Chapter 8 - The Colonel's Peace

Four years later.
The summer sun over Fort突 Fort Sheridan was brilliant and hot, casting a shimmering gold light over the manicured green lawns of the officer housing district. A gentle breeze blew off Lake Michigan, carrying the crisp, clean scent of water and blooming hydrangeas.
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The backyard of our beautiful, historic colonial home was filled with the sounds of laughter and music. A large white banner hung between two massive oak trees, reading:

HAPPY 4TH BIRTHDAY, NOAH!
