Heart

While Rico recovers from injuries at the Hospital at Zegema Beach, the Roughnecks map strange tunnels out in the jungles of Tesca Nemerosa. They seem to be constantly at each other's throats, and it soon becomes clear that Rico was the "glue" that held the Squad together. Meanwhile, Rico's hearing strange noises and is convinced that Bugs are going to attack the Base. Dr. Sharaabi attributes this to P.T.S.S. and plans on giving Rico a Section 8 and a complete mind-wipe. In the end, Rico proves that Tanker Worms have been digging tunnels under the base to facilitate a sneak attack of Control Bugs. Rico saves the day and winds up getting a first kiss from Carmen, while a jealous Dizzy and Zander look on, having sneaked a few kisses of their own.

Juan Rico, Dizzy Flores, Carl Jenkins, Lt. Razak, Carmen Ibanez, Zander Barcalow, Higgins, Corporal Brutto