John paused for a moment "yeah ive done alot of stupid stuff, stuff I'm not proud of and regret. One of which was the way I treated you! And for that I'm sorry. I'm man enough to admit I was a dick" John sighed

"I'm due to sign up again in a little under three years but don't think I will be allowed to, one because of the injury and two because of this article. The telegram didn't just say i was losing my chance of promotion. It also told me to stay here and not report to the base until the matter has been investigated further. Ma & Da don't know yet"

He sat back down

"So let's put the past behind us and sort this together. For you, your wife......all of us"