Don’t bother trying to explain where it is, just think about it. I’ll pick it up.The Lieutenant told her, “You know they won’t be able to offi...ially acknowledge what you’ve done tonight, right? I can promise you one thing, though. This story will make its way throughout the US Armed Forces. Everyone in the military will know what happened here. Top Secret be damned!” He had tears in his eyes as he saluted her. There is nothing more important to a combat commander than the health and welfare of. Hurry now, Dear. Iwant you finished in time to come out to Dinner with me. You look socharming in that outfit, I just can't wait to show you off!"I returned to her cabin about a half hour later, after checking in everystitch of clothing I had at the Security Office under Rod's name. It hadbeen a rough walk there and back, and my face and bottom were both beet-red as I scampered in the door."Oooo!" I squealed, rubbing my rump. "Those people are so mean!" Quiet, Dear," Rod shushed. "I'm on the. Before she realized, Ruby once again calmed down, leaning into the comforting arms of the man beside her. ‘Thank you. No words I have can ever match my gratitude. So few people care, and I was certain that I would be used and thrown away by those beasts.’ Sighing with peaceful contentment, Ruby once again closed her eyes, and rested her head back against the strong arm and neck of her rescuer. The man studied her features for a few moments, taking in every inch of her face. His expert eyes. "Wait! He didn't realize he had an appointment cancel. He can see you now."I almost laughed. He didn't know how important to me it was to protect the kids.Could I do a sufficient acting job to fool him? Hell, I had convinced Russian black marketeers that I was a terrorist desperate for some enriched uranium and I hid from Betty my knowledge of her treachery for all those yearsHe nodded toward a chair and I sat. Neither of us offered a hand."My soon to be ex-wife tells me you generously donated.