Epilogue
Frank did turn himself in to face what justice he deserved in the matter of the massacre in Vietnam, in a tiny village over twenty five years previous. He couldn’t go on with his life as it was. He had to get free from the devils that haunted him no matter what punishment he had to face.
The officers of the court martial board found him not guilty of war crimes and concurred that in killing his own men he had done the only thing he could do. As far as the coverup, they felt he had suffered enough and since he was the only one left they awarded him a dishorable discharge from the U.S. Marine Corps and considered the matter closed.
Jennifer was waiting for Frank as he came out of the courtroom with a big smile on his face. She could see a change in Frank already and it made her extremely happy. After Frank and Maria’s divorce became final, Jennifer and him got married. He vowed to be true to her and be a good husband.
The beautiful San Diego sunshine bathed them in glorious light as they opened the door and stepped out on the sidewalk in front of the courthouse. They both thought it was good omen
The End
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