TGM

Chapter 6: Long Lost . . .

One month later, Goose and I tied the knot in my hometown, and it was a beautiful wedding. It has been two months since, and we have become well-known as the Dream Team Phantom. We are easily the best in our year. Today is the day my brother arrives for his visit, and we are at the airport to pick him up.

"Are you excited, honey?"

"Of course. I miss Jimmy like crazy. I can't wait to hear all about his apprenticeship. Are you, babe?"

"Yeah, yeah. I'm still nervous. Sure, I know he likes me fine, but he is your brother."

"You worry too much, dear. He loves having a brother-in-law. There he is! Jimmy! Kiddo, it's so good to see you!"

"Hey, sis. I've missed you! Hey, Goose."

"Jim. Did you have a good flight?"

"It was very enjoyable, yes."

"Good! Come on, baby bro. Let's get you settled in."

"Sounds great. I could really use a nap."

"Knowing you, I'd figured as much. Goose is going to hang out with you tonight. I've been summoned by one of our instructors. Love you both! I'll meet you at the Birch by 2030!"

"Will do, honey!"

"Bye, sis!"

I get in my car and drive to base. I have no clue why I've been called in today, but I suppose I'll find out. I get to Commander Dixon's office and knock on the door.

"Enter!"

"Sir? You wanted to see me."

"Yes, I did. There should be one other—" a knock on the door cuts him off. "Ah, perfect. Enter!"

"Sir? Sorry, sir. I didn't realize—"

"It's okay, Angel. I want both of you."

"Sir?" I question as that sounded incredibly wrong in my book.

"Oh, god no, Rage. Leona Lewiston meet Nicole Seresin."

We turn to each other and gasp in shock.

"You look just like me!" we both yell. "Commander?!"

Duck just looks at us. "Leona, you mentioned you were adopted, yes? Well, this is your twin sister."

"What!?" we both shout.

"I have a small task for the two of you."

"Yes, sir," we reply.

"I have a jet I need you two to fly to Houston for various reasons. You will be there for two weeks, and you need to take six people with you."

"I'm sorry; but, sir, can this wait?" we ask.

"Why?"

"I only fly with someone I trust," we blurt out.

"Understood. You have one week."

"Yes, sir," we both salute.

"Dismissed."

We walk out and sit on the floor a short way from his office.

"Hi. I'm Nicole, Nikki, or Nik. My callsign is Rage. I've lived in Texas for most of my life. I have a little brother named James. Dad passed away last month, but he and Mama owned a ranch, and the main source of income is now tourism."

"I'm sorry. Um, I'm Leona, Leon, or Leo. My callsign is Angel. I also live in Texas. I have two adopted sisters Heather and Sarah. Helen is a lawyer, and Davis is a neurosurgeon. I'm a RIO by the way."

"Hmm. Pilot. I'm assuming you've been to the local 'watering hole'?"

"No, I-uh-don't think I have actually."

"Okay. I'll meet you there at 1830. It's called the Birch, and here's the address. I would come straight there, but I need to take care of something first."

"It's fine. See you soon, Rage."