I am no longer in the Army. I was honorably dischargedseveral days ago. I am a civilian now." Arron," the attractive blonde cut in, "we have known abo...t yourcompul...ah..interests for some time and we..." The Intelligence officerstopped mid-sentence and looked at her. "I am sure you don't go by Arron?What should we call you?" Amber, Ma'am. Amber Lynn Kain." A pretty name." Major Brewer smiled and continued. "Amber, we reviewedyour records and we were impressed. You qualified Expert with the M16. “There’s a big trash can in the drive, Kevin.” She answered, bothered that he had disturbed her alone time.“Oh. I didn’t see it.” He was holding a couple messy paper plates.Janet moved a bit to the side so she could open the door for the space under the sink. She wondered if everyone had a trash can in there, under the sink.“Since you’re already here, stick it in here.” She answered. “Hey hon.” Tony called through the window.“What.” Janet answered another disturbance.“Hurry up and get your ass. "Coach Reid, it me David Burke." Yeah David, what can I do for you?" If he recognized me, he didn't let on."I'd like to try out for the team." Sure, check with the office to make sure I'm not gonna have any trouble from the academics board." Already have Coach." You are getting in under the wire. First practice is tomorrow at four, come in at three and draw your equipment." Fair enough coach," I replied as I turned for the door."Sorry about your dad son." It was a whisper. It must have choked. “Yeah, I got a case of ‘Shiner’ here at the house!”“Sure, I’m free tomorrow for a little spin ‘round the lake. What time? Uh huh ... Yeah, I know the spot, at the top of the lake, right? Un huh, yeah! You mind if I bring a couple of friends?”I listened intently to the other end of the conversation.“Yeah, you know me pretty well ... un huh, I’d say they’re both small/smalls...”Yeah! Shit, yeah, they both race a bit, but its amateur status only...”“Un huh! Hey, that’s great, I bet they’d love.