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REECE You remember anything off about Donny day of the op?... Boozer can see his commander’s in pain. BOOZER Don’t worry, boss. Like the doc said, it’ll all come back. REECE Yeah. Right. With some help. (finally does his shot) ‘Nother round! WOMAN’S VOICE (O.S.) You can put that one on my tab.
Reece turns as KATIE BURANEK approaches. She’s 33, small and confident, with a NYTIMES PRESS CREDENTIAL. Katie extends a hand, surprisingly strong and unafraid for a 5’6” civilian. KATIE Commander. Katie Buranek. REECE (eyes the credential) Thanks, but I can buy my own drinks. KATIE Are you familiar with my work? REECE I know who you’re with. KATIE
Then you know my series on the increased workloads of Special Operators in the Middle East. Some of our top read articles in the last three months. People care.
Reece smirks. Not from where he sits. KATIE (CONT’D)
They’ll definitely care about the loss of 14 Navy SEALs. I know I do. I’m sorry for you and your men. Let me buy that next drink as a gesture. REECE You’re buying it ‘cause you want a statement.
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