Posted Dec. 10, 2021, 5:07 p.m. by Ensign Mike Jones (Doctor) (Bob Spicer)
Mike came from the sonic shower and putting on a robe he went to the replicator and ordered his dinner. Hoping against all hope of course that the replicator might understand what he was hoping for, and that it might get it right. “Boneless fried chicken breast covered in gravy with pepper. Collard greens with onion and garlic along with some mashed potatoes.” Taking a nervous sigh about the whole endeavor
. he watched as his order suddenly seemed to come to life as it were. The appearance in front of him made his nose twitch and brought a smile to his face.
He then picked up the tray and took the food over to his desk by his computer. He noticed immediately that he had a message waiting. More to the point it was from Katherine, his wife. Smiling as he took a bite of his food, he turned on the message from his wife. He saw the living room of their house with his son Quentin rolling about and giggling loudly. Mike watched as Kat soon came into the picture to tickle the little rotund guy and send him into more gales of giggling. It was the little things like the sound of his child’s laughter that made Mike’s life a joy. Mike sat and watched the video of Katherine and Quentin and then finished his dinner.
Mike then sat down to record a message to Kat.
“Hi Kat, I love you! “He began. “I loved the message from you and Quentin.” he finished with a large smile. “Well onto more great things I think I’ve made all the big mistakes one person can make in one day “he said as he leaned his chin on his palm. I was no sooner getting ready to check in when I saw the sick bay packed with people. I honestly thought that they had some drills scheduled. So, I asked. Turns out it wasn’t a drill. So … everyone sorts of wondered what nut had walked into sickbay after that and ignored me.” Mike laughed then and said,” I just left my name with a nurse after that and left. If they need me, they’ll know where I am I suppose. I went into the logs and did an investigation. I had some good thoughts on the matter I think but I’ll have to wait to see how things come out.” Mike frowned and said,” Oh yes the Counselor isn’t a bad sort. “He laughed and said,” He likes old things. I shall have to go to the lab and make some of Grampa Daryl’s recipe for him sometime.” Noting the time then Mike gave all his love to his wife and son and signed off. He turned out all the lights and went to bed, but sleep didn’t come easily, for sometimes places and people can have a powerful hold upon one’s soul.
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