CHAPTER 20

The next day, Sonny checks in with Reese, to plan the drills for the day and talk strategy. Reese lets Sonny lead the morning drills, wanting to see for himself what Sonny could do. He'd be in the field with Sonny numerous times over the years, but never ran drills with him, or had any idea what went on in his head. He knew Sonny had a reputation as reckless, but what the higher-ups call reckless, team guys often call 'looking out for the guy next to you'.

Reese was surprised how well Sonny did teaching Green Team. Not ever great SEAL could be a good teacher, but Sonny had a natural rapport with the guys. Watching Sonny easily breakdown complex ideas, and teach not only how to do something, but also why it was the best method made Reese secretly hope Sonny might stick around for a few more weeks.

The morning drills went over well, and the guys on Green Team seemed more enthusiastic about running drills with Sonny than Reese had ever seen, so he let Sonny run the afternoon drills as well.

Sonny went to find Davis after wrapping up for the day with Green Team. Walking towards the Logistics building, Sonny ran into Blackburn.

"Sonny, I just talked to Reese. He said you've been doing really well with Green Team. I'm happy to hear that. I know it isn't your first choice, but some of those guys might be your teammate down the line."

"Yeah, well. I do what I can, with what I've got. Besides, Hayes didn't give me much choice."

"Son, take the compliment. You're doing a good job. I appreciate it."

"Yes sir. Thank you, sir." Sonny quickly replied.

"How are the lungs?"

"Better. Apparently, not good enough, but better."

"Good, good. It will be good to have you back on the team."

"Yeah. We'll see if that happens." Sonny says with a bitter sigh, thinking back to his last conversation with Jason.

Davis walks up, interrupting their conversation. "Davis. You need me, or Quinn?"

"Oh, um. Neither really. Just wanted to hear how day two with Green Team went?"

"Well, I'll let Sonny give you the details, but Reese has been impressed" Blackburn says, walking off to let Sonny and Davis catch up.

"So, it's going well with Green Team, huh?"

"I guess" Sonny says with a shrug. "I don't intend to make a career change, but the guys seem to be listening, and they are getting shot in the face less. So I guess they are actually learning something" Sonny adds with a laugh.

"So, what's up?"

"Oh, um. I was wondering. Um. Uh. Um. Do you want hang out later? With me?" Sonny asks nervously fumbling over his words.

"You okay, there?" Davis teases, before quickly adding, "That would be great. You taking off now? I've got at least another hour, but I can call you when I'm leaving. We can meet up at the bar or something."

"Yeah? Okay. Great. Later, Davis" Sonny says with a nod that turns into a huge grin.

"Later, Cowboy. Get out of here, I've got work to do." Lisa says with a wave.

Leaving the base, Lisa sends Sonny a text. Not getting an immediate response, she decides to go home to shower and change, and call him after. Parking in her reserved space, she doesn't pay attention to the guest spaces to her right.

Unlocking her door, she picks up her mail and notices a pair of cowboy boots next to her door that hadn't been there that morning. Walking into her living room, she finds Sonny curled up on her couch asleep. Looking down at Sonny, Davis nudges his foot, waking the sleeping SEAL.

"Hey. Did you forget you live across town?"

"What can I say, I like your place better."

"Uh huh. I'm hopping in the shower."

"Yeah? You need some help?"

"HA. You wish, cowboy." Lisa replies, stealing Sonny's hat off his head, and stalking down the hall.

Freshly shower, and changed, Davis and Sonny head for bar.

"Truck's over there. I'll drive."

"You sure that's a good idea, cowboy? That means you're a lightweight tonight."

"Yeah, I know. I don't plan on going full-Sonny tonight. Just want to hang out with you, alcohol is just a bonus."

"Hmm, that was almost sweet."

"Don't get used to it."

"Don't worry, your secret is safe with me. Sonny Quinn has feelings." Davis laughs, hooking her arm in Sonny's and reaching up to kiss his cheek.

"Yeah, we wouldn't want that to get out, would we?" Sonny says, turning his head to catch Lisa's lips with his. Deepening the kiss, Sonny wraps his hand in Davis' hair, gently pulling her closer.

"Definitely, don't want that to get out" Davis replies, pulling back slightly to catch her breath.

Sonny's phone buzzes with a series of text messages, pulling both out of their thoughts of maybe skipping the bar, and going back upstairs.

Looking at his phone, Sonny laughs. "It's Clay. And Ray. And Brock, And Trent. And Clay again." Sonny says, as Lisa's phone starts buzzing.

"Yep. I guess they want to get happy hour started" Lisa says with laugh.

"Alright, then. Let's go. Text Clay. Tell him to order me a beer. And it better not have fruit in it."

"He says you're getting a Cosmo."

"He thinks he's funny." Sonny says with a glare, that turns into a laugh.

Sonny was happy to spend time with the guys and was surprised, and just a little annoyed, when he saw Jason in the corner.

"Hey Ray, what's he doing here? I figured he was still avoiding me?"

"Easy man. He's just doing what he thinks is right."

"Uh huh. Right for him? Or right for me?"

"It's not him vs you, brother. You're on the same team, remember?"

"Well, last time I checked. I was spending my days with Green Team, not Bravo Team." Sonny says with a sneer, and a glare towards the corner that was still occupied by Jason.

"Just talk to him."

"I tried. He's avoiding me, not the other way around, remember?"

"You two might as well be twins, you're both too stubborn for your own good." Ray says, shaking his head. "Davis, talk to your bestie. He's being a stubborn pain in my ass."

"That is not news. He's always stubborn, and he's usually a pain in someone's ass. I'm just glad that tonight, it's not mine."

"Hey," Sonny says with mock hurt. "I'm right here."

Finishing his beer, Sonny turns to Davis. "You want another beer, or are you ready to get out of here?"

"Let's roll. Brock and Trent are headed out now too." Davis replies, turning to Clay. "Hey, we're leaving, too. You good."

"Yeah. Um. I'm actually meeting someone here." He says sheepishly. "You remember that nurse, Brittney? I called her, and she is coming for a drink."

Sonny claps Clay on the back, before adding "treat her right, Pretty Boy."

"Don't worry, I'll follow the Sonny Quinn rules of courtship." Clay responds with a laugh.

Davis rolls her eyes at the two SEALs. She never would have predicted their close bond when Clay first joined Bravo. "You two are idiots."

"Let's roll, Davis," Sonny says, giving Clay another pat on the back, as his walks behind Davis out to the truck.