25.
Captain Ekoline, the man who was Gordon's boss, commanding officer, or whatever, stood in the door and motioned to me. "Mrs. Gordon could I have a word with you while Gordon is unrestrained."
I could tell by his tone it wasn't a request.
Gordon gave my hand a gentle squeeze.
Then out I went to have a word with the Army man. Who closed the door to the room so there was privacy. Whatever word he wanted to have with me he wanted without Gordon overhearing it.
Perfect.
I should have just stayed in bed for the rest of the day. But now wasn't the time for me to be a coward. I made sure I was out of reach of the man, I crossed my arms and asked, "What's wrong sir?"
I made sure my body language screamed don't F-ing touch me. I didn't want to look afraid. I wanted to look serious, in control. I wanted to look strong. I just hoped I could pull it off.
He didn't get in my personal space.
Woohoo! Watching married with children paid off.
"Mrs. Gordon, I'm sure you're aware that the other person in the fight was another Ranger by the name of Yoran?"
I had just been informed of that so I nodded, "Yes sir."
The captain shifted his weight.
His arms were behind his back.
He was beating around the bush.
"Earlier today he got into the apartment you and Gordon are in?"
Again, I answered with, "Yes sir."
He stood straight and stopped shifting. "Well ma'am there is no easy way to put this, but the fight your husband was involved in stemmed from something Yoran witnessed."
I was stupefied.
Gordon's naked ass had caused the fight? I was drawing a blank. The Captain continued, "The fight apparently began when your husband was accused by Yoran of spousal abuse. It began in the shooting house and was broken up. Both men were brought here and it was reignited."
I closed my eyes.
It was all I could do. I had gotten Gordon in trouble without doing a thing. I should have never gotten out of bed. I had been right. It was turning into a very bad day.
"Now, Mrs. Gordon, I know that Gordon is not guilty of this accusation. If there hadn't been this incident the issue would have simply blown over."
At that I opened my eyes.
Fear seized my gut and I felt sick, "Gordon's not going to get demoted?"
Immediately the Captain held his hands up and shook his head, "No! No, not at all. Yoran was the instigator of the fight in both cases, Sergeant Gordon just lost his temper and the matter got out of hand. No, the only thing is the MP's will be called in to investigate what happened and they'll question you."
It seemed everyone wanted to talk to me.
I began to rub my face.
The guilt was just piling up.
"Take my sergeant home and make sure he's calmed down and in uniform. I expect him to make his appointment and he still has work at the shooting house."
Got it. I could do that. Not a problem.
Captain Ekoline opened the door to room three and motioned for Gordon, "Sergeant, I'm releasing you into the care of your wife for the moment. I expect you back within an hour. Any questions?"
"No sir."
"Good," his captain then looked to me, "Enjoy the rest of your day Mrs. Gordon."
Oh sure, I could tell my day was just going to get better.