The warlord he was dealing with did not like that Michael wasn't able to provide what he had promised and proceeded to beat him. During the money transfer Michael's CIA contact informed him the mission was off, they had a burn notice on him. While on assignment in Nigeria, Michael was paying off a Nigerian warlord. With time, Michael became a cynic hardened by experience, though also soon reveals he has a soft, and sometimes vulnerable side. Michael believes his unhappy childhood, mostly his father's responsibility, has helped make him into a natural covert operative, though as a result, it has made relationships difficult for him. During this operation, Michael shot one of the team and no one ever saw them again. At this time, a team of Spetsnaz, the top Russian operatives, tried to sell a warhead. It was revealed in Past & Future Tense by a Russian operative named Alexi that his name was known by everyone in Russian Special Forces and was described as "Like the boogeyman: Not real."Īlthough the details of most of his operations are still unknown, one of them was in Kiev in 1993. Over the course of his career, Michael was very proficient as a covert operative. He was also known to have conducted operations in Africa and Ireland, the latter of which being where he met Fiona Glenanne. He later claimed that he was happiest when he was in a different hemisphere from the rest of his family.įor the next 10 years, Michael served the United States of America in covert operations all over the world, though mostly in Eastern Europe and the OPEC countries. After a stint in the Army Combat Applications Group, Michael became a Covert Intelligence Operative contracted for the CIA eventually becoming a high-level field agent. He was an Army Ranger and served in Special Forces. Leaving with nothing but $50 and a change of clothes, Michael never turned back and vowed to never return to Miami. Michael enlisted in the United States Army at the age of 17, wishing to get away from his abusive father. His response was to rub the scar beneath his left eye and say 'Oh, I have this to remember him.' The gift of the Charger turned out to be a ruse concocted by his mother because she wanted Michael to have something to remember him. He stated the "Beloved" term placed on his gravestone was "a bit of a stretch," he nevertheless gruffly thanked his father for the Charger, which his mother claimed Frank wanted him to have. However, after being burned, and persistent persuasion from his mother, Madeline Westen, Michael did visit his father's grave eight years after missing the funeral. Michael is confident betting big when the stakes are high and regularly proves that he seeks justice for the right reasons I'll keep it clean, and if I take your car on a workday, I'll have it back by 5." He is extremely quick-thinking, able to get out of many a grim situation, and rarely falters in the face of danger. For example: "I don't like stealing cars, but sometimes it's necessary. Michael has to do a lot of questionable things in his line of work, but he still has a strong moral compass. To Michael, even "a sunny beach just looks like a vulnerable tactical position with no decent cover." Ever since, he has lived in a state of fear where everyone around him may be an enemy and every move he makes could lead to potential confrontation. Upon being blacklisted by the CIA, his bank accounts were seized, his assets frozen, and he was flagged on every government database.
Michael's entire existence is an incredible challenge. He is too wrapped up in learning why he was “burned.” Michael has little interest in dating other women, though, and he and Fiona are clearly attracted to and care for each other.Ĭhallenge. Michael has a very complicated relationship with Fiona, often implying how important she is to him but never really giving her the commitment she wants or feels that she deserves. With the help of his ex-girlfriend, Fiona, and his friend, Sam, he now works as a private eye and all-around problem-solver to pay the bills, while simultaneously investigating his ousting from the CIA. Michael was an undercover CIA agent until he was blacklisted – or given a “burn notice” – without any explanation. He’s not too concerned about his present living conditions he has a lot more pressing issues to worry about.
back in his hometown of Miami in a trashy apartment above a nightclub. You don't trust anyone, you're used to getting smacked around, and you never get homesick." As he puts it, "A bad childhood is the perfect background for covert ops. Oddly, his rough upbringing prepared Michael well for his future career. His father would physically abuse Michael and exploit him for his own illicit activities, for example forcing Michael to make a scene in a store so Frank could steal. in Miami with his parents Frank and Madeline.
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