9. There's a Whole Slew of Ladies with Bad Things to Say About the Taliban

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Afghan men hired by one of Erickson’s men transport Sanchez in the trunk of a vehicle without AC’s knowledge. AC angrily calls Erickson and demands to know why he’s not in the loop on moving Sanchez. Boorman meets with Patty to explain his history with Erickson. He tells her "Dust Devil" was a way for the U.S. to distance itself from handling terror suspects after Abu Ghraib. In exchange for Erickson’s services, Boorman agreed to keep government contracts coming. Boorman confirms to Patty that the CIA shut down Dust Devil well before the last mission, and claims the C.I.A. can no longer control Erickson. They are happy to let Patty "take him off their hands." Boorman explains he’s protecting the boy who has no connection to "Dust Devil," and informs her boy is an asset’s child. Patty and Ellen don’t believe Boorman and decide they need to speak with the boy. Patty asks Huntley to kidnap the boy; it’s the only way they can get access to him. Boorman realizes the boy doesn’t know what happened to his mother. He meets with his boss and explains that the C.I.A. needs to cut Erickson loose. Boorman’s bomb tech/hacker contact gives him a birth certificate, social security number, and adoption papers for the boy. Dean tells Ellen that Sanchez has been taken to the dangerous Wagyal region, and he can't do anything to save him at this point. Ellen tells Erickson that Boorman has betrayed him. She’ll drop the case if he sends Sanchez back home. Erickson is open to the idea but says he needs assurances that Patty won’t pursue the case after Ellen drops it. Patty tries to convince Ellen not to accept this deal, but Ellen is determined to save Chris regardless of the cost to her career, and finally Patty signs an agreement not to pursue the case. In the end, Erickson kidnaps the boy before Huntley can do it first.