Volume Two
Chapter Seventeen: No Way Back
17.1
INT. FEDERAL JUDGE'S CHAMBERS – DAY
Judge Vasquez stands, gathering a folder of sensitive documents. Gibbs, Olivia, and Happy scan the room for threats.
Judge Vasquez (urgent):
"If they're after me, they'll come through the private elevator. It's the only way up without a keycard."
Gibbs (to Olivia):
"Lock down the hallway. Happy, rig the door—slow them down."
Happy moves quickly, pulling a compact toolkit from her bag.
Happy (focused):
"Give me two minutes. Maybe less."
Olivia positions herself by the door, gun drawn. Gibbs turns to the judge.
Gibbs:
"We're getting you out, but you need to trust us."
The judge nods, tension etched on his face.