Chapter 93

Gwen led the way as they went to the main waiting room to find family and friends waiting . Gwen anticipated their questions and quickly announced, “The guys had successful surgery. It’ll be hours before they come around and we need to eat and get cleaned up. Let’s get over to Billy’s and get some real food.”

“I’m all for it, but there’s a hundred reporters outside waiting for answers to their questions,” responded Paula. “I think you’re going to have to speak to them before we can go eat.”

Gwen nodded to her mother, squared her shoulders, and walked out to where the press had set up. Questions were immediately thrown at her from every direction.

“Allow me a statement that may answer some of your questions. Steve and I are blessed with friends and relatives that are willing to risk injury, and even death, to help us. These friends and relatives traveled to Iraq with my sister, Kate, and me to find Steve and Chip Martin bring them home. I have not been able to speak