Although I knew our commanding officer hated doling out weekend passes, I thought I had a good reason.

“My wife is pregnant and I want to be with her,” I told the C.O. Much to my surprise he said, “Permission granted.”

Inspired by my success, a fellow soldier also requested a weekend pass. His wife wasn’t pregnant, so when the C.O. asked why he should grant him permission, my friend responded, “My wife is getting pregnant this weekend and I want to be with her.”