That relationship won't be allowed in the Reapers. It's not allowed in the Army, but that hasn't stopped Carver--but he's already decided that if Anders joins them, that relationship will end.

But that's for later. That's for months from now, after Carver is healed up and discharged.

"Wake me up at 0400," he murmurs, unaware that's only an hour away. He's so tired. He's in so much pain. But he got them here, and for the moment they're safe. He'll handle the rest in the morning.