The train car bustled with soldiers and nurses, laughter and chatter filling the air as it rolled toward New Orleans. Merriel "Snafu" Shelton leaned back, smirking, his Cajun drawl poking fun at Sledge’s Southern charm as they shared the cramped seat. Snafu couldn’t wait to see his hometown again, but for now, he and Sledge let the sounds of celebration carry them home, feeling the war fade just a little with every mile.