John sat enjoying his meal. He had already said to his mother that be would take Kate out for food to buy time for ma to tell dad that he was home. He ordered another round of drinks before continueing. "Well i can help with your needlework if you like. I've had to learn it because of being garrisoned overseas. I spent some time with tha tailor out there" he smiled "seeing as this posting is atleast a 3 year posting and I will be home more regularly to spend some time with my little sister" he teased

He smiled "you have always been good with maths and numbers" he continued "I've got to learn more of it aswell and english to help me progress in the army"

He continued "this isn't a lifetime thing for me. I'm doing the army to get myself back on my feet and become a better man. I might come out the army in a few years time and do something civilian"