Ready, Steady...Go?

KIM

I stand in shock looking at everything in front of me because I can not believe this is actually happening to me. I knew that I was close to Nita but I never thought in a million years that she would do something like this. But then again I think it is maybe a bit more the doing of John.

I know that he and Nick are very close and every man on this base has great respect for Nick. Then suddenly I feel Nita taking my hand and then she says.

"Come on, girl! We have lots to do"

I watch as John puts his arm around Nick's shoulder and then he leads him in a different direction. I have no idea what is going on but I keep on staring at Nick not sure what is going on. I can, of course, not hide the grin on my face as they take me into the office of the Admiral.

Nita opens the door with a big grin on her face and then I see my mother. I can not help it as I say.

"How did this happen?"