Robin Hood Visits Brazil

by Waggoner, Robert C.

  Okay, let's think about packing our bags and going home. Mike and Tony have the instructions on what to do with the gold. The Master almost smiled when he heard me say half would go to his program in China."

  Chapter 35

  "Brad Pratt," said Ana, "I award you our Order of Military Merit. It’s the highest award bestowed up a foreign military person. It's my honor to say thank you for a wonderful job and service you and your team accomplished in such a short time. Brazil will always be in your debt and always remain friends with the United States. In addition, I want to extend our next highest award on Tony Hodges who will remain in our country to maintain as best he can, a drug free producer of illegal drugs. This award is designed mostly for defense and that is what Tony, aka Robin Hood, will be doing. However, we bestow this award which is rarely given to a foreigner. Here Tony, let me present this Ordem do Merito da Defesa on behalf of Brazil."

  "I am grateful and overwhelmed Madam President," said Brad. From what I've seen so far, this country has the potential to rival any developed country in the world. If you ever need our services again, just let Tony, Robin, know and we'll see what we can do." Brad sat down and Tony stood up and said, "I too am grateful for being able to fight freely against the drug lords of this great country. We're in process to develop a branch of freedom fighters to serve not only Brazil, but South America as well."

  Nancy and Wade stayed behind to pack up and tie up any loose ends. The rest of the team, Mike, Billy, Alice, Rocky and the Master flew home for a much needed rest. The American president was asking for Nancy and Wade back close to him. He sent Brad a text: Well done Brad and the Batt Team.

  A brief afterword:

  Back home on the southern coast of Oregon, one could feel fall in the air. Mr. Parks's garden was winterized and he was concentrating on the construction of the eight cottages Brad had ordered.

  Brad with Sujin and the kids with him, stood near where the foundations were already in place. The cottages were back far enough to not be in any danger of sliding off onto the beach some seventy feet down off the bluff. Brad's mother and Mr. Park were happy to see Brad liked what he saw. "I can't wait to see the finished product," said Brad giving a hug to his wife and a big smacker to his daughter Ranju.

  Billy and Alice were over at Agent Jones and Wendy's house getting comfortable, but still having respect for the house they were just visiting.

  Mike went home to his wife Julie and kids. Julie was excited as four new residents had signed up to live in the newly constructed community complex for veterans.

  The Master went home with what he came for. Nothing could make him feel better than knowing his people would be granted funds enough to study how the world goes around.

  We end another segment in the exploits of Brad Pratt and his Batt Team.

  What's up next for the Batt Team? It's a secret, but look and listen closely to the east and see if some trouble is brewing.

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