He understood that Kieu-Linh, who, in addition to being awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, had also been promoted to Staff Sergeant. Hitch knew ...hat Kieu-Linh would go back with him if he returned, and she'd risk everything, as she already had, to save his life and the lives of his men. Even with his new full-bird status, and his likely distance from the front lines that brought, she'd still put her life on the line for him. Hitch knew she'd been incredibly lucky to live through it. You spare me a quick glance and kiss the top of my head where it’s leaning against your shoulder. ‘You just close your eyes and rest if you’re tired, it’s probably two or three hours.’ I open my eyes again as a sudden thought enters my head. I twist my head so I’m looking up at you and ask ‘You’re SURE you didn’t get the silly champagne glass hottub room?’ Just as before I can feel your laugh before I actually hear it, and you lean down to drop a kiss against my lips, while your eyes stay. " I looked over at Anna and relayed what I had just been told. She looked shocked at first, followed by relief. I calmed Sarah first, "Don't worry Sarah, it's okay, as long as you're safe that's all that matters." I asked Sarah to wait a moment while I discussed the next step with Anna."Sarah, are you still there?" I asked into the phone. Sarah's voice had noticeably calmed when she responded, "Yes, I'm here." I then laid out the new plan of action. "Okay Sarah, the 3rd is still possible, it's. " She handed him the salad tongs and he took the salad out of the refrigerator. Ariel put the garlic bread in the oven, then drained the pasta. She put the pasta in a bowl and sat it on the counter.Then she poured the hot marinara sauce and meatballs into another bowl, setting it beside the pasta on the counter. Jack placed the salad on the table, then he put the bowls of pasta and sauce on there too. Ariel took the bread from the oven, put the hot slices on a plate and put it on the table..