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LAUREN Why didn’t you call? I would have come to pick you up. REECE You know how those transports are. Always “breaking down” in Hawaii so the flight crews get an extra day in paradise. LAUREN They were bringing bodies home, Reece. I doubt that was an option. (then) Are we going to talk about it?
But Reece clearly isn’t ready.
LAUREN (CONT’D) All I know is you got a concussion and you’re supposed to rest. That you were lucky to-- REECE Let’s not use that word... please? Lauren’s touched a nerve. She looks Reece in the eye, trying to get more out of him, but Reece deflects. REECE (CONT’D) How are the families holding up? LAUREN
Command wants to have funerals next week. I’ve spoken with Sandy, Kim, and Rachel. Donny Mitchell’s mother even called. No one’s telling them anything about what happened. REECE I’m going into WarCom first thing tomorrow. Straight to the Admiral. I’ll get answers.
She senses the edge in Reece’s voice. LAUREN How bad is it, babe? REECE I’m just glad to be home.
They embrace. Lauren kisses him. And Reece finally relaxes. But the moment’s interrupted by his CELLPHONE BUZZING.
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