Martin Graham scrutinized the case history files for Albert Morton, forwarded by the Federal Corrections Department. Finding no evidence that would allow a Judge to sign an order detaining him in the country. The file also provided the trial details of Morton’s conviction; still, giving him no leads as to why Kayn was displaying such irrational behavior on this man.
He sent Kayn another confirmation that there were no circumstances that would allow his office to apply for a restraining order. His desktop curser was flashing with a high priority communication from NATO going to all Federal Security Agencies reporting that Chanarong Montri and Kim Chan So were believed to be in Naples, Italy. It further reported that security informants confirmed that AOC agents were enroute to Naples.
As Martin scanned the communication logs and it became obvious, over and above the security agents already in Naples for the Economic Conference, there was about to be an aerial tsunami of international enormity descending onto the tarmac at the Aeroporto di Napoli. He picked up his travelling bag and left for the departure gate at the International Airport, enroute to Naples.
Travelling 37,000 feet over the north Atlantic ocean Albert was busy reviewing the Italian chronicles as Robert rested in the adjacent seat. He had spoken with Harry earlier in the day and learnt about the confrontation that had taken place with Kayn; he had not yet relayed this information to Robert.
Alyssa would be so full of pride knowing the genuine man Robert was developing into.
Albert closed his diary after documenting and planning his tours of southern Italy on this trip; perhaps in his exuberance he had indeed overextended his destinations. He slipped it into his attaché and removed a small bundle of letters that he kept close to him; letters from past colleagues at the University, all encouraging his return to the classroom; letters from Gordon at Fraser Lake, as always supporting him in his new ventures and old letters from Alyssa, received while at Fraser Lake. He read line by line and finally, comforted by kind thoughts and words, sleep came to him.
He woke feeling the heat of the sun streaming through the windows of the cabin. David had risen earlier and was working from the turn down table at his chair.
“Good Morning David, did you sleep well?”
“Had a good sleep Albert. We are about an hour from landing so I asked the stewards to serve you breakfast as soon as you woke.
“Will Harry be meeting us at the airport?”
“Yes, I had a message from him this morning.”
David turned on the in-cabin closed circuit TV to see if they could see any news, when a message from the Captain interrupted the program -
“We have just received notice that the Naples Airport has been closed due to security breaches; we have been redirected to Bari airport, which is on the east coast of Italy along the Mediterranean Sea.”
David immediately sent a message to Harry confirming the change of plans.
The Captain returned and announced that the flight should be landing in Bari in approximately 90 minutes.
David followed up with Harry, who had returned his message and confirmed that he would take the plane to Bari to meet their flight. He could not confirm his departure time because of the delays being encountered on the tarmac at Naples, but would advise within the next hour.
Chanarong had been waiting for Harry on the plane and had receive the same message from Veronica, that their flight originating from Bangkok had indeed been turned away from landing in Naples and was enroute to Bari.
Looking over at the main terminal multiple emergency service vehicles, as well as international flights were stacked along the runway with passengers mingling on the tarmac.
“We have received clearance for take off at 11:50 pm as well as our return. “
“I’ll let David know, are you calling Veronica?”
“Yes they should have landed by now.”
“Harry, tell David to look for Veronica at the terminal. Best they stay together.”
Harry spoke with David and Albert and explained what he knew about the closure, which was very little.
Harry contacted Rosa at IMEC and questioned if the conference was carrying on. She confirmed that it had not been convened on Friday due to security alerts. She further advised that it appeared to be a security breach relating to foreign agents entering Naples. A news release was received on Thursday by federal security agents that someone with diplomatic connections from China, wanted for questioning, had been seen travelling about in Naples.
