Elena and Andrade now had a sense of belonging; they were finally going to be part of the team.
Commander Morris slipped through the door to Tina’s room and she ran to him, pressing her body into his, her naked breasts feeling the heat of his chest pass through her. She kissed him, and he pulled her to him with his strong hands around her buttocks, her passion was consuming her. He carried her to the bed and there he took her to another world of exquisite pleasure, a physical release of energy that came from depths within her she had never experienced before now. Her mind drifted from the erotic sensations of the moment to the emotional attachment she felt for this man, could she be falling in love?
The pairings continued as each couple desperately sought out some permanence in their lives. The immediate threat of annihilation had passed but in the forefront lay the ominous task of righting a country that had gone in a very wrong direction. Bill Evans looked into Liz’s eyes and told her he had fallen in love with her from the first moment he saw her. She admitted she was falling in love with him too. Could they find the time with all of this turmoil around them to develop the kind of relationship that would last? He told her that times like these create the opportunity to bond more closely with a loved one; it was those challenging times that tested the strength of a relationship. She looked at him, and told him she did love him and wanted him by her side come what may. He told her they would get through this dangerous time…together.
Liz felt that things had become a little clearer since there was no longer the danger of the world being destroyed. Times were still uncertain and dangerous as Bill had explained, but he was so good to her, he listened to what she had to say and made her feel she had value.
“Liz, will you marry me?”
“Of course I will Bill, I am so thrilled you want to share your life with me, come what may and no matter what the future holds,” Liz whispered.
The next morning at breakfast with everyone present, Jeffers announced that his two techs were at base housing sleeping the long flight off; he would get them up around nine and schedule a meeting with Alex at one. He suggested Elena, Curt, and Commander Morris attend the meeting. Elena said she was having her meeting at ten for her group. Then Bill Evans positioned himself next to Liz and turned toward Alex and Sandi.
“General, I have a question.”
“Yes Bill, go ahead,” Alex and Sandi knew what was coming.
“General and Sandi, I am asking for your permission to marry your daughter Elizabeth?”
Everyone at the table stopped eating…there was complete silence. Sandi was beaming with joy. Alex played it cool.
“Well Bill, just how do you propose to support my future daughter in the manner that she’s become accustomed?” Alex asked with a serious tone. Before Bill could answer Alex responded.
“Of course you can, you two are perfect for each other.”
“Alex you’re such a weasel, poor Bill didn’t know if you were serious or not. I am so happy for both of you, now I have two weddings to plan, Alex you’re going to have to hire me an assistant to handle all of this.”
Sandi glanced over at Tina and winked at her. Tina smiled and knew Sandi was on to her and Mike.
“Well folks I can’t think of a better way to start the day. What’s next maybe Tina has an announcement?” Alex fished.
“Alex Hanken, stop embarrassing her, just leave her alone,” Sandi scolded.
“General, Mike and I are in love with each other, we haven’t discussed the next step yet, I’m hoping we get there though,” Tina said.
Commander Morris had never taken a wife, his career kept him on the move. Mike’s parents died in a plane crash while on a hunting trip in Alaska…he was seven. His grandmother raised him; she was his life and inspiration. One thing he always carried with him in his personal effects was the special gift from his grandmother. He was just nineteen when she gave it to him. She told him he would know just when to use it. Mike pulled a small well-traveled box from his jacket and opened it in front of Tina. In it was a solitaire engagement ring…his grandmother’s.
“Tina, would you marry me?” Mike asked. As the tears rolled down Tina’s cheeks she said, “Yes I will.”
“Oh my God, Alex. A third wedding?” Sandi was animated as usual.
It was a good start to the day, no more hidden agendas, they were a family and it felt that way for all of them. Even Elena remarked that she felt closer to this group of people than she had with anyone in her life, and Alex remarked that was the way he wanted it.
Alex told Bill not to worry about the expenses, pick out a nice wedding set; he and Sandi would take care of everything. All he asked of Bill was to love Liz and continue doing the excellent job he had been doing since Ted assigned him to provide protection for him and Sandi.
Alex pulled Sandi aside and told her the weddings had to be held at the chapel on the base. He went on to say that he would cover all the costs of the weddings Bill, Mike, or Andrade were not to pay for anything.
“Alex, you are wonderful, now you go solve the world’s problems.”
“You are my rock.” Alex kissed her and went to the meeting with Elena’s group.
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