“Every word,” Frank replied. “So, did I miss the big event?”
“You couldn’t have timed it any better,” Ruth nearly shouted.
“Is everyone there? Will too?”
“I’m here too, Frank. Where are you?”
“I can’t stay on the phone long, I’m about to board a plane.”
“A plane? Hell, I still have nightmares about those things,” Ruth exclaimed. “You won’t catch me on a plane unless ordered, and even then I might protest.”
“Ruth, I was just certified as a pilot last week. Got my license and everything.” Frank’s booming laugh could be heard across the room.
“A pilot? You’ve got to be kidding!” Will laughed.
“Nope. I kind of got the bug. It’s actually been a life-long dream of mine.”
“Where you heading?” Kyle asked.
“Funny you should ask. I’m heading back to Russia.”
“What for?” The look on Jen’s face was nothing but surprise.
“Special assignment. I’ll be the liaison to the American Ambassador for military operations. I’m getting ready to board now. I just wanted to call and say congratulations to you both.”
“We couldn’t be happier, Frank. Best of luck.”
“Thanks guys. Gotta go.”
The line went dead and Jen punched the speaker button again to silence the buzz.
“Well, who’d a thought that would ever happen?” Will said.
“I guess the gang really was all here.”
“With a new member added to the group,” Jen replied. “And Kyle, there’s one more person you need to wrap those massive arms around,” Jen said. “You haven’t held your son yet.”
The room paused as Kyle turned and stared at his family. He raised his arms and they began to tremble. In all the situations he’d ever found himself in, he had never been so nervous. Ruth placed her right hand on his shoulder and her left hand atop his.
“Go hold your son, Captain.”
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