Out of the blue, Nelly crashes into his office (more like slams the door open) and plays a trumpet loudly and horribly (where did she get that), then with no hesitation throws a box that lands on his desk, a shirt with his usual "hawaii - like prints on it, is inside. "Happy father's day!"
If it wasnât for the years he had spent with the younger marine, he might have been surprised.Well, of course he was surprised about her wishing him a âHappy Fatherâs Dayâ but the surprise attack and the trumpet playing werenât shocking. He watched her play out the tune before opening and looking at the shirt. A small smile graced his features.Looking at Nelly, he spoke with a gruff voice and his usual stern expression returned to his face, â**Thank you, Captain Nel. I appreciate the sentiment.**â The unspoken â_but I donât have children_â hung in the air.