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Goodbyes

Prompt: Running toward her, scooping her up in his arms, he held on until the last goodbye.





Tears, more tears than he thought possible ran down her face.





It wasn’t forever for god’s sake. Just a year, but who knew these days…Jesus he hated these goodbyes. It was his job. He couldn’t change things even if he wanted to.  He belonged to the U.S. Navy body and soul. Not his heart though. That was hers.





She was quieter now.





“I’m so sorry. You’ll be late,” she said.





“That’s okay. They have to wait for me.”





“Yes, I suppose they do, Commander.” She smiled a little sadly now. “You’d think after all these years it would be easier.” She wiped the last of the tears away so she could look at his face, memorize his smile, and remember their love.





“Well, at least I know you care,” he replied with a smile.





She lightly punched his chest and took a step back.





“Go on then, you big lug. And come back safely to me.”











Lani