Claudia learns that Michel is appointed as acting corps commander, she has trouble telling herself that she will not be a full-time lawyer in New York or San Francisco. In the afternoon she visits Denise. She collapsed to learn that her best friend might have brain damage. When she talks about it to Michael, this last friend and tries to be there for her but he has an important call. Claudia feels lonely. Going to sleep, Michael resumes the conversation and tries to reassure her and bring him comfort and support.
M: Hey, excuse me for earlier, but because of the hurricane and the damage, I have to be everywhere at once.
C: That'll be honey ...
M: I'm sorry, I should be ready for you to deal with what happens to Denise.
C: I'm terribly anxious Michael.
M: Hey ...
Michael took her in his arms.
M: I'm sure everything will work out ...
C: According to doctors, nothing is safe.
Michael moved away from Claudia, he took her hands.
M: So he transfers it to prevent the appearance of brain damage.
C: Yes, Franck is completely shot but he wants the best for Denise.
M: To avoid the damage Claudia, for now it has no consequences.
C: I know, I know but ... Franck's worry broke my heart. Besides, he asked me if we could keep Molly until ...
M: Of course. She is adorable, it will just manage his habits in addition to our schedule.
C: Roland offered me his help. We'll make it.
M: Yes, and it is normal for Franck to be more than worried. In its place I will be horrified at the idea of losing you.
C: Hmm ... I know.
Michael was looking at her tenderly. He understood that something else was wrong.
M: I feel that something else is bothering you.
C: Hmm, no, do not worry honey.
M: It's about my decision to take my retirement ... which is no longer relevant ...
C: I was just thinking that this time we were really going to land somewhere and that I could do my job, without having to think about the army or your possible deployments.
M: I know and I'm really sorry ... I really wanted to talk to you about it, you know I do not make that decision alone.
C: It was a great opportunity for you Michael. They wanted to put you behind a desk and now they offer you this post. I'm just a little ... disappointed.
M: I know honey. I promise you that you will soon be able to do your job and that you will no longer have to deal with me and my duties.
Claudia nodded.
C: On the other hand I was afraid to leave the life of the army. We have the same lifestyle for almost 23 years. The army ran our lives very clearly. And there we were going to manage our life.
M: I thought about it too. And I had some apprehension too.
C: I'm sorry for my reaction Michael. But I'm so happy for you. The wheel has turned sweatheart, and your career is far from over.
M: Let's say the army gives me a reprieve, I think that a Corps Commander will be named on the available post after my replacement time.
C: I do not think so ...
Claudia looked at him playfully.
M: We'll see. In the meantime, we must manage the consequences of the hurricane. It's far from simple, and we have a base that will come out here and everything is not ready yet.
C: You will get there, led by you, all can only get there.
This phrase caught Michael laughing. They hugged each other again, squeezed, then fell asleep.