The Captain Knew Me Before the Passenger Did

door, Warren was waiting.

Not as the captain making a speech. Just Dan. One hand on the frame, tie loosened, eyes tired.

He said, “Your dad really turning seventy-five?”

“Assuming he hasn’t become immortal out of spite, yes.”

“Tell him an old warrant officer says happy birthday.”

“I will.”

Then he reached into the side pocket of his flight bag and pulled continue reading …