The Director held the phone in his hand and considered his next move. The events of the past few days unnerved him in ways he never thought possible. During his 25-year tenure with the agency, he had learned the secrets of the rich and powerful. He knew what men, and women, were capable of when push came to shove. But this man; he was ruthless. He would stop at nothing to salvage his legacy.
Do you really want to do this, Jimbo?
In the corner of his office was a chess board. As a boy, the Director mastered the game and in return learned one of life’s most valuable lessons: always look beyond the next move. He out-maneuvered his opponent so far. With this phone call, the game would be over.
His contact answered promptly and agreed to the Director’s request. He called his wife and told her the car would be there in 10 minutes, taking her to safety. Before he left, he looked at his office for the last time.
This is the right thing to do.
They arrested him as soon as he stepped through the door. He would go quietly.
Smiling, he thought to himself, check-mate.
Redbuds and Roserocks 
What an intriguing tale. Delightful.
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I wonder who was checkmated. Him, or his opponent. It seems he has plans beyond his current situation. Good story Susan.
Thanks SF. He checkmated his opponent. A good chess player always looks beyond the next move
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How intriguing! Another response which will require some heavy thinking.
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Very good story.
Interesting way to end it. How an arrest can be checkmate. Great story.
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