Chapter Twenty
Chapter Twenty July 1941 North Weald, England “It’s better, right?” Scarlett asked as she forced the buttons of her uniform jacket through the holes. She wasn’t going to be able to hide it much longer. She wasn’t sure she was even effectively hiding it now. Jameson leaned against the doorframe to their bedroom, his mouth […]
Chapter Nineteen
Chapter Nineteen Noah Scarlett, Here we are again, separated by miles that feel too long at night, waiting for our chance to be together again. You’ve given up so much for me, and here I am, asking for more, asking you to follow me once again. I promise you, once this war is over, I’ll […]
Chapter Eighteen
Chapter Eighteen May 1941 North Weald, England It had been almost eight weeks and the light still hadn’t returned to Constance’s eyes. Scarlett couldn’t push her, couldn’t advise her, couldn’t do anything but watch her sister grieve. And yet, she’d still asked her to transfer with her to North Weald. It was the most selfish […]
Chapter Seventeen
Chapter Seventeen Georgia Jameson, Oh, love. I could never regret choosing you. You’re the very breath in my lungs and the beat of my heart. You were my choice before I even knew there was one to make. Please don’t worry. Close your eyes and picture us in that spot you’ve told me about—where the […]
Chapter Sixteen
Chapter Sixteen February 1941 Kirton-in-Lindsey, England “Good morning!” Scarlett said to Constance as she arrived for her morning watch. “So loud.” Eloise, who had only been posted to Kirton for the last month, winced as she stirred a mug of cocoa. “Someone stayed out with the boys a bit too long last night,” Constance explained […]
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Fifteen Noah Scarlett, my Scarlett, How are you, my heart? Do you think you could bring the roses here? I hate to think you and Constance put in all that work just to leave it behind. I promise you, when we get to Colorado, I’ll build you a garden you never have to move […]
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fourteen November 1940 Kirton-in-Lindsey, England The pub was jammed full of uniforms from bar to door. It had taken Jameson a week to secure a house nearby but, for a rather healthy chunk of his pay, as of yesterday, they now had a place of their very own. At least for as long as […]
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Thirteen Georgia Dearest Jameson, I miss you. I need you. Nothing here is the same without you. Constance thinks we might be able to move the rosebush, but I’m not sure we should. Why uproot something that is happy right where it is? Unlike me. I’m wilting here without you. Keeping busy, of course, […]
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Twelve November 1940 Kirton-in-Lindsey It was different being surrounded by other Americans now that Jameson was in the 71st Eagle Squadron. Almost like being back home, except they weren’t anywhere near it. “They’re all so young,” Howard muttered as they watched the new recruits at their first beer call. It was an English tradition […]
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Eleven Noah Scarlett, my Scarlett, Tonight, I miss you more than my words can possibly convey. I wish I could fly to you, even if just for a few hours. The only thought that keeps me going here is knowing you’ll be with me soon. On nights like tonight, I escape by picturing us […]