Their afternoon together was wonderful and one that Logan would remember for years to come.In fact, he and his grandfather would often go fishing together and have their ‘man’ time together.It was the best part of his childhood.That, and learning ‘man’ things with his father.
“Dad?What man things will we learn today?” he asked when he was nine.
“I thought today we’d talk about the difference between doing the right thing, and doing what is right?”
“Aren’t they the same?” he asked wrinkling up his nose.
In spite of his concerns just a few short years ago, Logan had grown a head taller than all the boys in his class.He was the spitting image of his father and grandfather.
“They sound the same, don’t they?” asked Rush.His son nodded at him still with a confused expression.
“Doing the right thing will sometimes be different for everyone.It’s what we call subjective.What is right for one man, may not be right for another.Does that make sense?”
“Kind of,” he said hesitantly.“Is it like Uncle Trak is a runner but Uncle Tailor is more strong?”
“Sort of,” he smiled.“Sometimes, when men are faced with difficult decisions you might have four or five that agree on what should be done.But there could be one, or even two, that think differently.They all think they are doing the right thing.”
“But they’re not?” he asked.
“Maybe not.What is right, is different.It’s like you know that stealing from someone is not right.”Logan nodded his head enthusiastically.“And you know that protecting the younger children, the ones smaller than you, is right.”
“I do!I do, Dad and I do it all the time,” he said.
“I know you do and I’m very proud of you for doing that.But what if you had children and they were starving?You steal a loaf of bread from the store.It’s not right, but it’s doing the right thing for your family.”The little boy seemed to be contemplating all the options and then nodded slightly.
“There will be times, Logan, when you will be asked, or if you join the military, ordered to do something.They might tell you that it’s the right thing to do.But I want you to listen to your gut.”
“My gut?” he asked with a confused expression.“I don’t think it’s ever talked to me before.”
“I promise,” he chuckled.“It has and you listened.Your gut will feel bad, like you’re sick.It’s telling you that although someone says that something is the right thing to do, it’s not right.Listen to your gut or the voice inside your head.Trust it.Always trust it.I know you have great instincts and that you will always do the right thing.”
Logan was quiet for a while just enjoying the peace and quiet of the time with his father.He finally nodded.
“I think I know what you mean, Dad.You can count on me.I’ll always do what is right.”
“I have no doubt at all, Logan.Not even a little.”
CHAPTER TWO
“Why the fuck are we out here again?” asked Menzies.
“According to the messages we received, intel is saying that Mogdani and his men are in that school, holding the children hostage,” said Logan.
“How is that possible, brother?Those kids are going in and out of there, laughing, eating their fruit, for fuck’s sake, they’re singing.No one is being held hostage in that school,” said Forrester.
“Brother, we’re Green Beret.We follow orders,” said Star.
“I don’t follow orders that make no fucking sense,” said Logan.“I don’t give a shit about the consequences.Those are kids in there.Kids and young women who are teaching.There are no tangos in that building.”
“I agree brother, but what do we do about it?” asked Forrester.
Logan stared at the building, looking intently to see if he’s missed anything.Not only were there no signs of distress, but there were also no men near the building at all.Just young girls playing and laughing, along with female teachers.
“Base you read?” asked Logan into comms.
“We read.Do you have the tangos in sight?”Logan recognized the voice of command and cringed at the sound of him.He despised the man and thought him to be an incompetent leader.
“Command, there are no tangos.This is a school.A school with happy children and no signs of distress anywhere.I repeat.This is a legitimate school.”
