‘You’re going to be sent abroad.’ She stared at him, her hand going to her mouth as he jumped out of the Jeep and took her into his arms. ‘Hey, honey, come on.’ He pulled her into him, his voice deep and soft. ‘We knew it would happen sooner or later, didn’t we?’ When she could speak, she said, ‘When?’ ‘Tomorrow morning.’ And as she gave a little gasp, he added, ‘Early.’ ‘Where?’ ‘Not sure exactly. The US War Department’s announced the Japanese homeland must be invaded soon; it’s going to be an all-out push against them now. That’s all we’ve been told for the present. Then again the long-awaited invasion of Europe is well overdue and there’s been noises about that too. The fact is no one knows for sure and maybe it’s best that way.’ It wasn’t best. How could he say it was best? She wanted to know where he was going. Her face must have spoken for her because as she drew away from him and looked up into his eyes, he smiled, saying, ‘Don’t fight it, honey.
