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stranded at an Air Force base so it was easy enough finding a plane.”
    Then he remembered everything. He’d lost his mind and executed a retreating enemy. He was a cold blooded monster.
    She said, “I had no idea you could do what you did.”
    He waited for her to tell him how disgusted she was by what he’d done but instead she said, “You’re amazing.”
    He was speechless.
    She lifted the blanket and slipped into bed beside him.
    Considering everything he’d been through all day, it was surprising that this was the most stressful. It caught him so by surprise he almost leapt out of bed. He was immediately glad he didn’t act on his gut instinct.
    He didn’t even consider using his empathic ability to uncover her true motives the way he had with Melanie because nothing about her actions was ambiguous in the least. She knew what she wanted and she was taking it. Jack was more than happy to comply.
    Sally snuggled into him afterwards and said, “I heard it’s your birthday today. Happy birthday , Jack.”
    He sat up. “How long was I out?”
    “Two days.”
    “Holy shit! No way.”
    “I’ve been your Florence Nightingale the whole time.”
    “What does that mean? Who’s she?”
    “She was a nurse who fell in love with her patient.”
    “You’re not in love with me. You hate my guts.”
    “ Do you really still think I hate you?”
    He smiled lazily. “I guess not.”
    “It turns out you’re a lot more charming when you’re unconscious.” She laughed at her own insult which put a smile on his face.
    She sat up and kissed him. She stood and said, “Get some rest if you can. My room is right next door if you need me. I’ll send your mom in when you feel up for it.”
    “I didn’t know she was here.”
    “We didn’t know if you’d pull through so she was sent for just in case.”
    “Is Melanie here too?”
    He detected a hint of unease in Sally’s posture. “You’re not seeing her, are you? Oh God, you are, aren’t you?”
    Jack shook his head. “No. We’re just friends.”
    “Oh good. I’d feel like such a bitch if you were already taken.”
    She turned around and walked from the room with a spring in her step, saying over her shoulder, “I’ll just send your mom in now. I think you’re strong enough to handle it.”
    Just half a minute later his mom walked in. She said, “You look good. Your complexion is back. It looks like you jus t ran a marathon.”
    Jack hid his smile and said, “I feel like a million bucks. Sorry they got you so worried about me.”
    “I saw you, son. You looked like you were on death’s door. You’re lucky to have a friend like Sally Hopkins. She’s a sweetheart. She barely left your side.”
    “She’s growing on me.”
    “I think she likes you.”
    Jack refused to have that conversation. “Where’s Melanie?”
    “She’s back home. She couldn’t make it.”
    “Why? What happened?”
    “Nothing. She just couldn’t make it.”
    Jack shook his head. What possible reason could Melanie have for not coming? He would’ve been there for her if their roles were reversed.
    His mom must’ve seen the confusion on his face. “Melanie’s going through a lot. Cut her some slack.”
    He sighed. “I know. I guess I just expected more from her.”
    “Sometimes the people we love let us down. It’s not their fault and you shouldn’t hold it against them. No one’s perfect. She’s a good girl and she cares about you.”
    He changed the subject because he knew she was right. “I’m starving. Can I get something to eat?”
    “Sally’s already on it. You really should thank her for everything she’s done. I thought you said she hated you. I just didn’t see that while she took care of you.”
    “She did hate me. I think she had a change of heart.”
    “Well, if you need a replacement enemy, I think that other soldier Hank will fill that role nicely. He mutters to himself every time he walks past your room. I think he’s jealous of how much