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"I only do what I'e of these prisoners or not?"

Before she could reply, Giordino had his big gun in one hand In one lightning uard's head and then swung it hard against the head of the second guard The third re muzzle of Giordino's 50 caliber automatic aimed between his eyes

"That's much better," Pitt said quietly He turned to Giordino and smiled "A credible piece of work"

Giordino returned a slight grin "I thought so"

"Take their guns"

The woman's hand crept toward her holstered pistol

Pitt said, "I wouldn't if I were you"

The feh to know the odds were against her She raised her hands as Giordino reun "Who are you?" she hissed

"I wish people would stop asking"Remove your uniform Quickly!"

The guard quickly unzipped the front of his jumpsuit and stepped out of it Pitt did the same with his black suit Then he slipped into the blue one

"Down on the roof next to your uard

"What are you up to?" Giordino inquired casually

"Like the airlines, I hate taking off with a half-empty aircraft"

Without further probing, Giordino knehat Pitt had on his mind He stood in front and over his prisoners so they could see his gunfrom head to head He looked at the Lowenhardts "Time to board," he said firmly

Obediently and without complaint, the two elderly people climbed into the helicopter, as Pitt walked toward the elevator A few seconds later, the door closed and he was gone