She got up to open the shutters on her side of the bed. Alyson repeatedly asked if he was okay and if she had pushed him out of bed. He had to quiet h...er instead of stopping Mary. He tried to hide his erection, as if his betrayal would be erased if nobody saw the physical evidence.Alyson had seen his morning piss-hards many times, and it took a few moments before he realized she thought he was holding it in pain rather than trying to hide it in embarrassment. It was then that he noticed Mary. Did you know?"I heard a gasp. So she didn't."What happened?" Mary told me his heart failed." But he is... he was quite young yet. And strong." Yes." She should know.Silence."He died in Mary's arms."Silence."Irene? I think she killed him." Nooooo..." Yes." Oh God, Eric. Because of what I did?" The child, Irene. I think it is because he gave you the child she could not have."There was sobbing at the other end. I waited."Irene? I am afraid she might come for you."A sharp intake of breath."For me?. It was for protection when I was gone, and at this range she wouldn't miss."Lori, I don't think you're...", I started."GET ON YOUR FEET MOTHERFUCKER!"I stood as I was told, even if I didn't think she would shoot."Now come here.", she said as she motioned to a spot in front of her."Get on your knees and give your soul to whoever you want.", she said, dripping contempt."Lori... Baby... You know I would never...", I started to plead again."SHUT YOUR FUCKING MOUTH!", she screamed.She wouldn't be. Even as the platoon reacted, one section following Zeke to the left and the other following Goldman to the right, Zeke noted that the fire had come from no more than two weapons and had been high over their heads. There was no point in taking chances though, as the platoon executed an anti-ambush drill. Swinging around to both sides the men advanced, firing rapidly to ensure fire superiority."Cease fire," the Lieutenant ordered once all return fire had stopped. A sweep of the area revealed.