Janet looked between the two women. “Uh, no, I didn’t realize that,” she said, her look at Tyler chiding. “You didn’t tell me you were a hero,” she said, her smile bright.
“Well, that’s Ty,” Sheila said, waving dismissively, “she’s not one to brag.”
Tyler hid her grin behind her hand, knowing what Sheila was doing, and loving the girl for it.
“Well, I suppose it would be okay, if you just slipped in to see Airman Devereaux for a minute…” Janet said.
“That would be really great, Janet,” Tyler said, seizing on the woman’s momentary weakness. “I’d really appreciate it.”
“She’d probably even take you to dinner to show her appreciation,” Sheila added, slyly.
Tyler glanced at Sheila, thinking that now she wanted to smack the girl. Thanks for the set-up, Sheila!
“Oh, that wouldn’t be neces
