“Why not put on Patten’s EMF-proof jumpers and shut it down?”
“Tried it. A couple guys got burned pretty badly. Somehow, the terrorists figured out how to get frequencies to penetrate our suits. Hold that thought…”
He turns up the volume on the direct feed from CNN with a close up of a woman’s face. “…we are demanding an immediate shutdown of all 5G, smart meters, and cell towers.”
“They’re nut-so.” I shake my head. “That will never happen.”
Grayson listens to the list of demands, brows furrowed. “They can’t win but the publicity will force people to take a closer look. Already, millions are tweeting and Facebook had to shut down from a capacity overload.”
“Fuck me. So, they’re right?”
He shrugs. “It’s been proven that brain cancer can result from holding a cell phone too close to your ear. Callie will say more research is needed before we pollute the whole damn world with dangerous airwaves.”
“Is that why you hired her? You knew it might come to this?”
“I hired her because EMF is a damn good deterrent in certain situations. It’s the best security money can buy. I gave her a lab because I have suspected for a long time there is much more we need to investigate.”
“You plan on making a bundle?” I stare at him, incredulously.
He smiles and slaps me on the back. “Soon, we’re going to have a safe alternative to the current technology. Reread your wife’s contract. You guys are going to be rich, be able to buy your own damn beach house, whatever you want.”
As much as I like the thought of not ever having to worry, if I could go back in time, I’d rather be broke and safe. However, there’s no putting the genie back in the bottle. At the thought of her being in danger, my inner Rambo stirs. Fuck if I’ll ever let anyone hurt her again.
We walk back into the briefing room and everyone stands at attention when the President of the United States walks in.
He shakes my wife’s hand. “At ease. So, Dr. James, where are we in shutting this thing off?”
Jason speaks from the monitor. “Hello, Mr. President. I am Jason. I have disabled the EMF unit.”
The room breaks into applause and I walk over to my brilliant wife and kiss her on the lips. “Good job, eh?”
“I didn’t do much. Just opened my research up to Jason. He did the rest.”
The president shakes her hand. “Thank you very much for your service.”
“My pleasure. Glad I could help.” She clears her throat, frowning. “This is going to change everything, though, isn’t it, sir?”
He nods. “Be prepared for a congressional hearing or two.”
“Yes sir. I’ll do my best to explain.”
After he goes, I look to the FBI agent in charge. “So, are we free to go?”
“Just a few more questions. Thank you. Both of you.”
“Do we get a ride back to the beach?”
He laughs. “Seriously? You need a flight?”
“Nah, I think we’re ready to go home.” I reach my arm around her large waist and hug her to me.
