Mike Corey

Now his wife and the flight mechanic are living together, and he's sleeping in the barracks with the enlisted men.

She won't let him see their kids, and he has to face his wife's lover on base every day.

The stress and humiliation have been more than he can bear.

The story pours out of him.

Captain Lefevre listens patiently, then cuts him off.

Look, Bob, do you mind if I call you Bob?

No, sir.

Doyle braces himself for a stern reprimand.

He knows missing so much work could lead to a demotion or even a dishonorable discharge.

But the expression on Lefevre's face softens.

Bob, listen, I understand what you're going through.

I honestly even sympathize.

My wife, she left me too.

Not that long ago.

Now it's Captain Lefevre's turn to tell his divorce story, which also involved his wife having an affair.

As he talks, Doyle tries to keep a sympathetic expression on his face.

But inside, he's rejoicing.

What a lucky break.

His commanding officer can relate to him.

Maybe Lefevre won't punish him after all.