Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Eight, Episode Thirty-two (Mission #341)
“Bits and Pieces – Part Four”
Stardate 10709.29

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 

Absent:
Flight Control Officer	 Lieutenant T’Lar Bishara		played by     	Lynda Anderson 

NPC’s:
Jessie								played by   	Pam Bruyere 
Samantha								played by   	Linda Baus 
D’am									played by   	Topper Loghry

Mission Prologue:  

Last time on the USS Huron …

The Captain and Chief Tactical Officer were able to get to the bottom of where in the Galaxy Admiral Morgan was taken.  And the Captain was able to give his crew letters of appreciation for a hush-hush mission that they were not to speak about.

Now that all the bureaucratic bologna is over with, the crew can finally sit down and enjoy some much needed rest.  And maybe that time can include getting a bowl of chocolate ice cream too.

Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present the USS Huron in “Bits and Pieces”, Chapter Four, “Eat, Drink, and Be Merry,” Stardate 10709.29

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CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Watches as Jessie finishes her bowl of ice cream.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jessie: Jessie, was that good?  ::Smiles and reaches over to wipe her face.::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::In Ice cream parlor, picking at the remains of the bowl.::  Jessie/ CEO: Everyone enjoy that?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: I certainly did, and so did Jessie by the looks of her face.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Sam:  I'm going out to find the Captain.

Jessie says:
CTO/CEO: That was yummy. Can I have some more please?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Re-enters D'am's:: D'am: BLOODWINE!

Samantha says: 
::In temporary quarters on the starbase.::  XO:  I was actually going to go take a nap.  You go ahead, and enjoy yourself.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jessie: I think you've had enough for now, sweety.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Jessie: Have to spread things out, makes you enjoy them more if you do.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Sam:  Rest good.  I'll see you later.   ::Walks out of the quarters and heads for the Klingon place hoping to find the Captain there.::

ACTION:  Jessica's chin is dripping with chocolate.

Jessie says:
CEO: Awww, pleeeeease?  ::Turns and bats her eyes at her father.::

Samantha says:
::Heads into their bedroom, and lies across the bed, trying to find a comfortable position to sleep in.::

D’am says: 
::Brings a large goblet of blood wine along with a small tapped keg.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: That is known as using her feminine wiles dear.  ::Chuckles.::

D’am says: 
CO:  I know you'll want more.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Wipes Jessie's chocolate chin.::

Samantha says:
::Starts to think about the conversation Toir had with his grandmother, trying to get it out of her head.::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Jessie: If you eat too much ice cream, you'll spoil your appetite.  That'll make it so you can't finish dinner, which will stop you from getting desert then.  And that would be tragic.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
D'am:  Of course.  I have a warriors thirst.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Chugs down the goblet and holds it out for more.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Comes upon the place of D'am's and enters and looks around.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jessie:  See, your father has a point.  He's very smart.

Jessie says:
CEO:  Is that why you like him?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Looks at Icky and smiles.::  Jessie:  Well it's one of the reasons.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
D'am:  And bring me the dice.  ::Sees his first officer enter and grins.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Out loud:  Who is the owner of the filthy garbage dump.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  Toir!  Join me in a drink!

Jessie says:
CTO:  Why do you like mommy?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Jessie:  Fate.  We were destined to be together.

D’am says: 
::Brings a set of dice and slaps them on the table in front of Q'tor.::

Jessie says:
CTO:  Fate?  What is that?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Looks at the Captain and walks over and slaps him on the back.:: CO:  It's been a glorious time :: looks at the keg.::  I see you have started without me.

D’am says: 
::Hands the Executive Officer a goblet.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
D'am:  Bring us the best targh tIq you can fix up.  It's been too long since I have had any.  ::Taking the goblet from him.::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Jessie:  It's when the universe plans things out in advance, makes someone who is perfect for you, and brings you together.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  There is an old Earth saying Commander. "You snooze, you lose."

Jessie says:
::Screws up her face with a puzzled look.::  CTO:  That's silly.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Jessie:  No, not really.  Not when you've seen it happen.  It's just proof that there is a higher power in the universe, even if we don't understand it.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  Don't call me Commander here.  This looks to be a place for the warrior to come and rejoice in true Klingon fashion.

Jessie says:
::Looks at Holly and smiles.::  CTO/CEO:  Am I perfect?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jessie:  You're pretty close, sweety.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Jessie:  You're perfect for us.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Pulls his Daq'tagh and stabs it into the table top next to the dice.:: XO:  You should try the gagh.  I have an arrangement with D'am.  I arranged for a cargo ship to stay in orbit around the station that stores live gagh, and targh.  In exchange, he makes sure the Huron stays stocked with fire wine.  qeylIS mInDu'?

Samantha says:
::Rolling over in bed on her side, she places her hand on her stomach as Braylin and T'vis are kicking up a storm.::  Braylin/T'vis:  You two just don't let me sleep, do you?

Jessie says:
::Giggles.::  CTO/CEO:  Can I meet fate and tell him that I got the best mommy and daddy?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Nods at Icky to handle this one.::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Jessie:  Fate isn't a being, it's, well, it's an idea.  A thought that sometimes things are just meant to be.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Pulls out his blade and stabs into the table.::  CO:  Bring on the gagh.  I hope you feel lucky today, for I feel the pain already.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Grinning.::  XO:  You roll first.

Jessie says:
CTO: You're funny daddy. I think you just made that up.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Grabs up the dice and rolls them off Q'tor's blade.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jessie:  Now Jessie, daddy wouldn't make something up.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Grabs up a die in each hand and holds them out for Toir to choose one.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Slaps the one on the right.::

ACTION:  The Captain opens his hand on the right to reveal a 5.

ACTION:  The Captain then opens his hand on the left to reveal a 6.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Jessie:  No, it was made up long before I came around.  It's an old concept in most cultures.  Sometimes used as a way to bridge religious differences.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  I win.

Jessie says:
::Whispers to Holly.::  CEO:  Is Daddy okay?  He's talking funny again.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Jessie:  See what I mean?  Nobody is perfect.  ::Grins.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Utters a Klingon curse.::  CO: This hurts me more than it’s going to hurt you.  ::He rears back and punches him on the left cheek as hard as he can.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jessie:  He's fine, Jessie.  I know it's hard for you to understand, but what Daddy means is that we believe that something out there brought us together and it also brought you to us.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Head jerks around and he takes a step back, then busts out laughing.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Places the dice on the blade and waves them slowly around over the table.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Tosses them onto the table.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Catches the die in both hands and hold them out to him grinning.:: CO:  Choose wisely.

Jessie says:
::Smiles and grabs Holly's hand.::  CEO:  Can we go and have some fun now?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO:  Any ideas, Commander?  ::Smiles and squeezes Jessie's hand.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Slaps Toir's left hand.::

ACTION:  The Executive Officer opens his hands to reveal a 2 in the left hand and a 5 in the right hand.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  This is going to be my day.  ::Grinning.::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO/ Jessie:  See if they have anything to make our quarters more comfortable or fun?  See if there's any new shows playing?

Jessie says:
CTO:  Oh can I get something for Mittens, please?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Jessie:  Sure, let's see what they have.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO:  I'd like to stock up on some things.  Would you like to Jessie to the pet shop while I gather up a few personal items at the far end of the promenade?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Hauls off and punches Toir in the face.::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  Sure.  
Jessie:  Let's go take a look.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Bends down and kisses Jessie's forehead.::  Jessie:  Now you be a good girl for daddy, okay?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Falls back moving his jaw back and forth.::  CO:  That’s good.  ::Picks up the dice and rolls them again.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Grabs both die and holds up his clenched fists.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Before he chooses.::  CO:  I do have a request to make of you.  ::Slaps the left one.::

Jessie says:
CEO:  I promise, mommy.  ::Grins and winks at Holly.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Opens his hands to reveal the dice.::

ACTION:  The Captain's left hand has a 2 and the right hand has a 2.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Shakes her head.::  CTO:  I'll meet you in about an hour back here, okay?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Laughing.::  XO:  And that would be?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  Sure thing.  Call me if you need anything.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Sees the matching dice.::  XO:  I guess this calls for a toast.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Leans over and kisses his cheek and whispers.::  CTO:  Hang on to her, will you; and no getting wet this time, okay?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  Will do on the first, and while I'll try for the second, no guarantees.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Jessie: You have to go to the bathroom before we head over?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Turns and heads off giving them both a wave.::

Jessie says:
CTO:  Daddy!  You never ask a lady that!

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Laughing.::  CO:  Then toast it is.  ::Rears back to hit Q'tor and waits to see what he’s going to do.::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Jessie:  Better to ask than find out the hard way.  I take it you're ready then?  ::Holds out his hand to her.::

Jessie says:
::Takes his hand.::  CTO:  Ready.  ::Pulls him towards the door.::  Hurry daddy!

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Rushes along after her.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Picks up his goblet and holds it up.::

ACTION:  As the Executive Officer takes a drink, his lips are swollen from the punches and the blood wine runs down his chin like drool.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Wiping the drool off his chin.::  CO:  That will take time to heal.  ::Laughing.::  Now about my question.  ::Taking a another drink.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Walks along the promenade gazing at the shop windows as she passes.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  Your request?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Jessie:  So what do you think Mittens wants?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  I want to bring Sam into my house.  I've already talked to the mistress.  I would be honored if you would lead the rites.

Jessie says:
CTO:  Well... ::thinks for a minute:: I think she'd like a new toy.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Raises his goblet.::  XO:  To our mates!  ::Chugs down his goblet.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Raises his own.::  CO:  Our mates.  ::Chugs his down.::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Jessie:  But what kind of toy?  I mean, I'm sure a life sized stuffed Targ wouldn't make Mittens happy.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Stops and goes inside a shop which sells fine linens.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::With a yell head butts Toir.::

Jessie says:
CTO:  Oh daddy, you're silly. I think she likes little furry things, like mommy's slippers. Can we find something furry?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Sees the butt coming and leans in with force to butt back.::  Out loud:  HAAAAAAAAA!  ::Screaming for glory.::

ACTION:  Both Klingons have huge cuts now on the ridges of their foreheads. 

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Jessie:  Okay, that narrows it down some.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  You wish me to lead the cleansing rites?

Jessie says:
::Giggles excitedly.::  CTO:  Oh can we get her a new collar too?  She's got too big for the old one.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Jessie:  I'm sure we'll find a nice one.  With a lunar aluminum buckle, if they have any out here.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  I wish you to lead to whole ceremony.  I'm going to ask Icky to be the Tawi' Yan.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Selects a few items and has them shipped back to the Huron.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  But that Honor goes to the Lady of one’s House.

Jessie says:
CTO:  You're the bestest daddy ever.  ::Hugs his legs.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  Or is there some problem there?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Jessie:  I try my best.  That's all we can ever do.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  She will not head the rites.  She is only going to give her approval.  And yes, she is not happy at all right know.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Wonders if Jessie and Icky are doing alright.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Nods his head.::  XO:  As long as she agrees, then I will be honored to officiate.

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