“I can’t wait for the guys to show up,” Rowan said.
“What’s the code?” Asher yelled back at them as she did her stop-pee dance at the door.
“Four two six two,” Danika called out.
Rowan entered the numbers and raced inside. Danika opened the back of the van and the rest of them started unloading their stuff. The guys were bringing two cars with more gear and would be here in two days. Until then, this was a girls’ weekend, and everyone but Asher planned on drinking.
The area was quiet, and there were few people living nearby. She had little doubt they would be safe, at least they would be safer than they’d been in San Diego. Of that, she was sure.
Chapter 2
Griz groaned as he stood.The workouts were getting harder. The last deployment had been almost too much. It had taken him weeks to recover when he came home. Going full on for months and months had worn out his battery, and he was glad they had three weeks off. They were spending eleven days at the cabin, which would give him time to sleep.
They were planning on hunting and fishing, but also, they were buying enough food they wouldn’t have to rely on their skills to feed them.
The door opened, and an ensign stepped in. “Petty Officer Williamson.”
He turned to face her. “Yes, ma’am.”
“Commander Davison is ready to see you.”
“Thank you.”
This meeting was one he didn’t relish. He had to make the decision to stay or go. He needed to move out of being a SEAL. He could teach, or he could move into an analysis role. He had enough experience to go into almost any job.He just hated the idea of leaving the SEAL team. He’d grown used to having them close.
He stepped into the conference room and saluted the commander. The man smiled and returned the salute.
“Come in, Williamson, or should I call you Griz?”
“Thank you, sir. Griz is what I’m used to.”
“So, it’s time for this talk. You’ve been a SEAL for a long time.”
“Yes, sir.”
“Are you thinking of retiring? You know, we need good men in positions of leadership. There is a place for you still in the Navy.” Davidson lifted his chin. “The beard and hair would have to go, but there is a place for you.”
Griz chuckled and ran his hand over his beard, knowing he should have trimmed everything up before coming in. “Thank you. I’m not sure if I want to retire or not. I plan on thinking about it during leave.”
Davidson stood, grunting as he shook his head. “My body feels old and tired. I can’t imagine how you feel.”
Griz smiled. “Like I’m not twenty anymore.”
“Well, thank God for that. I was an idiot at twenty.”
Griz couldn’t stop the laughter. He nodded. “I was probably a bigger idiot than you.”
“I don’t know. You were in the Navy, already working. I was still in college, doing stupid shit. Don’t tell the admiral.”
“No, sir. I wouldn’t dream of it.”
“It was good talking to you, Griz. I’m always proud of what you men accomplish. I’ll see you in a few weeks.”
He left the meeting and headed back to his team. They had to finish two more days of work, then they would be free to head to the cabin. He was thankful Amelia had agreed to pay the larger portion of the rental fee for thecabin. They were all paying, but she picked up the extra which allowed them to rent the cabin.
“Hey, Griz, so what did you decide?” Sharp asked.
“Nothing yet.”
