Then he met the man.

Most of the paperwork was already done. He ashed his cigarette. What was this man going to be like when he arrives? His case history is extraordinary, ex-CIA spy turned politician. The man worked for the public, and used his own special knowledge to make a difference. The record says he went undercover near Mexico in order to assess the validity of a proposed border wall to keep illegal immigrants out. He found there was no reason to build one. A true hero.

Then, he ran against the top Republican candidate for governor here in Indiana. The race was fierce, and he won, but the opponent brought the man's past up and used it against him. Apparently the public still wanted a person who was privy to all kinds of military codes and structures. The man practically lived in the vast underbelly of civilization, coming out only to bring help back down where it was needed. He worked with the people; he was the people.

Then he met the man.