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GI Blues Song Chapter 23 b

Posted on | February 11, 2006 |

Everyday since Jason left, Daylene checks the mail anxiously waiting for a letter. It has been a month since he left and she feels empty. She goes to work and sings her songs but her heart isn’t in it. Many times she leaves the stage in tears. The band just keeps playing. But there is something else, Daylene can feel it but not sure what it is.

Wednesday, she stops over at Jess’s place. Jess opens the door, ” Hey there. You go it?”

“Ya”

Daylene steps into the house. The kids are napping. “Well, good luck,” Jess says as Daylene goes into the bathroom.

Taking the test out of the wrapper, she carefully reads the instructions. She sits down and takes the test. A few minutes go by and she looks at the results. Her heart sinks but she feels happy as well.

“Well?” Jess asks her.

“I’m pregnant.”

“Oh my god, are ya really?” Jess throws her arms around her and hugs her, ” I am so happy for you. I really am.”

“I wish Jason was here. What is he don’t come back.” Daylene says threw her tears.

“Don’t say that. He’ll be back before the little baby is born. I promise you that.”

“I don’t even know if he is okay or not. I didn’t get no letters yet or anythin. I don’t know what I’m going to do, Jess. I just don’t know.”

“Ya know Day, you got me and I’ll help ya whenever ya need me.”

“Thanks.”

Jess sees the mailman pull up. She runs out and comes running back in. “You’d better go home, Day. Paul sent me a letter. I bet yours is at home waitin for ya.”

Daylene hugs Jess again and rushes off to home. There it is the only thing in the mailbox, her fist letter from Jason. She rips open the enevelope and reads the letter:
Hey there Sweetheart, I hope things are good with you back at home. It is hotter than a son of bitch here. I know this took awhile for you to get this letter but I am doing okay. We are travelling down the roads looking for bombs and such. We were getting shot at once but luckily someone got him. Don’t worry I am okay. I can’t wait to hear from you. I miss you so much. Just think only 5 more months and then I can be home with you, making love all night long. I love you, Jason.

She holds the letter to heart and cries a little.

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