" David took off, slowing his pace just enough for the two women to keep up."Gunny, how many people do we have?" Sir, about half the platoon are here,... I'm grabbing whatever bodies I can find to make up the numbers," he looked the young Lieutenant in the eye, "We," he emphasised, "will be ready when they call, Sir."Second Lieutenant Henry Froom took a deep breath and tried to calm down. Gunny McIntyre had a handle on getting his men together so he, as the older man had just indicated, had better. And then we will have to shopfor a few things for you." Mom, the most important would be some shoes. I can get by for a fewdays with the pants, if I change as soon as I come home." That meant,that I could wear a neat dress at home, too. I didn't want it to bespirited away in short order. Perhaps some tights, too,...but I couldn'treally say that to Mom. Or maybe I could? Wait and see."Good, then let's go to the kitchen. I'm hungry." I brought something from Mrs. Weber. I guess I cooked a bit. "At my insistence, Pat will begin seeing a counselor. I am hoping that the effects of our parenting mistakes can still be undone." When Harlan said that, it looked like Marge was going to attack him, but she stayed in place and just flushed dangerously.The visit was over that quickly. When the Clancys were out the door and safely out of earshot, Cheryl doubled over with laughter. "Can you imagine the battle that must have happened before he dragged her over here? If looks could kill!" Maybe I. It was one of those stay home and just relax kind of days. You had been at work and swung by the store on the way home picking up some light bulbs and a nightlight for the bathroom. You always hated having to turn on the bright light when you had to sneak away to the bathroom. We replace the decorative bulb in the hallway and install your nightlight. You clap and twirl at the blue glow emanating from the small moon, I smile. You mention you want to take a shower to wash away the day and I.