January 8, 2014
Main Title-Game of Thrones-Ramin Djawadi (1:47)
Copper
Corky and Robert
He sat with his back against the log and his head tilted over the small piece of paper in his hands. His hat protected the letter from the rains that seemed to soak everything else. The soft patter only made him feel a bit more alone. Maggie hated storms but she loved the rain. He'd loved to dance in the street with her when it rained. He missed her almost more than he missed his Ellen.
"Letter from home?" Robert Morehouse asked as he plopped down beside him.
Kevin made a noncommittal sound as he read the words Ellen had written again. Tomorrow he would have to go into battle again. But for tonight this slip of paper brought him closer to home than he'd been in longer than he could remember. "Maggie's learnin' to read," he finally commented. "And write. Ellen let her sign her name to the letter."
Robert chuckled. "That's grand, Corky. Just grand. Bet you can't wait for the fighting to be over."
Kevin titled his head to look at his commanding officer and friend. "No more than you can, my friend."
"True." Robert clapped him on the back. "Get some rest Corky," he advised. "Tomorrow's going to be a bad battle. I can feel it."
Kevin nodded and folded the letter carefully before gently depositing it inside his shirt, next to his heart. "You too sir."