Steve and the Catherine's father went to the San Diego Naval Base.
Now it's just the two of us. Elizabeth said to Catherine.
Yes mom. But it's good to spend time with you. I was a long time away.
It's true, daughter. But I know you wish you had gone to the base too, just to be near him.
Catherine smiled, but didn't answer.
You're too slow, Catherine.
It is speaking the person who interrupted yesterday my first kiss with Steve. Catherine said.
I? When?
When you took your nosy friend to the garden.
Oh, Catherine! I'm so sorry. I didn't know.
It's okay, Mom.
I took Deyse to you, just so she could see that you found someone else. A much better person than that bastard nephew of hers that only made you suffer!
That's true. It was so good to see her face when she looked at Steve. Catherine said smiling.
Steve found Freddie in the accommodation.
Hey, Freddie! Steve said smiling.
Hey! I'm noticing that your Thanksgiving Day was very good! Freddie said smiling too.
Yes it was really good. In fact, it could have been even better.
Explain yourself. Freddie said.
No. I just thought out loud. Steve said remembering the kiss that was interrupted.
Will you make me curious, Steve?
Yes.
And how's Lieutenant Rollins?
She has had a minor surgery on her leg and is recovering.
And how did her parents receive you?
They welcomed me very well.
When will she leave the hospital? Asked Freddie.
In fact, Catherine left the hospital and I stayed in her house.
Wow! And when does she get back to work?
I don't know, Freddie.
Fifteen days later, Catherine was back at work. She had no mission at the moment and would stay for some more time at the base.
She found Freddie in the hallway.
Hello Freddie! How are you doing?
Hello, Lieutenant Rollins. I'm fine and you?
I'm fine, Freddie, thank you.
I know someone who will be very happy to hear that you have returned. Freddie said.
In fact he already knows, Freddie. We talk on the phone. Where is he? Catherine asked.
He is in a meeting.
Usually these meetings result in mission, in the very near future. Catherine said.
It's true, Catherine. It was good to see you. See you around. Freddie said.
Bye, Freddie.
Catherine went to work and only saw Steve at the end of the day.
Steve and Catherine met in hour dinner.
Hey Sailor!
Hey, Cath! Steve said sitting down next to her.
So, are you going on a mission? Catherine asked.
Yes, Cath. I'm going to return to Afghanistan with Commander Joe White tomorrow.
For how long?
I don't know. We don't have a definite deadline.
So it should be a fairly long mission.
Perhaps. I'll miss you. Steve said.
I'll miss you too. Catherine said looking into Steve's eyes.
Joe White watched them from a distance.