Chapter 56A true friend, Birdie Crew agreed to keep multiple sets of keys to the Kauai house. She would do her best to make the traveling veterans feel comfortable. As much as she claimed not wanting to meet a new man, she jumped at the chance to greet any veteran passing through. Birdie, a military wife before her husband passed away, would have a great time with the military types who would visit for R&R. The friendships with people with whom she had much in common could prove auspicious and bring unexpected delight into Birdie's life. She was long overdue for a bit of joy but would never admit it.
The air hop from Kauai to Honolulu International Airport on Oahu left Sara with a one and one-half hour lay-over. She shopped for Hawaiian gifts she would bring home. The five-hour flight lan
