We didn't see James or Chesney again that evening. The next morning they both were happy and must have worked out whatever Chesney was concerned about. I winked at her the next morning at breakfast and she mouthed 'thank you' to me. The two didn't want to separate after we ate, but they managed. I took Chesney to go spar for a while and introduce her to some people. This is how our next several days went, except for touching base once a day about preparations for Friday. Friday morning, Haze and I woke up in each other's arms like usual. We held each other closer and longer though, both of us thinking about the planned attack tonight. "Are you okay?" I ask. "No, but this is what has to be done. Are you okay?" He moved me so he could look into my eyes. I smiled a little, "I have to

