Forever My Marine Pt2

Chapter #67

Chapter #67

July 4th 2022

Scarlett’s POV

“Hey Babe, as much as I enjoy watching Flo chase Devon with a fire extinguisher, I find it a little concerning that she has to.” I tell Louri. “I told her she had to make sure nothing gets lit on fire. So she’s doing it more because I told her she had to rather than me thinking he will actually light shit on fire.” She says. “He does seem to be having fun.” I smile. “That he does.” She says before placing a kiss on my temple. “Oh Lt. Colonel, this is my husband, Archer. Archer, this is my CO. Lt. Colonel Evans and her wife Scarlett." Nicoline introduces her husband. "Hello, very good to meet you." He says with a very thick Danish accent. "Nice to meet you as well." Louri says, shaking his hand. “I also brought a bunch of ear defenders for everyone.” Nicoline says. “Thank you, that's very thoughtful.” I tell her. 

Louri’s POV

Archer seems like a good man. He also seems very lost. “Er det din første gang i staterne?(Is this your first time in the States?)” I ask in Danish which seems to make him relax. "Er det så indlysende?(Is it that obvious?)” He chuckles. “Ja det er lidt. Du virkede bare lidt fortabt.(Yes, a little, you just seemed somewhat lost)” I say. “Dit dansk er meget godt.(Your Danish is very good)” He compliments. “Tak. Jeg var udstationeret i Danmark. Det var dog længe siden.(Thank you, I was stationed in Denmark in the past)” I tell him and he nods. “You know my Nicoline speaks very highly of you.” He says in English. “She’s a good Marine, I can see her rising in the ranks.” I tell him. “She loves her job.” He says. “Do you know my Pop Pop?” Devon asks Archer when he comes up to us with a new sparkler with Flo close behind him. “Archer, this is my son Devon. Scarlett’s Dad is from Denmark and also has a thick accent which is probably why he’s asking.” I explain when I see how confused he is by Devon’s question. “Sorry but I don't know your Pop Pop.” Archer tells Devon. “Archer would you excuse me? I need to have a talk with my little Marine, Flo can you hold onto this?” I ask, handing her the sparkler Devon had and both of them nod. I pick Devon up and take him inside, damn he is starting to get too big for me to carry him but that won’t stop me. “Mama am I in trouble?” He asks when we sit on the couch. “No buddy, but we do have to talk. Now I don’t think Mr. Archer was upset by your question but you can’t assume that everyone with a Danish accent knows Pop Pop just because they sound like him, it’s rude and could hurt someone's feelings.” I explain the best I can to an eight year old. “So just because they are both from Damemark they don’t have to know each other?” He asks. “It’s pronounced Denmark but yes not everyone from the same  country knows each other. Just like how we don’t know every single American.” I say. “I want to apologize to Mr Archer.” He says. “I think he’d appreciate it.” I tell him. 

Scarlett’s POV

I was a little taken aback by Devon’s question but he is eight and doesn’t really understand what it means to be ignorant. Archer didn’t seem offended but Louri took Devon inside to talk with him. “Archer, I would like to apologize for our Devon. We are doing our best to raise our kids not to become ignorant people. I’m sure Louri is talking to him about it right now.” I say picking Maya up at the same time, she may be fully healed but she still gets tired easily and I never say no to cuddles with my kids. “Oh I can tell your kids are good people. He is young and I know he meant no harm. In fact I was more confused than anything until Louri explained your father is Danish and I can understand why he would associate my accent with his Pop Pop. He’s a kid, I took no offense to him.” He says just before Devon and Louri come back out. "Mr. Archer I want to say sorry for assuming you know my Pop Pop just because you sound like him. Mama explained to me that it is rude and can hurt someone's feelings. I am sorry if I hurt your feelings Mr. Archer." Devon apologizes and Louri has a proud look on her face when she comes to my side. "It was all Devon’s idea to apologize." She informs me. "Thank you Devon, I accept your apology. And you can just call me Archer. Mr makes me feel old." Archer jokes at the last part to help lighten the mood. 

After a while, we've all eaten the food Louri had grilled and it was almost time for fireworks. Nicoline had enough ear defenders for everyone in the unit and for the kids in case they needed them, which I really appreciate because Louri usually locks herself in our room on the Fourth of July and on New Years. But now she can enjoy the fireworks with the rest of us. I’m still a little worried because the last time Louri was around fireworks she had an episode. But here we are snuggled up together on a lounge chair enjoying the firework show my brothers Adrian and Hunter set up and I have to say they did a pretty good job. 

After the fireworks people started to head home. The only ones staying over with us are Greg, Grace, and Chris. Chris and Devon will be sharing a bedroom because there is only one guest room but Chris and Devon have no problem with that because there are bunk beds in that room and Chris being the giant child he is, was very excited and yelled I call the bottom bunk. Unfortunately the beautiful quiet night was ruined by a rainstorm, it’s a complete downpour. Good thing we did the fireworks early. "Hey Baby what are you up to?" I ask when I see her messing with the fireplace. "Well it’s rainy out and I thought why not make the most of it and sit around the fire together." She says with a smile.

A/N: And we will continue continue in the next chapter. Anygays see you in the next one.