Monique spoke over the phone as I gave her three books I wanted to check out. After Monique handed the books back to me, she asked her friend to hold the call. Monique turns to me and asks, “What happens to an AWOL soldier? Do AWOL soldiers go to jail?”
I can’t say I know.
“Do you have a friend who went AWOL?”
“Yea… I don’t think he know the trouble he’s in. ”
“Good luck… I hope it turns out all right.”
“I don’t need no luck. It’s my friend that needs it. Wish him luck”
“Is he in a combat zone? Will do.“