I turned and offered a high five to Dad. He slapped my hand with a smile. Then, Mom did the same.
"Nice work, kiddo. Remember when you offer someone an easy way out of a tough situation, they are almost always going to take it." Dad said.
"Not King Tim," Joe's voice said. "I can't say I've ever seen him take the easy way."
Dad laughed.
"All right, wise guy, connect me to the Secretary of Defense."
"Acknowledged. Connecting in two, one…"
"Mr. Secretary, I've got good news," I said through my smile, "We've count…" Joe popped a figure into my head, "Eighty-seven percent the total enemy force marching north without their weapons."
"Eighty-seven percent! Damn." On the display I watched as a big smile grew on his face, "Our boys will be there to welcome them back into fold. The others?"
