Mail Call

by dart53

This is intended to be a repository for 'short shots' that don't really have a home of their own. Each chapter should stand alone (if it doesn't I'll let you know). Some may be serious, some may be silly…. Like that 'box a chocolates' you never know what you're gonna get. Enjoy, Dale

26. Chapter 26

They stood shoulder to shoulder on the tarmac as Garrison watched the formation of aircraft pass overhead. Actor watched with him for a moment and then turned to him. "Why didn't you apply to enter the Air Corps?"

A corner of the Warden's mouth lifted but he didn't take his eyes off the planes. "I was already committed to this when I learned to fly."

"But your program was voluntary. Surly a transfer could have been arranged?"

Garrison simply shook his head and watched the formation fade away into the clouds. He closed his eyes and continued to listen to the receding song of their engines.

Actor glanced at the sky again and then back at the Lieutenant. "Possibly after the war?"

The smile on the Warden's face was wistful as he opened his eyes on his second. He put his hand on Actor's shoulder and started him towards the rest of the team waiting by the car. "Possibly."