"Yeah, I kept it. I'm a military history buff--well, I should say a history buff. Military history is just my favorite portion of it. But yeah, it was in my room at Colorado Springs." Joe said.

He didn't mention that he would often take it out and look at it when he was feeling especially down and missing home. Usually he'd call his mother right after that, only to hang up the phone before she could pick up.

The owner came back for their food orders and Joe again waited for Roxie to order before ordering shawarma for himself.

"What's the craziest thing you've ever done. hero-wise?" he asked suddenly.