When I got back to the Generals office she must have been on the telephone for I was called into the Flag Officers Office. "Add a crown to these strip...s which you haven't sewn on yet. The General wants you promoted to Staff Sergeant. What you have said and done to old Iron Pants, but she seems to have taken a liking to you. You have to move billet up to the Generals Staff house. You go and do that, I have arranged for a relief driver to take the General to his meeting."By late afternoon I had. The apartment was big, but it was obviously a one bedroom. I assumed I would be sleeping on the sofa, which didn't look very comfortable. But it was only two nights."Do you have an extra pillow for out here?" I asked.She gave me a quizzical look."Why? You have a problem sleeping in the bed? I don't snore." Oh, no," I responded in a joking tone. "I meant for you. I assumed I got the bed to myself as a guest." Well if that's what you want," she teased. "But then there is no chance I wake you up. I sat down next to you, releasing my hold on the blanket around and you smiled softly at me. ‘What do you think?’ ‘About what?’ I ask. ‘About all of this,’ you answer quietly. I lie back and look up at the stars overhead. I feel you move and then you are lying next to me, the blanket wrapped around us both now. ‘It’s beautiful out here.’ You smile and nod, looking up at the stars. I turned and watched you, the peaceful look on your face moving me like nothing else ever had in a long time. Out. Monday morning I skipped my chores. I knew that I would be home much earlier then normal with the transfer. I would have more than enough time to finish them later. I arrived at the hospital just as breakfast was being served. I walked into Jenny's room and saw that gorgeous smile come across her face."Morning Jenny." Morning Mark. Am I glad to see you." You are?" Yeah. My breakfast is sitting there getting cold and my hands are of limited use, I can't eat it. Could you please help me?".