Three Years Later (Part II on my website) Chapter 1
September 2, 1945

Three years later, Danny and Evelyn had had their first son, Rafe Daniel Walker, and Rafe had gone on to serve as a proud, honorable pilot earning the rank of Colonel. Rafe had also helped in putting together the very first Women's Air Force Service Pilot (WASP). Everyone thought he helped because he was so kind-hearted, but the truth was, deep down, Rafe hoped to find Devonny. He had spoken to Colonel Doolittle, who was serving in England, but he would not say a word. "She asked me not to tell you, and I'm not going to betray her trust."

It was September 2, 1945. Rafe was on a battleship in Tokyo Harbor. The USS Missouri was the final resting place of the war. The Japanese and Americans were signing a peace treaty, and Rafe considered himself lucky to be a part of this historic event. After the signing, Rafe disembarked the ship to find his own ship which would be taking him back to the states. That's when he saw it. Four pilots whom he slightly recognized. They were pilots from the Doolittle Raid, pilots presumed dead. They had been imprisoned for the duration of the war, and were finally permitted to go home. He decided not to disturb them, and continued walking. Another sight then caught his eye. Fuchida, the man who had led the attack on Pearl Harbor, was waving his hand toward no one else, but Rafe. Rafe reluctantly walked to his side. "Colonel McCawley, right?"

Rafe nodded, refusing to forgive this man.

"I've heard stories. We had three hundred planes attack Pearl." He told Rafe, "Out of those three hundred, twenty-nine were lost. I hear out of those twenty-nine, you and your friend shot down seven."

"You're right." Rafe replied, clenching his teeth.

"I hope you can forgive me for what I did, Colonel. It was years ago, and, then, we couldn't find another way out of it. When I heard what you did, I couldn't help but think about what an honorable pilot you are. You are without fear. The story of your heroism will not leave my family." Fuchida promised, giving Rafe a bow. Rafe thanked him and bowed his forgiveness.