This week with Arlene and Jeff:
...An hour later, the debriefing and the breakfast were both over, and the table now contained only a couple of recorders and coffee cups. "So, when are you two going to do it?" Whitworth asked.
White and Martin looked at each other before White said, "As soon as we can get our license, tell our parents and make arrangements for them to come. As you know, we both normally live on base, but because of the training on Ship, we have been stationed here with Security for the past few months." With a glance at Martin, she went on, "I suppose we'll make arrangements for our parents to stay in Winter Park, and we'll get married at the courthouse."
Strangely, the Colonel, General, the Sergeant and Kayla all chuckled at the same time.
Jeff caught their eyes. "Do me a favor and hold off on your plans for a few hours. Since you probably need some sleep, anyway, I suggest that you go on back to your quarters after we're through here, and I'll get back to you late this afternoon. Please don't make any firm plans until I contact you."
"Does anyone have anything else to add that might be of concern to the debriefing?" Whitworth asked.
"Yes, Sir," the Sergeant said as he turned to White and Martin. "Despite all the time you two have worked with your four on and four off shifts, and with the aliens' arrival still up in the air, we need to continue training for that arrival. I can only give you two weeks off at this time, and you will be subject to call even during that time, so stay within a reasonable distance as per our normal orders concerning emergent leave. Also, expect to load up on training when you return to duty."
"Yes, Sergeant," they again responded in unison...
Have a goodun;
Roust