Juan walked onto the flight deck and watched as the collection of battered fighters limped their way in. He had no idea which bird Julie was flying, and with each pilot emerging from their craft that was not her, the pit in his gut grew harder.

What the hell was I thinking? He thought as fear took a firm grip. How could I have been so stupid? I should have told her the truth.

A minute later two fighters came into view. As they lined up for a landing one was ...