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*smiles some*

I know you don't Katie.

I don't leave. And I also have a job to do here. At the same time I am still your wife. And they're my friends who need to be protected by someone they can trust.

I don't know what to do.

I'm not sure I can help with that. Selfishly I'd want you safe somewhere, as your commanding officer I need you here, but also would need someone to keep them safe.

It depends on which is more important: me fixing this security breach or someone we trust protecting our friends.

Can you handle things on base with Brian, or do you want me there to do it?

I'm sure the boys would feel better knowing someone skilled was watching over those that mean the most to them. *he had to think a moment*

That's the thing. I'm not the best in the field, but I'm decent. I am, however, the best at what I do.

~~And selfishly, I don't want to leave you.~~

You are better then you give yourself credit for. I suppose it's deciding what is best for all sides.

~~Selfishly we wouldn't be having this discussion.~~

I feel responsible. If I'd seen the damn security breach none of this would be happening.

But I know somebody has to be here to stop it.

~~I don't know how long I'd be gone. When I'd be back. If I'd be back.~~

No one saw this one coming, no one could ever imagine we'd even be at this point right now.

~~I know and that's what kills me, and the boys with families as well.~~

I know.

It's your call. If you want me to go, then I'll go. But otherwise I'm not leaving you here. You can send me or hell, you can send Brian. But you're gonna have to order me to move.

*He had to think and rubbed the bridge of his nose already on edge and leaned back just to mull it over*

*she lets out a long, slow breath, staring blankly at the opposite wall*

You know our six-month anniversary is in four days.

I know Baby, I know.

*is quiet for a long moment before she finally explodes*

Why the fuck did I not see this? God damn it, I'm supposed to be the person who fucking knows everything and I didn't and look what the hell's happened.

Calm down. We got blindsided. It happens we just need to figure out the best course of action and try to get what little we can back.

The families of the top officers here are being moved. It's a start. Least they can go on knowing they'll have families left.

Don't tell me to be calm. I lost my brother, I almost lost you, I will not lose anybody else.

*takes a sharp breath*

What do we do?

We need to take them out best we can. The boys are being briefed. Nice welcome home for them isn't it?

We just need to get through this. See what we can find out and keep those suits who like bitching at me so much safe.

I know, I explained my end of everything to them when they got here.

If you're putting me out there tomorrow morning, I need to get home and start packing.

*he sighed closing his eyes for a moment and took a deep breath.*

Pack just in case. And let's hope those wives will have people to come back home to.

*nods slightly, looking down at her hand*

You want me to give these to you now, in case?

*he opened his eyes then and looked at her a moment*

Give me what?

I can't take my wedding ring with me, can I?

I'd prefer if you did. *he thought a moment and slipped his off and slipped it into her hand* If anything you take mine with you.

I want to keep it, I just wasn't sure if you'd think it was wise or not.

*sighs*

I know you'll need my wallet and everything. Just...there's some pictures in the back I need you to keep safe for me.

I'd keep it all safe Katie you know that. *he was so scattered already trying to think about so many things at once.*