I don't own Band of Brothers or any of the amazing men who served in the military. The only things I own are Megan, Brian, and Jack.

Within minutes, I realize why Dick and Lew had been trying to warn me about Sobel. He is running in front of the men, taunting them. When he's not taunting them, Sobel's sprinting ahead, just to come back and taunt some more.

One man trips over a stone I suppose, or steps in to a hole, and Sobel tells the men around the soldier not to help him.

"Do not help that man, do not help that man! Do not stop! You've got 13 minutes to get to the top of this mountain if you want to serve in the paratroopers. Hi ho, Silver!"

"What is up with the 'high ho silver'? Does it actually mean something?"

"It's just something Lieutenant Sobel likes to say. I'm Luz by the way, George Luz."

"Nice to meet you."

When we reach the top, I find that Dick has paused and is giving the men encouragement. It's obviously helping, because I can see a renewed energy in the men. This is a man that the entire company respects. I don't see the same respect for Sobel, heaven knows I don't respect him and I've only known Sobel for about half an hour.

Upon reaching the bottom and getting back to the base, everyone relaxes just a bit, because the run is over. Sobel comes to stand in front, and the company comes to attention.

"That was not good enough! However, Col Sink has said that you are deserving of passes for tonight, probably only because of our new addition. Therefore, you all should be thanking Lieutenant Kennedy, because this will never happen again."

Once Sobel is gone, the entire company relaxes. Some of the men head towards me.

"Ma'am, I'm Carwood Lipton, and this is Bill Guarnere, John Martin, Joe Toye, and Joe Liebgott. We were wondering if you are coming to the party, since we all have passes."

"Hmmm, I'll have to think about it. Is it casual, as in am I ok wearing pants and a blouse, or should I find a dress?"

Bill, Joe, and Lieb look at Lipton and then back at me. "Dress, definitely."

"All right. If I have something with me to wear, then I'll come. Otherwise, y'all are out of luck." The guys hurry off, which makes me wonder what they're planning.

Sure enough, the guys had been planning something. An hour later, while I was reading on my bunk, Lew answered the door and came back with a package.

"Megan, Luz brought this by, said it was for Miss Megan from the company."

"Miss Megan? That's a new one. Not that I care, but Sobel might."

"He would," Dick and Lew answered together.

Opening up the box, I find a black dress with a decorative neckline. "Wow, this is really pretty! I guess I'm going to that party tonight, since the boys went to the trouble of buying me a dress."

Another thought suddenly occurred to me. "How did they know my size?" Lew tries to paste a neutral look on his face, but not in time. "Lew, did you give them my size?"

"Yep! And I'm proud of it too!"

"I don't even want to know how you figured it out. When is that party tonight?"

"It's at 7-an hour from now."

Then you two had best get the hell out of here!" Dick and Lew look at me, shocked. "I'm not changing in the corner when I have more to do to get ready. Y'all can meet me there. OUT!"

They leave, and I giggle softly. Who would have thought that the boys would buy me a dress.

Thanks to everyone who reads this, and especially to those of you who have reviewed! As always, reviews are much appreciated! The dance is in the following chapter, along with another surprise to Megan.

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