lining. Within a few minutes, he’s aboard the boat. Plus, it does not take him long to encounter crewmen with tools as weapons.
[[Use Knight Sticks]]
[[Use Martial Arts skills]]
[[Zombie man and the Secret Commission: The Progression Part 3]]
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_636a991b868d4b848b829b9f0efdb548~mv2.webp" alt="Masked Vigilantly Derrick Photo 1" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_c009b55f15b8484cadad008f67f17920~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_746,h_548,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_c009b55f15b8484cadad008f67f17920~mv2.jpg" alt="Cargo Ship" />
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<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_cacb1fc698c94ded98493d1636d745af~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_512,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_cacb1fc698c94ded98493d1636d745af~mv2.jpg" alt="Bag of Cash" />
<audio src="https://music.wixstatic.com/mp3/41d1be_72eb0dc79a1d4277bed61a41cd1e1165" autoplay /> Derrick uses knight sticks and tactics against the would-be crew on board the freighter, as a test of his abilities.
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_a15d506ce75149ada37bce9800b5ab29~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_391,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_a15d506ce75149ada37bce9800b5ab29~mv2.jpg" alt="Masked Derrick Photo 2" />
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<audio src="https://music.wixstatic.com/mp3/41d1be_98a550bebccd4efb95d7061df3b589b9" autoplay /> Derrick uses martial arts skills and tactics against the would-be crew on board the freighter, as a test of his abilities.
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_babd3bc5123a4ca7b6389f62b95215e5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_314,h_476,al_c,lg_1,q_80,enc_auto/41d1be_babd3bc5123a4ca7b6389f62b95215e5~mv2.jpg" alt=" Masked Derrick Photo 3" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_72efd0e02bab4f03932a92fee04a280a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_494,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_72efd0e02bab4f03932a92fee04a280a~mv2.jpg" alt="Derrick in dark shade" />
<audio src="https://music.wixstatic.com/mp3/41d1be_8579a4f323b943febbc9c5f2ed026aaf" autoplay /> Part III
He wants the crew and captain alive and takes down the first two of a twenty-man crew on board the freighter. Tailor a knife and pinche a hole into one of the sample stacks of wheat grain. Placing his hand inside the sack of wheat grain and something plastic and squeezable, Taylor pulls out a kilo of heroin, light green, and white. Digging further, Taylor pulls out another couple of kilos of heroin in thick plastic bag containers, more than enough proof of drug smuggling by the captain and crew. Knight sticks come out immediately as more crew members freighter appears on deck and see their unconscious comrades and shipmate down on the deck floor. Taylor’s inching for a fight himself and uses all his skills and daring, with courage and effort. He takes and defeats crewman after crewman regardless of the weapons on hand. Some fall into the water while others fall into the open cargo hold chamber and land on the grain sacks of wheat to be delivered. It takes great effort on Derrick Taylor’s part, but he-handedly takes down the crew of the freighter and chases down the captain of the ship. Using plastic ties as handcuffs Taylor ties up the captain and takes out a police officer tracking signal device. The captain is knocked out with a knight stick across the face along with some of his teeth, yet he remains alive as Taylor wishes it. He takes and tears into another grain sack and repeats the process pulling several kilos of heroin and leaving on bare and open for the cops and feds to find. Plastic ties and ropes on the freighter are used to bind all the crewmen given Taylor’s effort.
“There we go,” Taylor comments and drops the heroin bags next to the captain. He looks inside the briefcase next to him and sees that it’s full of cash in 20-dollar note dominations, “Hey guys there’s a lot of cash here.” Taylor comments, “Dr. Johnson could use it.” Speaks into a waterproof iPhone and on his person.
“You got a small bag?” Jennifer replies.
“Yes,” Taylor replies.
“Up to you Derrick.” Zombie-man replies, “but now the secret commission has given us an unofficial budget, which means some money.”
“And for all we know.” Derrick comments, “not all of it is taxes, some of it is confiscated drug profits, according to the new reports we’ve seen from police bust all Orleans and other parishes around the immediate vicinity”
“It’s up to you.” Zombie-man replies, “But I say stick to honesty, but again, your choice Derrick.”
[[Take the large heavy briefcase full of cash]]
[[Leave the large briefcase full of cask on the deck for police to find.]]
Derrick is about to depart when an eager crewman handcuffed insists on getting his attention, curious Taylor bends to one knee and removes the cloth gag from around his mouth, “What is it?”
“Money is not the motive for all this. Check the captain’s pocket.” The crewman comments.
“Why?”
“Just do it please, the reason for all this is not what you think?” the crewman answers, “there’s more going on here than just smuggling.”
“Like what?” Derrick asked.
“No way, not here take me with you, away from this ship and crew” the crewman insists, “Do that and I’ll tell you everything…”
“Why would I risk that for you?” Taylor asked angered.
“Nathan Josh, he’s a friend of mine and I ain’t seen him in weeks, but he went on shore in New Orleans two months ago looking for somebody secret like that could help us.” The crewman blurs out, desperate. “Then he goes missing not long afterward, but I got a text when I pinged his iPhone.
“What TEXT?” Derrick comments, “and help with what?”
“Getting our daughters back for one thing and that’s all I’m saying for now. Want to know more, untie me, and take me with you and I’ll show you.” The crewman answers.
The statement catches Derrick’s attention, not just his alone, but also Zombie-man as well. “Derrick, get off that freighter! Bring that crewman! We need to hear him out!”
The crewman looks to Taylor who gestures and smiles under the hooded mask, “Don’t worry, you’ll find out soon enough.” Untying the crewman who is eager to come along and get off the freighter. As they leave the ship by boat and head to the river’s shoreline and land. Police river boats with red and blue and white sirens flashing and sounding off in the far distance can be easily heard approaching the immediate area. Taylor gets them on shore and into the deep tall grass and brush area within minutes. He leads the way for them both going up a steep incline that is part of a hill and leads to a dirt path often used by fishermen and boatmen to get close to the river’s edge to place rivercraft into the waters. The crewman can keep up with Taylor having found his balance and momentum. Once at the top of the hill, they come up on a road with smooth pavement and the tail light red start blinking. Derrick approaches the rear double doors and opens them. Immediately Jennifer aims and fires two dart tranquilizer shots into the crewman’s chest area which has a hard impact. A surprised look crosses his face as Derrick grabs the crewman by his clothes and pulls him into the rear section of the van and closes the door. At the same time, Derek uses binoculars to see the activity taking place as boat patrol of the New Orleans Police Department arrives on the scene in both directions on the Mississippi River and seizes control of the freighter, and arrests all on board when the heroin shipment is discovered further in the open and amid the grain sacks of wheat on deck and in the cargo hold of the ship.
[[Zombie man and the Secret Commission: The Progression Part 4]]
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_636a991b868d4b848b829b9f0efdb548~mv2.webp" alt="Masked Derrick Photo 1" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_c009b55f15b8484cadad008f67f17920~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_746,h_548,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_c009b55f15b8484cadad008f67f17920~mv2.jpg" alt="Cargo Ship Image 1" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_a61ae65816304d92aed8f435427015d4~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_391,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_a61ae65816304d92aed8f435427015d4~mv2.jpg" alt="Evidence Discovered by Police" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_b67ee695f5bd45a2808827eb4a25b1ed~mv2.webp" alt="Police at River Ports" />
<audio src="https://music.wixstatic.com/mp3/41d1be_c1ba592625d6424186ee09ffb37bfd33" autoplay /> Zombie-man leaves the choice of weather to take the briefcase full of cash , up to Derrick, and regardless of choice, good, bad , and/or otherwise, there are consequnces. Derrick take a portion but not for himself ,yet rather for a charity in the New Orleans's community.
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_a15d506ce75149ada37bce9800b5ab29~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_391,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_a15d506ce75149ada37bce9800b5ab29~mv2.jpg" alt="Masked Derrick photo 2" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_a90936e07b2e442abeff5d7ee05a03a3~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_915,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_a90936e07b2e442abeff5d7ee05a03a3~mv2.jpg" alt="Bag of cash 2" />
Zombie-man leaves the choice of weather to take the briefcase full of cash , up to Derrick, and regardless of choice, good, bad , and/or otherwise, there are consequnces. Derrick takes NOTHING for himself ,yet rather leaves it and all edvidence present to the New Police department whom are in route.
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_3ac1a570beb4420095cc5adf85d944d2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_390,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_3ac1a570beb4420095cc5adf85d944d2~mv2.jpg" alt="Police Cruesur Photo 2" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_a90936e07b2e442abeff5d7ee05a03a3~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_915,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_a90936e07b2e442abeff5d7ee05a03a3~mv2.jpg" alt="Bag of Money as evidence" /> Part IV
Dr. Johnson administers Cadmean, a truth drug that inhibits a person’s ability to be deceptive or lie when asked questions and specifics. The subject under medical observation is compelled to tell the truth to anyone listening. The fisherman/crewman named is Greg Lofton and he’s from the New Orleans parish area, eastern section. Unconscious, he’s made as comfortable as possible on the patient table. Nurse Atkins checks his vital signs and gives him a basic physical to check for medical conditions or illness. Derrick and Jennifer run his facial features through the police and FBI database after gaining special access from their new “friends that make up the secret commission” at city hall. The access will keep coming so long as Mayor Keats and Police Commissionaire Connor are kept in the loop so far as the status of a case. Zombie-man probes the crewman’s mind as electrical impulses course through his brain, and it glows a velvet blue as Johnson and Atkins observe together, Atkins takes notes as usual in recording on a clipboard for further study later in the ongoing research in the laboratory.
“Any details or images of interest?” Johnson inquires.
“Plenty, he was telling the truth.” Zombie-man replies, “Seven or eight young women have gone missing from around the state. All of whom related to a member of that freighter’s crew. They are being forced into drug trafficking for some criminals while the girls are held, hostage.”
“Where?” Atkins comments.
“On a ship, cruise ship of some kind in secret.” Zombie-man replies, “and it’s here in New Orleans, docked.”
“Which means whoever is on board, is either staying and waiting, for something, someone, or?” Johnson suggests while writing down notes on the clipboard.
“About the leave?” Atkins comments, “They are waiting on the money.”
“Which by now the police have and they don’t know about the girls as hostages as yet.” Zombie-man replies as he scans the crewman’s brain further for details, “He’s been on board the boat and has seen his daughter show that they have leverage over him, the captain, and the rest of the crew.
“Is there a plan?” Johnson asked.
“Sure, we board the boat, find the girls, and do a recuse operation, but there is more to this matter Dr. Johnson?” Zombie-man replies to Johnson with a surprised expression on his face, “It’s an auction. The girls are due to be auctioned off, to the highest bidder, the money is to be used to buy the girls back before that can happen.”
“And we’ve interfered with that attempt by the captain and crew. So, who puts forth money like that?” Atkins asked.
“Someone with deep pockets.” Derrick replies, “and lots of contacts which either include the captain or one of the crew, maybe the owner of the freighter was trying to get the back before the auction could take place.” goes to his laptop yet sees Jennifer already working at the laptop keyboard.
“Way ahead of you Derrick and Zombie-man” Jennifer replies, “but I need the freighter ‘s name and ship serial numbers?”
“The Rose Marie. 4410786 designations” Derrick replies, “I noticed the freighter’s name before boarding the ship the take down the crew which was a tough bunch. They know how to handle themselves.
“Ossify Shipping and Transport Corporation, corporate headquarters in Shreveport, Louisiana owns a small fleet of freighters, tankers, and cargo vessels and transport goods the world over. Chairman is Henry Bronson and he‘s been at the head of the shipping company for the last ten years. According to the database information and tracing of the freighter’s ownership. He has a personal fortune of 300 million, and a corporate of under two billion dollars while in his tenor as chairman.” Jennifer comments, “And we’re in luck, he has a mansion in Baton Rouge”
“We need to pay him a visit.” Zombie-man replies, “discreetly, get an address and layout of that mansion. Odds are he’s home now given the hour of the night. How long will the crewman be out of it?”
“Eight hours at least.” Atkins answers.
“Can you make it longer? We don’t want him waking up here in the laboratory.” Zombie-man request Atkins, “And I’ll wipe his memory clean of immediate events, but he’ll still be having memories and images of his daughter, simply unaware of where she is, or how she is doing. He doesn’t need that stress on his mind.”
“I hint of a plan forming in your mind Derek?” Derrick comments smiling, “That means the action is coming?”
“A visit first to get details from Mr. Bronson and Atkins a full background on him state, federal (FBI) see if he’s been involved in anything shady if late?” Zombie-man asked, suggesting, “My hunch is he’ll come up clean?”
“But the heroin I found tonight, the smuggling?” Derrick comments, “That has to tie in given that it is his freighter, his captain employee, and crew.”
“All true Derrick.” Derek comments, “However I believe that smuggling heroin, is certainly and he’s being made to do. And since an auction is possibly happening on that cruise ship, what are the odds that the orchestrators of the heroin trade and other activities of a criminal nature will be on that ship?”
“High, and more than likely.” Jennifer comments.
“We’re on the road to Baton Rouge to talk to Mr. Bronson and I want that layout of the mansion security and property outline. The obvious access points, the best way out and in without being seen. I guess that he’s got tight security and the best money can buy in personal employees and technology.” Zombie-man replies as he gestures to Jennifer and Derrick, “Refuel the van, tell the commission that the operation is still in play and that there are new which have come to light so inform them accordingly”
“Anything else?” Johnson replies.
“Do I need upgrades?”
“Perhaps.” Johnson gestures to Atkins who goes over to the special medical cabinet and removes medical-style glass containers with lids sealed tight full of fresh human organs in a special preservative of Johnson and Atkins’s making as part of their work and research in the laboratory. “Come over to the surgical table, please. It might be best to upgrade you now given what action might be coming and I improved your bulletproof vest.”
“Great, I’ll wear it this time.” Zombie-man replies.
[[Choose a heart $1000]]
[[Choose a liver $2000]]
[[Zombie man and the Secret Commission: The Progression Part 5]]
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_434bcfef9b6641b9ab15d6d858a24fb1~mv2.webp" alt="Dr. Susan Johnson Image 2" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_734686041a0642bf91e224f983637a8e~mv2.webp" alt="Stylish Zombie-Man Photo 1" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_8017bb115e604465bec236d20439a8c2~mv2.webp" alt="Crewman in custody" />
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<audio src="https://music.wixstatic.com/mp3/41d1be_9a78317d660c444d8915ad679c316713" autoplay /> Zombie-man choose a heart upgrade and Johnson places $1000 in his coat wallet for use in the forthcoming assignment.
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_62a222c5a3f3413fa46b6540075415f6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_746,h_1198,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_62a222c5a3f3413fa46b6540075415f6~mv2.jpg" alt=" Suited Zombie-man" />
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<audio src="https://music.wixstatic.com/mp3/41d1be_be92b77bd2204485a717a20acb8448c4" autoplay /> Zombie-man choose a liver upgrade and Johnson places $5000 in his coat wallet for use in the forthcoming assignment.
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_a284da0a3fba4d54a80615b39ce41d19~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_564,h_745,al_c,q_85,enc_auto/41d1be_a284da0a3fba4d54a80615b39ce41d19~mv2.jpg" alt="grey hooded zombie-man photo 1" />
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Part 5
The standard operating procedure to replace old organs with new takes more time than usual given the urgency and lots of practice between Johnson and Atkins themselves at the operating table, with Zombie-man awake and medicated, the mutant cannot feel any real sensation of pain in his natural nervous system, and the part that tickle him during the medical procedure. Johnson and Atkins have smiles on their faces as Zombie-man observes, “You two are excited?” eager to know, “what’s the news?”
“Oh, Nurse Atkins has been accepted into the medical school senior residence program at New Orleans Medical School and Infirmary starting next month already after five years, and she’s on the fast track to being called Dr. Janet Atkins.”
“How soon?” Zombie-man asked.
“Within four months given my schedule and I am dividing time.” Atkins replies, “between here at the laboratory and the Infirmary”
“Is that wise?”
“I have no boyfriend, husband, children, or immediate family to speak of… been an orphan and raise in an orphanage most of my life with a special sponsor who had my back since I was a kid and saw I had a gift to help people medically and soaked up knowledge like a sponge,” Atkins confesses, honest to all present.
“You benefactor?” Johnson asked.
“I don’t know?” Atkins admits, “never met in person, ever, and correspondence is through phone calls and texts these days given the advanced communication technology. So, she, he, or they choose to be anonymous, but every month, like clockwork I receive two checks deposited electronically in my account, 30.000 dollars.”
“From whom?” both Johnson and Zombie-man asked simultaneously, shocked jaw-dropping expressions on their faces observing Atkins smirk and smile.
“I told you already, Anonymous. And I have asked around and even tried tracing the bank electronically recently.” Atkins replies, “nothing, for all I know the account cannot be traced, but I believe on faith the source is legitimate because the same source told me about Johnson and Dr. York and led me here.”
“So, they know about my laboratory and research that I do “off book?” Johnson replies with a smile.
“And you Dr. Johnson will not delve to me who he, she, and/or they are given the nature and that’s it’s classified, but we might be the same benefactors?” Atkins replies, “So it’s no coincidence that you found me, Dr. Johnson.”
“Someone planned it. Smart, and with deep pockets, but not government funded.” Zombie-man replies, “US government has too many leaks from officials and low-ranking personnel who work for political game players and agenda-minded people. Government leaks are all over the local state and federal levels. So, who is your special benefactor, Dr. Johnson?”
“Perhaps the same as Atkins?” Johnson answers smiling, “but it’s another conversation for another time.,” Johnson only smiles as she sows up Zombie-man with fresh surgical stitching expertly, “Feel anything, Derek?”
“Yes, the new implants are adapting to my anatomy. I should be good for four- or five days Doc.” Zombie-man replies, “That new serum is proving effective, making the organs last a little longer in my body.”
“No ill effects, and what of the bacteria, I need to study it further.” Johnson gestures to Atkins who reaches for a small thin plate glass microscope dish used to examine bacteria under a microscope.
Zombie-man puts forth a tiny sample of his infectious bacteria, a single drop on the glass sheet for Atkins, who seals it under a lid that matches the size of the sample container. Atkins proceeds to store it for further study in the lab. Zombie-man raises the table and rechecks his anatomy as Dr. Johnson her portable scanner in hand checks electrical vital signs and checks his eyes and ears as well. “Am I good to go?”
“Yes.” Johnson replies, “but wear the bulletproof vest Derrick has acquired for you from Jones’s police department and I have added another layer of Kevlar for protection. So, technology is almost military-grade. It should provide you with some better protection from gunfire from armed criminals.”
“Of course, Doc.” Answers in obedience as he walks towards the section of the laboratory complex and near the several vehicles now housed in the newly constructed garage area, “There is room for further expansion, and we do need more space for storage.”
“I am working on that portion with our funding.” Johnson comments, “and discussing plans secret contacts to decide and agreements for secret work orders. Plenty of construction personnel willing to work off the grid, so as we can cover the spending and investment in time and resources.”
“Can we?” Derrick asked, “Because this operation of yours is growing.”
“And the more we do on the street openly, even in secret, the street people, homeless, prostitutes, abandoned, the forgotten. There are the first to hear about and sooner or later it reaches the cops’ ears?”
“And Mayor Keats and Commissioner Conners,” Johnson replies.
“When rumor becomes truth and truth has proof behind it, physical proof behind it, won’t be very before we get the attention of political people on the local and state level more powerful than Keats or Connors.” Derek replies, “They have contacts, some of whom extend to Washington D.C., it’s only a matter of time before getting their attention.”
“And you’re saying, don’t look forward to it?” Johnson replies.
“Exactly.” Derek replies, “We trust absolutely “NOBODY” including the commission newly formed, and for now we are a benefit!”
“But we could just as easily become a liability.” Atkins sees Zombie-man’s logic in his statement. “We need to ensure that we don’t become a liability to the mayor or commissionaire.”
“How?” Johnson replies.
“Leverage.” Zombie-man replies smiling, “Damming leverage against either one or both the mayor and commissioner alike. But not to use against, yet….”
“To encourage that they remain honest, and we are kept secret.” Atkins replies, “I think my secret benefactor can help with that kind of proof? If you want me to text him, her, and/or they?”
“You can. Yet choose your words of persuasion carefully. We don’t need this mess backfiring on us.” Zombie-man replies, and checks the clocks posted on the walls, “we need to move, it is 10.45 p.m. and an hour’s drive to Baton Rouge. Watch us on camera?”
“Of course, who confronts this Henry Bronson character?” Johnson asked.
“I do.” Zombie-man replies, “No need in him seeing all of us at once, Jennifer you are behind the wheel and Derrick is back up. Johnson and Atkins listen in on the conversation with Bronson directly. After the conversation, I wipe his memory clean of the event.,” after Zombie-man ‘s instruction, all presents agree as to the plan.
[[Zombie gets leverage on Mayer Keats]]
[[Derrick and Jennifer handle the Comissionaire]]
[[Zombie man and the Secret Commission: The Progression Part 6]]
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Given the unpredictable nature ,motives, intentions nd behavior of politicans Johnson order that information be gathered on Mayor Keats by Zombie-man in a collective matter in order to keep the mayor honest and as incorruptable as possible from outside influence related to business, political, etc.
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_f13cca1f973b426190007a010a698ba8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_746,h_549,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_f13cca1f973b426190007a010a698ba8~mv2.jpg" alt="Black Hooded Zombie-man Photo1" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_79c97d8da6a84b24a8e5c94a8f5dc30d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_462,al_c,lg_1,q_80,enc_auto/41d1be_79c97d8da6a84b24a8e5c94a8f5dc30d~mv2.jpg" alt="Case Evidence 1" />
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Given the unpredictable nature ,motives, intentions nd behavior of politicans Johnson order that information be gathered on Police Commissionaire Conners by Jennifer and Derrick in a collective matter in order to keep the mayor honest and as incorruptable as possible from outside influence related to business, political, etc.
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_647c8677f6444302a3b9ded940b1fdaf~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_597,h_900,al_c,q_85,enc_auto/41d1be_647c8677f6444302a3b9ded940b1fdaf~mv2.jpg" alt="Derrick and Jennifer Couple" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_5456229e2bbd47d8a7c3d8f50d639f3d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_640,h_640,al_c,q_85,enc_auto/41d1be_5456229e2bbd47d8a7c3d8f50d639f3d~mv2.jpg" alt="hidden/discovered stolen gold evidence" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_e6ebe3dfd6784834a9ea573baec9148f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_560,h_455,al_c,lg_1,q_80,enc_auto/41d1be_e6ebe3dfd6784834a9ea573baec9148f~mv2.jpg" alt="Commissionair Connors Photo 1" /> Harry Bronson’s estate is a massive 200 acres with oak trees moss-covered, manicured lawns landscaped expertly by professional groundkeepers, and brick stone walled barriers two feet in thickness like a catholic convent model. High brush and moss-covered oak trees on either side of the brick-stone barriers suggest a weak spot in the defense of the estate. There are personal patrols with handheld pistols and knight sticks, and they are wearing suits of high value. Bronson protection is open and intimidating to any passer- who might be thinking anything criminal and will think twice. Motion detectors, sensors on the ground, and surveillance cameras mounted on the barrier walls are seen. The blue van is steered towards a weaker portion of the security in place to prevent unwanted intrusion. Zombie-man, however, plans to be open in his approach and wants to be seen by Bronson directly, so he’ll be taken seriously. That means a confrontation with the guards. Zombie-man climbs the barrier fence with ease and grabs the closest branch low enough to his position. Once on the oak tree branch extension, he signals Jennifer to steer the vehicle close to the front gate of the estate and park the blue van, so it is seen by the surveillance cameras and personnel patrolling the estate grounds at all times of the day and night. It doesn’t take long to encounter the first of several closest to the mansion. Zombie-man doesn’t bother with greetings or intros, just uses fighting skills expertly to take down several guards before they can alert anyone within the vicinity. He moves quickly on towards the grounds and realizes he needs to be exposed to cameras to be seen deliberately. Coming across a motion sensor, Zombie-man activates it, and awaits the required action when several patrolling guards with guns appear openly. He smiles, “I am here to see your boss. It’s about his shipment on the Rose Marine, the crewmen’s daughters, and an auction of a nefarious nature.”
“Get past my guards first, whoever the HELL you are… and WE’LL TALK, and you can tell me how much you know.”
“I have no problems “killing” Mr. Bronson.” Hoping it might discourage confrontation.
“I can HIRE more security. Show me what you GOT! Whoever, the hell you are,” Bronson’s voice over the all-around intercom system sounds, and there is static, then nothing.
[[Kill Security Guards $1000, per guard]]
[[Infect and incapacitate $500.00 per guard]]
[[Zombie man and the Secret Commission: The Progression Part 7]]
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<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_3eec0c3c58034820a5a89e019bb887fd~mv2.webp" alt="Stylish Zombie-Man Photo 1" />
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Harry Bronson's security guards makes the mistake of fighting Zombie-man directly and are immediately killed via his deady infection rate.
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_3eec0c3c58034820a5a89e019bb887fd~mv2.webp" alt="Stylish Zombie-Man Photo 1" />
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<audio src="https://music.wixstatic.com/mp3/41d1be_eb34f6c9a0f14e94a7cccfd1c4e74a1f" autoplay /> Harry Bronson's security guards makes the mistake of fighting Zombie-man directly and are immediately incapacitated and knocked unconscious giver Zomebie-man's physical prowlous, strength, speed reaction time all augmented and heightened naturally over time and through surgery by Johnson.
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_3eec0c3c58034820a5a89e019bb887fd~mv2.webp" alt="Stylish Zombie-Man Photo 1" />
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Those guards dumb enough to take on Zombie-man directly are met with a lethal dose of his infectious bacteria which hardly phases the remaining guards, two males give him a fight along with a female guard with serious combative skills and expertise with a stick in her hand. Because of her, he chooses the spare the rest of the opposing guard numbers and within a few minutes incapacitates a dozen guards while five are dead upon direct physical contact with him. He scans a female guard who remains unconscious and even unconscious is mentally strong in fighting the bacteria. Scanning her mind and memories further, he discovers she is a combat veteran, having seen action in the U.S. Army, “You seem to show promise. Whoever you are,…”
“She’s one of my best guards.” Bronson comments over the intercom system and light overhead indicate a trail towards a rear entrance to the mansion, “take the path to the entrance and my butler will show you to my office, Mister?”
“An interested party.” Zombie-man replies as he lays the guard’s head down gently, “I’ll come back for you, regardless. You got skills.”
Once inside the mansion with free access, Zombie-man is met by the butler who’s taken aback by his appearance, “Sweet Mary”
“Not quite, just point in the direction please, and don’t get too close sir,” Zombie-man instructs.
The butler merely nods in awestruck shock silence. Zombie-man places a hood over his head and gloves to cover his hand. Bronson’s voice sounds over the internal communication system speakers and surveillance cameras follow his movements, “That’s right Mister “interested party” just follow the voice, trail the cameras, and head straight to this office the door is open. Bronson is African American fifties, wears a white shirt, blue tie, silver pants, vest, black leather shoes very expensive taste in clothing and household furnishing. From what Zombie-man can tell from the lavishness of the interior, expensive paintings and prints in wooden and brass frames are positioned in several locations across the main mansion floor. Carpeting cover 90 % of the house floor way with separate carpeting atop the regular that indicates a pathway to Bronson’s home interior office. Dark-varnished oak double doors with brass fittings handles are wide open and two guards on either side of the doors stand at attention. Zombie-man’s glowing yellow eyes and greyish skin color with cracks in his face that hint of partial healing properties is enough presentation to the guards to keep a respectable distance.
“Please excuse me Mister if I don’t shake your hand.” Bronson replies, grinning, “What do you know of my ship the Rose Marie, and its cargo.?”
Police have it along with about 200 million in heroin top quality.” Zombie-man answers, “but records we’ve checked say your clean on paper. Then we heard about the 2 million girls that have gone missing. Daughters of some of the ship’s crewmen, you were trying to get them back?”
“Yes.” Bronson charged angrily, “My daughter among them, and each girl snatched from home or college campus, store and shopping mall, night clubbing”
“Kidnappers hit you at your most vulnerable, cohere you into smuggling using your freighters for cover. How long has this been going on?”
“Almost a full two years. We haven’t seen our daughters in all that time and there is no telling where they have been. But we got word through one of our sources that an Arab sheik was looking for “fresh white gold” as they call it in the human trafficking trade. The 2 million was for the auction to be held in two nights in the Gulf of Mexico.”
“Where?” Zombie-man asked
“I don’t know, we have to show that we’ve got the money, the orchestraters of all these nightmare auctions send the details.”
“I make some calls and you contact the source of this auction and see if you do a wire transfer of the money. Once we have the location of this auction, we will get the girls back. All of them Mr. Bronson, and well will shut this nefarious enterprise down for good.” Zombie-man comes forward, approaches the desk area, and writes down a number, “That’s to an untraceable phone.” Looks at the desk and takes one of Bronson’s business cards, smiles, “And this number is yours?”
“Yes.” Bronson replies, “That’s one of my special personal business cards, and I am the one who hands them out to people I can trust. Are you certain you can get my daughter back and shut down these bastards and get out of this illegal trade, my crewmen are good people? All they want to do is live their lives and feed and support their families. Some of them have kids with special needs. The last thing I want is a crewman of mine in jail. Not for money Mister, I CARE!! Dammit. I care! Get my daughter and other girls back and you can have anything.”
“A payment in good faith up front?” Zombie-man comments
“Name it,” Bronson replies eagerly.
“One of your guards, a woman, held her own along with two others of your bunch. You’ll have to hire new ones, sorry” Zombie-man replies regretfully, and the rest might be discussed when we return your daughter to you.”
“She’s yours, anything else, you don’t want money?” Bronson replies, curious, “You are taking on a tough job with characters who play for keeps. I don’t doubt your skills Mister, but the odds.”
“I like odds, and I am not alone.,” confident is his answer to Bronson, “as for money, I don’t require it, but when we get your daughter, I will want one from outside of the “superiors” I answer to for now?”
“You got me curious.” Bronson replies, “What on your mind, what’s worth more than money?”
“You have connections, you know people business, political and social circles, you have wealth and I am betting you try to use it for good when you can, or it suits you to do so.”
“Go on.”
“I may need a favor from you and will be vital, not today or tomorrow, but perhaps sometime in the future. I need to know that if I call in that favor, you can grant it.” Zombie-man replies confidently.
“Get our daughters back in one piece and I ‘ll give you as many a favor as you need, done.” Bronson answers, “and this conversation stays between us?”
“Naturally.” As Zombie-man approaches and pulls back the hood from his head, “and if you keep your word, and hold up your end of this matter. I’ll speak to my superior privately like and we’ll see about further inclusion into our secret ops. But I am not bringing you in too far or fast.” Zombie-man replies, “and if you talk to anybody else about his conversation, I’ll end you Mr. Bronson, trust is certainly earned, not given.”
“Fair enough,” Bronson replies.
“When you discover the location of this criminal auctioning off of human being after the wire transfer, use the iPhone and dial the number, please, and on a hench, we detailed semantics, blueprints of either a building, or a vessel, and I am thinking this type of gathering and auctioning is mobile, but with few players and exclusive high bidders, your two million is the buy-in,.. where are you going to attend in person?”
“No, I had a man in mind. Besides, they know my face description from among the photos my daughter has on her iPhone. They sent me proof of her abduction; they do on and off as leverage to make certain I behave and do what they want with my shipping fleet.” Bronson replies.
“Well, he is out and my man with go in with an escort of sorts to make the cover look good and he’ll have the proper credentials forged, of course.” Zombie-man replies, a plan forms in his mind, “call us, only us, no police no FBI, not right-a-way. They’ll blow it and we catch all the players at once.”
“All right.” Bronson answers as he takes down notes with pen and notebook, “Everything you request will be done as instructed and these guards will all sign non-disclosures clauses, under penalty of my death. So, I am the deal with my life as part of the agreement.”
“Also, fair enough.” Zombie-man replies, “I’ll take my leave with the security personal in tow.”
On the way out of the mansion’s main Zombie-man walks out carrying one of the security guards over his shoulder, the female of the group is still dressed in her uniform and he’s careful not to infect her with his deadly bacteria, which has proven more lethal. Jennifer and derrick are surprised yet hold their peace as the guard is placed in the rear portion of the van and the double doors closed. “I’ll explain at the lab upon return, just trust me on this one, she’s of great use currently and future-wise.” His only comment as he climbs into the rear also makes his way to the passenger seat as Jennifer drives the blue van away from the main gate of Bronson estate and towards the main road that leads to the open highway and interstate going back towards New Orleans.
[[Zombie-man ask for a favor in exchange for help.]]
[[Bronson offers payment in advance for the job]]
[[Zombie man Rite of Passage Preview 2 Part 1]]
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<audio src="https://music.wixstatic.com/mp3/41d1be_eb34f6c9a0f14e94a7cccfd1c4e74a1f" autoplay />Zombie-man ask for a future favor from Bronson rather than wishing for money to fund the ongoing facility. The cop realizes that a favor can be as valued as money depending onthe circumstances. To which Bronson agrees and even stakes his life on it as part of the overall deal.
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_f2643a9262264764aa541003ff671e24~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_472,al_c,lg_1,q_80,enc_auto/41d1be_f2643a9262264764aa541003ff671e24~mv2.jpg" alt="Mr. Bronson character" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_3eec0c3c58034820a5a89e019bb887fd~mv2.webp" alt="Stylished suited Zombie-Man" />
Bronson rather offers money up front to fund the ongoing facility. The businessman realizes the extra funding can help Zombie-man and his team directly when the circumstances call for it.. To which Bronson agrees and even stakes his life on it as part of the overall deal.
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_f2643a9262264764aa541003ff671e24~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_472,al_c,lg_1,q_80,enc_auto/41d1be_f2643a9262264764aa541003ff671e24~mv2.jpg" alt="Mr. Bronson character " />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_433dee2ca51241df928d3a97f41a4f89~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_640,h_640,al_c,q_85,enc_auto/41d1be_433dee2ca51241df928d3a97f41a4f89~mv2.jpg" alt="Payment sample on Gold" /> Part I
The patrons are nearly silent in the diner, and the employee, a waitress, pours a cup of coffee with extra sugar into Derrick’s drink, she has an expression look on her face that Derrick easily but whole his peace and nods to the waitress. Derrick only uses his purpureal vision and stares at the diner mirror positioned on the wall behind the counter. The conversation in the diner between patrons and employees appears casual at first glance. Derrick purchases three cups of coffee with extra cream and sugar. He also grabs a pack of honey and nods to the waitress gently as he departs the establishment.
Upon his leaving the diner, the silence and casual conversations are replaced by the abrupt actions of the Caucasian male, tattoos all over his arm, t-shirt, jacket, blue jeans, and tennis shoes. His hair is punk style and in red and blue. He wields a small handgun 32-caliber pistol. From behind the table and booth area, Mike Lowe emerges with a brown paper bag already stuffed full of cash, low currency, and a few jewels, ring, and watches taken from customers, “All right, well played, all of you kept it cool and calm. Just like we told you.”
From under the counter and near the cash register, another Caucasian male with a paper bag keeps taking currency out of the register and keeps the second waitress at bay out of fear on both their parts. The bell’s door entrance rings as Derrick re-enters the diner’s front portion and sees the would-be robbers. A smile crosses his face as the angered Lowe points the pistol directly towards his forehead, “I should…”
“I should what,” Derrick replies confidently, “You won’t do shit.” Quickly removes the pistol from his hand and breaks it up. Before his counterpart thug behind the counter can act, Jennifer already has her tazar out and stuns him in surprise. Derrick’s immediate presence distracts all occupants so that they don’t notice Jennifer having appeared via the back entrance through the kitchen and goes immediately behind the counter area in a surprise move as the waitress gets out of the way and Jennifer slams the criminal ‘s head on the counter hard causes a dent in the plaster counter top.
“I won’t bill for the damage.” The diner owner comments, smiling.
“We saw them outside earlier,” Derrick comments as the man handles Lowe to the floor and puts handcuffs on him.
“YOU AIN” T THE LAW,” Lowe shouts to Derrick.
Derrick shows him his official badge, and smiles, “I am around here, and you’re my house now mister! We didn’t invite your ass.” Getting Lowe to his feet takes the bag of stolen items and tosses it to the diner owner. “Cops?”
“Already called.” The waitress answers, “You two better get scared.”
Derrick and Jennifer nod as the criminals are cuffed together and slightly separated to prevent further trouble and escape. There is brief applause from the diner patrons, and a few whistles as compliments to the couple’s maneuvers in handling the situation without a shot being fired or anyone harmed in the action.
[[Zombie man Rite of Passage Preview 2 Part 2]]
[[Once in Vehicle Turn Right]]
[[Keep straight]]
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_1b7cc306afd54b9fb509dd0f8c678e64~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_391,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_1b7cc306afd54b9fb509dd0f8c678e64~mv2.jpg" alt="Derrick and Jennifer couple" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_f6f67283efae48578cbb9f39bd4dc1d5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_391,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_f6f67283efae48578cbb9f39bd4dc1d5~mv2.jpg" alt="Diner Robbery Attempt" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_a15d506ce75149ada37bce9800b5ab29~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_391,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_a15d506ce75149ada37bce9800b5ab29~mv2.jpg" alt="Masked Derrick Photo 2" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_45a6de4c741e41d8b1b689a144ca64f0~mv2.webp" alt="Masked Jennifer Photo 1" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_6445cb6cb83e4cc981de7e4d76a7ed44~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_672,h_448,al_c,lg_1,q_80,enc_auto/41d1be_6445cb6cb83e4cc981de7e4d76a7ed44~mv2.jpg" alt="Diner" />
<audio src="https://music.wixstatic.com/mp3/41d1be_699703696f264902845b5bb14125776f" autoplay />One vehicle turn towards the right takes the Blue van east out of the area away from the mansion after the meeting with Ms. Neals.
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_59b16202c187444ab06c6136fbb5b9fa~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_523,al_c,lg_1,q_85,enc_auto/41d1be_59b16202c187444ab06c6136fbb5b9fa~mv2.jpg" alt="Blue Van" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_f022722d8ba74c038f582aa39aed6cf8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_609,h_407,al_c,lg_1,q_80,enc_auto/41d1be_f022722d8ba74c038f582aa39aed6cf8~mv2.jpg" alt="Turning Right " />
<audio src="https://music.wixstatic.com/mp3/41d1be_438b607836094cda8d3b8409c83b3a66" autoplay />Once the Blue van turns takes the Blue van straight out of the area away from the mansion after the meeting with Ms. Neals.
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_59b16202c187444ab06c6136fbb5b9fa~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_523,al_c,lg_1,q_85,enc_auto/41d1be_59b16202c187444ab06c6136fbb5b9fa~mv2.jpg" alt="Keeping Straight" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_59b16202c187444ab06c6136fbb5b9fa~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_523,al_c,lg_1,q_85,enc_auto/41d1be_59b16202c187444ab06c6136fbb5b9fa~mv2.jpg" alt="Blue Van"/>
<audio src="https://music.wixstatic.com/mp3/41d1be_438b607836094cda8d3b8409c83b3a66" autoplay /> Part II
In keeping towards the route, in question, Jennifer drives the blue fan carefully to be observant of persons on the street at the given moment of the occasion. Lights are bright from the street lamps. Breezes are calm in the coming fall weather. The humidity is less, and the ground is not as damp from moisture and dew. The air smells of nature pollen from the pine, oak, and maple trees that line the streets of the neighborhood. Jennifer, carefully, looks at the Google Map on her iPhone and the piece of paper given to her with a handwritten note. The note writing suggests an address to a residential area on the west side of New Orleans apart from the downtown business and government districts. Very high-income area, a plush million-dollar home of antebellum-style plantation in appearance, and the residences no doubt wish to keep some of the historic appearances of times long passed and glory days of the old/new south, now long gone and not embraced by a new generation, and rather cherish the previous generations. The lawns are well kept and tended to obviously by well land scrapers, professionals who are very well paid. Moss-covered, lower-hanging limbs of thick old oak trees
The mansion, however, is slightly different being red brick and motor on the outside with multiple windows that are decorated with religious symbols and painted glass art similar to a cathedral of the church. The painted glass art depicts the story of Christ, Jesus of Nazareth, birth life, death, and resurrection with examples of his ministry, and many miracles also that make up the timeless and eternal storyline often spoken of and honored by the faithful. Certainly, the owner of the red brick mansion is a firm believer in the Christian faith with the painted glass as a clear demonstration of her faith. Climbing plants and hanging veins cover a portion of the mansion from the rooftop to the base of the structure being too free and slightly wild in appearance. An oak tree, moss-covered, of course with a long dark, heavy thick branch big enough to walk on barefoot extends towards the closest windows of the upper floors of the red brick mansion. Apart from the structure and lawns is the security of a person with German shepherds on leashes who patrol the small estate. Yet the personnel represent more of a fashion statement rather than security measures but are not to be underestimated in the slightest degree given that the guards are ex-military (Marines) skilled in hand-to-hand combat and tactic and also proficient with small arms and silent weapons, mainly knives and daggers.
Jennifer steers towards the property line of the estate lawn as Derrick opens up the side door to the blue vehicle and gets out in the open. A loudspeaker sounds with slight static in the background, “Welcome Derrick and Jennifer, I believe?” and an elder female voice sounds out over the speaker microphone positioned on a lower tree branch, “I have been expecting you and you are right on time, punctual. I like it when I person has a great sense of time, it is very precise, especially at my age.”
“Are you the lady that called Dr. Johnson?” Derrick asked looking for and seeing the moving surveillance camera.
“Indeed.” responds the speaker, “And it’s a matter most urgent upon which I need your help at once.”
“How did you hear about us?” Derrick asked.
“It’s the Big Easy, young Derrick.” the voice replies sweetly in humility, “People say words, some words reach my ears. Some deeds attract attention. And for the right price, I pay handsomely for information of value. The actions and good deeds of your special small group apart from police involvement have reached my ears.”
“We will need to speak to them about sharing information,” Jennifer replies angered.
“Be not so harsh young lady.” The female voice sounds out, “My sources wouldn’t tell me much, but gave me Dr. Johnson ‘s number and told me that if I had a special problem, I could not necessarily involve the police directly, encouraged me to call her.,” confident in response, to the couple.
“Well, you asked for this meeting.” Derrick responds, “What’s up, and a name might be nice to know.?”
“First a little test young Derrick.” The voice responds as guards approach the couple and van ‘s location, “I wish to see what my money is paying for and if you are worth it. If are as good as reputation precedes, we’ll talk.”
[[Use martial arts skills]]
[[Use tazar]]
[[Zombie man Rite of Passage Preview 2 Part 3]]
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_3d906fc5ff644beb82c2509de6afd053~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_869,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_3d906fc5ff644beb82c2509de6afd053~mv2.jpg" alt="Derrick pose photo" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_647c8677f6444302a3b9ded940b1fdaf~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_597,h_900,al_c,q_85,enc_auto/41d1be_647c8677f6444302a3b9ded940b1fdaf~mv2.jpg" alt="Derrick and Jennifer couple pose" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_f21519c6bf2c4ce7a24831c091e91bac~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_391,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_f21519c6bf2c4ce7a24831c091e91bac~mv2.jpg" alt="Confrontation" />
<audio src="https://music.wixstatic.com/mp3/41d1be_7bf7a38b7a57460aa892c86e8c6df720" autoplay /> Derrick uses his martial arts skills against the gurads taking them out one at a time while fighting all at once, stripping down to only wearing pants and no costume for a fair fight against the security guards. Jennifer is told only to intervene if needed, yet also encouraged merely to watch, believing Derrick can hold his own against any opponant.
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_e3a6b9cf6b5d40e3a97a400abbdc6354~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_353,al_c,lg_1,q_80,enc_auto/41d1be_e3a6b9cf6b5d40e3a97a400abbdc6354~mv2.jpg" alt="Martial Arts Skills" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_5faa749f19184aa08e93a75e662fc671~mv2.jpg" alt="Security Guard" />
<audio src="https://music.wixstatic.com/mp3/41d1be_a457f0c661ba455b9383b412978085b2" autoplay /> Derrick uses his eletronic tazar and skills against the gurads taking them out one at a time while fighting all at once with minimum effort given it's a relative test of strength and intelligence versus raw physical force out on by Ms. Zeals guards in the mansion grounds. Jennifer is told only to intervene if needed.
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_5faa749f19184aa08e93a75e662fc671~mv2.jpg" alt="Security Guard" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_f375f45fbfd040a683e9d4b501d39a40~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_395,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_f375f45fbfd040a683e9d4b501d39a40~mv2.jpg" alt="Tasar" />
<audio src"https://music.wixstatic.com/mp3/41d1be_d7d1a32eb75a480da9deda6d83e24525" autoplay /> Part III
After redressing himself, Derrick enters the mansion’s main lobby floor greeted by a tailor’s butler Caucasian, full black hair neatly trimmed and cut stylish with long sideburns as a fashion statement. Dressed head to toe in a silver and black tuxedo complete with silver vest, white shirt, and black wingtip shoes, a true stylish gentle man’s gentleman as is the traditional phase is called by the wealthy and elite of any given western social culture within the US and Europe especially. The butler is a reminder of times and traditions, rituals, attitudes, and beliefs, good, bad, and in-between, with a few elder persons to still whole on to the cure of their values stubbornly and will not nor ever embrace anything new to spite the cultural/social change in younger generations and the new attitudes. Derrick represents the generations, although there is some respect for the elder’s beliefs, only the positive is accepted, not the negative of bigotry and prejudice that he still knows like everyone else in society is ever present like a plague without any cure except love, patience, understanding, tolerance, and forgiveness. Derrick proves polite, and gestures to the butler, “Hello.”
“Good evening Mr. Derrick.” The butler replies in, rehearsed, professional posture.
“Mistress Clarkson awaits you in her study.” The butler replies, “follow me.”
“And you are,.?”
“Hendricks.” The butler answers, “this way.”
Derrick follows the butler Hendricks as they remain on the ground checkered floor of black and whiter tiles and proceed passing several rooms. Rugs are positioned in various entrances that lead towards those same rooms. Brown and black color carpeting line to oak wooden dark varnish brass handled double doors which lead into a large study/library with a fireplace and pine and hard oak wood burns slowly with crackles and embers of sparks as the study is warm. The library shelves are stuffed with books, various subject matter from A to Z categorized, sub-categories, indexed, and a reference section chart of how and where to find certain materials within the large study/library itself. Couches and chairs are located within the large room some chairs are positioned near bookshelves and on the shelves are alphabet lettering Time Roman Font stylish. Derrick easily determines that it had to have taken several years and a lot of time to collect what materials are available at the lady’s disposal. She favors cultural/social and historical works. Also studies military history as well along with anything about the Cold war era, political and intelligence intrigue that entangled spy agencies the world over in every other country, famously the United States rivalry with Russia mainly and other powers of political note taking part over time.
There are photos of famous individuals presented in both black and white as well as the color of political, celebrity, and social influencers, poets, writers, thinkers, and entertainers of the last thirty-five or forty years. Each famous person is with the same woman who ages, and appearance only seems to slightly change over time with age and maturity. Derrick also takes notice of plaques and awards earned over several years with familiar emblems and symbols to his surprise. OSS and CIA notably. Intelligence officials and famous political figures include all former presidents minus Donald Trump and Joseph Biden. The same woman in the photos has family notably elder daughters, grandsons, and other relatives. Approaching the side of Derrick ‘s position as he looks at the photos and awards on the walls all around and positioned on library shelves, an elderly African/Native American woman dressed in a gown stretches to the floor. She wears slippers which are red and puffed up. Most of her hair is still jet-black straight and extends to her shoulders. Eyes hazel clear, sparkling, of course. In the early eighties at least as a senior citizen. Derrick is tempted to her towards one of the nearby sofa chairs, yet she gestures an independent nod and smiles, “I can manage, young man.” Walks to and sits on the sofa and sees Derrick ‘s eyes focused on the photos and honors earned over a lifetime of government service to the United States. “Impressive Ms. O.S.S.? C.I.A.?”
“Surprised?” the elder woman speaks.
“Very.” Derrick answers plainly, “Given what I know of contemporary history in our country.”
“The history of our intelligence services is much more complex than any civilian could imagine, if you know and believed in the truth then and now. I was O.S.S. Office of Strategic Services in World War II and very young at the time and CIA along with FBI afterward.”
“A patriot, true believer.” Derrick response.
“Similar to yourself in some way. Go over to the table and you’ll see a briefcase and an envelope. Open the briefcase and look at what’s in the envelope please.”
Derrick obeys and approaches the table, opens the briefcase, and whistles, “Wow”
“$150.000 for Dr. Johnson’s laboratory and operations that you have bravely taken on in the effort to clean our beloved city young man.” The elder lady comments, “Provided you take the assignment.”
“Which is?” Derrick asked
“Help my beloved grandson who is FBI as he prepares to bust international arms dealers tomorrow night on the New Orleans docks I believe he cannot trust or count on his people, two agents have already been compromised within his ranks, he’s undercover.” the elder woman produces a photo of her grandson she carries in her robe pocket. “I don’t want the police involved and my contacts say you and your group are discreet and trustworthy. Take either the briefcase or the check, or the bitcoin I have on the computer for the same amount, but you may only pick one option.”
[[Briefcase Full of Money]]
[[ International Cashier’s Check]]
[[Bitcoin on Computer Screen]]
[[Zombie man Rite of Passage Preview 2 Part 4]]
“I take it your grandson doesn’t know about us?” Derrick comments.
“No and he’s keeping a few secrets of his own, his name’s Trevor Neals but his cover is Nathan Jones.”
“And you Ms. Neals?”
“My married name from my deceased husband is now gone many years.” Ms. Neals and I will fax you his classified file or email, as you call it via computer. I have become a little tech-savvy of late, thanks to him. if you have an email address?”
Derrick writes down an email address on a small piece of paper, and gives it to the elder lady, “I have to ask my superior for approval before actually accepting your offer.” Derrick replies proper, we do background checks now and examine finances and only a few persons are deserving of trust.”
“And that’s why the background check in finances?” Ms. Neals answers.
“Yes.”
Ms. Neals nods, “Fair enough young man. Smart attitude and common sense wise, and I don’t see that mentality in a lot of young people these days who might take the cash without question, gun in hand, and do the job, just for kicks, not even weighing the risks or consequences. Trust, but verify.”
“Yes, no offense Ms.”
“And no taken.” Smiles, “but your time is limited, so hurry young man is making your decision.” Passing Derrick, a note with a phone number, “Call me once a decision is made about helping my grandson.”
Derrick only nods, with a note of the information in his jacket pocket. Takes his leave of Ms. Neals from the library/study.
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_a15d506ce75149ada37bce9800b5ab29~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_391,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_a15d506ce75149ada37bce9800b5ab29~mv2.jpg" alt="Masked Derrick Photo 2" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_8f7a39c393bc44e7b57f3e93af9db111~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_512,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_8f7a39c393bc44e7b57f3e93af9db111~mv2.jpg" alt="Ms. Neals" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_37bdbe4fce044ab5af3a5555b4782487~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_682,h_1024,al_c,q_85,enc_auto/41d1be_37bdbe4fce044ab5af3a5555b4782487~mv2.jpg" alt="Butler" />
<audio src="https://music.wixstatic.com/mp3/41d1be_fb47482e77ca4f1c9e0736c5bcf608d8" autoplay /> Derrick considers the briefcase full of cold hard cash as a fee.
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_925149f641d34b0a9f426c19c25eda15~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_634,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_925149f641d34b0a9f426c19c25eda15~mv2.jpg" alt="Cash" /> Derrick considers the cashier check as a fee and the check can be cashed in at any bank in New Orleans.
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_d9c8ea021e0f46d29180a47e783beede~mv2.webp" alt="cashier's check" /> Derrick considers the crpto-currency wave of the future in digital banking but may not be all that swayed by the option and wishes to discussed that option with Johnson and Zombie-Man alike.
. <img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_4a430ca8a8c54696b6e0c7abe901ccb4~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_425,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_4a430ca8a8c54696b6e0c7abe901ccb4~mv2.jpg" alt="Bitcoin high value" /> Part IV
The Laboratory is active with all parties busy with a small task. Atkins is studying biological samples. Johnson is working on Derek who lies on a table flat, eyes open and alert, as Johnson is performing her now usual medical examination on his vital organs and bloodwork. Fresh liver, kidneys, and spine, are all put in to replace the diseased and used-up organs that will be broken down and properly disposed of afterward by cremation, burned to ashes so as not to leave a trace. Zombie-man laughs as Johnson has fun tickling his rib cage, “Stop that! You’re having too much fun with my anatomy Susan.”
“Sorry, I’m spoiled that way.”
“Right, just put me back together, if you don’t mind.” Zombie-man replies, “I may be the willing giggle-pig, but I am sensitive you know.”
“Of course, you are, no disrespect Derek, but allow me a little fun.” Johnson replies, “How do you feel?”
“Right as rain, so far, the new formula is helping so far, no after effects, and my powers are not diminished as yet.” Zombie-man replies taking notice of Derrick at the computer screen and desktop. He types away at the keyboard one-handed as Zombie-man approaches Johnson follows behind and shows concern, “Following up on Ms. Neals?”
“Yes,” Derrick replies.
“And” Zombie-man replies, curious.
“Her money is good enough, clean enough.” Derrick replies, “Finances check out.”
“But?” Zombie man sees the hesitation and posture in Derrick, “Your instinct is kicking in, isn’t it?”
“Yeah.” Derrick answers, “Something doesn’t feel right Zombie-man.”
“Never go against your instincts.” Johnson comments, “Have you accepted the job yet?”
“I am on the fence.” Derrick answers and checks his watch, “I know I got less than twenty-four hours to decide.”
“And it’s your solo opt, Your Rite of Passage, Jennifer’s had her turn and if you choose, this is your4 opportunity,” Johnson answers Derrick.
“Is this necessary?” Derrick comments.
“You and Jennifer will not always have Derek, to depend on as a backup, to spite his powers and gifts given to him. And he will have his solo trial soon enough when the situation is more dangerous. I must know that you can handle yourself. I recognize heart in you Derrick, you are nothing short of fire and heart, the same for Jennifer, devotion, and commitment. “the scientist comments, “But unlike Zombie-man who has “killed” you so far have managed to avoid that terrible choice.”
“I have seen death Dr..”
“But not at your hand, with a conscience Derrick.” Zombie-man replies, “that occasion is coming, fast, and the longer we keep doing this the opposition is going the stakes for all of us. Johnson’s right to test you. You’re not a kid anymore, we have to know you can handle death.”
“And you already know that these assignments are dangerous.” Johnson replies, “regardless of any tangible weapon used, the most dangerous weapon ever devised is the human mind, and what motivates it? Criminals kill for all sorts of reasons sometimes even love.”
“And I have to learn, when and if the line is crossed.” Derrick comments.
No “if” to it Derrick, simply a matter of time, and the circumstances.” Johnson comments, “If your instincts say something is wrong, then something is wrong with all of this, and warrants an inquiry at least?”
“Be careful getting too curious, too many a cat has run over when the animal gets careless. Trust for now,” Derrick predicts the verbiage coming from their collective speech.
“But verify.” Zombie-man replies.
“Understood.” is his answer and looks to Jennifer who is more computer experience and savvies with keyboard commands and controls.
“Say what you need “lover”
“A deep dive. Real deep.” Derrick replies as he chooses his instruments for the forthcoming assignment.
[[Background check in Ms. Neals’s organization]]
[[Background check into the grandson]]
[[Zombie man Rite of Passage Preview 2 Part 5]]
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_62a222c5a3f3413fa46b6540075415f6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_746,h_1198,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_62a222c5a3f3413fa46b6540075415f6~mv2.jpg" alt="Suited Zombie-man" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_647c8677f6444302a3b9ded940b1fdaf~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_597,h_900,al_c,q_85,enc_auto/41d1be_647c8677f6444302a3b9ded940b1fdaf~mv2.jpg" alt="Derrick and Jennifer couple photo 1" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_ae45f02bf00b46b2af6abb3c1f5fbfd1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_536,al_c,lg_1,q_85,enc_auto/41d1be_ae45f02bf00b46b2af6abb3c1f5fbfd1~mv2.jpg" alt="Dr. Susan Johnson" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_7bed82f861a2447c87938c5da37f22d2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_383,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_7bed82f861a2447c87938c5da37f22d2~mv2.jpg" alt="The Nest Laboratory" />
Jennifer performs a deep dive into Ms. Neal's organization via the laptop computer on hand and prints out documents hardcopy for Zombie-man and Derrick to examine closely. Several connected unsolved cases of employee incidents are on record and Jennifer prints everything out as hardcopy.
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_7a7d79ce81d04ad298861a06478d6d09~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_462,al_c,lg_1,q_80,enc_auto/41d1be_7a7d79ce81d04ad298861a06478d6d09~mv2.jpg" alt="Unsolved case" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_cd6418abf4244d299ad25d78aba0ac8f~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_695,h_391,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_cd6418abf4244d299ad25d78aba0ac8f~mv2.png" alt="typing at keyboard" />
<audio src="https://music.wixstatic.com/mp3/41d1be_07abbca70b7d489a8cf19c933590ac29" autoplay />Jennifer performs a similar back ground check on Ms. Neals grandson and comes a few unsolved cases and questionable activity with the FBI agents bank accounts afte digging deeply into the banking computer's server's and mainframe that tracks and keeps everything online.
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_be6653c0dbca4c268070d48b537f41b3~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_576,h_734,al_c,lg_1,q_85,enc_auto/41d1be_be6653c0dbca4c268070d48b537f41b3~mv2.jpg" alt="Jennifer character pose" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_7a7d79ce81d04ad298861a06478d6d09~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_462,al_c,lg_1,q_80,enc_auto/41d1be_7a7d79ce81d04ad298861a06478d6d09~mv2.jpg" alt="Unsolved case" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_cd6418abf4244d299ad25d78aba0ac8f~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_695,h_391,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_cd6418abf4244d299ad25d78aba0ac8f~mv2.png" alt="typing at keyboard" />
<audio src="https://music.wixstatic.com/mp3/41d1be_07abbca70b7d489a8cf19c933590ac29" autoplay /> Part V
Trevor Neals/Nathan Jones, undercover with his team of FBI raiders numbering twenty-four in all are part of a national task force, that’s also involving regular and state police within Louisiana. The current case is connected to several other investigations of weapons and drug trafficking in several states via witnesses who have already secretly come forwards with information about illegal activities taking place in New Orleans along the state docks. An informant (snitch) who was promised protection by the FBI and police comes to Neals with information and contact that the agent meets later before the bust. Evidence in the form of a leger tells of people involved, bank accounts, shipments of products, and terminations (Killings). Neals/Jones takes the leger but doesn’t turn it in as evidence without fully checking it out, print copying it, and verifying its legitimacy as real proof against the weapons traffickers. He plans the assault on the docks with FBI agents and police in the form of two separate meetings one fake (for the corrupt FBI) and one real (for the honest authorities) who are divided into two teams and given two separate missions.
The fake team assault is already on board the docks not realizing that they have been set up by Trevor Neals who now moves in with the real team. Dividing up into smaller groups along the state docks and ships, Neals’s separate team encounters resistance and there is gunplay and crossfire as it is FBI/police vs criminals. Amid the confrontation, a third “player” (Derrick) already on the scene in advance enters the conflict and subdues the criminals quietly. He wears a black outfit head to toe, with zero markings, carries knight sticks, Bazar, and mace, and uses martial arts skills taking out thug after thug assisting the FBI/police in a separate surprise assault nullifying the combatants. Neals takes notice of him immediately, “Who are you?”
“Consider me an interested party” Derrick replies bluntly to Neals’s face, “Now finish this mess up. And mop up.” Derrick speaks as gunplay happens all around them coming from both police and criminals alike on either side.
[[Kill criminals]]
[[Spare criminals]]
[[Zombie man Rite of Passage Preview 2 Part 6]]
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_c009b55f15b8484cadad008f67f17920~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_746,h_548,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_c009b55f15b8484cadad008f67f17920~mv2.jpg" alt="freighter" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_5f61ddf56f90407a909b211e039ec0a4~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_366,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_5f61ddf56f90407a909b211e039ec0a4~mv2.jpg" alt="FBI raid and arrest" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_f20fbd6b8cde4a43ba7825f4f96785e6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_614,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_f20fbd6b8cde4a43ba7825f4f96785e6~mv2.jpg" alt="criminal smuggler 2" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_d0d2066b86894e33ab60b2d0ea7456f0~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_463,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_d0d2066b86894e33ab60b2d0ea7456f0~mv2.jpg" alt="criminal smugglers" />
<audio src="https://music.wixstatic.com/mp3/41d1be_c71807a4e9fa40bb983e3b10199157af" autoplay />FBI and Derrick take on criminals on board ship and there is seriously gunplay and confrontation in the process of the raid on board ship near the port at the river's edge. Some smuggler's are killed in the deadly assault by federal authorities who also suffer losses and injuried personal.
<img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_0ac5270207024b1d9b8522bd8937ac90~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_449,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_0ac5270207024b1d9b8522bd8937ac90~mv2.jpg"" alt="Black and white Photo of FBI agent" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_bd7911a02fb640f6aee7e72e0605172f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_600,h_457,al_c,lg_1,q_80,enc_auto/41d1be_bd7911a02fb640f6aee7e72e0605172f~mv2.jpg" alt="Smuggler's armed" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_362b8fa19c8d4029bea607964e574eeb~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_392,al_c,lg_1,q_80,enc_auto/41d1be_362b8fa19c8d4029bea607964e574eeb~mv2.jpg" alt="Agent involved in raid" />
<audio src="https://music.wixstatic.com/mp3/41d1be_d9a1c3c686934a71b4e72cd5fec49a71" autoplay />Some criminal are spard and choose surrender and arrent over death. More police support is called to assist with the mop up of criminal suspects. Derrick takes his leave of the crime scene quietly vanishes into the night in route back towrds the laboratory.
<img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_0ac5270207024b1d9b8522bd8937ac90~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_449,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_0ac5270207024b1d9b8522bd8937ac90~mv2.jpg"" alt="Black and white Photo of FBI agent" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_bd7911a02fb640f6aee7e72e0605172f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_600,h_457,al_c,lg_1,q_80,enc_auto/41d1be_bd7911a02fb640f6aee7e72e0605172f~mv2.jpg" alt="Smuggler's armed" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_362b8fa19c8d4029bea607964e574eeb~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_392,al_c,lg_1,q_80,enc_auto/41d1be_362b8fa19c8d4029bea607964e574eeb~mv2.jpg" alt="Agent involved in raid" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_06e0b72c52284763b184b311d74e95d5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_343,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_06e0b72c52284763b184b311d74e95d5~mv2.jpg" alt="Police in route" />
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Part VI
Given the fierce fighting and gunplay between parties involved on the dock s nearby ships and freighters split-second decisions of life and death are made with Derrick, Trevor, the FBI, police, and even who either refuse to be taken into custody or surrender and are cuffed with bracelets of steel. Derrick and Trevor make it to the freighter with several feds in tow and raid the ship along with corrupt police and/or feds on the illegal operation of weapons smuggling. Amid the mop-up are New Orleans police and FBI who are joined by Commissioner Conners who address Derrick as he removes his mask for Trevor to see, so there is a face behind the hood.” Trevor comments.
“Of course,” Derrick replies as he takes out brass/prone steel handcuffs and slaps them on Trevor Neals.
“HEY, what is this, a joke!?” Trevor Neals., “Who are you who cannot do this,”
“What does it look like Agent FBI Neals?” Derrick replies as he shows his badge to Neals, and he shoves Neals towards the commissioner who offers a half smile. “You get the faxes and email Connors?”
“Yes, and forensic accountants have been kelp busy the last three days/ nights pouring over the numbers, expenses, and money transfers offshore.” Connors answers. “You are under federal arrest for Trevor Neals’s bribery, trafficking in weapons, extortion, money laundry, and ethics charges, thanks for the tip-off. We can clean out of the bad apples in our FBI field office now. How did you know?”
“Secret source, to whom a revisit is owed.” Derrick comments, “and I wasn’t here commissioner.”
“Fair enough.” Conners replies, “Get lost, you have five minutes head start, media/press have wind of this bust by now and you don’t need to be seen.”
Derrick takes his leave quietly from the police/fed mop up of the criminals and the weapons smuggling operations. Once out of the immediate area, he walks towards the blue van hidden several blocks off the port docks and finds Zombie-man behind the steering column waiting, “All done here.”
“Yes.”
“Now we deal with his grandmother.” Zombie-man replies soft-spoken, looking at Derrick curiously, “What made you suspect Trevor was dirty?”
“The whole way this mess unfolded Derek,” Derrick comments as he explains on the way to their final stop.
[[Go straight ahead in route]]
[[Take an alternative route out of the area]]
[[Zombie man Rite of Passage Preview 2 Part 7]]
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_a15d506ce75149ada37bce9800b5ab29~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_391,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_a15d506ce75149ada37bce9800b5ab29~mv2.jpg" alt="Masked Derrick" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_7cbeee171dc447bcbfc7186edf9e89a0~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_391,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_7cbeee171dc447bcbfc7186edf9e89a0~mv2.jpg" alt="Agent Neals arrested" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_5999f08e112743098406b209605fabea~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_447,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_5999f08e112743098406b209605fabea~mv2.jpg" alt="FBI mopped up of crime on ship" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_e6ebe3dfd6784834a9ea573baec9148f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_560,h_455,al_c,lg_1,q_80,enc_auto/41d1be_e6ebe3dfd6784834a9ea573baec9148f~mv2.jpg" alt="Commissionare Mike Connors character" />
<audio src="https://music.wixstatic.com/mp3/41d1be_c71807a4e9fa40bb983e3b10199157af" autoplay /> Going straight ahead in route is more direct but risk of being seen is high given whom might be on the street at the odd hour of the night.
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_76e622029d0d4122a2f4ec78c63d66a7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_523,al_c,lg_1,q_85,enc_auto/41d1be_76e622029d0d4122a2f4ec78c63d66a7~mv2.jpg" alt="Blue van" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_d4d0602a90744312b6314bacf39b4192~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_463,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_d4d0602a90744312b6314bacf39b4192~mv2.jpg" alt="in route over bridge away from port" />
<audio src="https://music.wixstatic.com/mp3/41d1be_438b607836094cda8d3b8409c83b3a66" autoplay /> Going ahead inan alternative route rather than direct path is longer in time ,yet better chance of not being seen given whom might be on the street at the odd hour of the night. The blue van and passenger proceed through a portion of the city's cultural business district away from the ship river ports.
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_76e622029d0d4122a2f4ec78c63d66a7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_523,al_c,lg_1,q_85,enc_auto/41d1be_76e622029d0d4122a2f4ec78c63d66a7~mv2.jpg" alt="Blue van" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_8d7dbb69a4ad44718ace35e6d9ca039e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_609,h_407,al_c,lg_1,q_80,enc_auto/41d1be_8d7dbb69a4ad44718ace35e6d9ca039e~mv2.jpg" alt="alternate rout out of area" />
<audio src="https://music.wixstatic.com/mp3/41d1be_438b607836094cda8d3b8409c83b3a66" autoplay /> Part VI
Ms. Neals and her butler alike are bought into the study by force as Zombie-man ‘s surprise visit takes the residents off guard. Upon Derrick’s advice, Zombie-man scans both the mind and memory of the individuals while Derrick uses a computer virus disk to wipe clean the main frame hard drive of Ms. Neals ‘s computer networking system. Sparks fly from the electronics as the computers fry the mainframe computer’s hard drive and backup servers as well.
“Is that it?” Zombie-man replies.
“Yes, she won’t be able to trace us.” Derrick comments, “and her memory wipe?”
“Her mind is clean as is the butler. They’ll have no recall of us after tonight, so they won’t be calling on us again for any more favors. Now explain a little further, what made you suspicious of Ms. Neals’s intentions?”
“Her contacting “US” rather than FBI superiors, she heard about us through the commissioner, and that’s another conversation forthcoming. She wanted her nephew taken down and thought he was dirty but couldn’t trust the authorities.” Derrick says as Zombie-man finishes up the artificial memory sweep of both persons.
“What else?”
“The accounting and offshore accounts in Neals’s name both his and his grandmothers add up to several million dollars. After 9/11 banks have full disclosure laws, so accounts offshore to the Bahamas, Caymans, or the Virgin Islands are not so secret anymore. Bribes, kickbacks, and payoffs add up. I had Jennifer check it all out at the laboratory quietly and our probe is untraceable given her computer hacking skills.” Derrick answers, “Dr. Johnson and you need to decide the money in those accounts”
[[Give money to island charities]]
[[Keep a portion of the money, destroy remaining funds in accounts]]
“It will be discussed at the laboratory,” Zombie-man replies as he relaxes Ms. Neals and the butler on the sofa chair and couch area making them comfortable and asleep. “We don’t need them dead.”
“Fair enough,” Derrick replies as Zombie-man takes lead out of the library/study room, and the operative exit the mansion quietly into the night, with no one the wiser as to their presence.
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_9eae53c164e1406db6c85e72a2efd3d7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_564,h_745,al_c,q_85,enc_auto/41d1be_9eae53c164e1406db6c85e72a2efd3d7~mv2.jpg" alt="Grey Hooded Zombie-man " />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_636a991b868d4b848b829b9f0efdb548~mv2.webp" alt="Masked derrick photo2" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_8f7a39c393bc44e7b57f3e93af9db111~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_512,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_8f7a39c393bc44e7b57f3e93af9db111~mv2.jpg" alt="Ms. Neals" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_37bdbe4fce044ab5af3a5555b4782487~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_682,h_1024,al_c,q_85,enc_auto/41d1be_37bdbe4fce044ab5af3a5555b4782487~mv2.jpg" alt="Butler" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_2717e8f9f5034ebaa2e0c1f9386c8ba1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_391,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_2717e8f9f5034ebaa2e0c1f9386c8ba1~mv2.jpg" alt="Brain scan/memory wipe" />Money is given to island missionary charaities quietly.
<img src"https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_d9c8ea021e0f46d29180a47e783beede~mv2.webp" alt="cashier's check donation" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_16ca9f12376349c68ec088b99594ccc5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_450,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_16ca9f12376349c68ec088b99594ccc5~mv2.jpg" alt="Convent" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_5e201a4a5c06465d8f2fa895975387e9~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_348,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_5e201a4a5c06465d8f2fa895975387e9~mv2.jpg" alt="Children Charities" />
<audio src="https://music.wixstatic.com/mp3/41d1be_c7c775ecb7fa49bd8cd2f25220143fe0" autoplay />Keep a portion of the money for Dr. Johnson Laborartory and destroy the rest given it all considered blood money.
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_434bcfef9b6641b9ab15d6d858a24fb1~mv2.webp" alt="Dr. Susan Johnson" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_cac5ea3b00324d0699525995ff14989f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_558,h_443,al_c,lg_1,q_80,enc_auto/41d1be_cac5ea3b00324d0699525995ff14989f~mv2.jpg" alt="Money Donation" />
<img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/41d1be_47afa0d82f33405ba49fcdaaaee11fe4~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_695,h_413,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/41d1be_47afa0d82f33405ba49fcdaaaee11fe4~mv2.jpg" alt="Burning Money" />
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