Chapter 109

That was also the week that Becky made it back to Sparta. She strolled out to the pool late on a Wednesday afternoon. “Hey, Steve, Gwen, Kate, Ashley! How’s everyone? Anything happen while I was off filming in New Zealand? Seriously, I heard all about it. You guys are followed very closely in New Zealand and Australia. They were always asking me about you. I was thinking of flying back when I heard that Steve had been exchanged for those kids, but what then? If I’d known that you were going to Iraq to kick some butt, I would have met you there. I’m sure glad you’re okay, Steve!”

“I never knew her to be so talkative,” laughed Ashley as Becky wrapped her arms around Steve and gave him a smoldering kiss. “She didn’t use to be so forward either. Remember when we asked Steve to try to bring her out of her shell? Now look how she’s doing. TV shows, movies, and promotions are all in a day’s work for her.”

“Well, it’s Gwen’s fault for being so generous with her guy. If Steve tho