Chapter 64 - 66 Summary

Susan feels that they have been lucky to find and trap North Dakota inside the NSA but she is uneasy about how long their luck will hold out. She worries that David will be unable to find Tankado's pass code.

She notices the smell of sweat and cologne in the room. She realizes she is trapped inside Node 3 with Hale. He moves toward her and a struggle ensues. Susan elbows Hale in the nose as she tries to get away from him. She cannot get out, because she is unable to open the doors. Hale goes after her again, throws her on the floor and pins her down. Susan cannot tell if the look in his eyes is fear or anger. She is numb with terror.

Brinkerhoff does not believe Milken when she tells him that Strathmore bypassed Gauntlet. He does...