She waited in silence until she heard him open the front door and close it behind him. Several seconds later, she heard his heavy footsteps climbing t...e stairs. Kelsey’s heart started pounding. She didn’t know how this conversation would go and her nerves were taking over again. Her door creaked open and Nathan peeked around until he saw Kelsey, sitting up in bed. She kept the sheet securely tucked under her arms and around her chest. ‘Hey,’ he whispered, closing the door behind him. She. Before we could say much to each other five persons entered the room: Admiral Stahl, the Admiral of the Fleet McElligott, the blonde woman I know knew as Cherubim, General Lichfangh and the fifth person I knew as well, it was Deepa. Deepa and Lichfangh looked like sisters. I found it strangely funny as Lichfangh appeared to be older while I knew Deepa was over a million years old.We all stood up, but I resisted the impulse to snap in attention. I had to tell myself I was the Captain.McElligott. This place is good and people will envy you when they hear about it.” There was a silence. “My mom will tell people about it planning to get us back in the fighting or after. She won’t think about what might happen because of her actions.”I was a little surprised. “We’ll have to prepare to defend this place better than we have. We could make other plans but I would rather stay here.”The rest of the day passed with rifle practice for Katie and Bob and for the two children. All four were quick. He had never known Caseyeye him up like that before. He had known Casey too long, and eventhen, he had noticed Casey ogling at girls. Of course, he neverchatted any up, but that didn't make him gay, did it? He was right inwhat he had said to Casey: If anyone found out that he was gay, theywould tear him to bits. It was bad enough they hated him for being anerd.After taking his shower, he went out again and hoped that this was theend of the matter. It wasn't.Casey had been trying to.