Desert Night

Callie explained with a grin, ‘Zack Mayo is the Aviation Officer Candidate from the movie “An Officer and a Gentleman” from the eighties. Played by Richard Gere, who’s so swoon-worthy!’ Wendy gave her a blank look. ‘“An Officer and a Gentleman?” Seriously, Callie, you need to update your movie list. Watch something from this century.’ Callie said a little defensively, ‘Hey, I love the old movies, the classics, the vintage charm.’ Wendy gave her a teasing bump on the shoulder. ‘Is that why you fell for Lieutenant Colonel Westwood, who’s, what, ten years older than you?’ Callie corrected her, ‘Eight years, thank you very much. And age doesn’t matter when it comes to, ahem, love.’ Wendy laughed. ‘Oh, come on. Admit it, you have a thing for older men.’ ‘Maybe a little,’ Callie admitted. ‘But who knows, maybe you’ll find your own charming officer at the academy and finally settle down.’ Wendy rolled her eyes. ‘Now you sound like my mom, and my dad, and the rest of my family.’ Their friendly