old man

old man went to the boss' office. he told the boss it's time for him to retire. for 30 years, he worked in this job. it is time to go. the boss looked at him with some thoughts in his head. after hearing what the old man had to say, boss started to talk. the man said, yes, indeed, for these 30 years, the old man had worked tirelessly 30 years for this agency. and it's time for him to go. however, he just ran into a problem. boss thought old man was the best man for the job. boss looked at the old man intendedly. then he kept going, com' on this is for old time's sake. we had worked together for almost 30 years. you gotta help me on this one.

wearily looked into boss' eyes, old man came up with a light chuckle. tell me, what's the hot potato? then we can talk.

boss' face seemed relieved somewhat. ah, it's a new agent. this girl just got into FBI about half year. i tried to partnered her another experienced field agents. but it seemed to me nobody could really put rules in her head! boss was almost angry. the face was red. the bold head seemed to be shinier. he stood up and started to walk about. i need somebody who could lead her into field without causing mayhem. somebody who had the experience, the temperament, and the wisdom. ha, and nobody but you fit that description better! boss turned towards the old man, seemed happy again.

he was still the same, old man thought. smile came up a bit. why don't you just fire her then? what's so special about her?

well, the boss sighed a bit, she's senator billman' in law's daughter. old man let a smirk signed on his face. look, i know what you are thinking. but she's very competent. she wast the best sharpshooter in the marine. and even though she broke so many rules in the field during this half year, the cases she involved were all solved. boss exclaimed, red color seemed returned. boss strode back to the leather chair and slumped in there. both the agents i assigned to mentor her said she's very competent. however, besides the disregarding of the rules, she is also overly competitive! it seemed that she has to be on top of everything and everyone. it's okay for her to be that way when she's out there alone sharpshooting in the war. but it's not okay here! that's why i need somebody who's a living legend in the bureau, and that's you. smiled boss looked at the old man.

the old man said, no, jake, this is not my problem. you could just fire her. plus i think i will only slow her down. it's you who pulled me from the field to sit at the table. that certainly made me realize how old i must have been...

boss looked at the old man with a sad look. com' on, john. it's bureau's policy that anyone who's over 65 should be pulled from the field work. and you know we need people with most experience to sit at the meetings! anyway, if you don't like to sit at the table, now it's your chance!

can i go over her files? old man sighed.

yes, of course. boss raided the file on his table. here, take a look at it. you'll know she's competent though needed guidance. this will be easy for you.

looking through her file, old man did not show any signs. the boss sat there with elbows on the table and mouth in the hands. wow, she's very beautiful... old man murmured. he was smiling bigger and bigger while reading the two ex-mentors' report on her. it's comical...

1 year. old man raised his head from the file.

1 year what? john?

i will be her mentor for one year in the field, then you have to let me go. no matter if i banged the rules in her head or not!

ah! great! john, i will definitely hold my end of bargain! you have no idea what much weight you saved me from!

weight? the old man looked at him.

i was too happy, don't mind me! boss laughed out loud.