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 re-   
sponded, "My wife is getting pregnant this weekend and I   
want to be with her."