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need anything in the way of medical supplies, or if you have dental needs, we have a dentist and a dental lab consisting of a bottle of Jack and a long string.”
Everyone chuckled.
“Actually, Randal’s wife is an ex-army dentist and can perform any dental work you need…excluding dentures, partials, and the like, of course. We also have a fully functional electrical system, ham radio communications, a first class medical facility, a Nurse Practitioner with a Doctorate in nursing, a registered nurse, and a certified botanist who maintains a viable hydroponics garden. We’re in good shape, so again, anything you need help with, let me know.”
Master Sergeant Cole stood and said, “Captain Coltrane, everyone in the SPECOPS community knows about you and your missions. We’ve talked about it amongst ourselves, and I respectfully request you assume command of both of our groups.”
Wade grinned. “Are you saying I’m a legend, Sergeant?”
Cole chuckled and said, “I wouldn’t go that far, sir, but you’re definitely in the bullpen.”
Wade was thoughtful for a minute, then nodded and said, “I’d be honored to be your commander. This is what we’re going to do. We’ll remain in place, as is, until we’re sure the Millennial Bug has disappeared. Then we’ll start looking at merging our resources. Until then, I want as many of your people who can make the trip, including women and children, to visit Fort-T as often as possible without compromising your site’s security. The women and children should get to know each other too.”
By the end of March, both groups had visited Fort Terminus numerous times. The women of all three groups meshed seamlessly together. Partially because they all had the same mentality and because of the situation they found themselves in, but mostly, they simply liked each other. They chatted, traded recipes, and talked about their kids, but never—not once—talked about the plague threatening them. The youngsters, needless to say, acted like kids everywhere. They ran around like chickens with their heads cut off, played games, pushed and shoved each other, and more than once, had to be scolded.
Shortly after one visit, Adam and April each grabbed one of Wade’s hands. Adam grinned up at his father and said, “What are you going to call the new army, Dad?”
“I’m not going to call them anything, Son.”
“But they have to have a name,” countered April.
“Yeah, Dad, they have to have a name. It’s a law.”
“It’s a law, huh? Whose law is it?”
“Me and April’s law.”
Wade chuckled. “Well, I wouldn’t want to break the law. I’ll tell you what. You guys pick the name.”
“We already have,” squealed April. “They’re the Fort Terminus Terminators.”
Watching them run innocently and gleefully away, he shook his head, smiled, and thought, Terminators? Not bad. Not bad at all.
That evening, walking the plateau with Wade, Maggie said, “When we merge, it will be the best thing that could possibly happen to us. Thank you, Wade.”
Wade shook his head and put an arm around Maggie’s shoulder, spinning her to face him. “You give me too much credit, Maggie. I was just in the right place at the right time.”
Taking his face in her hands, she said, “Modesty does not become you, my love. You, Wade Coltrane, are directly responsible for every one of the inhabitants of Fort-T being alive and healthy, and you’re also responsible for the incredible increase in morale of fifty plus human beings. So please, dispense with the aw-shucks attitude.”
“Does that mean The Beast can have a reward for good behavior?”
Maggie laughed. “Why do you have to make light of everything, Wade?”
“I’m not making light of anything, Mags. I’m just not comfortable with compliments. But mostly, I’m just being a normal, healthy, male who’s trying to take advantage of a good opportunity to get laid.”
Maggie smiled and fixed her best bedroom eyes
Everyone chuckled.
“Actually, Randal’s wife is an ex-army dentist and can perform any dental work you need…excluding dentures, partials, and the like, of course. We also have a fully functional electrical system, ham radio communications, a first class medical facility, a Nurse Practitioner with a Doctorate in nursing, a registered nurse, and a certified botanist who maintains a viable hydroponics garden. We’re in good shape, so again, anything you need help with, let me know.”
Master Sergeant Cole stood and said, “Captain Coltrane, everyone in the SPECOPS community knows about you and your missions. We’ve talked about it amongst ourselves, and I respectfully request you assume command of both of our groups.”
Wade grinned. “Are you saying I’m a legend, Sergeant?”
Cole chuckled and said, “I wouldn’t go that far, sir, but you’re definitely in the bullpen.”
Wade was thoughtful for a minute, then nodded and said, “I’d be honored to be your commander. This is what we’re going to do. We’ll remain in place, as is, until we’re sure the Millennial Bug has disappeared. Then we’ll start looking at merging our resources. Until then, I want as many of your people who can make the trip, including women and children, to visit Fort-T as often as possible without compromising your site’s security. The women and children should get to know each other too.”
By the end of March, both groups had visited Fort Terminus numerous times. The women of all three groups meshed seamlessly together. Partially because they all had the same mentality and because of the situation they found themselves in, but mostly, they simply liked each other. They chatted, traded recipes, and talked about their kids, but never—not once—talked about the plague threatening them. The youngsters, needless to say, acted like kids everywhere. They ran around like chickens with their heads cut off, played games, pushed and shoved each other, and more than once, had to be scolded.
Shortly after one visit, Adam and April each grabbed one of Wade’s hands. Adam grinned up at his father and said, “What are you going to call the new army, Dad?”
“I’m not going to call them anything, Son.”
“But they have to have a name,” countered April.
“Yeah, Dad, they have to have a name. It’s a law.”
“It’s a law, huh? Whose law is it?”
“Me and April’s law.”
Wade chuckled. “Well, I wouldn’t want to break the law. I’ll tell you what. You guys pick the name.”
“We already have,” squealed April. “They’re the Fort Terminus Terminators.”
Watching them run innocently and gleefully away, he shook his head, smiled, and thought, Terminators? Not bad. Not bad at all.
That evening, walking the plateau with Wade, Maggie said, “When we merge, it will be the best thing that could possibly happen to us. Thank you, Wade.”
Wade shook his head and put an arm around Maggie’s shoulder, spinning her to face him. “You give me too much credit, Maggie. I was just in the right place at the right time.”
Taking his face in her hands, she said, “Modesty does not become you, my love. You, Wade Coltrane, are directly responsible for every one of the inhabitants of Fort-T being alive and healthy, and you’re also responsible for the incredible increase in morale of fifty plus human beings. So please, dispense with the aw-shucks attitude.”
“Does that mean The Beast can have a reward for good behavior?”
Maggie laughed. “Why do you have to make light of everything, Wade?”
“I’m not making light of anything, Mags. I’m just not comfortable with compliments. But mostly, I’m just being a normal, healthy, male who’s trying to take advantage of a good opportunity to get laid.”
Maggie smiled and fixed her best bedroom eyes
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