Headquarters on Peleliu.
So many marines were enjoying their long deserved rest after their success of taking the entire island. 2 of such were Roebuck and Miller who were eating their dinner and drinking coffee and sitting with each other.
On Miller's tray was a bowl of soup, a hamburger, a biscuit and 2 apples.
Roebuck's tray had chicken, peas, a cheese pizza, a hot dog and a beer next to it.
"So sir, when was your first meeting with our first sergeant?" Miller said after sipping his drink.
Roebuck replied "It was while I was in school."
Miller toke a bite of his burger then said "Oh man. That long?"
Roebuck nodded "Sullivan saw me while I was being bullied by some big guys. Sullivan had gotten very pissed and drove of the fuckers."
Miller cut some of his apples "Sullivan is one person I think of, the other are my reconnaissance team members every time I sleep in bed."
"Don't worry son. We'll get this war over fast and clean. Hell, Nimitz is probably pissed right now."
"Polonsky might be slacking off at another table but between you and me, i'll make an exception."
Roebuck chuckled "Yeah. The private is some what very funny to me. If I see Tojo face to face..." then gestures his thumb across his neck making a screeching sound that almost disturbed the other marines.
Miller jumped from his seat, "Oh wow! I bet WE could off the bad Jap guy himself."
Roebuck had a bite of some of his peas then said "Let's not tell Sullivan's family when we get back."
"Or at least Sullivan when we get to heaven." Miller replied.
The marines had always loved the good sergeant who was Sullivan. He was rough sometimes even to Roebuck. The man had saved Miller once while on Makin.
"I dream about Sullivan every night I spent in my bunker." Roebuck smiled.
Miller thought up something then said "How about you and me share a bunk bed tonight? Just for me to substitute for Sullivan."
Roebuck nodded "Okay son."
The 2 friendly marines finished their dinner then head for their bunk bed. Miller got on top while Roebuck had the bottom one.
"What kind of gift can we get for your family before we get back sir?" Miller was curious.
Roebuck said "Uh... Maybe a good book from Japan for my girl."
Miller grinned "I bet she'll like that."
"And when I get home, i'll bring my family for a nice beautiful crab dinner."
"Sounds good to me. I had one before I joined the army." Miller commented.
The commander of the base shut off the lights as Polonsky struggled to reach a bunk. "Watch your step Polonsky." Roebuck reminded.
"Oh sorry." Polonsky had some trouble but then made it to his bed "Night Roebuck."
"Night guys." Roebuck said then fell asleep with a happy face.
