Katie’s War by Michael Todd

Author:Michael Todd [Todd, Michael]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: LMBPN Publishing
Published: 2018-12-20T06:00:00+00:00

Colonel Jehovivich stood in front of the general’s secretary, waiting to be called into his office. She tugged down on the front of her jacket and took a deep breath. It had been quite a long time since she had seen him, and although she was excited, she was also nervous. He had been her mentor for years, and when she left, she thought it would be better for her mind and her career. Things didn’t always go as planned, but either way, she wasn’t there for that.

The secretary hung up the phone and nodded at the colonel. “Go ahead in. He is expecting you.”

Jehovivich smiled and nodded. “Perfect, thank you.”

She opened the door and stepped inside, immediately remembering how many times a day she used to do just that. General Brushwood stood up and put out his arms, welcoming her in. “Colonel, it’s so good to see you, even under these conditions. Please come in and have a seat.”

Jehovivich smiled, walking over and sitting down in the seat across from his desk. “It’s good to see you too, General. I have to admit, you look a bit tired.”

The general grumped. “I haven’t been home in days. I took a nap in my quarters here, but I got woken up for another incursion. How is your new duty station?”

The colonel chuckled. “Well, I thought I would be put to work on the rest of the world’s happenings, but it seems I’m right back in the thick of things with the demons. I will serve my country any way they see fit, though.”

The general smiled. “I never doubted it. So, what brings you to my office today?”

The colonel took a deep breath and put her hands in her lap. “I wish this were just a friendly visit. God knows I haven’t done that enough, and I’m sorry about that. It’s been crazy busy. The law department is up as much as you are.”

The general nodded. “I knew with your legal background and education, you were wasting your resources here with me. I hate to hear you are here for dire reasons, though.”

The colonel pulled out a piece of paper and slid it across his desk. “I really shouldn’t even be here, but I felt it necessary when I got a call about the DDF.”

The general cringed, pulling his reading glasses from his pocket. “I just heard they existed from the French representative over the phone. It’s like I’m not even part of the Council anymore. It’s fucking frustrating, is what it is.”

Jehovivich took a deep breath. “When you called me yesterday asking about them, I knew something was going on. I figured you were on top of all that. I didn’t realize everything had gone down like it had with Katie, and you were left holding the bag like a villain. And I know you aren’t. I know everything you do is for a good reason.”

The general scanned the paper and leaned back. “At least I try to make it that way.

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