Time Going away 3

Posted on Fri Oct 21st, 2016 @ 3:18pm by Lieutenant Verdeath Newmark

679 words; about a 3 minute read

Mission: Shadow Dance
Location: Observation Lounge
Timeline: BACKPOST prior departure

[Observation Lounge.]



Newmark had managed to get back onto the Calypso and even to an Observation window to watch the ship Numo use impulse drives to back away from the Fleet Flagship of task Force 23. He also managed to keep his emotions in check as his wife was departing with their unborn child; not leaving him but just going to where she can be cared for and rest for the end of the pregnancy.



It was the right thing to do but he did not have to like it.



Sliding up beside him, Stevie slipped her arm through his and gave it a friendly squeeze. "She's off safe? Great. Finally got her out of the way."



"Out of the way?" Newmark shook his head.



"Yes, out of the way." Stevie smiled at him. "Come on, Doc, I know Nhallia hasn't been up for certain things lately and it's alright. While she's gone, I'll help you take care of everything, and by the time she's back it'll be all done."



Newmark's head was a bit of a disjointed mess; something that Nhallia has not been up to? He shook his head. "What are you talking about?" He was totally confused.



Stevie giggled. "Oh, I've been waiting forever for this. Trust me, she'll thank us later." She started tugging him back towards the hallway.



"Thank you..." Newmark was still trying to get an edge word, or proper question, in while he processed what was happening?



Kit walked in then. "There you are. Did you tell him?" she asked.



Stevie nodded excitedly. "Yep. Between the two of us it won't take long at all. Doc, you'll feel a lot better once we're done, trust me. You're in good hands with us."



"What do hands have to do with anything?" Newmark asked. "What did you think Nhallia will thank you for?"



Kit smiled. "Alright, Doc, just leave it to us, and we'll have that spare bedroom cleaned out and turned into a proper nursery in no time."



"The ... nursery..." Newmark was dumbfounded. "I-I had... I mean, I did not consider that aspect of things." He laughed. "You sure Stevie does not come with a Translator?" He asked. "I totally missed that punch line."



Kit raised an eyebrow. "Stevie?"



Stevie just smiled excitedly. "What? I just told Doc that I'd take care of him now that Nhallia was out of the way."



Kit laughed and shook her head. "And let's not tell her about that until AFTER our irrationally jealous friend gets back to normal." She reached out and gave Newmark a little punch to shoulder. "And you- do I want to know what EXACTLY you thought she was offering? Shame on you, Doc, thinking Stevie would make a move on you with Nhallia gone."



"What!" Newmark blushed brightly. "I thought it was making sure I ate and stuff Nhallia is always making sure I eat right and such, and scold me if I do not keep place up to standard.... really." He said honestly without his voice cracking.



Kit shook her head but she was smiling as she did so. “Doc, I wonder sometimes how you ever survived before Nhallia. And on Risa even. I know you’re not naïve, but sometimes….”






"She completes me." He shrugged. "Not quite a full person without her." He joked. "And for the record I knew Stevie had an idea but just narrowing her possibilities would be a challenge." He smiled. "I am just thankful she has family like you about. You won't let me be alone, that is what family are for right?"




"One big happy family, taking care of each other," Stevie agreed, meaning not just here but Newmark's family taking care of Nhallia as well. "You know we wouldn't leave you or Nhallia high and dry, now or ever."






"You mind if I make something to eat, I could use something; I forgot to eat before she left." Newmark smiled. "Then we can start with the back room."




OFF:

Lt Verdeath Newmark
Doctor

Nhallia Newmark
Tactical Officer

Kit
Security Officer

Stevie
Security Officer

 

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