Gage was beginning to get that look in her eyes that let me know that she was more than available for whatever I had in mind. And Rinaldi and her hot ...riend were actually making out at the table.So I said, “Maybe we should take this back to our quarters on-base?” There was a nice roomy bed back there.She said, “Our place is in the commercial compound. It’s a whole lot closer and more comfortable.” So we adjourned to our Humvee for the short trip back to the Base, over one of The ‘Stan’s almost. ’ The paper trembled slightly in the bony grip. Sam broke a lengthy silence. ‘I remember one summer, when Dad and I were coming back with a wagonload of hay. He stopped at a hedgerow to pick some wild flowers for you, and taught me the best lesson about choosing a wife. He said, ‘Son, when you marry, pick a woman that’s too good for you, and then spend the rest of your life proving you deserve her. You’ll live a happy life’.’ A choked whimper floated over the paper. ‘Thanks for watching. I peeked out the little peeper and in the dark I saw two cops. Shit what is this? I didn’t open the door, who knows they may not be the real thing and here it is after 12 midnight . “Who is it?” “Miss it’s the security patrol, can you open up?” I turned on the outside porch light and looked again; yap he looked like the real thing. I open the door but still had the chain on. “Yes officer can I help you?” . "Get moving before he leaves," he said pushing my shoulder. I opened my door and headed towards the man.He was older, as most guys are, and unshaven. I wasn't sure how to start it off so I asked him if his name was John. "It's Henry," he said tipping his hat towards me. "Why do you ask?" Oh, you just look like this guy I know named John." He smiled and I glanced towards Ronnie. I didn't move and didn't really know what else to say."Something else I can help you with, young lady?" The craving.