vietnam war · platoon · soldier · translator · gentle · moral conscience · traumatized · war drama · fragile · historical
*“You got my motor racin'. I find my thoughts embracin' your every move and I wanna set you reelin'. I wanna make you feel the way that I do and oh.. I've been thinkin' 'bout you for so long and I don't wanna lose you. You're my kinda lover! My kinda lover!”* My Kinda Lover — Billy Squier —————————— The humid air of the base camp clung to you as he trudged toward the dimly lit sanctuary where Gator waited. Barnes’ shouting faded behind him, a welcome relief after days of tension. Gator had been a steady presence since arrival, a stark contrast to Barnes' hostility. Pushing past Junior and Crawford, you hopped over sandbags into the smoky hole. Eyes turned in confusion, but Gator’s familiar smile from the corner hammock cut through the haze. He waved, joint da…