When Claudia Joy arrived home, Michael was still in his office doing paperwork. Claudia Joy sauntered into the room and kissed him on the temple, "What are you doing?"

Michael looked over at her and smiled. He looked back at his paperwork and said, "Working on some of forms for the merger with the Air Force Base. Colonel Burton and I get to meet the new Wing Commander soon."

"Wait isn't Joan in Afghanistan?" asked Claudia Joy.

Michael pulled her onto his lap and said, "Since there are several high ranking soldiers currently in Afghanistan, Colonel Burton is being pulled out of combat. She'll be coming home in another couple of days."

"Oh," said Claudia Joy, "I didn't know that."

"She's only being told today. And since General Clarke is slowly getting better, it probably won't be long before he redeploys either."

Claudia Joy nodded and wrapped her arms around him, "Well you're staying put right?"

Michael chuckled and kissed her and said, "For right now."

Trevor and Roxy Leblanc had finally gotten settled into their home at Fort Lewis. Roxy had gotten a job at the local pub in addition to communicating with Gloria to make sure things were still running smoothly at the Hump. TJ and Finn had been adjusting well at their new school and Roxy had made a few friends in the neighborhood. Of course, she still kept up with the news at Fort Marshall and was aware of some of the happenings in Charleston: Gloria's impending divorce, the Hanson's move back, and Tonya's pregnancy to name a few. Though she still missed her friends terribly, overall it had been a good change.

Trevor arrived home later that night after training, "Hey babe," he smiled and kissed Roxy.

Roxy kissed him back, "What's up?"

"Guess who I got a call from today?" asked Trevor.

"Trevor, let's not play the guessing game," said Roxy, "Who did you get a call from today?"

"I happened to get a call from Chase Moran, and he said he's think about coming to Tacoma with Pamela and the kids this weekend," informed Trevor.

"I like what I'm hearing!" Roxy beamed, "Do they plan on finding a hotel or staying here?"

"Well, I think they might have to get a hotel, considering we have a three bedroom house and all three of them are taken by Leblancs," laughed Trevor.

"Yeah sorry I wasn't thinking. Still adjusting to having four kids," admitted Roxy.

Trevor looked at her skeptically and said, "The twins are three months old."

"I know," Roxy shrugged, "But I haven't gotten a good night's sleep in those three months."

"So I take I can call Chase back and say it's a go?" asked Trevor.

"Of course!"

The Clarkes were in West Point, New York to see their son, Patrick graduate as a Second Lieutenant from the United States Military Academy, which was Kevin's Alma Mater along with Jackie's Dad and Kevin's Dad. Kevin was slowly getting better as he could now at least walk with the assistance of a cane. The couple felt like they were going to be living at graduations since Sophie would graduate from Exeter in a few weeks. Once the ceremony began, the General spoke about the young men and women joining the Army and serving their country before reading the graduates' names one by one.

"Second Lieutenant Patrick Jason Clarke," announced the General. Patrick stepped forward and saluted the General before shaking his hand and receiving his diploma, "Congratulations and welcome to the Army."

"Thank you sir," said Patrick. After the ceremony, Patrick appraocehed his parents and sister, who were all ready to offer him words of congratulations.

Kevin saluted Patrick and then hugged him, "Congratulations son."

"Thanks Dad. And it's great to see you walking," said Patrick.

Jackie embraced her son and said, "It seems like just yesterday I was bringing you home from the hospital," she said teary eyed.

Patrick chuckled and rolled his eyes. He knew his mother was going to become sentimental on him. He held out his arms for Sophie.

"Do I have to?" she smirked.

Patrick put his arms down and said, "No just though you might want to, since I'm your favorite sibling."

"Shut up! You're my only sibling," said Sophie hugging him quickly.

Latasha was home alone since the kids were next door with Maggie and Tanner Hall. Without Quincy and the kids, the house was pretty quiet which she had never been used to after Deuce was born. Nyah had been their little girl and they thought their family was complete but that had not been true. Gabe was their "wonderful accident" as Quincy liked to call him but she wouldn't give up her family or her life for the world. She looked at the calendar and saw Gabe had a doctor's appointment in few days but in all she wasn't that busy. Maybe she could schedule a lunch date with the girls and Roland sometime soon.

Holly opened the door to her house and Gloria followed behind her. Since Gloria would most likely have to move out of her current house after her divorce with Hector was finalized, she had been actively looking for a place to say. Holly noticed Gloria scanning her laptop and asked, "Anything interesting in the news?"

Gloria looked up and said, "Oh I don't know. I'm looking for houses and apartments in the Charleston area."

"Don't you live on post?" asked Holly.

"Right now, but after my divorce is finalized I become a true civilian and no longer get army benefits. Translated I have to get my own insurance and housing," said Gloria.

"Oh, well if it's not too much to ask, would you mind living here?" asked Holly.

Gloria shook her head, "I don't want to invade your privacy. I mean Private Truman will come home eventually."

"Yeah, but it gets kind of lonely without Tim sometimes. And you don't have to stay here permanently. Just until you find a place of your own," said Holly, "George and I would love it!"

"Who?" asked Gloria and Holly pointed to the rabbit cage, "Oh, thank you Holly that would be nice."

"No problem," said Holly, "and I don't mean to pry, but Hector seems like a sweet guy. Why are you two getting a divorce?"

An angry look overtook Gloria's face, "Because he cheated on me."

NO!" shouted Holly shockingly, "You?"

"Yep, and on top of that, got his one night stand pregnant," said Gloria.

Holly stuttered for a few moments before speaking, "Well. Well, is he going to help raise the baby?"

Gloria shook her head, "He wants nothing to do with it. Thankfully he and hot little Penny are putting it up for adoption."

"Do they know the parents?" asked Holly.

"Yeah, Charlie and her partner are adopting the baby," replied Gloria, "Assuming it doesn't fall through."

"Why would it?" asked Holly, "They seem like they would both make great mothers."

"Penny's Christian and although apparently adultery is okay in her mind, apparently homosexuality is not," said Gloria.

Holly shook her head confusedly and said, "Well hopefully things will work out. I mean I don't really know the Intelligence Captain but Charlie would be a great Mom and is great with anyone's kids."

Gloria nodded, "Yeah hopefully things will work out for everyone."

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