Semper Fidelis – always loyal

This pick up as Rick and Lisa are getting ready to get out of the hospital.

Rick and Lisa sit waiting for the Nurse to comeback with the clothes or uniforms.

Soon a very young nurse walks into the Room.

Nurse Candice- Oh she was right. Oh I am sorry Lieutenant and Commander here are your uniforms.

Rick – Yes thanks you nurse.

Lisa – Yes thank you.

Nurse quickly leaves the Room.

Lisa – What nerve she has on making a pass with military personnel.

Rick – Easy Commander, I have had nurse make pass at me before don't worry.

Lisa – Oh really. Are you going to tell me sometime?

Rick – Well we going to have to see but yeah I probably tell you.

Lisa – Good.

Rick gets up and pulls the blind to allow Lisa privacy so that she could get dressed

Lisa – Oh Rick?
Rick – Yes Commander, I mean yes Lisa.

Lisa – Thanks for being a gentleman.

Rick – you're welcome.

Both Rick and Lisa get dress with the uniforms that were brought to them by the nurse. They both get dressed and make sure everything is in order in case some military person sees them out of the hospital.

Lisa – Rick are you ready? May I move the curtain back?

Rick – Sure. I am done.

Lisa moves the curtain back so that the room is large again.

Lisa – So what are you going to do today after you leave the hospital?

Rick – Well besides finding something to eat, I have not gotten that far. I have thought about going to a movie, read a book or renting a movie. Since I don't get very much mail or email I got nothing else to do.

Lisa – Sounds better than what I had planned.

As Rick and Lisa are talking the doctor walks in to let them know they may leave.

Doctor – Mister Hunter and Miss Hayes you are both allowed leaving the hospital. Also we need you back here in about a week unless something changes before then. Also Mister Hunter we have not done anything to your flight status. You are allowed to fly still but I recommend you be careful. I would rather you had a week to relax.

Rick – Ok doctor I will try not to fly. Hopefully it stays quiet.

Lisa – yes we do have a week of rest and relaxation per Captain Gloval.

Doctor – well that will do you both good.

As Rick and Lisa walk they get to the reception area. They walk past the receptionist who stops them both before leaving.

Receptionist – Commander Hayes and Lt Hunter Good Morning how are you all doing this morning? Oh Lt Hunter I have a message here for you.

Lisa – I feel fine thank you for asking.

Rick – I feel ok just restless. What message do I have?

Receptionist – Well Ms Minmie tried to get in but she was not on the list. So we did not let her in.

Rick – That was ok. I did not feel like listening. I was not up to taking care of problems.

Lisa – Lt Hunter!!

Rick – Yes Commander Hayes.

Lisa – Mind your manner Solider.

Rick – Yes Commander, sorry Receptionist, I forgot my manners.

Receptionist – Oh that was ok. I understand. My fiancé gets that way because his ex girlfriend always asks for help also.

Rick – Okay thank for giving me the message.

Receptionist – your welcome Lt Hunter and it will turn out better for you sir.

As Rick and Lisa walk out of the Hospital. Rick opens the envelope to read the message or note that Ms. Minmie left for him.

Rick – Well looks like her hand writing.

Minmie's Note – Rick –I hope you are doing okay. I got to go to a party so be careful Rick. The note was signed your friend.

Rick – well okay

Lisa – Rick you're talking to out loud again. Is everything okay?

Rick – yeah just reading this note.

As Rick and Lisa pass a trash can Rick throws the note into the trash.

Rick- So you want to grab something to eat?

Lisa- Okay, I starving for Chinese or Tai?

Rick – There really is no Tai restaurants here. I guess Chinese at Aunt Lina and Uncle Maxis.

Lisa – Ok that will work. You are scared Minmie will cause a problem?

Rick – Nope let that problem come along because I think she is too busy for anything but herself.

Lisa – Well what made you change your mind? Or was it the rest you got in the Hospital?

Rick – Come on Lisa, I just think she probably not grown up. She thinks this is a game that I play every time I go out.

Lisa – okay, so you just going to let her go and see what happens?

Rick – Yeah basically she hardly calls lately.

Soon Rick and Lisa are at the White Dragon Restaurant. And begin to walk in when they hear someone screaming at them.

Max – Lt Hunter, Commander Hayes hold up.

Ben – Hey Lt and Commander wait up. You all going into get something to eat.

Lisa – Well yes Sgt Dixon we were going into get something to eat since we did not get anything before we got out of the hospital.

Rick – So Max and Ben what were you doing?

Ben – Well old Max got bored so he and I went to that new Arcade near the base. And Max here got into a contest with some hot women and he might have a date.

Rick – Do what Max?

Max – Come on Ben you just had to let it out of the bag. You could have just waited till we where more private. Well yes I going to meet her tonight.

Lisa – Wow. You already back for a few days and already have a date.

Max – Actually we have been back a week. They you and Lt Hunter have been in the hospital for about 4 days.

Lisa – DO what? I thought we were in for only 2 days.

Max– No Commander Hayes. We have been back 1 week. But our down time does not start until Monday I think or after some kind of meeting we are suppose to have. That is what Commander Fokker told us.

Ben – yeah I has been boring.

Rick – Hey come on, We can get a table.

Rick, Lisa, Max and Ben walk into the Restaurant. Soon they are greeted by a young Chinese girl who almost looks like Minmie except here dress is blue instead of read.

Lyn Mie- Hello may I help you?

Rick – Yes we need a table for 4, please.

Lyn Mie – One moment please sir.

Rick – Thank you

Lisa – Oh there is Father Brian.

Rick – Yeah your correct Commander Hayes.

Lisa – Rick never mind.

Rick – Look at all the Kids with him. They must range from 6 to 12 years old.

Lisa – Looks like he got a hand full.

Max – Hey who is this Father Brian?

Rick – Well Max he is a Catholic priest who comes around the hospital to sometimes check on military personnel.

Lisa – Also I think he has a interest in Lt Hunter.

Max – Oh, Hmm,

Rick – Max!! He knew my father in the military and he always came around to check on us during the war.

Lisa – So that's how you know him.

Rick – yes but that is not all. I will tell you more later.

Uncle Max – Ah, Rick how are you doing? And who is this young lady? This is why you have not been around. She must be keeping you busy and feeding you good.

As Uncle Max talks to Rick, Lisa blush from what he said.

Uncle Max – oh I am so sorry, Ms.

Lisa – That is alright, I am Lisa Hayes. I work on the Bridge on the SBF-1

Uncle Max – Well that is great so what are you all going to have? Has the waitress come got your order?

Rick – Not yet Uncle Max, she sat us down then went over to that table with those other military people.

Uncle Max – Well then let me get Aunt Lina.

Rick – Thanks you,

Uncle Max walks away toward Aunt Lina. Rick notices Uncle Max talking to her then walks into the kitchen area. He also notices Father Brian walking towards their table.

Aunt Lina – Hi Rick what can I get you and your friends. Oh who is this pretty girl that you got with you. Is your fiancé that has Minmie all mad about? Well what can I get you all today?

Rick – Umm

Lisa – We would like to have Tai beef mild with sweet tea. I do not know about Max or Ben.

Max – I will have Tai chicken and sweet tea.

Ben – Hmm, Me I want Tai shrimp with sauté mushrooms. And I will take unsweetened tea.

Aunt Lina – Got it I will get your drinks. But I get the kitchen on this order also.

Rick – great that rumor is going to spread like wild fire.

Lisa – Hahaha , Oh boy, hmm not bad. Going to be interesting for a while.

Rick – Lisa you are not buying into the rumor?

Lisa – Well not bad, be gone for 4 weeks and come back married or got a boyfriend.

Ben – Sorry Lt Hunter I should have warned you also.

Rick – Well thanks for trying Ben. Oh boy here come Father Brian.

Father Brian – Ah Captain, I am sorry Lt Hunter. I going to call you about a problem I got. I need your help.

Rick – Sure I come by while I am off. What is going on?

Father Brian – Oh I got a young boy that is in the academy. We can talk more.

Rick – Okay if I can help I try.

Lisa – yes Father we both would like to help.

Father Brian – Thank you both.

Max – yeah I meet the Father once, he really helps the family both military and non military.

As Rick, Lisa, Max and Ben sit at their table voice at the other table can be heard but no one could make anything out. Soon Rick gets up to go to the bathroom.

Rick – be right back

Lisa – Rick is something wrong?

Rick – I be right back, I am fine

Rick quickly walks to the bathroom and watches his surroundings and notices few of the kids at father's table. Rick enters the bathroom and splashes his face with water, then dries his hands off and goes back out. As he comes out into the dining hall of the restaurant Rick notices a younger girl arguing with a Soldier.

Rachel- I want you to take that back what you said about Captain Hunter!

Sgt Sierra – listen I just made a comment. He will never make Captain.

Rachel – yes He will you just watch, you don't know what he know about tactics and strategy.

Sgt Sierra – get away from me.

Rick – Sgt watch what you say and watch your actions. You are acting unbecoming. This girl is not very big so watch your manners.

Sgt Sierra – Yes sir. I will be more cautious.

Soon Sgt Sierra is sitting back down with the other pilots and Rick has made it back to his table.

Lisa – Rick was there a problem.

Rick – No Sgt Sierra just forgot his manners, but with him losing his wife. I am not going to write him up. I will just remind him when I see him at squadron headquarters.

Lisa – Okay I will let you handle it.

Ben – Where is our food?

Max – Yeah, this place has really gone downhill on service lately.

Aunt Lina – here you all go here. Sorry for the wait.

Rick – yeah we were just commenting about how the service is really gone downhill.

Aunt Lina – Rick I cannot lie to you or your friends. We have had problem with the help and now that we have Lyn Mie but she has been trying. Please I am sorry.

Rick – Well you better change, that's all I am going to say.

Lisa – I second that.

Max – I third that.

Ben – Well I fourth and it is unanimously passes, change it.

Aunt Lina – Thank you enjoy your meals.

As Aunt Lina leave she begins to cry, because she know that those four people are talking from their hearts. As she walks past Lyn Mie, Lyn Mie notices she is crying.

Lyn Mie – Aunt Lina did those military people say something to harm you.

Aunt Lina – No Dear, we need to get our service better. I know you trying, and I know your trying.

Lyn Mie – yes Aunt Lina, sorry for messing up.

Meanwhile at the table Rick, Lisa, Max and Ben are almost finished with their meals. Rick notices that Father Brian has left already and Sgt Sierra has begun to walk out. But Sgt Sierra starts to come toward Rick's table.

Sgt Sierra – Lt Hunter Sir, may I have a word with you, please.

Rick – Speak Sgt. they already know and seen what a butthead you made of yourself.

Sgt Sierra – yes sir, I will talk to Commander Fokker and have the report ready for your signing.

As Sgt Sierra stands waiting for Rick's reply, Rick begins to get mad.

Rick – Sgt Sierra how dare you go over my head. I was going to just talk to you at the base and try to make things better. If you want to be thrown in jail for this go ahead and see Fokker. But if you regard your career then you will see me in a week when I am back on duty. But I leave it up to you to think about it. Sleep on your decision Sgt.

Sgt Sierra - yes sir thank you sir, Have a good day sir sorry to cause any trouble.

Rick – Just see me in a week, okay. Good Day Sgt.

Sgt Sierra turns and walks away. As he gets near the cashier he gives her some more money for Rick's table meals. Then quickly leaves.

Rick – well I am all done. How about it everyone ready to leave

Lisa – that was good food, I need this meal.

Ben – yeah Lt I am all done.

Max – yeah skipper I am done. I need to get going and get ready for that date.

Rick – Go ahead Max and leave you can pay me back later.

Max – Thanks skipper.

Max gets up and leaves the restaurant. After he leave Lyn Mie comes with the Check for all of the meals which also shows where Sgt Sierra put some money on the tab.

Rick – Hmm this don't add up, wait a minute what is this money down figure.

Lyn Mie – a gentleman in the military put some money on your ticket.

Rick - Thank you I will take it up with the individual.

Rick, Lisa, Max and Ben walk out of the Restaurant. Rick knows that Max needs to leave and he is not going to give him a hard time.

Rick – Max take off. I am going to go back to base any way. I will talk to you later.

Max – Thanks Skipper I check on you if you want.

Rick – yeah Right, I can handle everything, just go have fun. Okay

Max hurries off towards the barracks. With Ben look dumb founded like he had lost something.

Rick – Ben leave him alone he don't need our help. He will be ok.

Ben – But Lt. So just let a women come between us.

Rick – Look sometime in the future you will find good women and you are not going want us around. So go have fun. If I hear any trouble was caused by you or any other pilots there will be hell to pay.

Lisa – Yes and I will be right with Rick helping him give you all the payback that you disserve.

Ben – Oh no, I do not need you or Rick mad at me.

Rick – Good get out of here. Your giving me a headache.

Lisa – You heard your commander get out of here.

Ben – yes sir

Ben quickly hurries off looking for something to do. Lisa turns to Rick to make sure he is okay.

Lisa – Rick you ok?

Rick – yeah I am fine.

Lisa – you sure

Rick – yes Lisa, barracks are coming up.

As Rick and Lisa near the gate. A security guard quickly salutes.

Guard – Good Evening Sir and mama

Rick – Good Evening

Lisa – Good Evening

Rick and Lisa get to the barracks and walk in. As they get to the elevator they both walk in.

Rick – hey you in these barracks also.

Lisa – yes 4th floor.

Rick – Well I got the 3rd.

Lisa – well you will get out before me. I enjoyed our lunch; you could almost call it a date.

Rick – well it was interesting. Hope Max does ok

Lisa – he will don't worry.

Rick's floor comes up and he exits the elevator.

After Rick exits the elevator Lisa starts to think that something is bothering Rick. And she also has started to have feeling for this young pilot. Soon the elevator stops at Lisa Floor as the elevator open Lisa is still in a deep thought until someone talks to her.

Lt Sue - Commander Hayes, good even how are you doing?

Lisa – Oh sorry Lt Sue I was deep in thought. I need to go, excuse me.

After Lisa gets off Lt Sue looks puzzled by how Commander Hayes acted. Commander Hayes did not act like the Ice Queen.

Lt Sue – Hmm what has gotten into her?

Mean while Rick Hunter has already gotten to his quarters.

Rick – well I am home,

As Rick walks past his answering machine he notices the light is flashing. He pushes the listen button.

Rick machine – you have 4 unheard messages. 1st message Hey this is Minmie I came by the hospital and was not let in because I was not on the family list. What is wrong with me being on your family list?

Rick – Delete

Rick's Machine – 2nd message hey little brother just checking on you to see how you are. You are just getting out of the hospital. I will check on you in a few. Oh this Fokker.

Rick- Thanks Big Brother for checking on me.

Rick's machine – 3rd message click 4th message click

Rick – who the hell is calling and just hanging up? Well I hope Minmie is being more of adult than a kid. I wonder what would happen if Lisa and I were actually a couple. Well I am going to try to finish this book.

As Rick sits down and begins to read the book that was given to him by his father. After a few hours have passed Rick is sound asleep on the couch.

Max – Well I am ready to go on this blind date. I am going to stop and check on Skipper just to be safe.

Max walked out of his quarter and head towards Ricks. And soon is in front of his door. Max begins knocking on the door with no answer.

Max – hey skipper you in there? Hmm must not be in.

Max walks away and starts to get in the elevator. After a few minute he is on the main floor about to walk out when he sees Commander Hayes. So he stops to ask if she has seen Rick.

Max – Excuse me Commander Hayes, sorry to bother you. But have you seen or talked to Rick, I mean Lt Hunter.

Lisa – No Max I have not seen him. Go ahead and I will check on him.

Max – Thanks Commander Hayes.

Max hurries off to the park which is where he told his date to meet him.

Lisa turns to the front desk to find out if he had left the building.

Cpl O'Hara – good evening Ms. Hayes, I am sorry Commander Hayes.

Lisa- That is fine corporal, Did Lt Hunter leave the building?

Cpl O'Hara – Let me check for you. Let see, No Commander he has not left the building. Oh wait, He called down about 3 hours ago to see if he had any messages and told the other desk clerk he might have his phone ringer off. I can have security check on him.

Lisa – Have them meet me at his room please.

Cpl O'Hara – yes Commander Hayes.

Lisa quickly leaves the front desk and gets back in the elevator.

Lisa – I hope nothing is wrong. Why I am I worrying about him. Hmm, great now I have feeling for Lt Hunter that kiss must have been a dozy. I wonder if he has feelings for me.

Cpl O'Hara – Security need at Lt Hunter residence please. He is not answering his phone or the door. Please me Commander Hayes at residence.

Soon Lisa is standing at Rick door. As she stands there she sees security coming closer.

Security Harry – good evening Commander Hayes, how may I help you?

Lisa - Please unlock the door so that I can make sure Lt Hunter is okay.

Security Harry – yes Commander Hayes.

The security officer inserts the pass key into the lock and unlocks the door. Lisa walks into Rick quarters and finds the living room vacant.

Lisa – Security I be okay. I will call if I need anything.

Security Harry – yes Commander Hayes.

Author Note: Hope you all enjoyed it. I am not done. I am starting chapter 3. Let us see Max gets a girl, Lisa and Rick Hmm, See what comes up. I got good plans for everyone.