Disclaimer- So far none of them belong to me, I'm still working on it.

"Jack, could you step inside my office for a moment?"

"Sure, Sir. What's this about?"

"The President and I have had some lengthy discussions and we have decided to lift the no-frat regulations at this base."

Jack stared wide-eyed at the General.

"The secretive nature of the program and the time officers spend off world makes an outside life very hard. We wanted the regulations to reflect that."

Jack continued to stare rather stupidly.

"We don't think it will be any more of a problem than all the unresolved sexual attraction we have around here."

"I see, Sir." Jack thought a moment, "I don't suppose I could have a written copy of what you just told me?"

"You don't believe me?"

"Oh, I do, Sir, but I don't think she will."

The General chuckled, "Of course. The official memo goes out tomorrow."

After the Colonel left, signed memo in hand, Hammond picked up his telephone and made a call to another section of the mountain.

"Lieutenant? Good news, the President approved the change in regulations. Umhm... Umhm... I'll pick you up at seven then?... You too, see you then."

Hammond replaced the telephone looking rather pleased with himself.

The End