Page 9 of SEAL's Sunshine
“Why not?” Miranda and Meghan asked in unison.
“Because if it doesn’t work out it will be weird when we try to hang out. I don’t want to not hang out with you and he and Rafe are so close.”
“That’s bullshit. Besides, you don’t know it won’t work out.”
“No, but with my track record, it’s pretty likely. Besides he’s a fuckin’ SEAL. He can screw any woman in Norfolk. Why pick someone that’s in his inner circle?”
“But you never know,” Miranda asked. It didn’t make sense to not try. Life was short and full of surprises. “I think you like him. You should take a chance. After what I just went through, it taught me that tomorrow isn’t guaranteed and if you want something you need to go for it.”
Chrissy seemed to consider what she said and nodded. “That’s true. But to tell you the truth, I like my life the way it is. I don’t have to worry about anyone else, it doesn’t matter if I work long hours or weekends, no one is there but the cat to care.”
“And you think Ryan wouldn’t understand about that? Hell, they’re gone at a moment’s notice.”
“I think you’re just making excuses. If you want to be single, that’s cool, but if you like him then I say go for it. I know I don’t know you well yet, but you said we can say whatever we want tonight.”
“That’s true. You caught on quick.”
“I might be sheltered but I’m not stupid.”
“We never thought you were.”
“I think I’ll have that ice cream now.”
“You got it,” Meghan went to grab it from the freezer. Chrissy turned to her when they were alone. “How are you doing for real? I know you said you were okay, but you went through a lot.”
“I did, but I’m okay. Having Charlie to talk to helps. I still have nightmares but they’re happening less often.”
“Good. Meghan has them. Rafe told me, she’s stubborn too. You are a lot alike.”
“Stop talking about me, I can hear you.”
“What? We’re not saying a thing.”
“Yeah. Yeah. So Rafe told you I was having nightmares?”
“Maybe.”
“Well, I didn’t tell you.”
“He wanted me to make sure you were okay while he was gone. That’s all.”
“He’s a good man,” Meghan said with a huge smile.
“Yes, he is.”
“So is Cam,” Meghan added.
“I know. It doesn’t seem real sometimes. Life is strange.”
“I’ll drink to that,” Chrissy said, and they finished the last of the Moscato and dug into their ice cream. Miranda definitely needed more female companionship. It was time for her to make some changes.
* * *
The clock was ticking,with less than an hour left, they still hadn’t found any trace of the explosives.
“Eagle 5, this is Eagle 1, sitrep.”
“Eagle 1, negative for the explosives. Halo hasn’t picked up anything.”
