The Three Day Pass Ch. 35

"Remember what we talked about! We told you we do not want him to convert. He must remain one of theirs, outwardly at least. Once it is known that he converted or was even thinking of it, his usefulness to us may have been lost. The Americans cannot even think he has joined us. That is what the Emirate and Fazzi had planed. This whole idea was his and when he died we thought that the plan died with him. It will make me very happy to report that it is not dead and that you have proven yourself to be the worthy one to take his place in our organization. Would you like that?"

"I am honored." He said, "but I'm afraid that I have some bad news also to report."

"And what is that?"

"Perhaps you will be angry and not want to give me that promotion, but you must hear everything. Yussef wants us to use the Fund to foster and publicize Muslim interfaith relations. He wants to create and fund interfaith working groups. He says this is what Fazzi wanted. I think he is crazy for thinking this, but he insists Fazzi was not only thinking of doing this, but was eagerly looking forward to working with these enemies of Islam."

"I know this will shock you, my dear Allie, but that is exactly what he was planning to do. Like I told you when you were here, we have enough money to carry on our other work for now. The Fund will be used for "Good Will" propaganda. Your new job is to bury the Americans in a sea of good will. Make them feel secure and safe. Us Muslims are their friends. We want them to help us to live the better life. Help us to understand-we need to be educated and all that crap. This is what they want to hear. Tell it to them. The Americans have absolutely no staying power. You are to lull them back to sleep. Their so-called democracy will fall apart as soon as they think they are safe. Keep it all up until they have no more will to resist. Then we will crush these infidels once and for all and we shall rule over a world Emirate. We will rule by the Koran. We will institute Islamic law. If there are objections-they will be eliminated. This is our Jihad and we will keep at it until the Jihad is won. May Allah grant us an early victory! You have done very well. I will inform our agents as to your new status. You are now the chief agent for the Emirate in the Western Hemisphere. They are to report and be directed by you. It is your show now."

"Shokran, thank you. I will do my best. I am sending you a full written report with the next diplomatic pouch."

"Good I look forward to reading it." He said. "One thing more-be very careful with the American. You are now in charge, BUT I would remind you that without him-there is no need for you. Is that clear? Do you understand? Without him as our front, we would loose everything, the money and our Wall Street connection perhaps even our ability to take over the United States. At least for now he must be kept alive and happy. Do I make myself clear?"

"Yes and I assure you that I will see to it that he will be kept very happy!" He smiled to himself and hung up the phone. Yes, he thought, not only will I keep him happy but also I will fuck that infidel's ass and ride it like it was a white charger.

Later that day Joseph turned over the list Allie had given him to the FBI and was told they would double check on the organizations and get back to him. Allie also called him to find out how he was. "It is a bit lonely here without you," he said, "but at least I am getting some work done."

"You asked me to find you some interfaith organizations." Allie said. "There are plenty of Christian and Jewish groups but few Muslim groups. There was one that might fit the bill, but even that one is very small. The Imam in charge is a maverick with a small following. He is really afraid to push it too far as he has been threatened by almost all the Muslim clerics in this country as well as back home."

"That is a shame. Is there anything that can be done to offer this man some protection?" Joseph asked.

"Like I told you his group is small and if he were not alone he might be able to fight back." Allie said. "What I mean is if we could get someone like the Paterson Imam to go in with him it might work. When Fazzi was alive he could have convinced a lot of people to do it... I don't have to remind you of how he could and did organize the community when he wanted to."

"Yes I remember it very well. Is there anything I could do?"

"Well as Fazzi's son.... You just might be able to do it, but I think you would need someone with connections back in Syria to pressure him or at least to suggest that he would not be acting contrary to Muslim traditions." Allie said. "Look you have a talk with him and explain what you want. Impress on him that this was what your father wanted. That is your part in this. As for me, I think that I still do have a few people that I know that can at least call him and tell him that working with and possibly taking the lead in an interfaith council might be what is now needed."

"Can you do that my love? Remember that I do not want you to get into trouble or get hurt." Joseph asked. "How dangerous would it be for you to go out on the limb for me?"

"Well, not to get too dramatic, it is my job to - 'go out on the tree limb' for you. On one hand, if this is done right it should be no more difficult than rescuing Ibrahim was. But for you love, I would do it even if I get into trouble." He answered trying to expand his self-importance. "However on the other hand, if I have to I can always say that as one of the appointed executers of Fazzi's estate, it was Fazzi's last wish that this be instituted. That would not be far from the truth and when we dub it as "The Fazzi Muhammad Memorial Interfaith Peace council" I think I can shove it through."

"OK you get on it and I will talk with the Imam." He said and asked, "do you think it will be better if I went to the Mosque or called him and asked him to come here?"

"As much as we like to portray ourselves as free independent sons of the desert, our people only respect leaders that are forceful and decisive. Have him come to you! Like I have been trying to implant in that soft western Christian brain of yours, you are your father's son, act like it! It looks as if I will have to keep reminding you over and over again of that fact. You may not like me doing that-but if you are going to survive, I will have to keep doing it even if you get to hate me."

"Now I understand why Fazzi wanted us to work together. Many times he said I needed someone to guide me and if he wasn't around he wanted it to be you. I'll get right on it. I will call him right after I hang up." Joseph said and then asked, "When will I see you again? Will you have to go to Syria?"

"I don't think I will have to go home. I can talk with my connections by phone. I will let you know if I have to go but unless there is some problem, I hope to see you midweek." Then he added in the sexist tone he could muster. "I hope you are as horny as I am thinking about it. I can't wait to hold you close again and feel the warmth of your lips on mine..." at that point his voice trailed off. "I am looking forward to resuming your schooling."

"Yes teacher..."

To be continued...