Solomon's Private File #248
These stories about Stephen and Solomon take place starting in
1950's. Stephen wrote about his life in letters to a penpal, and then
in a secure blog, in case he lost his memory again, in the master
computer in his school for gifted students, which he started attending
in 2016 in a new incarnation, until his death. Now his son Solomon is
attending the same school, and is writing in his own secure blog for
his future incarnations.
All characters are fictitious, even if some of them might have names
that belong to some actual people, or act like people we know.
Solomon is 27 in this story, in the Spring of 2053.
Solomon's Private File #248 "New Administration In Place"
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There was a storm of reaction to what happened on the show, about my
Special Assistant Corps, and my being condemned to live. A lot of that
was just confusion. And some things surprised me. Many people posted
videos of support, actually crying for me! I said to Galya, "They
shouldn't cry for me. I'm not Argentina!" She poked me and said,
"You're not Madonna, either. They want that circus book, with videos."
I said, "Real life story there isn't finished yet. Maybe later."
The new President was sworn in. My recommendations of my approved
people were mostly used. The lesbian judge wasn't outed, and was
confirmed. I was invited to meet with the new Director of the FBI, and
his assistants and department heads. I said to him, "All you have to do
is look alive sometimes, and important. Your assistants and department
heads can and will do all the real management work. They can be trusted
MUCH more than in your previous job. All good people." He said with a
smile, "Is that because they agree with you?" I said, "Could be!"
Chuckles. He said, "I've been reviewing your past actions with us." I
said to the others, "Laugh meter working overtime?" Nods and chuckles.
He said, "Some, but more amazement. I hadn't realized how much you er,
are." Head shrink said, "He means wise." I said to the Director, "Best
not to equivocate here. We run on honesty. Essential for an effective
law enforcement agency. Even if I might not love some of the results."
He said, "Thanks. I'm discovering I need to learn more about this than
I thought." I said, "Do you good. That previous job is a soul killer.
Need some healing here. You'll be fine." I gave him my best evil grin,
and said, "Or else!" Laughter. I said, "I can go back and mess with
some more hapless victims?" He nodded, and I left.
Shrink said to him, "Treatment from the best psychologist.
Priceless." They nodded. He said, "He's actually our soul, but keep him
away from crimes, unless they involve something the rest of us can't
handle. Hurts him." Director of the Academy said, "I didn't know he
could be so angry, but with the murder at the Academy, wow!" Shrink
said, "I didn't hear about that until it was over. I don't know what I
would have done if I knew what he was going to do." Director said, "I
would have expected some rivalry between you two." Grins all over. He
said, "The previous director was like that at first, too. Sol is Sol.
That's all there is to it. Full respect and love. Er, I mean Jack. We
try to use the names they use here, to avoid slip-ups at the wrong
time. Goes public, they walk. None of us wants that!" Strong nods.
I said to the new Director of the CIA, "Secrets are your business.
Breeds arrogance and secretiveness in return, and VERY little loyalty.
Abuse all along the line, by and of your people, and to civilians, too,
more than necessary. Need a firm hand. Inspectors useful." He grinned,
and said, "I heard about what you did in that regard. Some are still
talking about it. Got a recording?" I gave him a crystal. He read it,
and said, "Better than I imagined. But a serious problem. I see what
you mean, now. Endemic?" I said, "Yes. Expected, by the nature of
things. Worse in the field. I've had to smooth things over with State a
few times." He held out his hand, and we smiled as I gave him another
said, "Important service! Thank you! An office in the FBI. I didn't
expect that. Good idea, though." I said, "Only reason why your
predecessor wanted the job there, so he told me." He said,
"Entertainment." I said like I was hurt, "We do a little more than
that." Then I grinned. I said, "We've got all kinds of shrinks, in my
office, the main office, and close by here, although they're just
ametuer profilers. Any of your people need us, send them." He grinned
said, "Will do, but ametuer?" I said, "Real shrinks think that's just
smoke and mirrors. As accurate as reading their horror scopes."
Chuckles. I said, "You mess up, FBI's going to be all over you.
Director there really knows your business." He said, "Assumed.'' I
said, "But more, he'll help when you need it. Er, even if he might not
want to." He said, "Thanks." We hugged.
I met with the Attorney General. I said, "I should make the rounds
where I might have some involvement. My father didn't, and the moon
rocks thing happened." He said, "I remember that. Stupid!" I said, "I
can't argue with that assessment." He said, "I didn't know you work so
er, invasively with us." I said, looking askance at him, "Is that
really the right word and connotation?" He thought about that, and
said, "Probably not." I said, "We can leave any time. Has come close to
that in the past, with changes of administration. Never happened,
because there is no minus to us, just plus. CIA director wanted to move
to FBI specifically because we are there. Now, we're actually needed to
investigate and correct psionic crime." He said, "I'm thinking about
proposing some laws about that." I said, "Don't. That Pandora's box
doesn't need to be shaved. Interesting expression." Chuckles. I said,
"Laws about crimes you can't prove, will only make things worse in the
justice system, and inflame the public to panic and start persecution,
leading to a reprise of what the Wiccans call the burning time. I and
my people are handling it. Those private actions." He said, "Oh! I see
now. Thanks. But what about other countries?" I said, "Same, and their
religious leaders have more influence there, and so do I with who I am
now, and through some past lives, with Islam. They can't oppose what
has made me great in their eyes. They even love and respect my mother.
Well, who deserves it more?" He said, "I have to agree." I said with a
grin, "Safer." He laughed. He said, "But you're good and gentle people.
Is her reputation real?" I said, "She's our official er, exponent of
tough love. Ah, er, the right image is important, as only a mother and
grandmother can pull off." He nodded, lips obviously sealed. I said,
"But even I wouldn't test it." He said, "Real eye opener today."
I said, "Going to be worse for the President. Always is. Cruel of you
so very not productive. Don't worry. I keep confidences. Honesty and
honor. You don't have and require it, you'll be in big trouble. Non
partisan, too. DOJ needs to be respected, for it to work well." He
said, "I understand. You could have helped the Dems to win. You're
really not political. I have to appreciate and respect that." I said
with a grin, "And not just because I approved you for this position?"
He said with a grin, "That, too." I said, "Not necessary. You
qualified. That's all I care about. Er, and not messing with me." He
said, "Noted." We hugged.
I met with the President after hours, privately. He said, "I never
realized all that's involved in this job!" I said, "And that they dump
it all on you mostly at once, for security reasons, doesn't help." He
said, "True. Part of that involves you. An office in the FBI! And you
even approve some other personnel, too." I said, "We've been doing that
for almost a hundred years, and for some other countries as well." He
said, "Which ones?" I said, "Western Europe, and Iceland. Some south of
the border, Thailand and Japan. Korea, Singapore, South Africa, and
Australia and New Zealand. We've tried in some Islamic countries on
request, but too many disprovals. Tribal and religious sect loyalties
are much higher than national, and change positions with the wind.
India is a lost cause. They have to first wake up to be considered for
approval." He laughed. I said, "We're just starting in Mongolia. They
liked how I did that country arbitration. Russia is off and on,
depending on who has the most power, and when, and how much they think
they can influence us. China can't use us. It's all mostly regional.
Hong Kong police department did use us, but we had to leave as a mutual
thing. Too many internal conflicts. Other countries are too corrupt for
us to mess with. We tried in Liberia. Had to leave in a hurry, or start
another revolution. Strange country. They confuse everybody with who
they are, which is mostly undecided. Founded by returned black American
former slaves. Now they're not American, or really African, and their
politics is just as confused. Very sad outcome of a noble experiment."
He said, "I'm receiving quite an education! Thank you. I notice you
didn't mention TIbet." I said, "Most top government people are Adepts.
They have it all well in hand. You would like them. Great people, and
they love America." He said, "It's your father they loved." I said,
"Separately, yes. But Americans supported them more than any other
people, in their most desperate hours, and never gave up. They don't
think badly of the government for not supporting them. They don't think
that way. And they LOVE my father's music. If it hadn't been for that,
they would not have discovered Country Western music, which is the most
popular there now." I said, "I didn't know that! Very interesting. Must
be great people, if we like the same music." We grinned and chuckled.
I said, "I've er, visited some of your new hires on the job, to help
them see er, me, correctly. It wasn't a reality they had considered
much." He said, "I can imagine. Any problems with them, come to me
before it goes public. We do NOT want a repeat of that moon rocks
fiasco!" I said, "I mentioned that at DOJ. Got his attention." Grins. I
said, "New head of FEMA is having problems. Coming on too strong. Very
competent assistants disrespected." He said, "Thanks. I'll pass that
on. Any more like that, please let me know." I said, "Spy for you?" He
said, "I would welcome your assistance and advice on all issues in my
administration." I said, "Well said! You could almost be president!"
Chuckles, and a hug.
Head of Personnel at the Bureau asked to see me. She said, "I'm
retiring." I said, "Do you have to?" She said, "I should. Way past my
prime." I said, "Still better than anybody else's prime." She smiled
and said, "Thanks, but I know when it's time to go." I said, "I'll miss
you. Not that I ever tried to hit you." Chuckles. I said, "So, who's
the impossible replacement?" She said, "Jerry." I said, "Interesting
how new people will think of him." She said, "Isn't that the point?" I
said, "If you're making it, sure. Qualified, and can work with me, is
all I care about. Er, mostly. People here DO like him. They know?" She
said, "Not yet. I wanted them to know I discussed my leaving with you
first." I said, "You USED me! Er, do it again." She laughed. I said,
"Director on this?" She said, "All the way. I told him you would
support." I said, "That's not fair!" She said, "True." I said, "So,
when's the big day?" She said, "My notice is in. Can happen any day." I
said, "Good. One ten years from now." She said, "No. I was thinking,
Monday morning." I said, "You're hinting for my shrink advice. You
don't need it. Good choice. Don't give them time to brood over it
before work distracts them. Few people think of that." She said,
"Thanks. Be here?" I said, "If you want, yes. Rest of our current group
who are available, too. Together, we're a TEAM." Tears and a hug.
I told the Director about it. He said, "I don't like it in regular
office hours." I said, "First thing in the morning has very little
business, and is the best psychology in this situation. She's loved.
Work right after, to distract them." He said, "Now that you've
justified it, I have to agree. Your value shows right away." I said,
"Not something we expected. Going to be interesting with Jerry in
charge." He smiled and said, "I wish I could watch. A giant musclebound
obviously gay man in charge of Personnel in the FBI, is going to be a
little odd to most newcomers." I said, "Just the er, thing to weed out
the prejudiced before my office has to." He said, "Could go public." I
said, "Then you would have the opportunity to show the country how fair
and legal you are." He said, "Which is what we want." Grins. I said,
"You wouldn't believe some of the absolute flakes we've had to kick
out." He wanted to, so I showed him. He was impressed with how we
handled it, and said so.
He said, "He actually came to KILL you!" I said, "Restricted now. Has
to be just." He said, "And that woman who almost blew a gasket about
our having non christians here. Loved what you said!" I said, "All
liked that one." He said, "I appreciate what you do here much more now.
Don't leave!" I said, "Oh, alright." Chuckles.
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