The conversation begins with two individuals discussing their shared experience of serving in the Army. One of them, named Ed, served at Fort Bragg and Quantico, leading to confusion when he mentions Quantico as a Marine Corps base. A third party, referred to as "Dad," suggests that Ed might have been part of a special unit.
Ed then approaches a woman, who is impressed with his military service and offers to pay for his meal. However, there's a misunderstanding when Ed tries to get a discount on a laptop for his son. The woman, upset by what she perceives as Ed taking advantage of the discount, confronts him.
Ed, in response, shares his personal story of serving in Afghanistan, where he saved a little girl from the enemy. He received a Purple Heart for his bravery. The woman then accuses Ed of impersonating a soldier and being unworthy of the discount he received.
The situation escalates when a man, who had earlier offered Ed a meal, confronts him about the impersonation. Ed, in turn, defends himself by explaining that he did serve in the Army and has the right to wear the uniform. However, he admits that he is not a real Soldier as he is not in the military anymore.
The man then arrests Ed, accusing him of impersonating an officer for personal gain. The woman, meanwhile, expresses regret for not knowing the real story behind Ed's service.
1. The speaker and the person they're speaking to were both in the Army and stationed at Fort Bragg .
2. The speaker mentions a special unit and Quantico, which is a Marine Corps Base .
3. The speaker is asked to get a check but excuses themselves to return shortly .
4. A man offers to pay for the speaker's lunch and asks if they can add a cheeseburger and fries to it, to which the speaker agrees .
5. The speaker returns with a to-go order and thanks the man and his wife for their service and for treating themselves to lunch .
6. The man and his wife express their appreciation for the speaker's service and mention that they come to the restaurant once a month to treat themselves .
7. The speaker is asked if they can try a laptop and agrees .
8. The man and his wife express that they don't have enough change in the till and ask if fives work .
9. The speaker mentions that their family was in the army and thanks the man and his wife for their service .
10. The man and his wife argue about the speaker's request for payment for their meal, with the man accusing the speaker of taking advantage of them .
11. The speaker mentions that they have a Purple Heart and were hit by saving a little girl from the enemy in Afghanistan .
12. The man and his wife express doubts about the speaker's military service and uniform .
13. The speaker mentions that they sacrificed a lot for their country and was able to get a little girl home safely .
14. The man and his wife accuse the speaker of impersonating a soldier and wearing a uniform for personal gain .
15. The speaker mentions that they joined the police force and are under arrest .
16. The man and his wife express their relief that their son was saved and able to return home from Afghanistan .
17. The speaker is offered a dinner invitation to hear more stories about the man's son .
18. The man and his wife express their belief that the speaker is a liar and ask how many people they lied to .