I downloaded the guidelines just to see what my administrative options are if a court date gets ordered while I’m deployed.”

Vance stared at me across the plastic table.

His eyes scanned my face for any change in expression.

I kept my posture stiff and held his gaze.

“A fence line,” Vance repeated.

“Yes, sir.”

“You downloaded hardship deployment manuals because of a fence line.”

“I like being ready for the worst-case scenario,” I said.