Chapter 19 - Arriving in the heart of Washington D.C., the family prepares for their final confrontation against the corrupt leadership of the federal intelligence apparatus.
The pod doors hissed open into a dusty maintenance room beneath Capitol Hill.
Street sounds filtered down through the floor grates, signaling their return to civilization.
Julian helped Clara off the train, ensuring she was wrapped in a heavy trench coat.
"We need to reach the Supreme Court press briefing room before dawn," the uncle instructed.
"That's where we broadcast the physical evidence to independent journalists directly."
Dr. Harrison carried the baby safely inside a specialized shielded travel case.
They navigated the old brick utility tunnels beneath the historic government monuments.
Morning light began to break over the National Mall as they approached their final destination.
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The framed American flag outside the building rippled proudly in the crisp morning breeze.
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