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I lifted my brows. That was impressive. An ambitious goal that would give him a lot. Plus, Shay would never have recruits thinking he had just waltzed in to get the job.
“That’s amazing,” Crew said. “I’m only slightly jealous I never got that far.”
He had no reason to be jealous. Crew had scored high on every stateside test. The only reason they hadn’t let him finish the selection in Ecuador was because he worked better in a unit.
“I actually went through your file the other day,” Coach said. “I’m glad my colleagues didn’t let you go further, but the part in Ecuador would’ve been a walk in the park for you. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with being a natural team member, Crew.”
“Yeah, yeah,” Crew grumbled.
Shay cocked his head. “Well, can’t he do the Ecuador thing next summer when I get there? Just to see if he’d make it?”
Not a bad idea.
“Uh, can I get in on that?” Gray wondered. “I never got official training.”
“What am I, unofficial?” Darius frowned.
I laughed.
“You know what I mean,” Gray grated out. “It sounds fun.”
Oh boy, nothing about the selection in Ecuador wasfun.
“I’m gonna suggest the obvious,” Danny stated. “We all go to Ecuador next summer, and the youngsters can run through the jungle while the rest of us pitch in as instructors. It’s been a while since Em and I were down there with recruits.”
Well, now. This was interesting. I sat forward and exchanged glances with the others.
“I’m no longer interested,” Crew said.
“Don’t be ridiculous, sweetheart—it’s a wonderful idea,” Mercier replied. “If I can bring my son, count me in. We learned a thing or two about suffering at Quantico too.”
“Okay, we gotta make this happen,” Danny said. “No bailing—we decide right here. We’ll all go.”
I looked at Joel.
He shrugged and smiled a little. “Could be a great vacation.”
Exactly. We’d terrorize the recruits, and then when they were off on the final trek, we could explore Quito, eat all the food, see the sights…
“Joel and I are in.” I nodded to Coach. “Probably with four kids.”
“Me too.” Ryan filed in. “I’ll bring the family.”
Next summer. Ecuador.
All of a sudden, Shay, Crew, and Gray were a bit nervous.
I smiled.
EPILOGUE 2
A few months later
At seven-ish o’clock
In Marina del Rey
Crew Finlay
