“Yes, they transported me to a hospital in Germany. Got treated for smoke inhalation and the skull injury. That was when it was first brought up by my chain of command that I could leave the service. My second day at the hospital, I was able to borrow somebody’s phone and I called my folks. In hindsight, it was a dumb idea, getting them all worried, especially Mom. She was tears, basically pleaded for me to get out of the service as soon as I could, and I promised her that I would. And here I am, one Soldiers-to-Teachers program later.” I chuckle. Hopefully, that was the wrapped bow that she needed to hear to end this probe. My nerves can’t handle much more. I need a break...from myself.
“Wow. That’s...an amazing story. You’re so lucky to be here, but it’s too bad about your friends,” Meg
