Arena

At 5:10 AM, FBI director Nelson sat slumped at his desk, defeated. He hadn't slept more than five minutes since the crisis hit and the government-issue coffee wasn't helping. His day had begun in the situation room where he watched the live feed of a hostage rescue gone horribly wrong. He cursed under his breath as a text message appeared on-screen; career-ending messages always come before dawn in this business.

TOP SECRET--INFOSEC 4 STATUS -- EYES ONLY

OPERATION ARENA STATUS -- Agent Carla Johnston missing, presumed dead. Agents Fowler and Rowland KIA. Contact with suspects lost. Nothing Further.