The wheels were in motion.“What are you doing honey” she said as she walked up behind me. “Oh shit” I said “you caught me”. Of course that...was the plan. She looked at the scene. “My god you are looking at porn” she exclaimed. But her eyes were fixed on the screen. I moved my chair back and pulled her onto my lap. “Don’t be angry” I said, feigning embarrassment. “I am not angry” she said “I am wondering why you are looking at that”. “Well we guys like the idea of watching women making out. Again through the group, we both took part in a game to send a "naughty" picture. I was so nervous at first to show her that side of me, but once I did, I was incredibly glad. She loved it, and I loved hearing about her naughtier side as well. We talked often about wishing we could meet up, but it didn't seem like a reality. We finally got our chance months later. We actually met up once before the time I'm writing about now, but that is for another story.This time, we determined to have a full. I’ve got better as I’ve got older, but I’ve never been particularly comfortable in the party environment, as I’m a bit too serious and not great at small talk. Richard interrupted the conversation Francis and I were having, holding his glass up and shaking it to indicate it was my turn to head to the bar and refill everyone’s glass.I couldn’t argue, so off I trooped off to the bar to top up five glasses. The queue was two or three deep, and as I waited to be served, I happened to look back at. Now your man, in particular, qualifies for promotion. The E-9 Board meets next week. Christ, I just looked at his DOR. This guy has more time in grade than 99% of the people in the service have in the Army. He could get promoted just on time in grade points — 27 years — Christ all mighty! If you have a place for him, go ahead and frock him. He is sure to be first or second on the new promotion list when it comes out. So figure four to six months for actual promotion and a years time in grade.