Postscript
After Sam is processed, with extreme thoroughness and three cavity searches, through Sylvanian customs and immigration, Walter escorts the exhausted former spy to a sparsely furnished interview room. Bob and his wife, Eve, are waiting.
“Well, Mr. Mallory,” begins Eve, “Do not be overly concerned: your fate is in your own hands, now. You know much about network security, I understand. Should you choose to share your knowledge with us backward Sylvanians, you can earn you great respect and a relatively comfortable lifestyle.”
Sam, clearly unhappy, says, “But I have plans here in Sylvania…”
Eve cuts him off, “Yes, Mr. Mallory. There is an old Sylvanian saying, ‘Everyone has plans until they get kicked in the…’ what is the word in English, ...
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