CHAPTER 192

— ARE YOU WELL, Mr. President?

— I will survive.

Kenan Vaine looked at Tommy and smiled:

— By chance, when I'm with you I'm immune to assassination attempts, right?

— You owe that to Mr. Evans.

The President smiled at Greg.

— What shall we do, Greg?

— We'll have to cover up Kenagan's ruse and pin the blame on Dr. Payne, since he's responsible for the Fifth Avenue attack and we'll be protecting the FBI's name.

The President nodded:

— Can I ask you one more thing? — Tommy asked.

— Sure...

— I could relate to the dead.

— Sorry... I didn't understand...

— He wants the chance to start a new life, Mr. President, this is the perfect opportunity for you to return the favor.

The President smiled:

— Sure... it's the least we can do...