I didn’t exactly say anything to them, but being intelligent—well they were my children—they began to put things together. They learned, or figu...ed out might be a better way to phrase it, how I was dumped by their mother and why. They became somewhat knowledgeable of the Afghan war and how I got my ass involved in it.Mia, at one point, actually pinned her momma for all but forcing me to join up. That particular set-to had ended in a sea of salt-water tears on the part of both of them. Learning. It was just a joke and to my surprise she agreed!! I could not believe it as i had never done this before. Anyway, i forgot about it and gave her my email id. After 2 days, i got a mail from her stating that her hubby was going out for 2 days and there would be nobody at home. She gave me her address and phone number. I still remember the date, she told me that her hubby would be out for 2 days, she had invited me!! My god!! That was too much for me.Atlast, i found her house. She opened the. The squeaking of the marital bed was in my ears as I drifted into a satisfied sleep.We had breakfast in our bathrobes and George reminded us of his standing golf group on Sunday mornings. I guess he worshipped nature on the Sabbath. Since I had to leave before he would return, he wished me farewell with this message, “We’d love to see you again over Christmas, if you can make it.” That was four months away. I nodded, getting the message that this kind of hospitality wasn’t served too often.He. Two men and three women; one man is sick, but not critical, and the others are in fair shape. The survivors report the local grocery store is being held by a group of survivors who fire on anyone that approaches. Over.”“What’s the nearest cross street, Bravo 3? Over.”“It’s about two blocks before Jeff and Arlene merge. Over.”“Roger, Bravo 3. I can have a detail there for survivor pickup in about an hour. I’ll pass the word on regarding grocery stores being potential threats. Out.”Lieutenant.