sorry

[Jihadjoe]

Daniel sat bored and distracted in yet another de-briefing from some action he wasn't part of. He had been removed from active flight duty and was working temporarily as part of a fighter control team on the ground. The job bored him and filled him with slight resentment towards the Navy, who still seemed to think him incapable of doing his job. Benson was petitioning Talon to have him put back on the active service roster, but Talon was a stubborn man.

Benson dismissed the room congratulating them on a job well done. Danny just looked at the floor by his feet, wondering when he would be able to do his job again as he stood up to leave.

"Not you Hale" came Bensons voice across the briefing room. "I have some news for you."

"I have convinced Talon to put you back on flight duty." Said Benson cautiously, "You're a good pilot, and we need you in space right now. Xeno activity has picked up lately and we're losing ships fast. These rookies we've got flying right now just arn't up to scratch."

"Sir, thank you! I've been... Oh god, I was going mad. Thank you so much..." The enthusiasm bubbled up in Danny's voice as he spoke, and he felt the apathy and dpression following the explosion fall from him. "When is my next patrol?"

Benson laughed "I thought you might be please to hear that. Your patrol is with me, tomorrow. I am taking a squadron of four to colorado in intercept some escapee's from Huntsville before they join the Xeno's. we have been having trouble with them lately.

Danny returned home to his wife Lucy and child Katie with a grin on his face.

"Whats put you in such a good mood Danny?" asked Lucy, pleased to see him grin for the first time in a week.
"They put me back on flight duty Luce!" he almost shouted. "I can do my job!" Danny laughed picking up his wife by the waist and swinging her round.
Lucy tried to hide the worry that spread across her face. "Just be careful Dan. I don't want another call like the last one."
"Oh don't you worry my love. It'll be fine"

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