“We’re taking civilian transport, so we’re going to have to pass through a few public areas. Colin’s parents are going first.”“What if we refuse?” Danny said.One of the soldiers held up the pistol and turned it in the light for them to see. “This is a ten-millimeter Auto Glock 20C. It’s a little lighter than the standard Glock 20.” The soldier cradled the gun as though it was a newborn kitten. “In my opinion, this is the best handgun in the world.”Danny looked to the man he’d always thought of as his protector, his dad.Façade turned away.“You’ll never get that thing through security,” Colin said to the soldier.“Shows what you know, kid.”Façade said, “If anyone asks, you two are my sons. If either of you tries anything…these men have been authorized to use whatever force is necessary.”Colin, Danny and Façade walked through the packed airport, flanked by the two soldiers who were doing their best to be inconspicuous.Ahead, there was a long line at the security gate.“Damn,”
