I looked down at the military ID that Alec also had, then nodded and handed it back to him.
Then he introduced the younger man to me, “This is Chaplain Reynolds.”
The man nodded at me.
Captain Potter asked, “You are aware of what SFC Griggs does, correct?”
I shook my head, “No. He told me he would never be able to tell me things that he does. But I do know his rank. I know that he’s a team member. I know he occasionally works with Seals. And I know the names of the members on his team. That’s it.”
He nodded, “Good.”
Then he locked his eyes with me and said, “We regret to inform you that as of 0600 this morning, we received word that SFC Alec Griggs has been captured.”
I felt my knees go out from underneath me, and I hit the porch.
The Captain smiled sadly as he dropped to his knees.
Chaplain Reynolds, who was younger with blonde hair, smiled sadly as he lowered himself and took one of my hands in his.
“Orders have been placed to go in and rescue him. You will receive a call after we have him back.” The Captain said.
At my nod, he nodded, then stood up.
The Chaplain said, “Hold on to your faith, Mrs. Griggs. We will get him back. One way or the other.”
And I knew what he meant.
I had seen what happened with the other way.
I pushed that thought out of my head.
That wasn’t going to happen.
The Captain opened the door, and Garrick was there.
Tears were in my eyes as he came to me and wrapped me in his arms.
I watched, but it remained unseen as the two men left and got into a black SUV.
I felt my heart... stop.
I had just processed everything.
Garrick whispered, “What is it?”
That was when, through teary eyes, I saw everyone had walked out of the house and were now on the front porch.
I took in a breath and then wiped at my cheeks.
Then I started to stand.
Garrick helped me by wrapping his arm around my waist.
I looked at Frank and Misty, then I swallowed.
“Let’s take this inside,” I said.
Misty shook her head and snapped, “No. Tell me.”
