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Chapter 1: Matt Evens and a Phone Call

October 29th 1981

Captain Matt Evens United States Army had just finished his tour in Berlin and his company was getting ready to return home. Matt was not looking forward to that. His longtime girlfriend had broken up with him on his last leave so, he had nothing to go back too. He then remembered his sister Lily who was living in England

Flashback

He hadn't seen her in over 15 years when their parents had gotten a divorce and split the two up. Matt and his father had moved to the states and had a good relationship. Matt was devastated when his father had been hit by a drunk driver and joined the army to get away from his grief. Matt had excelled in basic training and after completion was sent to officer school. He was a second Lieutenant at age 19. He led a platoon in Vietnam in 1975 where he took part in a rear guard action against the advancing NVA on the outskirts of Saigon until relieved by a Marine Battalion and evacuated. That combat action brought him to the attention of his superiors and received a Bronze Star. He transferred to the 6th Infantry Regiment as a Part of the Berlin Brigade. He became a first Lieutenant a year later. After two years of active duty he was transferred to the Army Reserve, he took advantage of this and got a bachelor's degree in military history in two years. He transferred back to active duty in 1979 and returned to the Berlin Brigade. He was promoted to captain and given command of the company a few months later when the previous captain died in a training accident.

Flashback Ends

He decided that he was going to call up his sister and see if he could visit. Unfortunately he had no idea where she was or what her phone number was. He managed to get in contact with his half-sister Petunia who after calling Lily a freak several times gave him her number.

Godrics Hallow

Lily sat on the couch next to James and sighed, she had just managed to get Harry down for his nap. Then the phone rang, James lunged for it but it was too late, the sound had already woke Harry up. Lily went to tend to Harry while James answered the phone. "Potter residence this is James speaking…. No Lily is not available right now, who is calling….. She never told me she had a brother….I am her husband…"

Lily just walked in the room and asked "James who is it?"

"He says he is your brother" he answered, Lily snatched the phone out of his hand and said "Matt I have been trying to contact you since dad died….. WHAT!? You joined the Army….. No, no I am not mad just surprised…. Of course you can come over….. I'll see you in a few days…. Love you too, bye."

On the other end of the line Matt smiled, he hadn't talked to her in seven years or seen her face to face in 15 years, he was looking forward to this. Matt made some calls and managed to get a lift on a RAF transport flight back to England the next day. He returned to the suite that he shared with his executive officer and the company first sergeant to finish packing. The first Sergeant knocked on the door, and said "captain do you have a moment?"

"Come on in Rob and I thought I told you to call me Matt when we are off duty, I owe you too much."

The Sergeant didn't smile and said, "I have to perform my final duty sir."

This brought Matt up short, then he noticed the folder in his hands. He stood and in his more professional voice asked "is this what I think it is?"

Sergeant Rob O'Neal came to attention and said "Sir, I am here to inform you of my retirement from the United States Army; I have all the paper work here I just need your signature as my final commanding officer."

Matt took the folder signed the correct form and said "After 22 years of faithful service you are honorably discharged from the United States Army."

Matt then broke protocol and gave the former sergeant his best salute. After it was returned they shook hands. Matt said "my friend it is going to be hard to run this company without you; do you have any last advice?"

Rob smiled and said "I ran you into the ground in boot camp, recommended you to officer school, fought alongside you in Vietnam, and helped you run this company here. In all my 22 years of service I have never met a more natural leader or better officer. I even consider you the son I never had, thus it falls upon you to continue a family tradition" he handed Matt a fine wood box he opened it and was about to say something when Rob continued "that M1911 was issued to my grandfather in 1916 during the Poncho Villa Expedition in Mexico; he also used it World War I. He gave it to my father before he shipped off to north Africa during World War II and my father gave it to me before I shipped off to Vietnam that gun has seen battle on 5 of 7 continents you need to continue that tradition." Matt picked up the weapon and saw the inscription on the ivory grips O'Neal 1916-1981/Evens 1981-. After clearing his throat he placed it back in the box and said, "It will be an honor." He was about to put the box away when Rob said "what do you think you're doing, I didn't give that to you so you could put it in a box, put this on." He handed Matt his pistol belt. Matt removed his own .45 and passed it to Rob before putting his new one in the holster.

"What will you do now?" Matt asked.

Rob smiled and said "I got a teaching position at Bunker Hill Military Academy back in Illinois. I'll be teaching weapons safety and marksmanship for 8-12 grades."

Matt grinned and said, "Now I know where to send any kids I have."

Rob laughed in response and said "if they are anything like their dad they won't need any help. I know your hitch is up at the end of the year do you plan to do?"

Matt said, "I will probably sign on for another tour, you know I want to do career army. Hopefully I won't have any reserve time in this time around, I won't have anything to do." Matt looked at the clock and said "I got to finish packing and get to bed, I have an early flight tomorrow."

Rob nodded and said, "I am here for a few more days, when I get state side give me a call we can have a few beers and talk about old times."

Matt said, "I have enough time saved up that I can stay on leave until the New Year. I plan to use that time to get to know my sister again and meet my nephew in England."

Rob nodded and said, "well good luck Captain and the offer still stands." They shook hands again and the old soldier left the room.