“But maybe someday.”
Months passed.
Lisa eventually accepted a plea agreement related to the assault charge.
Chief Miller resigned from his position shortly afterward.
Not because anyone forced him.
Because he believed accountability started with him.
As for the Silver Star, military historians managed to restore much of it.
The ribbon remained damaged.
The metal still carried scorch marks.
Some suggested replacing it completely.
I refused.
The burns stayed.
So did the scratches.
Because they were part of its story now.
One year later, Eli and I attended a ceremony
