I own nothing you recognize

It's been eight years since I packed up my belongings and left everyone and everything I ever knew behind and started rebuilding myself and my life. A year after I left I decided to right one of my biggest regrets' and Joined the Army. My name Sara (Mitch) Manoso-Marino

I went up the ranks fast and eventually became one of the elite special force rangers. I have seen and experienced more than I ever thought possible and most of the missions where top secret and will never be known to other enlisted or veterans let alone civilians.

I recently received a call from a fellow ranger who informed me that my mother who I lost contact with long ago is gravely sick and they don't expect her to last much longer. Her last wish was to see me again so I am currently on Air Force Two as a token of the president and vice presidents appreciation.

I will be here in Trenton for as long as I am needed before I fly out on my next mission. It hurts me to know that I have missed so many things in my family over the years but I never wanted to put them into danger by associating with me.

Major Carlos (Ranger) Manoso is my brother and I found out a few years ago he is also a Ranger and from my Intel that he also dose some special missions. I also know his best friend Thomas (tank) Jones is somewhat involved but I do not know to what extent.

We landed at the air base which is about fifteen minutes from my parents' home. I stood and saluted the vice president and my father-in-law and shook his hand before being pulled into a hug by his wife. "Mick I am so sorry about your mom if you need anything you call" I smiled and nodded "I mean it." Her husband and I both chuckled "I know Mom and I will."

My husband who was standing beside me followed my example first saluting his father then hugging them both before kissing his moms cheek. "You ready darling" He asked as he wrapped me in his arms.

Our son was pulled into his grandparents arm and kissed and hugged and both told him if he needs anything just call them or Unc and it would be taken care of. He hugged both of them and told them how much he loved them and promised to call soon.

As we went to walk off the plane we were surrounded by the secret service members assigned to us. I chuckled and shook my head at the silliness of it. I have seen more and have the same number of skills as most if not all of the people that were assigned to me.

I did not fight it though because they kept the two most important people sin my life safe. Sure my husband was a highly ranked officer in the Air Force but he has not been in as many combat or dangerous missions as myself.

After we were in the secured black SUV and in the procession to my parents' house he turned to me "Mitch talk to me I know this is all getting to you" he smiled "you do not have to pretend for us."

I sighed and looked to our son who was sitting across from me frowning with tears in his eyes. I opened my arms and he moved across the car and curled up between me and his father.

"Mom its ok to be sad and cry" my ten year old angel said as I wiped away his tears.

I nodded "I know sweetie" I looked to my husband who wrapped his arm around both of us "I just don't know how this is going to go."

"Mom you are the best thing that came into dad and my lives" I smiled and he continued "I hope they don't get mad about me."

I shook my head "they are going to love you bud" I smiled but I could feel the tears threatening to fall. I lost the fight and the tears started and before I knew it I was sitting in my loving husbands lap. My son was wrapped around my side and my husband was whispering loving things to both of us.

As we were getting nearer to the house the driver announced that we were less than two minutes away. I whipped away my tears and adjusted my uniform and placed my beret back on my head. My husband did much the same and seconds later the back door to the car was open and we exited.

Our son walked between us each of us holding one of his hands. As I stepped on the porch two of my younger brothers stepped out and saluted us. I smiled and saluted back. "Mam, Sir" they addressed us and I realized they had no clue whom I was.

I was going to mess with them but when I looked at them I knew I couldn't I could see how this whole thing with my mom was wearing on them.

"At ease" I said "I would much prefer you calling me sister instead of Mam."

"Julio" my youngest brother who was always more like a son to me came flying out the door and into my open arms.

"Yes Julio I am home" I pulled back "I am so sorry I have not been here"

He buried his head into my chest and started to cry "I have missed you so much. Why did you leave me? Did I do something to make you mad?"

I stopped him and shook my head "I missed you to and you did nothing wrong, I will explain what has been going on in my life since I left" at the look in his eyes I continued "I will have to leave again but I promise I will never be out of contact so long ever again." I could see my fourteen year old boy freaking out.

He nodded and just hugged me again and I looked over at my husband with tears in my eyes and mouthed 'I really hate myself right now.'

He frowned and walked over and started rubbing my back. "Mom" I looked down at my son and he was crying.

I pulled him into my other side and whispered "everything is going to be ok I promise" I was not sure who I was trying to convince. I think it was for all three of us.

"Mama" I heard Carlos call and I looked up at him and smiled through my tears "is it really you?"

I nodded and he came down the steps and saluted me before pulling me into his arms. I knew what his next question was going to be so I said "I have a high security plus my husband's family makes me pretty much untouchable."

I smiled when all five of my brothers' eyes snapped to my husband "Alfonso, Estefan, Ricardo, Antonio and Julio this is my husband Gianni and son Lorenzo."

From the minute Julio (my little Jewel) hugged me he never lost contact with me. After standing there for a few minutes talking I knew I had to go in and talk to my parents and to do that the two boys that where holding onto me for dear life had to release there hold.

I looked to my husband and mouthed 'I have to go talk to my parents' I nodded to the two boys and he nodded.

"Lars sweetie I have to go talk to grandma and grandpa would you stay with dad" he looked to me worried "everything will be fine I promise." He nodded hugged me one more time before walking over and being engulfed in my husband's arms.

Now for the harder of the two Jewel who had his arms wrapped around me and his head buried in my side. I kissed his hair and whispered "I am not going anywhere but inside and you will be with me again shortly."

He shook his head and I just stood there rubbing his back till a woman I never met before with brown curly hair and blue eyes came down and called "Jay". He lifted his head and she opened her arms and he went to her and she mouthed 'go I got him.' I nodded and mouthed 'thank you.'

I took a deep breath and started walking toward the house but looked back at the two boys. I kept my eyes on the stranger holding my Jewel when I felt a hand on my shoulder. When I turned to look it was my brother.

I raised a brow in question and he laughed "now I know why Tank and Steph find that annoying." I must have looked as confused as I felt because he pointed to the woman "She tells me it's annoying all the time and you don't have to worry she loves that kid as much as you do."

I looked back at the two and nodded as I looked back to my brother "I want details later." He frowned and I pointed to my rank and smirked "I will make it an order if I have too" I turned and went into the house.

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