Chapter 307

“I had to come over and see you before you left for Kyiv. Ted told me that he’s going with you. He feels it’s his duty. I told him that he should stay home and let you younger men handle it. He got angry and stomped out. I watched him walk over to Lisa’s, so I came here.”

“So tell me why you’re here,” prodded Steve.

“Please don’t let anything happen to Ted. I’m going to insist that he stay home, but he may not listen to me. If he does go, please make sure he doesn’t get hurt,” begged Paula.

“So the truth comes out?” chuckled Steve. “You really love the guy and you worry about him. And I thought you’d stopped in to beg me to stay home and be safe. Now I find out that it’s your husband that you really love. How do you think I feel right now?”

“Like a jackass, I hope,” replied Paula. “This is no joking matter. Ted wasn’t in the military like the rest of you. He’s a kind, gentle man.”

“You think Jason isn’t? Or Chip? Or Jared?” questioned Steve. “You don’t