"The military is the military, but this is my home. Now that you're here, there's no way I'm letting you be treated poorly," Nina said, holding Scarlett's hand warmly.

It had been a long time since they had seen each other, and seeing Scarlett now reminded her of Yvonne.

Scarlett chuckled. "You could never treat me poorly. But I heard Pharaoh has been unwell. How is he doing?"

"He's undergoing chemotherapy," Nina replied with a sigh. "With cancer, you never really know. Some people survive for decades, while others have only days after their diagnosis." "I'd like to visit him," Scarlett said.

Despite everything, she felt a deep sense of gratitude toward Pharaoh. After all, he and Wilfred had trained her. Even though her past with Sawyer had been painful, it was behind her now. Everyone was trying to move forward. "Let's eat first. I'll take you to see him after," Nina offered.

"All right," Scarlett agreed.

enough. She headed into the kitchen herself to

Gemma started crying, and Nash took on the task of soothing her. Scarlett noticed Gemma, the little girl who looked like a miniature version

held such a small child before and

handled explosives before. Surely, a baby isn't scarier than that. How are you going to be a mom someday with nerves like this?" Scarlett gave a helpless smile. "Captain Nash, a baby is

overthink it. Since you're here, why not stay for

still has

up his tasks before he can return. He already has a place

Scarlett explained, feeling that overstaying might

so format," Nash said dismissively "This place is big enough. Giving you a room is no trouble at all. Besides, Nina

know it's no trouble, but we have our own home. It wouldn't

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