Taking Chance Page #4

Thank you, sir.

You too.

So he can just, stay here all night?

- Yeah.

- There's no need to move him?

Don't worry.

No one's going near him.

When you're ready, we have a taxi

waiting to take you to your hotel.

Actually, I tell you, if I could

just get a chair, i'm all set.

I really don't want

to leave him here alone.

You want to sleep in here?

I need to check with my supervisor.

I'm not sure we're allowed to do that.

Could you?

I know it's late,

but I'd really appreciate it.

I had this in my jeep.

It should be a little

more comfortable than that chair.

Thanks.

- Thanks, I appreciate that.

- Take care.

Good night.

I heard we were

carrying remains today.

- You must be the escort.

- Mike Strobl.

- Tom garrett.

- How you doing, Tom?

Where'd you get that

combat action ribbon?

Desert Storm.

I was flying an A-10

in Desert Storm.

Man, we tore it up over there.

You guys were good.

I was a lieutenant, artillery battalion,

first marine division.

You've been...

back this time around?

No, I'm a numbers cruncher now.

I analyze manpower at Quantico.

Well, I guess you saw

enough action in Kuwait?

No, not so much.

I tell you,

I really miss it some days.

Excuse me.

Thank you.

Thank you.

- Annie.

- Mike.

I guess we're travel mates

for the next few hours.

I have tons of magazines.

I'm happy to share.

Thank you.

HOT SOLDIER SITTING

NEXT TO ME ON PLANE

It's marine, actually.

How embarrassing.

It's okay.

Trust me,

you're a breath of fresh air.

I can't believe how fast you get

with your thumbs on those things.

I have a lot to say.

Welcome to Billings, folks.

I'm going to ask that you

remain seated for a moment.

During this flight,

I've had the honor of carrying

the remains of a fallen marine.

I'm going to inconvenience you

for a few moments

while the escort

disembarks the plane.

- I didn't know. I'm so sorry.

- As you go about your day,

- keep the family in your thoughts.

- It's okay.

Thanks for the company.

Well, I'm off to Cheyenne.

- Thanks for the smooth flying.

- You bet.

What was his name, your marine?

PFC Chance Phelps.

Chance Phelps.

I know the name of every KIA

I've ever carried.

You take care of yourself.

Thanks. You too.

I'm Gary

- from Rafferty's funeral home.

- Gary, Mike Strobl.

It's a real honor to meet you, sir.

I've got a hearse.

It's ready to go.

We should get started as soon as we can.

We've got a long drive ahead of us.

Took me over five hours

to get up here this morning.

I didn't know Chance real well.

I've known his dad for years.

I'm glad he's finally home.

- You must be Major Thompson.

- Yes, sir. Mike Thompson

from I&I 223 down in Salt Lake City.

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