For this soldier, things had been hectic the last few months. The war had escalated to near disaster. But then, with one bomb, everything changed. And now Davis was seeing a woman he'd only talked to over the phone in the time in between. Professionals rarely get to visit for social calls.

As he met the woman under the glow of the big glowing wheel, he regarded the bouquet with amusement. He'd showed up empty handed.

"Sugar. My favorite flavor."