231. Friends

After an overemotional hug, we distanced ourselves again, though Danny continued to cry and cling to me. 

"You are a disgrace to the military!" A stern-voiced older man suddenly appeared out of nowhere and pulled Danny away from me, while Omar and Jordan laughed. 

The man with short gray hair and a tall, muscular build was also in a military uniform, though he had a bunch of badges on his chest. 

"Staff Sergeant McAlister." He nodded at me, not letting go of the crying piece of misery he held onto. 

I nodded and introduced myself before looking questioningly at my friends. 

"Oh, these guys deserted for the second time in a few weeks, so I came to bring them back." The staff sergeant explained, and I chuckled. 

"Besides, I wanted to speak with you, Mr. Devin." His eyes surprisingly found Henry as he let go of Danny.