Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Eight, Episode Seventeen (Mission #326)
“Dancing with the Devil – Part Nine”
Stardate 10705.12

Cast of Characters:
Commanding Officer    		Captain Q’tor, House of Quveq       	played by     	Topper Loghry
Executive Officer			Commander Naug			played by	Jon Benson 
Chief Tactical Officer 		Commander Ec’Thel’lon 		played by   	Steve Weller 
Chief Engineering Officer 		Commander Holly Sparks      		played by   	Pam Bruyere 
Flight Control Officer		Lieutenant JG T’Lar Bishara		played by     	Lynda Anderson 

Absent:
Chief Science Officer		Lieutenant Neve Olympia Hayes 	played by     	Isabelle Carreau
Operations Officer			Lieutenant Jara Esso 			played by     	Gilles Leger 

NPC’s:
Jessica	, Sam, Nurse								played by	Linda Baus 
WildWind, Toir Lorin							played by     	Lynda Anderson 

Mission Prologue:  
Last week on the USS Huron …

The crew of the USS Huron met with Admiral Morgan for debrief on their latest encounter with the Baquey and some interesting stories unfolded.  The little girl that everyone thought was part of the Corneapolis crew was not crew at all.

In fact, Jessica had never stepped foot on the Corneapolis according to the records.  She had actually been part of the USS Dakota, a science vessel that had been investigating an energy ribbon in the Talos sector over a decade ago.

Jessica's parents died in a shuttle accident, and the Dakota was never heard from again.  She appeared to be a vivacious eight year old, but in reality should have been 19 years old according to Starfleet records.  And somehow time appeared to stand still for the child while she was in the Baquey dimension.

Little is known about how she survived all this time.  In fact, Jessica appears to have a different recollection of what really happened to her.  Did the Baquey do something to her to cause her to forget, and will she ever remember the life she used to have.

As the Huron crew wait for their vessel to be inspected by station engineers, the crew enjoy shore leave on Starbase 129.  And a more interesting question is what will happen to Jessica?

Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present the USS Huron in “Dancing with the Devil”, Chapter Nine, “Home, Love, Family,” Stardate 10705.12

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CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::In her station quarters with Icky waiting for Jessica to be returned to them after her examination.:: CTO: I wonder why it's taking so long.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Sitting in a corner of her quarters on the station sulking.::

Sam says:
::Walking along with the Executive Officer.::  XO:  You hungry?  I'm starved.  ::Frowns.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: They want to be thorough.  Get it done right the first time so she doesn't have to go again.  At least that's my guess.

Host CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Pulls his metal sash over his shoulder.::

Jessica says:
::Skipping along the hallway with the nurse, looking for the temporary quarters where the Chief Engineering Officer and Chief Tactical Officer are.::  Nurse:  Is this it?

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Sam: Then let’s get something.  ::Points to what looks like a lounge of some sort.::  How about that place?

Nurse says:
::Smiles at her.::  Jessica:  Next one, dear.

Sam says:
XO:  This outfit doesn't make my butt look big, does it?

Host CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Puts his Daq'taH in its sheath.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Starts pacing.:: CTO: Well it's too long in my opinion.

Host CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Pulls on his command cloak.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Starts to laugh and looks around to her rear end.::  Sam:  It looks fine from my angle.  ::With a big grin.::

Jessica says:
::Runs up to the door, and rings the door chime.  Gets a bit anxious.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: It just seems that way.  That should be her I think.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Hears the chime and walks to the door and opens it.::  Jessica:  Jessie!

Sam says:
::Grabs his arm, and starts to strut along with him.::  XO:  I think we're almost here.

Host CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Picks up his ocelot.::  chopwI':  chopwI' let’s go.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Walks into the lounge and heads to a table.::

Jessica says:
::Runs forward to the Chief Engineering Officer hugging her, nearly knocking her over.::  CEO:  I missed you!

Host CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Heads out of his quarters headed to.... who knows yet.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Jessica: Welcome back.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::WildWind senses his master’s emotions and flies to her shoulder.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Nurse: Everything check out all right?

Jessica says:
::Overhears the mean Captain exiting the quarters next to the Chief Engineering Officer's, and runs and closes the door.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Is pushed back by the child as she grabs her.::  Jessica:  Whoa there, little pony!  ::Scoops her up and hugs her.::

WildWind says: 
::Approaches his master and gives her that look wondering what is troubling her.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Looks at her companion and pets him gently.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Sam and Toir take a seat and he looks around the room.::  Sam: I don't seem to see anyone here from the Huron, senior staff anyway.

Nurse says:
::Chuckles at Jessica.::  CTO:  Everything checks out.  She's a normal eight year old.  We just don't have any explanation for any of this.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
WildWind: I don't really know, my friend.  I am just so vulnerable right now.  Being on this station and not knowing any one and it is frustrating.

Jessica says:
CEO:  He scares me.  ::Sighs.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Nurse: There's a lot of things we don't have any explanations for.  Thanks.

Sam says:
XO:  Do you think you should comm the Captain?  Maybe you should check in with him before he thinks you're AWOL before you actually arrived.  ::Chuckles.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jessica:  Who scares you?

Toir Lorin says: 
~~~Imzadi, I sense your loneliness.  Do you want some company?~~~

Jessica says:
CEO:  The Captain.  He doesn't like me.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Sam:  Good idea.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Toir Lorin:  ~~~ Imzadi I am all right but..... Oh I don't know Toir.~~~ ::Starts to cry.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
*CO*:  Captain Q'tor, this is Commander Naug.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Looks at Icky and smiles.::  Jessica:  That's not true.  He just doesn't know you yet.

Nurse says:
CTO:  We have updated all our medical records to reflect what has happened to Jessica.  The counselor spoke with her about what happened.  She has no recollection of any of it.  She still believes she was on the Corneapolis.  We're not sure if her memories will be returning.

Host CAPT_Q`tor says:
*XO*:  Who in gre'thor is Commander Naug?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Nurse:  We'll deal with that if it happens.  For now, we'll just take the memory as reality.  I think.

Sam says:
::Cringes when she hears the Klingon, her thoughts immediately going back to K'Vas.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Is taken back by the reply.::  *CO*:  I am your new Executive Officer, Sir.  Since I can't get on board the Huron at his time, I thought I would meet you before I can report aboard the ship.

Jessica says:
CEO:  They wouldn't give me any ice cream when they were talking to me.  ::Frowns.::  Can I have some ice cream now?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Can't help but cry because she is lacking the need for companionship.::

Nurse says:
CTO:  If you notice anything out of the ordinary, you may want to notify a counselor or doctor.  For now, I think she's as normal as any eight year old can be.  She sure likes her ice cream.  ::Smiles at her.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jessica:  Maybe we can get some later. First Commander Ec`Thel`lon and I would like to talk to you about something.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Nurse:  Can you blame her?  If we need anything, we'll let you know.

Jessica says:
::Looks over at the Chief Tactical Officer, and runs to him taking his hand.::  CEO/CTO:  All right.  ::Looks up at the Chief Tactical Officer with her big blue eyes and smiles.::  CTO:  Will you be my daddy?

Nurse says:
::Chuckles.::  CEO/CTO:  She sure seems to like you both.  I will leave you both be.  Please let me know if you need anything.

Host CAPT_Q`tor says:
*XO*:  New Executive Officer?  Oh yes, I remember.  Very well.  I'm on my way in search of a good fire wine.  If you know where to find one on this back water station, tell me, and I'll meet you there.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Gulps and gives Icky "I don't know why she did that" look.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Smiles while looking down.::  Jessica: That's what we need to talk about.  Figure out what will work best for you.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Nods to the nurse as she leaves.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
*CO*:  Very good, Captain.  This place I'm at has blood wine on the menu; don't know how good it is; a place called the Watering Hole.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
WildWind: Come, I need to get out of here.  ::WildWind steps onto his shoulder pad and T'Lar leaves the darkened quarters in search of some friends.::

Sam says:
XO:  He sounds nothing like K'Vas.  ::Chuckles.::  What do you know about him?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jessica: Please come and sit with us, Jessie.  ::Motions to the sofa.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Walks through the corridors to the lift for the promenade.::

Nurse says:
::Exits the quarters, and closes the door on her departure whispering and giving the Chief Tactical Officer and Chief Engineering Officer a "good luck" before she leaves.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Sam:  Not much.  I gather he thinks of himself as some kind of legend, but I know nothing of that, at least nothing from the home world.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Walks Jessica to the sofa.::

Host CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Heavy sigh.::  *XO*:  Very well, I'm on my way.
Self:  Everyone always assumes we want bloodwine.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Gets on the lift and sends it to the promenade and steps from the lift into a bustling crowded station promenade.::

Jessica says:
::Walks with the Chief Tactical Officer to the sofa, and sits down.::  CEO:  You don't want me, do you?  ::A tear forms in her eye.::  They said I don't have any family.  Only a grandmother, who's too old to take care of me.  ::Looks sad.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Motions for the waiter to bring up 2 big cups of blood wine.::  Sam:  What you want?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Sits and takes a deep breath before speaking.::  Jessica:  Now that we are all safe back here, we do need to find you a home.

Sam says:
XO:  Please, just a glass of cranberry juice for me.  I don't want to have anything that will hurt the baby.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Walks down the promenade and walks into a place called the Watering Hole and sits down.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Tells the waiter to bring Sam a cranberry juice.::  Sam:  I still think you would like prune juice better.

Jessica says:
::Takes a deep breath.::  CEO:  I .. I don't want to go anywhere else.  I'm scared.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jessica: You need a family and a home with people who will love you and care for you.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Tells the waiter to bring her a stein of Blood wine.::

Host CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Locates the Watering Hole on the station locator and heads off in that direction.::

Sam says:
::Makes a gagging reflux.::  XO:  Oh please.  No .. prune juice.  It makes me horribly sick.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Jessica: You don't need to be scared.  We're trying to do what's best for you.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Looks at Icky.::  Jessica:  You don't have to be scared, Jessie, never again.  Icky and I would like to ask you a very important question.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Lets out a big laugh and looks around again.::  Sam:  I think that may be one of the senior officers over there ::points to the Flight Control Officer.::

Jessica says:
CTO:  But I already know what's best for me.  ::Kicks her legs back and forth on the sofa nervously.::  I suppose I can ask Captain Hemmingway if he would let me stay with him.  He seems nice.  ::Frowns.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::The waiter brings her the drink and she nearly gags on it.::  Waiter:  You call this Blood wine?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Reaches over and takes his hand and Jessie's.::  Jessica:  The Commander and I would like you to stay with us.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Waiter:  I have tasted better Blood Wine than this swill.

Sam says:
XO:  I think you're right.  I remember her picture.  Ensign ...  no.. Lieutenant Bishara, is it?  ::Said loud enough for the Flight Control Officer to overhear her name being said.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Hears her name and turns her head.  Sees a Klingon with another woman.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Sam:  Now you done it.  ::Gets up and motions for the Flight Control Officer to join them.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Without turning her head she hollers at the waiter.::

Jessica says:
::Gets really excited.::  CEO:  You do!  ::Hugs them both.::  Thank you.  I promise I'll be good.  I'll take good care of Muffin, and I won't ask for too much ice cream .. after tonight.

Host CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Steps into the bar and spots a Klingon in a Starfleet uniform seated with a blonde human woman.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Waiter:  You find me a bottle of 2283 Blood wine and bring it over to that table there.  ::Points to the table where the Executive Officer and Sam are sitting.::

Sam says:
::Chuckles and motions for the Flight Control Officer to join them.::  XO:  She looks upset about something.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Walks over.::

Host CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Then notices his Flight Control Officer causing a scene at another table.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Jessica:  We just need to know that you will be comfortable with us.  You lived on a Starship before.  Is it something you would like again?

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Sam:  Nah, just typical Klingon behavior.  You still have a lot to learn.  I like her already.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Both:  Please excuse the outburst, but that was definitely not blood wine.  ::Senses the Captain's presence.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Starts laughing.::  Jessica:  Now are you sure you want to stay here?  After all there aren't many children on the Huron, but we think we can make you happy.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Notices the Captain.::  Sam:  There he is.

Jessica says:
::Shakes her head up and down aggressively.::  CEO/CTO:  Yes, oh yes, it is!  I will behave to.  

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
XO: Please excuse, but my name is T'Lar Bishara, and I am the Flight Control Officer of the Huron.  Pleased to meet you both.

Jessica says:
CEO:  And I have Muffin to keep me company.  Where is she by the way?

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO:  Pleased to meet you; have a seat.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jessica:  Hold on Jessie.  Muffin is sleeping on the bed, but we aren't done yet.  ::Looks at Icky.::

Sam says:
FCO:  Nice to meet you.  I recognize you from your profile.  I'll be helping out in sickbay, and was familiarizing myself with the crew.

Jessica says:
::Looks down a bit, knowing there was a catch to all of this.::  CEO:  Yes, Ma'am.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Excuse me, you two.  I'm going over to meet the captain.  ::He gets up to make his way to Q'tor.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
XO:  The problem here is you have to demand a good vintage of blood wine.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jessica: The Commander here.....Icky and I are engaged to be married.  Do you know what that means?

Host CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Sees now that the Flight Control Officer has joined the Klingon and the blonde.  Takes a deep breath and heads to the table.::

Sam says:
XO:  Hurry back, Toir.  ::Smiles at him.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Sits down.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Meets Q'tor halfway.::  CO:  qaleghnes, Q'tor, Toir of the House of Mor'ak

Jessica says:
CEO:  I think so.  It means you get to live together for real?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Sam:  Pleasure to meet you.  My name is T'Lar and this here is WildWind.

WildWind says:
::Puts his head down for Sam to pet it.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Jessica:  It's a bit more than that, but that's close.  It's a bonding, a joining, forming into a family.

Sam says:
::Holds her hand out for the Flight Control Officer.::  FCO:  It is nice to meet you.  My friend on the Triton had a bird.  ::Pets WildWind's head.::  So I'm sort of used to them.  He's very friendly.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jessica:  Well sort of.  It means that we will be husband and wife and will live together. We will be a real family.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Sam: Triton?  You come from J'Loni's ship?  How is she? I lost contact with her months ago.

Host CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  Q'tor, son of Q'von, of the House of Qaveq.  So Starfleet has assigned you as my new First Officer?

Jessica says:
CTO/CEO:  I would really like that.  Can I call you mom and dad then?  ::Pauses.::  Or what do I call you?

Host CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Looks his Executive Officer over, sizing him up.::

Sam says:
::Gets a bit excited.::  FCO:  You know J'Loni?!  Talk about a small world.  We were very good friends.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jessica:  But until that happens, you would live with me.  Icky will be visiting a lot but you will stay here.  Do you understand?

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  Yes, Sir.  It seems they felt I was best suited to serve under your command.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Looks at Icky.::  CTO:  Mom and Dad?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Sam:  J'Loni has been through some rough problems in her life.

Jessica says:
CEO:  Yes, Ma'am.  I'm okay with that.  But can I still call him daddy?  ::Looks over at the Chief Tactical Officer.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Sam:  How is she?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO/ Jessica:  If that's what she's comfortable with, it's fine with me.

Sam says:
FCO:  She's doing well.  I haven't had a chance to send her a subspace message.  It's been several weeks.  She probably thinks I forgot all about her.

Host CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  Klingons in the two top command positions on one starship.  This should be interesting.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Grins at Icky.::  Jessica:  I've always been partial to Mama.  That's what I call my mother.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Sam:  I am worried for her.  Since her bird’s death her Klingon side has really taken over.  When her parents died the way of the warrior and then the death of her husband I thought for sure I would lose her.

Jessica says:
::Gives the Chief Tactical Officer a great big hug, tears running down her face.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  Be lucky this isn't a Klingon vessel, Sir.  I like to climb the ladder as the humans say.  ::Laughing out loud, hoping to break the ice as they say.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jessica/CTO: Then it's settled. Jessie has new parents and we have a wonderful new daughter.

Sam says:
FCO:  She seemed fine when I saw her.  In fact, she's even got another bird .. Tar'lak.  He really seems to be putting a great deal of joy in her life.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Sam:  Oh I am glad then.  Last time we spoke she was a Lieutenant.  She still a Lieutenant and the Chief Engineering Officer?

Jessica says:
CEO:  Thank you, Mama.  ::Gives her a hug too, wiping her eyes, and feeling greatly relieved.::

Host CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Does not laugh.::  XO:  Yes, it is lucky.  If it were, I would have to kill you now for even suggesting a challenge.

ACTION:  As Lieutenant Esso sits in his temporary quarters, he hears a ringing in his ears.  His arms and legs begin to tingle.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jessica:  Now run and see Muffin.  ::Scoots her off the sofa.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Jessica/ CEO: Now we just need to set a date.  ::Smiles.::

Sam says:
FCO:  Actually, she's Lieutenant Commander now.

ACTION:  Lieutenant Esso begins to hear whispers, but he doesn't know where they are coming from and he can't make out what they are saying.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Moves closer to Icky.::  CTO:  A date?

Jessica says:
::Smiles at the Chief Engineering Officer and Chief Tactical Officer and runs off to see Muffin, approaching her slowly so she doesn't frighten her.::

ACTION:  Lieutenant Esso suddenly is incapacitated and has a horrible headache.  He can't get the voices out of his head.  He begins to have pains in his stomach.

Sam says:
::Looks over at Toir.::  FCO:  If you didn't know, I'm the Executive Officer's wife.  We're expecting our first child.  ::Rubs her stomach a bit.::  A boy...

ACTION:  Lieutenant Esso starts to sweat profusely.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Yeah, can't keep saying we're engaged indefinitely.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Sam:  She got promoted?  That is wonderful.  How is she and the Captain doing.  She told me that she was in love with him.  Did they ever get together?

Jessica says:
::Starts to pet Muffin as she begins to purr at her stroking her fur and back.  Lays her head down on the bed next to Muffin and closes her eyes.::

ACTION:  Suddenly Lieutenant Esso 's stomach rips open and a little hairy three-eyed creature pops out of his stomach.  It runs up the front of his body to his face and starts to lick him.  It has three tongues.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO:  But it's been so much fun silly.  ::Pokes his belly.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  Ah, then I guess we'll never know then if it was a challenge or not.  ::Looking at him square in the eye trying to show his loyalty and his courage.::

Sam says:
::Chuckles.::  FCO:  No, .. J'Loni did not get her man.  I'm afraid the Captain has eyes for another.  But I'm sure she'll find someone.

ACTION:  Lieutenant Esso begins to get the feeling back in his arms and legs and suddenly wakes up.  It appears he was dreaming.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  Of course.  But won't saying we're married be just as much fun?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Sam:  That is going to hurt her deeply.  I hope she does find a mate.  She does need an heir to her house.

Jessica says:
::Starts to snore slightly, her arm resting on Muffin.::

Host CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Cracks a grin.::  XO:  majqa' Welcome to the Huron, Commander.

Sam says:
FCO:  They say there's someone for everyone, T'Lar.  She will find someone, I'm sure.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Grins back.::  CO:  ghIj qet jaghmeyjaj.  Glad to be of service to you and your crew.  Looking to make a home with her.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Snuggles closer.::  CTO:  Married, hmm.  Sounds like fun to me.  Besides with Jessie, the Captain will have to give us bigger quarters on the ship too.  ::Giggles.::

Host CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Gestures to the table.::  XO:  So introduce me to your friend.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: There is that I guess, but I thought that's the least of the attraction from it.  ::Smiles.::  Perhaps we can set it up for when we get back to Starbase 71?  Would that be enough time to make arrangements to get the families here?

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Walks back to the table.::  CO:  Yes Sir, this is my mate, Sam.  She is going to be working in sickbay.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO:  If we start like yesterday.  ::Laughs again.::

Host CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Looks at Sam and then back at the Executive Officer.::  XO:  Your mate, you say?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Looks at the Captain and has a horrible thought.::

Host CAPT_Q`tor says:
Sam:  Welcome to the Huron.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  Was just trying to find a time when we know where we'll be ahead of time.  Guess we'll just have to wing it and hope we can work the date ahead in advance.

Sam says:
::Stands up and bows to the Captain.::  CO:  Captain, nice to meet you.  Samantha Sommers, daughter of Jonathan Sommers, mate to Toir Naug, son of Mor’ak.  I used to be the former Executive Officer on the USS Triton.  Toir and I are expecting our first child in a couple months.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO:  As long as we're together I don't care when we do it.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Does a double take.::

Host CAPT_Q`tor says:
::The smile disappears from Q'tor's face.::  Sam:  You are with child?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  Don't you want to have your family there?  My parents would like to be there, maybe even the Matriarch.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Sam:  You and the Executive Officer are...... married?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO:  Of course I would. The Matriarch?  Really?

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Notices the smile fade.::  CO:  Is something wrong?  ::A little sternness in his voice.::

Sam says:
CO:  Yes, Captain.  We're going to have a son.  I'm only a few weeks though.  It will be a while.  ::Smiles, wondering what the Captain's interest is with her being pregnant.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  I don't know if she could get away, but she always seemed to take an interest in me.  Not sure if it was my sparkling personality or the fact that I took the Thel'Ion path.

Host CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Smiles again weekly.::  Sam:  A little warrior.  Congratulations.

Sam says:
FCO:  Yes, we are, and soon to have our first son.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO:  Oh Icky, I hope she will come, but...will she approve of you marrying a non-Andorian?

Jessica says:
CO:  Thank you, Captain.  ::Rubs her stomach.::  Would you like to join us?  We would love to have you.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  She's always known that I was different.  Actually encouraged me to pursue it.  Worse that happens is she can't get away.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  Yes, Captain, join us.  ::Not sure how to take the Captain's reaction to the pregnancy.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Rubs his temple.::  CTO: Then let's do it and soon.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CO:  Sir, please join us.  I have ordered a bottle of Blood Wine from the Vintage of 2283.

Sam says:
CO:  We can order some fire wine if you would like.  I hear that's what you prefer?

Host CAPT_Q`tor says:
Sam/XO/FCO:  Very well, but I would prefer a bottle of fire wine if they have it.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CO:  Then fire wine it is.  And it is on me.

Sam says:
::Motions for the waiter to bring his finest bottle of fire wine.::  CO:  As you wish, Captain.

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