Ah yes, Alyson, my special agents have their ways. They're usually one step ahead of Brooke, the point of view character, and they know more than they say. She does have her moments though, and manages to drive them nuts.
Thanks for the comments everyone. I'm hoping that the take away from the blog will be an awareness of the folks protecting our borders and commerce. The high drama stays where it belongs, in a fictional mystery story.