"Then we will take a dual approach." The Prime Minister made up his mind, "Publicly, agree to negotiate, send representatives to make contact. Privately, prepare SAS (Special Air Service) for a rescue operation, and take action immediately once the location is locked down."
"Who will go to negotiate?" the Minister of Internal Affairs asked.
Everyone looked at Graham.
"I'll go."
Graham said, "I have experience in handling hostage crises, and... I might need to directly talk to certain 'external forces.'"
In the past few days, the Mexican Embassy in London conveyed a message through unofficial channels: "If the United Kingdom shows 'flexibility' on North American issues, Mexico is willing to help mediate the Scottish crisis."
It was very clear.
They came forward!
But now, this might be the only way to both solve the hostage issue and get to the truth.
December 31st, the last day of 1996, Glasgow, an abandoned textile factory.
McTavish watched the news live on television.
