I had said my goodbyes back at the hacienda, so when I got to the plane there wasn't much to do except greet Al at the door. I didn't have much, just a small bag with a change of clothes and some toiletries, mainly because I didn't HAVE much. When the Pack left my house suddenly, my clothes and possessions were all left behind. I literally could carry all my worldly possessions in a carry-on bag right now.

There wasn't much to do on the flight except talk to Al, so I did. I found out about his background, and his position in the CIA. It was an interesting job,...