Joe was standing around the chief with all the other officers. His arms were crossed over his chest, and as soon as the chief mentioned a state of emergency because of a potential<em>invasion</em>, Joe's teeth clinched together behind straight lips. He refrained from rolling his eyes or even tossing two cents right at the chief's forehead. There hadn't been anything in the world news that foreshadowed America having a state of emergency. As soon as they were dismissed, he strode back to his desk with Brian following, knowing full well that Joe had something negative to say.<br/><br/>"So, what do you take on this?" Brian asked with an amused smirk.<br/><br/>"No comment," Joe grumbled. He was certain Brian knew what he was going to say for he had been saying it since SPECTRE was established. America had always been in a state of emergency. If another country decided to invade, then what? Foreign Supers? As far as he knew, America had been the only nation to exact laws against Supers and so there may have been an actual state of emergency. If every other nation was allowed to have free Supers, then America<em>would</em>be in danger. "This whole situation stinks."<br/><br/>"Well, I have to go visit Charlotte and the kids, and let them know of the change of plans."<br/><br/>"I'm going to need a pick-me-up to get through this night. I'll be at Dennys."<br/><br/>"I'll meet you there later if you think you can wait to eat."<br/><br/>Grabbing his coat, Joe muttered as he headed for the door, "No promises."<br/><br/>Brian raised his brows and his eyes became half-lidded as he watched Joe head out. Joe added over his shoulder, "I'll wait." His response made Brian smirk and shake his head. He couldn't believe that he was actually pleased to know that Joe wouldn't dig in without him. Picking up his coat next, he headed on out.<br/><br/><br/><strong>Dennys</strong><br/><br/><br/>Joe was hanging his head over a steaming cup of coffee. His eyes were closed and the song,<em>"Rock the Boat," by the Hues Corporation</em>was playing overhead. That song was going to be in his head<em>aaaa~llll</em>night.