Chapter 256 Homecoming>>3

• Of all the moments burned into my memories, having two uniformed Marines walk up my driveway is the most chilling.
• I was getting ready to leave to inspect a construction site when I saw them. I was halfway out of the door, blueprints bundled in my arms when I realized who they were. I vaguely remember everything in my arms spilling to the ground as my increasing heartbeat filled my ears and breakfast suddenly soured in my stomach. In retrospect, I realize I was a bad move cliche right then.
• "Mr. Jones? We need to inform you that your daughter is alive, but has been injured in the line of duty."