A/N: Happy Fourth of July everyone. Even though many people won't read this during the Fourth of July, I'm still going to write it. Here it is.

The Fourth of July. A day for cook outs, parades, rodeos, and of course fireworks. Haggard loved them all, but the last event was the one that made him cry with happiness. Blowing up stuff legally! Hell yes!

"Well Sweetwater, while we're on leave for the Fourth, we're going to have some fun."

"What are you talking about?" the New Jersey soldier asked. "What do you have planned?"

Haggard motioned with his hand for Sweetwater to get closer. "I ordered a whole box of illegal fireworks. I have them right here." He lifted up his shirt, revealing a cigar box sized package. "These little babies are Black Cat prototypes that were never released to the public. Luckily, I have a few friends that work in Black Cat."

"Don't you think those things are a little dangerous if they're illegal?" Sweetwater asked.

"Grow some balls Sweets! Come let's go blow some shit up!" He grabbed Sweetwater's collar and dragged him off before he could complain.


One Hour Later

Sergeant Redfern and Preston walked up the steps to Haggard's house. Redfern chewed on a cigar. "My one free day off, and I still have to visit you kids."

"Come on Sarge, it's the Fourth of July. Haggard said he had some really special to show us."

Redfern snorted. "Knowing that guy, he's probably going to blow something up." As if on que, a loud bloom followed by black smoke rose up from behind the house. Redfern gritted his teeth. "Goddamnit Haggard."

Preston and Sarge hurried to the back of the house, to find the remains of a burning barn and a stunned Sweetwater and Haggard. Both were covered in soot.

Haggard gave the pair a crazy grin. "Hey Sarge and Preston, happy Fourth of July!"


Flashback

"I don't like this," Sweetwater said as Haggard lit a match. "Maybe we should wait for Sarge."

"Grow some Sweetwater. Nothing will go wrong." He lit the fuse.


A/N: Happy Fourth of July 2013!