ALTHOUGH IT WAS NOW midnight in Houston, Andy was still awake thinking of Banjo. She was curled up in bed listening to music when she heard knocking on the door.
‘Honey?’
‘Mom?’
The door opened.
A pale-looking Mary entered.
‘Honey, there are men here to see you.’
‘What?’ she said, startled.
‘They said they’re from Fort Sam in Houston.’
Andy quickly jumped out of bed to change into a grey T-shirt and khaki pants.
‘Mom, please tell them I’ll be out in a minute.’
And she was! She even managed to tie her uncombed hair together and twist it into a neat pile on top of her head.
The two Marines snapped to attention. The more senior of the two stated the purpose of their sudden visit.
‘Ma’am, we have a helicopter waiting on the rooftop of the Texas Children’s Hospital. You’re required
