” I thought about that, wondering whether that information might be of use to Lt. Flanagan.We were about half an hour from the bungalow when a thou...ht hit me. I had to laugh and I did until Barbara asked me why. “I just realized something. Today is my re-birthday. With all the excitement I completely forgot. I was struck by lightning exactly ten years ago today. I guess that makes me doubly lucky today.” Barbara laughed then, as I stopped at a light, she moved over to give me a long hot. I wasn't able to find the catalyst that caused Jacob to make his move when he did. Maybe he had been planning it all along or maybe he could see his opportunities slipping by as his time with the militia drew to a close. It is clear that he knew Julie was the standby pilot at base operations and that she was to cycle back to Whiting at the end of the week.The timing of his actual move was excellent. Jacob approached Julie as she was driving the power cart to her aircraft for the daily. She went on talking and I kept on replying to her she was always fascinated by different countries, their cultures, and everything. It was already 2 but we were nowhere near sleepy so she suggested we watch a movie on her laptop, she put on a movie I can’t remember which movie it was we were sitting on the bed and watching the movie after a little while she put her head on my shoulders and started watching, I too put my hand around her.We were in a cuddle position by the time the movie got over. As they entered the restaurant, Nancy was headed out the door. "Well,hi, guys!" Nancy said. "I didn't think I'd meet you here! What acoincidence!" She kissed her mother's cheek and whispered, "I'll puteverything into your car before I leave."Then she looked at John. "Oh, Bebe, that dress is just adorable onyou!" She kissed his cheek."Um, thanks, Nan, and thanks for buying it for me. Look, about yournote..."She hugged him. "I'd really rather not talk about it, Bebe. Just knowthat I love you,.