Those guys were actually proud of being reactive instead of proactive. So what you’re saying is that our deputies are like old style Marines. Which ...sn’t all that bad, except that you wind up playing by the other fella’s rules. If you plan the encounter you can be the one setting the rules to your own advantage.’ ‘What you’re telling me is that there’s very little difference between how the guys approached your war and my war. When I got to Afghanistan I was put in a company run by a captain. .. empty our accounts, so we can get more money spent and gear purchased?” Amanda suggested.“As long as I get to do so, too, and we come right back here when we’re done. Agreed?” Piper proposed.“That’s a deal! Then we can eat some supper here, too! My treat, though I’ll draft some sous chefs for sure,” Piper winked at them, being particularly eager to see Kyle at work in the kitchen, since Melanie had bragged on his culinary skills.“Good, but I do have to clean up a little with a quick shower.. He lay down on his pillows, crossing his arms and turning away from Runt, closing his eyes and trying to get back to sleep. After a few minutes of trying, he sat up again. He was angry, tired and now sporting his own bulge beneath his suit. It was as if his ears were attuned to the sound of the aliens going at it like giant, horny rabbits, he couldn’t block it out. Every low moan or cry of glee jolted him awake, jarring him just as he started to drift out of consciousness. He looked over at. I just figured Saturday night would be the night ... sorry."Allison cringed as she mentioned last night. Had she gone to the farewell dinner with Jake she'd most likely be engaged now and happily showing off her ring to all her friends. Now she was nauseas with the feeling that she had screwed up royally again."Well congratulations early I guess." Thanks Kris." She said and hung up.Allison sat on her bed and cried as the light outside faded.Finally she made up her mind. She needed to see Jake.