This is written for pure entertainment. I don't own any of the characters of Robotech.

FLASHBACK

Flying down the cavern of the Grand Cannon, "Is this it?…I hope she's okay. I can't believe she survived that attack," Rick murmured to himself.

" Lisa stand back. I'm going to cut a hole open," his face grimaced unsure of what might happen.

As the metal fell to the floor, he saw those fiery green eyes of hers filled with tears and a small part of him began to shake. 'Oh, God why am I shaking' Trying to hold back the tears himself he ran in her direction.

He did something they both weren't expecting. He grabbed her, picked her up and gave her the biggest bear hug almost knocking the wind out of her. 'Jesus she smells so good. Did she always smell this good?'

Her heart skipped a beat. 'I'm so glad to see you again Hunter. I missed you so damn much. You feel so good right now holding me. Please don't stop' those last few thoughts shocked her.

Still amazed he was there she thought, 'Where did that come from! I must be in shock. I'm just glad he's here.'

Grabbing her hand tightly Rick blurted out, "Let's get out of here Commander."

"Lead the way Lieutenant" with a bit of a sob escaping her.

As Lisa sat there in Ricks plane in awe of the events that just occurred, Rick stared at her 'Damn this woman is a survivor. Why am I always rescuing you?'

This woman whom he had called an "Old Sour Puss" the moment he met her, this woman whom he had come to realize as not only a leader but whom he admired and found strength from, a woman who was his guide in combat; He had come to regard as a close friend. He didn't realize how much he had missed her.

'Lisa your one of a kind. I would be proud to rescue you again and again,' Rick felt happy by the thought.

Lisa breaking his train of thought said, "Hunter this is the one time I'm glad you disobeyed my orders," She stuck her hand out to shake Rick's hand but he took it and pulled her into a very affectionate hug.

'How do women smell so good even in a time of crisis?' Rick thought to himself.

Over the radio they could hear Minmei's faint voice singing.

As they starred in amazement, simultaneously they said, "It's the SDF1! The made it!"

…as they landed on the deck of the deck of the SDF1 medics rushed both Lisa and Rick.

"Lisa I'm sorry about…ummm…I mean I'm sure your fa…I'm sure Admiral Hayes made it out."

With a glassy look in her eye she turned her head slightly away and stated under her breathe "I don't think he did".

Someone approached Rick "Lt Hunter your needed in Block B-10 to search for some survivors ."

"I'm sorry Lisa I have to go," and Rick hopped back into his Veritech.

As he flew away Lisa's tears began to pour down, "Oh Father you stubborn old man," but after a minute she snapped out of it. 'Lisa you're a soldier get yourself together. This is not the time.' She got off the gurney and thanked the medic and headed for the control tower.

As she walked in, "Lisa!" yelled out Kim and Vanessa. They ran to her and gave her a big hug and out of the corner of her eye Lisa noticed Claudia just standing with watery eyes. Sammy was balling her eyes out.

Captain Gloval gave her a warm hug, "You seem a bit tired. You don't need to be here."

"Nonsense" Lisa said, " I need to be here more now than ever."

"Lisa you stubborn old mule. You made it back. I knew you would. I've missed you. We all have," as Claudia gave her a hug

"And your father?" she asked under her breath.

"He didn't' make it." Lisa said with a somber face

"I'm so sorry Lisa. Maybe you need to go res…"

"Nonsense" Lisa cut her off "I need to be here helping all of you"

"But Lisa you need to …" and Lisa again cut her off "None of that Claudia. Not now. I'll have time for all of that later."

"Captain!" Protested Claudia

"Captain, I'll have my opportunity to do all that. I'm sure we all need time to recover BUT I need to be here now," fought back Lisa.

"Claudia I think at this point in time we need all the help we can get. Lisa, if I think for one minute you can't handle being here I'm ordering you straight out of here is that understood. And if you fight me I'll send you to the brig."

"Yes Captain," Lisa said with a smile and salute.

" Now, Sammy can I relieve you of your position."

"OH, with pleasure commander," beamed Sammy with joy to have her back.

As Lisa fell right into her old routine Claudia starred at Lisa for a moment, 'Lisa honey, I hope you don't hold it all in. We don't need another incident like what happened at Mars.' With a deep sigh she continued on with work.

End Flashback.