The Union

Mike McKenna, a construction worker from New Jersey, leads a simple life, living with his mother and maintaining a relationship with his seventh-grade English teacher, Nicole. His days are filled with ordinary routines, preparing to be the best man at his friend Ronnie's wedding.

After 25 years apart, Mike's high school sweetheart, Roxanne Hall, unexpectedly re-enters his life as a secret agent for a covert organization called 'The Union.' Initially, Mike is resistant to becoming involved in her dangerous world.

In a startling turn of events, Mike is tranquilized by Rox and wakes up in a luxurious London hotel. Rox explains her plan to involve him in a high-stakes mission that is critical for The Union.

Mike meets Tom Brennan, Rox's boss, who provides him with an overview of The Union and its urgent mission. Tom stresses the importance of street smarts in selecting operatives, highlighting Mike's seemingly ordinary background.

The Union faces a crisis after a failed operation in Trieste leads to agent casualties and the loss of crucial intelligence. Rox watches in horror as the last agent falls victim, accentuating the urgency of retrieving the remaining intel.

Mike is briefed about the mission to recover a briefcase that contains a list of undercover agent identities, set to be auctioned in two weeks. The urgency intensifies as Mike is thrust into a world of international threats.

Mike undergoes an intensive training program that typically spans six months, condensed into just under two weeks. He learns vital skills such as hand-to-hand combat and marksmanship while trying to keep pace with seasoned agents.

With five million dollars for the auction, Mike attempts to deliver cash for an auction access device that would allow remote bidding. He faces unexpected threats from rival bidders, marking the operations' dangerous stakes.

As The Union finds themselves in a financial crisis, they resort to risky tactics to track down mercenaries in possession of critical devices. Their mission is fraught with danger, culminating in the tragic death of their communications expert.

At the auction, tensions flare as Mike and Rox confront auctioneer Juliet Quinn for the briefcase. Just as they secure an agreement, Nick Faraday unexpectedly appears, complicating the situation with shocking revelations.

Nick reveals himself to be Rox's presumed dead husband, complicating the emotional landscape. He discloses that Tom Brennan is a mole, leading to feelings of betrayal among the group and changing alliances as loyalties are tested.

Rox and Mike's relationship intensifies as old wounds and unresolved issues come to the surface. The confrontation with Nick reveals deeper connections and emotional entanglements that risk their mission and personal lives.

The narrative reaches its climax when Nick faces a life-or-death situation amid chaos with Iranian agents. Mike's efforts to reunite with Rox highlight their deep bond, even as external threats mount.

The story concludes at Ronnie's wedding, where unresolved feelings between Mike and Rox surface. Their emotional connection is stronger than ever, but Tom's invitation for Mike to embark on another mission looms over them.