“Yes, ma’am. How did you know? Have you met him before?”
Commander Landry’s hand trembled. She seemed scattered. Genero asked if she was all right. Landry didn’t respond, but continued to stare at Father Nachen only 15 feet away.
At that moment, Father Nachen turned to look in Genero’s direction. He recognized Phil, and nodded in recognition, giving his former charge a smile and a friendly wink.
Surveying the gathering, Father gazed past Phil, focusing on the senior Navy nurse for a second. Father Nachen looked away. Then, Father Nachen lost his legendary composure. He did a double take that might have injured the neck of a lesser man. He could not believe his own eyes. “Beth? Beth Landry, is that you?” Father Nachen asked.
“Holy Christ. Eddie, it is you! My God, Eddie. You’re a priest
