Author's Note: I wasn't sure about this chapter. I'm trying to show the human side of my character. We all get jealous, I'm sure. Feel free to tell me what you think, be it good or bad.

Later that evening, Gabrielle joined the Rat Patrol for dinner. Shortly after, Christina's shift ended to she went in search of Moffitt. She entered the mess hall and looked around. Her face brightened when she saw them. Then her eyes took in Gabrielle and they narrowed. She headed straight toward them.

"Hello, Jack." She bent down and kissed her cheek.

The other members of the Rat Patrol glanced at each other. This was unusual for Christina. Normally, she saved her displays of affection for when she and Moffitt were alone. Tully discreetly peeked at Gabrielle. Her face had lost its cheer, and had been replaced with a mixture of envy and disappointment.

Christina scrutinized Gabrielle. She turned to Moffitt. "I don't think we've been introduced."

Moffitt jumped slightly. "Of course, Gabrielle, this is Christina. Christina, this is Gabrielle."

The two women sized each other up. The tension between them crackled like static. Moffitt continued to glance frantically at them. At last, Christina held out her hand.

"Pleased to meet you."

Gabrielle did the same. "Likewise."

Moffitt let out a sigh he hadn't known he'd been holding. They all sat there, not saying a word. Finally Gabrielle got up.

"I should check on Pierre. Lovely seeing all of you again."

The minute she was out of earshot, Christina pinned Moffitt down with a hard stare.

"Who is she?" she demanded.

Moffitt ran a hand through his hair. "She's an old friend."

Christina raised an eyebrow. "An old friend?"

Moffitt sighed, "Okay, an old girlfriend. Emphasis on the old."

"Why is she here? Why did you break up?"

Moffitt looked uncomfortable. Finally, he answered, "She was married."

"She was what? You had an affair with a married woman?"

"No, no. I mean by the time I saw her again, she was married."

Hitch interrupted, "Sarge, perhaps you should start from the beginning."

Moffitt nodded, "Good idea."