Evan shifted his stance, his eyes moving slowly from General Vance to where I was sitting behind the desk.

“Yes, General,” Evan said.

“She saved my career.”

“She gave you a chance to earn your way back,” General Vance said.

“Lieutenant Colonel Miller earned these oak leaves through service.

You’ll earn your way back up from private.”

General Vance stepped back and raised his chin.

“Private Carter,” General Vance said.