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 CO. 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 CO asked why he should grant him permission, my friend responded, “My wife is getting pregnant this weekend and I want to be with her.”