"I've known a few guys been off to war. Not ashamed to say that I'm glad it's them and not me."

He took a deep breath that blew out in front of him as they came up onto her porch. Despite his mouth and temper, he was raised with manners and one did not just enter someone else's house.

"Meet a lotta people in my line-a work that say they're doctors ain't the traditional kind. Though by that list, neither are you. I've got more questions, but.." He gestured at her door, clearly not expecting to be invited inside.