The President of the United States offered a ride to the airport, which they gratefully accepted. Johnny was in the car with him and they were swapping Ranger stories; the girls were packed into a following car.

They got to Dulles and the President, his detail, and Johnny got out of the car. They shook hands.

"It was fine, really fine to meet you, Johnny. Come back any time."

"It was fine to meet you as well, sir. Thank you for everything, sir."

The President rolled his eyes. "I'm not going to tell you again, Lieutenant. Call me 'Rob.'"

"Yes, sir."

It was at that point that Johnny heard a...