End of Enemies

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Stonefish was one day north of the Volcano Islands when Captain Hugh Carpen paged his new executive officer to the conning tower. Having only been aboard a week, Ensign William Myers was still adjusting to life aboard the sub, so it was ten minutes before he appeared, breathless and flustered, in the con. Carpen waved him over to the chart table.

“Sorry, Skipper. I got turned around. You wouldn’t think that—”

“Don’t worry about it. Takes some getting used to.”

“Yes, sir.”

“New orders, Billy.” Carpen tapped the chart. “That’s our first way point. I’ll give out the rest when we get there. Till then, it stays between you and me.”

Myers peered at the chart. “Jesus, Skipper, that’s—”

“Yep. Listen, rumors are going to start. I expect you to keep ’em under control. I don’t like keeping the boys in the dark, but that’s the deal.”

“Aye, sir.”

“Two more things. Put the word out: We’re bypassing all targets this patrol. Log ’em, run a firing plan, but steer clear of them. Second, our guest—”

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