"Come on, Mack," Luz murmured, his eyes scanning the inky blackness of the weeds. She was late.

All of the British prisoners had safely crossed the river. Luz and a few others remained in enemy territory with the last boat, waiting for Jaclyn to return.

"Please girl, don't do this to me."

Dobie looked to Luz and smiled slightly. "I wouldn't worry about Jaclyn Mackenzie. She's survived far worse than this." Luz looked at the Colonel, but didn't say anything. "Bullets seem to miss her. Men fall beside her, but still she lives. Beginning to think she's immortal."

Luz looked back to the forest, silent and annoyed. Keep it to yourself, limey. Don't need that changing right now.

Suddenly, they heard a twig snap. Raising his rifle with the others, Luz heard, "Flash."

"Thunder," he immediately replied, grinning as she emerged from the shadows. As soon as she came into view, he saw something was wrong. She had blood streaking down one cheek and her left arm hung limply against her stomach.

"Mack…" he said.

She gave him a reassuring look before turning to Dobie. "A success, sir." She reached under her shirt with her right hand, extracted a pack of paper, and handed them to him.

Dobie smiled, nodding. He seemed unsurprised by her current state. "Good work, Mackenzie. We're off then."

They walked to the boat, Jaclyn jumping in before Luz could help her. He joined her and nodded to Perconte that they could go. They crossed the water silently. Luz didn't take his eyes from Jaclyn as she looked forward to the other side of the river and to safety. The rest of the men met them there. They had made it.

They walked deeper into the forest until Roe finally stopped Jaclyn, Luz at his side. "Let me see," he ordered.

She huffed, but obeyed, allowing him to look at the cut on her face first. "It's fine, Doc. Just a scratch."

He nodded, frowning. "Yeah, we'll see about that. I can't tell with all the grease how bad it is, but the bleeding has stopped." He paused before looking at her injured arm. "This on the other hand needs medical attention. We're going to the aid station as soon as we get back."

Jaclyn scoffed. "That's completely unnecessary." Luz rolled his eyes. "You can do it."

Roe shook his head. "I've only watched a dislocation being fixed before. I don't know how to do it myself."

Dobie turned and looked at them. "You three alright?"

Jaclyn nodded. "We'll be right there, sir." He turned away again.

She surprised Roe and Luz by lying on the ground, the soft earth almost engulfing her. "Doc, just follow my instructions. Luz, get behind my head and help him."

They stood, frozen, their eyes wide. Jaclyn rolled her eyes and huffed again. "Do I need to do it myself? Because I will." They shook their head obediently and did as she asked. Bloody men.

"Doc, slowly start to straighten my arm and raise it. That's it," she murmured. Pain started to radiate, but it wasn't bad. The worse was about to come.

She took a breath. "Now bend it at the elbow and start stretching it behind my head and towards my neck. Luz, hold up my head please." He did as she asked, his eyes wide. The woman is mad.

Jaclyn nodded at the progress. "OK good, keep gently pushing, Doc. Guide my hand towards my other shoulder." CRACK. A sharp pain went through her arm, but then it disappeared to a dull ache. She let out a huge breath of air. "Perfect."

Roe helped her lower her arm to her chest. "Thank you, Eugene. You did great."

He nodded, but was silent. He'd never met anyone like Jaclyn before – male or female.

Jaclyn looked up to catch Luz's eye. His face was white and still, but he still gently cradled her head in his hands. She grinned. "You can let go now, George," she said softly.

Luz nodded, helping her up to her feet. She nodded to both of them. "Thank you, boys," before strolling after the pack.

Luz walked to Roe's side. They watched her walk away. "Holy Mother."

Roe nodded. "You said it."

"To the 101st Airborne for saving the red devils so that we can fight the enemy another day!" Dobie toasted to Easy and the British soldiers in the barn, bottle of champagne in hand. "Cheers to the yanks!"

Everyone yelled, raising their bottles in celebration. The sense of accomplishment after another victory was palpable – especially one where no casualties occurred.

Jaclyn sat on a hay bale between Toye and Luz, nursing a bottle of champagne to herself. Her left arm was in a sling after Roe cornered her and her cheek stitched up. "You know," she said, taking another slug from the bottle. It was more than halfway gone. "I don't really care for champagne."

Toye raised his eyebrows and smirked at her slightly slurred words. "Don't like it, huh?" he said, taking the bottle from her and holding it up to the light. "Imagine that."

She snatched it back and giggled. "Nope."

Luz placed his elbows onto his knees and leaned forward, grinning at her pink cheeks. "Looks like someone is a little toasted." Jaclyn stuck her tongue out at her, making them laugh.

"Bet you're feeling no pain, sweetheart," added Toye, leaning back and draping at arm behind her.

Jaclyn hiccupped. "No pain," she repeated.

Luz took a sip from his own bottle. "Well since you refused the morphine from Doc, I have to say I'm glad you're feelin' good. You're one tough son of a bitch, Mack."

Jaclyn hiccupped again. Damn, that's cute, he thought. He shook his head, clearing it. Quit it, George.

She grinned widely. "That's me. Tough sonovabitch." She took another drink. "They named my plane 'Daredevil.' I loved flying so high. I tried to catch the sun."

Toye whistled. "No shit. I didn't know you flew."

Jaclyn nodded, staring at seemingly nothing. "Yup. Vroom."

Luz chuckled, before lighting two cigarettes. He handed one to Toye. "Why'd you stop flying?"

"I crashed." She shrugged, sighing before hiccupping again. "Boom."

Luz and Toye looked at each other. Luz lowered his voice. "You crashed your plane, Mack?"

"Yup," she replied simply, her face losing its humor. "Goodbye, Daredevil."

"Jesus, were you OK?"

It was a long time before she answered. She sat up and smiled hugely, looking back and forth between them. "I'm OK now. I'm with you boys!"

Luz was alarmed by the sudden change, but he didn't dare bring it up. Toye also hesitated before smiling back at her. They watched as they took another swig. "Damn, I love you guys. Did you know I love you? I really do."

They laughed before Luz pulled the bottle from her hands. "Not as much as you love champagne, Mack."

"Bleh, terrible stuff."

Luz grinned and stood up, pulling her along with him. "Let's get you to bed, crazy lady. I got her, Joe."

Toye nodded before standing up. He kissed her uninjured cheek. "Night Jackie. Good job today."

"Night, Joe!" she called as Luz pulled her outside.

Jaclyn stumbled as they made their way to the makeshift barracks. "God, I haven't felt this good in years. I really love you guys."

Luz smiled, puffing on his cigarette. "You love us? No shit."

They walked into the large room and towards their bunks. She jumped in front of him before turning around and walked backwards. She faced him and wagged a finger, grinning. "You know it's true. Don't play coy with me."

Luz grimaced at her movement. "Jesus, Mack, would you turn back around? You're going to trip and crack your head open, doll."

Jaclyn stopped suddenly, causing Luz to run into her. With a curse, he grabbed her by the shoulders to secure them both. She looked up at him. "And I really love you, George Luz."

Jesus, Mary and muthafuckin' Joseph. His mouth went dry. She pulled back again. "You, good sir, are my favorite."

And before he could even tell if all that really happened, she tripped and started falling backwards. Luz lunged forward and cupped his hand behind her head before she hit the floor.

"Mack! You OK? Where does it hurt?" he yelled, kneeling next to her.

She looked up with him, silent for a moment, but cracking up into giggles. Luz shook his head, but a smile slide over his face. "You're something else, Mackenzie." He helped her to her feet and then hoisted her into her bunk. "Upsy daisy."

She fell back against her pillow, still giggling. "See? My favorite. You are a good man, George." She paused, hiccupping once again. "And to think I once devised five different ways to sever your cock off."

Luz gulped. "Five?" Five? FIVE?

Jaclyn nodded, her eyes getting heavy. "Yes, sir. First, of course, would be with my knife…"

He shook his hands in front of him, squeezing his eyes shut. "Alright! Alright! Alright! No details needed!" Georgie Jr., cover your ears. Block the bad lady out.

She leaned towards him, waiting for him to look at her again. Adding in a very loud whisper, "Glad I didn't need to do it. What a waste that would be. Especially after knowing how well you can use it."

Luz felt his face go red hot. Father, please help me. Make her stop.

Luckily, Jaclyn then leaned back onto her pillow and passed out.

With his mouth gaping open, he shakily stepped from her bed and fell into his own below. Realizing he wasn't breathing, he sucked air in. This woman is going to be the death of me.

Jaclyn cracked an eye open, her head pounding. Oh my God, I hate champagne. Early morning light started coming through the windows, but by the snores around her, most of Easy was still asleep. Aspirin. I need aspirin.

Swinging her legs over the side, she gingerly hopped down from her bunk. She looked down quizzically at her arm in the sling before remembering. Oh right. That kraut. She also noticed that she was still in her standard uniform and boots, but she shrugged. That wasn't unusual; a lot of soldiers slept ready to fight.

Jaclyn felt like she was missing something. She looked down to a sleeping Luz. She smiled slightly at his face. Never that innocent when he's awake. She brushed a stray hair from his forehead before leaving the building.

On her way to pilfer from the aid station, she bumped into Dobie. "Well, good morning, Mackenzie! How are you doing?"

She winced. "Fine, sir."

Dobie chuckled. "Water and aspirin, darling. Maybe even a little hair of the dog if you can manage."

She grimaced. "I was just about to go looking for aspirin."

He nodded back. "Let me walk with you. I have another mission for you."

Immediately, she fell into battle mode as she listened to the details. When they arrived at the aid station, he clapped her on the shoulder. "I know you'll do us proud, Mackenzie. You always do."

Jaclyn nodded as he walked away. The door opened to reveal Roe. She smiled weakly at him. With a smirk, he waved her in.