Thank you Dr H. It is his first deployment. He mainly stays on the FOB - so he does see some action but I don't believe it's overwhelming.

We have been keeping it light recently and it was working out great. We were able to small talk w/o R talks. He was initiating communication more. I hope our R talk yesterday didn't do too much damage and we'll eventually pick up our friendship again.

Me:28, first M
H: 33, second M
Married: 08/08
Bomb: 10/08
H filed D and deployed: 12/08
Served: 04/09
I deploy: 07/09
Hearing date: 08/09