"As she spoke he was fast asleep. She very slowly moved to the end of the bed and gently slipped off his shoes. She hopped he was under the influence of wine and brandy. Rassa hummed a lullaby and recited a poem she memorized years ago. The had finished the battery of test to qualify for captain's rank and celebrated with drink and love making. The poem he had written to her Rassa found in her new uniform pocket.<br/><br/>I love you...<br/><br/>When you give up all hope.<br/>When all is lost and forgotten.<br/>When your at the the end of your rope.<br/>Never give up. I love you.