continued from here.*walks down the empty corridors toward quarters, arm wrapped around Hayes, thankful for the emptiness of the corridors, but finds self wondering if he would care if they passed someone
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Small town. I'm a small town boy, always will be. I grew up knowing everyone in the town.... had a small group of friends, wasn't one of the more popular kids, but I enjoyed the friends I had.
I remember spending summer afternoons at the local pond... every kid in town would be there.
*smiles and sighs*
Those were simpler times. I miss those times.
When I retire, I'm moving to a small town, somewhere on the Gulf. Somewhere where I'd know everyone, and they'd know me. Lazy summer days and warm muggy nights. Waking up to the sun on the water, blue skies for miles. Whole days in the fields around town, nights on the pier watching movies on a strecthed out sheet. Just like old times. I want a life like that again.
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*moves further into the room, taking in the details*
*sees something*
*raises eyebrow*
A diving helmet?
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*looks over his shoulder and smiles*
Yeah, my great great great grandfather was a diver in the Gulf of Mexico back in the day. That was his helmet. He was an explorer in his own right.
Actually, there's an underwater trench in the Gulf named after him. Went down there when I was a kid.
*pulls on t-shirt*
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Wow. I think the most noteworthy thing a Hayes has every done is sing 'We Will Overcome' at People's Park in the 1960's.
*smiles and continues to move around Trip's quarters, taking in the details*
*pauses by the desk to toe off his shoes*
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*yanks on the sweats*
*turns around to find Hayes watching him*
*lets out a bit of a half laugh*
Something interesting about me changing out of uniform?
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Okay...let's start simple
Tell me...what was it like for you when you were a kid? Small town rugrat, big town brat?
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I remember spending summer afternoons at the local pond... every kid in town would be there.
*smiles and sighs*
Those were simpler times. I miss those times.
When I retire, I'm moving to a small town, somewhere on the Gulf. Somewhere where I'd know everyone, and they'd know me. Lazy summer days and warm muggy nights. Waking up to the sun on the water, blue skies for miles. Whole days in the fields around town, nights on the pier watching movies on a strecthed out sheet. Just like old times. I want a life like that again.
*turns to Hayes*
That answer your question?
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Your turn.
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