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Mess Hall All Welcome!

Posted Oct. 31, 2022, 4:15 p.m. by Lieutenant Miriam Cross (Chief Medical Officer) (marthese bugeja)

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Joe Milligan (XO) in Mess Hall All Welcome!

Posted by Lieutenant Miriam Cross (Chief Medical Officer) in Mess Hall All Welcome!

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Joe Milligan (XO) in Mess Hall All Welcome!
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Joe had finally caught him enough time during his day to stop into the mess hall and grab a bite to eat. When he went inside it looked like most of the people from the night shift were leaving and headed to their cabins for some well-deserved sleep. So even as Joe was placing his order the place was emptying out. It would soon be that quiet time between shifts followed by a flood of other people.

For the time being Joe had the place to himself save for a few people who were working odd hours. Joe got his order and found him a table. He eased himself down into a chair and began to inspect his sandwich. It certainly smelled good. He raised the bread and there it was. A pile of corned beef with Gouda cheese and Russian dressing and the bread? Yes, it was a nice rye. While he would have preferred it with a nice cold beer he had to settle on a cup of steaming coffee. As Joe lifted the sandwich and took a bite he actually cooed. All was right with the world.

Lt.Cmdr. Joe Milligan XO

Joe would feel a hand on his back and from his side Cross bent down her faces inches from he’s ‘’Ah Cmdr woken up from your slumber? ‘’she asked with a genuine smile on her face .She looked at what he was eating ‘’Yuk what’s that?’‘ the doctor popped the question wanting to know.

She only came to grab some sandwiches for lunch and had no intentions of staying there to eat, Cross had to leave for sickbay again.

Cross CMO.

Joe started a bit at the sudden touch right in the middle of a swallow. He nearly choked, but soon recovered enough to see that it was Miri, and that she didn’t look angry with him. Of course, this this led to him trying his hardest to suppress a big dumb smile to celebrate the fact. It was a brave attempt but one which was futile. For the big dumb grin with just a small bit of restraint crossed his face as he looked at Miri. His eyes though gave him away with an uncharacteristic twinkle at his joy in seeing her.

He recovered then quite quickly and quite well he thought as he replied “Jeez Miri you scared the heck out of me. This is a corned beef sandwich. Nothing like it. I would recommend one if you’ve never had one. And yes, thanks for not waking me up! I’m still sore. ” He smiled then again and looked around the mess hall before he asked her with a crooked smile, “You won’t be needing carried to bed tonight again, will you?”

Lt.Cmdr Joe Milligan XO

‘’That was my intention ‘’ she responded back ‘’ Of course I had!’‘ Cross exclaimed ‘’Grandpa loved it and it did not cost as much as meat ,he use to say the best corned beef was from Argentina ‘’.

“You won’t be needing carried to bed tonight again, will you?”
‘’Wellllll.....I don’t think it something I shall refuse ‘’ she tried to keep a straight face ‘’But promise me you’ll sleep next to me and not on a chair…deal?’‘.

Cross CMO.

The oddest thing happened then. At least it was odd for anyone who knew the crusty sometimes grumpy Joe. His face turned bright red for a moment until he cleared his throat and tried hard to compose himself. It was only then he asked her, “I don’t know I still have some bruises from yesterday. ” He looked Miri in the eye then and asked, “Or will there be no hitting tonight? I like no hitting better.”

Lt.Cmdr. Joe Milligan XO

Cross bit on her lower lip and frowned ,not knowing exactly what Joe was talking about ‘’I hit you? Oh gosh I’m sorry ‘’ her voice sounded somber and saddened,more so was the fact that she could not even remember doing so *Was that the reason he had slept on the chair * the doctor thought .

‘’Em Cmdr, perhaps it would be better if we’ll skip it for to-night ‘’ the last thing Cross wanted was for her to disturb his night.

Cross CMO

Joe tried his hardest to look downcast. He then laughed and said to Miri “You only hit me after I slung you over my shoulder. But if you’d rather I’ll let you be for tonight unless I think you might warrant a surprise inspection.” Joe laughed and then said, “Don’t worry so much Miri. Let me know when you’re ready for all of that. “

Lt. Cmdr. Joe Milligan XO

“You only hit me after I slung you over my shoulder.’‘

Cross jaw fell open ‘’You did what?’‘ she asked slightly confused ‘’When?’‘ the doctor tried hard to think but had not the slightest recollection or the ability to recall the past events of the night.

Now even more then ever she wanted him to be with her ‘’Yes I definitely need a surprise inspection’‘though for what reason Cross had no clue.

Cross CMO.


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