. . Well, you’ll see why as you read it.For those coming to this story from my dear friend’s, Dark_Brother, stories, I hope this answers some of y...ur questions.This wasn’t easy to write, as it brings up a lot of hard memories, but I think I am stronger for having done it.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Chapter 01“Sergeant,” I say, “I don’t think that’s a good idea. Our orders are to stay and guard this road.” I’ve got a bad feeling about following my Staff Sergeant’s. . . just . . . I had to pick up a friend.’ He frowned. ‘Who?’ She sighed. Rachel really didn’t want to lie to him, but he wouldn’t be happy if he found out she’d bailed Hunter out. ‘A friend.’ He looked at her now, studying her face. ‘Fine. I guess you don’t want me to know-‘ ‘Hunter, okay? It was Hunter.’ His face darkened. ‘Why the hell did you need to pick him up?’ ‘I just-he was drunk. He needed someone to give him a ride home, so rather than let him drive drunk, I just . . . gave him a. Heh. And a few potty breaks in between too.Over the next month and a half, I painted eleven portraits of Jennifer, and even though I put a lot of time into them, I still made myself spend some time with Richie and the others every single day.Most of the paintings were based on special moments between us, three being from the Valentine's dance. My favorite one of those has me looking lovingly at her face from the side while she smiles happily facing straight ahead but her eyes looking towards. 'She told Chris. "Wake Leah up and tell her to get dressed while I go and see who's at the door. Tell her to hurry, the last thing we need is for someone to catch us in here like this."After putting her nightgown on, Carolyn ran to see who was at the door. She was surprised to see Cheryl (Cheryl worked with Carolyn) standing there. After opening the door Carolyn told her to come in.Carolyn asked her. "What brings you around so early on Saturday morning?" I've been trying to call you for the.