For more than a decade, Derek Edward Armstrong directed the Internal Corruption Unit (ICU) of the DEA; a dangerous and thankless task, at best. Other than the loving family he had, waiting for him, at home, his universe existed, wallowing in the swamp of lawlessness, corruption, murder, and more.
He had been deceived by those closest to him and oddly enough, these comrades and family members were by his side; through thick and thin, thought he shamelessly continued to hold the record of the most deceitful person, he knew.
Judges, attorney, and citizen, alike, often asked him how he determined right from wrong; what was legal, unethical or criminal, when confrontations ensued.
His short reply never waivered. "If I leave the scene of my latest showdown, breathing, my methods were legal and justified because of Extenuating Circumstances.