Lee is pitiful. No self-esteem, with his only skill being able to swallow without gagging. Hopefully, he doesn't run or screw up beyond any redemption as it looks like Camp Refuge is his only shot of making anything of his life.
Hope is a strong incentive and perhaps Lee will get some. At least I'm betting Wayne tries....
The word picture title and the chapter were well executed and matched up perfectly. Ritch is doing everything he can to be prepared for his summer training and getting acclimated to the elevation was a brilliant idea and that he could use the family retreat in Colorado was another indication of the advantage of wealth. Having been raised as a military brat coupled with his intense desire to be a pilot makes the hardships of the military a little less onerous. Something his cousin didn't understand.
As usual I want more!
Having 2020 in our rear view mirror is a blessing for everyone, especially those of us who suffered a personal loss.
Ritch will always be Ritchie to family (even if not spoken as such out loud!)
As a soon to be 18 year old hetero, I suspect the hunky Cadet will attract a significant amount of beautiful babes...
Poor George, having to perform for the Empress. But at least he was handsomely rewarded and has the accommodating Pavel to assuage his torment.
More please!