Your pap told me about all the trapping you've done and that you have supplied all of the meat for your family for almost five years. He also told me ...bout what happened with Caleb's son and how you handled it."I couldn't argue with him and it did feel good to know that at least some people thought of me as a man.April 12, 1845It was difficult getting out of bed this morning. Yesterday had spoiled us. We kissed and cuddled for a few minutes, then forced ourselves to get up. We had a quick. ’ ‘Have you seen Jennifer?’ ‘The Ice Maiden?’ He guffawed. ‘You should have seen that ‘Ice’ melt when I…’ Pausing, he stared into Peter’s face trying to judge his reaction. ‘You did what?’ Peter almost shrieked his mind whirling in confusion. No, no not Jennifer, not that. The idea burnt into his soul and he could feel his hatred and anger beginning to control him. ‘Well,’ for the first time Bob seemed at a loss for words. ‘I accidentally mentioned our bet.’ Peter looked shocked but at the. ” I thought he was going to stroke out. No one, no one at all bugged me the rest of the time in my old company.I did finally end up agreeing to go to NCO school. Sixty days later, I went to AIT [Advanced Infantry Training] where I learned to kill and maim quite efficiently. A lot of good that does me in a field hospital. But hey! Be ALL that you can be ... right?Late the next day, I was told to pack. I’d be getting a ride to the airport, headed to San Antonio and Ft. Sam Houston to honor my. He was happy for me. The girls all trooped in after I settled into my office. They had heard the rumors about my boys and ex-wife coming out unexpectedly, and wanted to hear all the news. I told them about it with a big smile on my face. Every one of them was happy for me. It took a few minutes before things settled down, but by lunch time I was back to my usual routine. When I arrived home that afternoon, I was greeted by a big kiss and a loving hug from Yolanda. She leaned back and smiled at.