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“Yeah, just a few weeks ago, actually,” Kye says.
Anson and I were in the SEALs with Kye and Gates. We’ve been on more than a few deployments with them. I hadn’t heard from them since just after I was sent home. They were still overseas on their own deployment.
“Didn’t want to go on another deployment?” I guess, and they nod.
“It got worse after you were sent back,” Kye admits, and we have a moment of silence as that sinks in for all of us.
They don’t need to elaborate or give any more details. Anson and I both noticed the increased danger with every deployment. We knew it was only a matter of time before one of us was hurt or worse.
“Are you settling in Los Angeles?” I ask, and they nod.
“We went up and visited Hunter and Whit for a week and thought about moving there, but it’s such a small town. I need a little more excitement than that,” Kye says, and I laugh.
“I bet. We just helped Hunter and Whit out with something a few weeks ago actually. They sound like they’re fully at home up there, though.”
Hunter and Whit were in the military with us too. They got out a few months ago and promptly moved into their own cabins on the side of a mountain. They live in this little town up there which would drive me bonkers, but they seem to love it. They met their girls, Anise and Grier, there and are now happily in love.
“Yeah, they’re both married now, which is crazy to me,” Kye says, and Gates grunts in agreement.
That’s how things always are with these two. Kye is the charmer, the guy who can be friends with anyone. Gates is more the grumpy silent type–the one where you never quite know what he’s thinking.
“Where are you guys staying?” Anson asks.
“We rented this condo a few blocks from here,” Kye says, nodding north.
“Oh, cool. My place is over there, too,” I comment.
“Yeah, what’s been new with you two?” Kye asks.
“I’m with Lottie now, and she’s pregnant,” Anson says with a smile, and Kye grins.
“About damn time,” Gates grumbles, and I laugh.
“That’s what I said too. All that wasted time,” I chide Anson, and he rolls his eyes.
“It was the right time now.”
I nod, and Kye turns to me.
“I’ve been seeing this girl, Quinn.”
“Is it serious?” He asks, and I nod.
“Yeah, she’s it for me.”
Anson claps me on the shoulder, grinning, and I laugh.
“Maybe there will be two weddings soon,” Anson says, and I smile.
“Maybe.”
If I can get Quinn to realize that we’re meant to be and then somehow convince her to spend the rest of her life with me.
“I’ll get my best man speeches ready then,” Kye teases, and I laugh, leaning back in my chair.
“Should we get on with the interview?” Anson asks, and I grin.
I know he’s about to give them shit, but of course, we’ll hire them. Kye and Gates are two guys we trust and love having around.
