I arrived at Diana's school to Angel was waiting for her. He looked at me and asked me if I would join him for coffee. I wanted to turn him down but I changed my mind. I agreed to go after I drop Diana at Ballet School. He smiled, "I know you hate coffee so you can have Hot Chocolate while I enjoy my coffee. Would you like that?" I was surprised, "Who told you that?" He smiled, "Edge told me that when we were kids. Mini Mom hates coffee. She likes to consume chocolate as a liquid to help her brain function." My jaw hit the floor, "He told you that?" He smiled respectfully, "You took care of him and a lot of kids. So to us, you were kind of a hero." I blushed, "I wouldn't say that but thanks."
Diana came running and I hugged her when her best friend emerged and asked her if she was coming for the sleepover but I had already made plans so she had to take a rain check. We drive her to Mrs. Windsor's school of ballet. Angel and I watched as she hopped to her class. It warmed my heart to see her so happy. Angel led me to a bistro where we sat down and appreciated the view as we conversed about everything from movies to politics. He was upset that I had trust issues with regards to men but he didn't press on about my progress to change my perspective. He did ask me how Edge chased Nick out of my life. I have never figured it out so I honestly told him that. We talked till my phone buzzed to let me know it was time to collect Diana and take her home.
The next morning I boarded an Arleigh Burk Class Destroyer SSJ. Weird's brothers stood there and so was Weird. He had decided to rejoin the Army. Since my family didn't like Feds. He was there arguing with someone about the security risks of having a civilian on board this vessel. But the CO ignored his tantrums and welcomed me to his humble ship. Weird went from angry to happy in a split second. He watched as the guy kissed my hand and I blushed red. He escorted me to my quarters for the length of this trip. He also watched as I checked the equipment for tampering and gave the XO the thumbs up. He ordered them to start the engines and take her to the sea. The ship glided smoothly across the dock into open waters. I stared as we had to make a slight change an hour after left dry land. We had to change directions in response to a distress signal where pirates had taken control of a cargo vessel.
I was asked to wait in my quarters as this was a sensitive case. So I happily obliged without tantrums. I asked if I could use the kitchen and he authorized it. I happily walked in to enjoy a grilled cheese sandwich as I heard people running frantically. After that, I walked back into my quarters and slept till I was woken by one of the engineers. One of the pipes that connected to the engine leaked so we were stuck. I asked for the fire hose. It can handle the pressure at which the fuel is pumped into engines. This surprised the XO so he agreed. We removed the defective hose and fitted the fire hose. It worked immediately and everyone cheered I asked the XO to keep a spare in case it happens again. He happily placed an order as we approached the vessel. I went back to my quarters and started typing orders for the assignment I want my secretaries to help me with. Weird came and asked me to join him for dinner and asked him to wait till I was finished. He waited and as soon I closed my laptop he took my hand and took me out to have dinner under the stars. I agreed to his request and sat down to enjoy the simple humble pasta dish that stood before me. It tastes good, I asked him to compliment the cook. He smiled, "I made it."