Falling in love was the last thing Army pilot Carl Prosser expected to do while stationed in Korea. But he meets a young man named Tommy who's touring with the USO and does just that. Their relationship deepens through an exchange of letters.<br><br>When the USO troupe returns to the front, Prosser devises an elaborate plan to see his lover one last time before the entertainers return to the states. At the last minute, though, there's a change of plans when the enemy hits the USO troupe and Prosser fears Tommy is gone forever.

For the Boys

“Carl,” Bert called out, racing to keep up with me. “Wait up.” 


I couldn’t wait. I wove through the soldiers, the bodies, the wounded, sure I was too late. He’d be gone by the time I found him and he’d never hear me tell him I loved him, I’d never get to say the words. My throat closed with the thought that I’d never hold him again, I’d never kiss him. God, please don’t let me be too late. Please let me at least look into those eyes one last time and please let me tell him I love him because I do. You can’t take him away from me now. I won’t let you. 


When Bert grabbed my shoulder, I shrugged him off. “Don’t,” I warned, not letting him slow me down. I followed the wounded to the medical tent and didn’t look back. 


“Carl,” Bert sighed, “maybe this isn’t such a good idea.” He kept up with me and Sherman trailed behind us, cradling his limp arm against his chest. “Maybe you should just wait—” 


Chapter 12