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REECE Sir, I stand by my statement. We cannot continue ops in that theater until we know who set us up. Pillar considers Reece for a long beat, then sits back. ADMIRAL PILLAR Tell me about this arrest at Petty Officer Vicker’s last night. Reece shoots a look to Captain Howard, who gestures as if to say ‘he didn’t hear it from me.’ ADMIRAL PILLAR (CONT’D) The head of Warcom always stays SEALs, the police confirm no foul play was involved. But my concern is that you told the Homicide Detectives you questioned the timeline of Vicker’s death? A death confirmed by the County Coroner. Reece takes a breath. Not the way he wanted this to go. REECE friends with the local Police Chiefs. If something happens to one of our
Sir, I sustained a concussion on the op. I’m dealing with some... repercussions. I’m taking meds. ADMIRAL PILLAR Well, isn’t it possible these “repercussions” affected your memory of the operation itself? REECE You don’t forget that kind of op, sir. Reece, I admire your commitment. I really do. Working your way up from an enlisted sniper to a Troop Commander is no small feat. And at 40, you’re still the tip of the spear when most SEALs are getting fat off the private sector. SOCOM and CIA will chase down the intel failure. But you need to get yourself right. (MORE)
Beat. Pillar can see that Reece is telling the truth. The Admiral closes the file and crosses to the front of his desk. ADMIRAL PILLAR
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