Losing "Rainman"...10 minutes to Blackjack.....

I might be losing my spades partner, Brian "Rainman" (nickname for poker) and I "Trouble" (nickname for poker) met when we both arrived at spades without partners, anxious to play and having not played in years (30 between the two of us) we settled down to what started out really well for the both of us. We beat the best team there! Ever since that win, I meet up with Brian and his team of employees at dinner and after we work long hours we head on over to the recreation center to play BINGO, poker, and black jack. Some late nights, if or when we lose, or get knocked out early, before midnight, we go on the Disney Walk (which is about a 4 mile stretch) and get to discuss the days events. But this friendship too may come to a quick close, as Brian is leaving on R&R and may not be returning. He has a huge decision to make, will he return to Bagram, or take a promotion/different job in Iraq? I am glad I am not having to make those kinds of decisions here; I hate to see him go. But I know he has to do what is best for his family and for his career. He works for Honeywell and their company is doing a pretty big job over here and evidently in Iraq as well. Of course while he is gone, all of his team have invited me to continue to dine with them at dinner, and even Castor has offered to join me for BINGO. The only game he will play. Who knows I may just have to get some of the other guys to try poker.