Tom really liked Jimmy, although they didn't meet often or talk much, but some things Jimmy did really made the old man think highly of James's insight, especially the incident where James was shot, which earned Jimmy Tom's genuine approval.
Tom had lived through the brutal Cold War era and had mentored many trainees, but few had truly captured his attention.
After leaving the hospital, Tom flew straight back to Washington, D.C. and drove to Virginia.
Outside a small cabin in the woods, Tom stopped the car and got out; he straightened his clothing and walked up to knock on the door.
A young man opened the door from inside, "May I ask who you are?"
Tom took off his hat and held it to his chest, "I'm here to see Mrs. Waltz; I'm Tom."
"Just a moment," the young man said and closed the door after him. After a while, he came back and opened the door, "Please come in."
"Thank you," Tom replied very politely, put on his hat again, and walked into the cabin.
