Into Your Arms

Lieutenant Phillips

At home

You stayed up after the squad had left, too anxious to sleep. You decided to meet up with Penny, and offer to help set up the bar for this evening. She happily accepted your offer. You got dressed and headed to the Hard Deck with Luna.

You arrived to the bar and Penny was already inside cleaning tables, setting up chairs, and stocking the bar. She was playing some 80's rock on the radio, and it instantly cheered you up.

"Hey hon, how are you?" Penny asked.

"Im doing okay, Pen, how are you?"

"Im just trying to take my mind off of things. I lived around this all of my life, but will never get used to saying goodbye, not knowing if it will be the last time. You know? So, take my mind off of it; what's up with you and Bradley?" She grinned.

"I wanted to say goodbye to him after the trial run yesterday, but he had left as soon as everyone was dismissed. He ended up showing up at my house last night, and well, one thing led to another." You felt heat rising in your cheeks. "He's something else, Pen. He drives me crazy, but I can't stay away."

"I knew it! I knew you would work it out. Pete told me that they have actually formed a friendship. He is super excited about it. You should hear him, he sounds like a schoolgirl." You both bursted into laughter. "If you want Bradley, I say go for it, and give it your all. Sure, he's made mistakes, but who hasn't? What's important is that he's trying to correct them. He was in your bed all night, not Bimbo Barbie's."

"Im really excited for Pete and Bradley. Pete never told me about Bradley all those years ago, but when he mentioned it to me when we came back here, he was absolutely defeated. It's nice to see them getting along."

You both continued to clean up the bar, and have fun with Luna, dancing around to music. You both popped open a beer, and relaxed for a few minutes after the long day of setting up.

"If you wanna come back at opening and help me out tonight, you're more than welcome. I would love to have you here to keep me company, and I'll pay you!" Penny recommended.

"Of course, I would love to! Let me run home and get changed. I'll be back soon!"

You drove to your house, took a shower, and got ready for the night. You were actually excited to be working with Penny tonight, behind the bar, and to dress a little sexy. All you ever wore was pajamas and flight suits it felt like. You put on a pair of denim light washed skinny jeans, a halter crop top, and sandals. You let your hair fall down into beach waves, and did your makeup. You fed Luna her dinner, and off you went to the bar.

By the time you had pulled up, Penny had already opened. You walked in and saw Coyote and Payback sitting in the corner, drinks in hand, with a radio. You knew they were listening in on the mission. You gave them a smile and a wave, and got behind the bar.

The bar got busy almost immediately. The crowd had a nice range between couples, singles, older, younger. You had your back turned, pouring a glass of Michelob Ultra, when you heard a voice that sounded oddly familiar.

"Excuse me ma'am? I would love to order a glass of your finest whiskey." His voice automatically gave you chills, but you couldn't put your finger on it. With your back still turned, you replied "yeah of course, just one minute sir."