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Jane's POV
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"What do you mean that I'm getting deployed again?" I ask.

"Well. We need a new Captain and since Brady's dead, you were our next choice." He said.

I sighed, "When am I getting deployed?" "In the next three or four months." He said.

"Okay. It's an honor to serve my country." I shook his hand and left.

How am I supposed to tell Maura?

This left me heartbroken. I lay in bed staring at the ceiling. I look over to Maura, who was sleeping peacefully.

I get up and wonder to the back patio and sit on the cool bricks. I put my head in my hands.

I want to serve my country, but I don't want to leave Maura dreaming with a broken heart.

I must have fallen asleep because when I open my eyes, I have a blanket on my shoulder. I find Maura leaning on my shoulder.

Do I have to fall asleep in Afghanistan with roses in my hands?

I don't know how to tell her.

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