Did you see a lot of combat?" she asked. "A lot of combat," he answered, directing the bottle into the baby's mouth expertly. "Somalia, Bosnia, Afghanistan, Iraq. Twice." "No wonder you just want to fish." "Twenty years in the marines will make a fisherman out of just about anyone." "You seem too young to have retired." "I'm forty. I decided it was time to get out when I got shot in the butt." "Ouch. Complete recovery?" she asked, then surprised herself by feeling her cheeks grow warm. He lifted a corner of his mouth. "Except for the dimple. Wanna see?" "Thanks,
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