Over the women’s heads I saw a familiar face, Joe, my old school friend. We had been inseparable until we went to different universities. He was acc...mpanied by a tall attractive blonde with a curvy figure filled in the right places. As they came closer I was startled to recognise his younger sister Helen. Last time I had been aware of Helen she had been all legs with a mouth full of dentist’s work. Now… Joe brushed aside the women like a tanker slicing through a small wave. Helen rode his wake. Bob was told to report to Battalion Headquarters ASAP.Bob found his driver and they drove up to Battalion Headquarters. On the drive he was thinking that calls like this usually result in some additional duty that would be assigned to him and he wasn't going to like it. Bob had never taken a fancy to the Adjutant as he thought this Captain who was trying to make Major always looked down on officers of lower rank. Oh well, in another month Bob's assignment at Fort Riley would be over as he had. I was new in town. She won me over with asmile and a beer. We became good friends. Buds. Although I had alittle crush on her, I wasn't all in. I still had reservations. Icouldn't quite put my finger on it, but there was something that held meback. I liked being single. She clearly liked being single. But wewere good together. We both had other friends, and other social lives. But we were together a lot, and it was become more like all the time.We went to lunch together most days. . I was having a nice time." I need to go home and get some sleep." I understand." Monday?" Sure. Sooner if you want." Still trying to not get very used to this."Naked, I waved as she backed out of the driveway.-By mid August, my last week here, I'd finished the draft of my book that was ready to send to my editor. I was pleased with the results, 400 pages and lots of hot sex, tender moments, and good romance. The double spaced pages were tucked inside the addressed brown envelope on the desk as.