Tanner described herself as a "crusty old non-com," then Swede made her an officer. It was a "dirty trick," but the only way he could give them the runner slot without making Kev one. The Tom Cat told them they weren't really welcome, but he'd been waiting for them. He made it back after he clawed off several more spies and Tanner and Kev learned all of what he needed to heal. Life's great decisions must be made fast when life is lived in the heart of war.