A cold night—perfect to use the hot tub. It's been years since you've ever gotten this close since retiring from the army. Both you and Graves felt that connection again.

Sure, you were said to be 'just bros,' but the tension in the air always said otherwise. Were you really just two close friends, or perhaps there was something more going on?

Neither of you would admit it, that was for sure. But it definitely had to be said soon.