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Katharine,

False alarm! Today was simply an amphibious training. But in other news, I almost ranked expert with the mortars. I missed it by two points, but I guess you take what you can get, huh? Anyways, your letter about the baby arrived yesterday. How is he? How's the family? Any new updates on the house? I bet you still aren't going to tell me about the wedding dress. My dress blues came three days ago, so myself and Burgin are going to watch the philharmonic orchestra. I can't really write much more, their begining to censor the letters, it makes me think we may be hitting the waves soon. This time I don't think it'll be a false alarm either. Say hello to your parents for me, chase Alex and Cole a bit for me. You should go see my mom, they're having my room redone you know. I love you Katharine Belle, I hope I may get a longer furlough before we send off so as I can come see your beautiful face one more time before I go island hopping.

Until I write you again tomorrow, Eugene.

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"Katharine, darling!" Mrs. Sledge beamed and wrapped the young woman into a hug. "It's been so long, how have you been? Your mother just called a while ago, asked if I would want to help with decorating the new house. I told her I could after we get Gene's room finished.."

"I'm doing great Mrs. Sledge, thank you for asking." Katharine smiled as they walked into the living room.

"Oh, Katharine, I've told you. Call me Mary, Mrs. Sledge makes me feel so old." Mary shook her head, "So, what do I owe the honor of your visit?"

"Oh nothing, just thought I'd stop by, see how everyone is doing. My mother asked me to invite you and Mr. Sledge over for dinner. My mom also thought you may like to see the dress we've picked out."

"I'd love to! And I'm sure Mr. Sledge would enjoy visiting with your father, they used to be best friends growing up. I guess work has made it hard for them to keep in contact."

"I guess..." Katharine nodded, "Well, I'll leave you be. Mother said dinner should be served around five or so."

"Alright, tell her we'll be there. And Katharine, do you care to see how Gene's room is coming along?"

"Sure." Katharine followed Mary up the stairs, opening the door to Eugene's room. They'd moved his books onto a single shelf, his bed had been moved and the walls painted a medium shade of blue.

"I figured we could change this into a guest room once you two are all situated in your new house. Maybe once some grandchildren start running around, this could be a play room."

Katharine nearly choked on her own saliva, but passed it off as a mere cough, "I'm sure that whatever happens will work."

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Katharine,

I've just been receiving all your letters, we've arrived at another desolate piece of land in the middle of the ocean. They've been serving us K rations, much better than the C rations we were first recieving. It's rainy season soon out here, so looks like there will be plenty of mud, kind of like dads corn fields when that tropical storm passed by. I remember mom getting so mad at you for ruining your Sunday dress. The guys are all telling me to say hi to you. How's baby John? Hopefully he's not giving you, mom and Cindy too much trouble. I hope to write again soon, love you baby sister.

Sidney.

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Alright guys, so another small update. But I'm reading the book The Pacific, so the facts are getting swung around a tad. I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter, albeit short. There should be another one up at least by next week. Stay classy now.