SURPRISE
Part 1
Leon looked surprised at his desk phone. His secretary just informed him that the Judge Advocate General wanted to see him.
"let him though "he replied snapped.
While he liked the man, even considered the guarded man a friend, he had the feeling that this visit was not a social one. They all knew the implications of the announcement that was going to be made later today and he knew that it would mean a shit load of work for the JAG.
His door opened slowly and a dark head appeared. "can i come in Leon? "
"of course, of course, my friend , for you i am always free "
Although the man smiled Leon knew that he was not comfortable with such open admission of friendship.
When they first met Leon remembered getting frustrated with the way the man guarded his personality. He was nice and seemed easy going but after a while you noticed a wall. A rather strong, tall wall.
Through the years, they grew closer, went on a few missions together. Nothing like getting to know a man while under fire.
But Leon still felt there was a lot he didn't know about the man.
"please sit down"
"how are you doing? The coming changes in legislation's must be creating a load of extra work at JAG. Is that why you haven't been over for dinner in a month? "
Now he looked closer the man did look tired. And something he couldn't quite read. Was he nervous? Not something he ever seen before.
The Jag shrugged.
"yeah sorry about that , I've got a lot on my mind. I will give Jackie a call later today...i might have some new to share by then"