The return

Posted on 05 Dec 2023 @ 2:15pm by Sergeant Major Christopher "Chris" Kildare & Lieutenant Lamia ‘Mia’ Kildare

2,951 words; about a 15 minute read

Mission: General Sim Postings
Location: Various
Timeline: Post Mission

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The Tomcat having Completed its task and finding out the distressing news about the Ambassador, heads back to Starbase 51, the Tomcat would get back first. As soon as Lamia had heard that the Rifles were almost home, she’d headed straight to meet Chris. It felt like he’d been away forever, and she planned to make it a reunion to remember!

On Roosevelt's lower decks assigned to the Rifles Kildare was in the observation lounge enjoying a nice brandy, well the replicated stuff anyway, looking out of the window, he could not believe that he had survived another mission, the bright spot on the horizon was seeing his Imzadi again, it had been a short time, but the current mission made it seem longer. He knew the Tomcat would get back to SB51 before them, but he was looking forward to seeing Lamia again.

As the Roosevelt arrived back Lamia stood patiently waiting for her Imzadi’s appearance, as much as he hadn’t been away for that long it had felt like a lifetime.

Pack in hand Kildare walked down the corridor, he looked out of one of the ports and saw Lamia patiently waiting, he mentally prepared himself for a high-impact situation, he rounded the bend and exited the ship, the moment he got clear of the walkway he could swear he heard a torpedo sound as Lamia rushed to him, as she flew into his arms his kitbag was dropped so he could catch her and he moved back and swung her around and planted a passionate kiss.

Lamia returned Chris’ kiss with a passionate one of her own, having to mentally remind herself that they were in public so she didn’t get too carried away. Leaning back she grinned from ear to ear as she looked into his eyes. “Welcome home! I have missed you so much!!”

*Looking into her eyes* "And I you, I know it was but a short time, but it seemed longer" he said giving one of his now rare dazzling smiles.

*Practically swooning* “Ohh I’ve missed that smile!” Given where they were she reluctantly had to let go. “Are you ready to head home, or do you need to drop your kit off first?”

"We have the same quarters, well on the Tomcat, but before I deployed I contacted SB51 administration and they set up a nice large suite for two people and my stuff is already in there, only yours needs to be moved now. I have not seen it, but I know it is big, Level 350 Section Alpha is the location, reachable by lift, but let's go to our new accommodation" Chris said as he grabbed her by the hand after putting her down.

Lamia was grinning from ear to ear as she walked along hand in hand with Chris. “You kept that a secret! Not that I’m complaining! Oh and when I said your things, I meant your marine gear, generally, that goes straight back to marine country.”

"Oh that, it is safely in the Rifle armoury on the Tomcat, I only have safe stuff in our quarters," he said non-committedly shrugging as they walked to the nearest turbo lift. As the pair entered and the doors closed "Level 350 Section Alpha" she said and the lift began to move, he looked at her "Our quarters are close to the lift, so not too far to walk" he said and then added, "so you know anything much about the Serina/Winchester wedding that will be happening during our shore leave?"

Lamia shook her head. “I haven’t heard a thing, which seems odd perhaps they want to get it all planned out. I know I’d want everything to go without a hitch.” She smiled as she gave him a wry look. “I’m looking forward to when it’s our turn, but right now...” she draped her arms around his neck and gave him a passionate kiss. “I’m looking forward to making up for lost time.”

*Looks at the reader and waggles his eyebrows up and down with a goofy smile* "Never a dull moment" he said and then responded to Lamia as if the 4th wall had never been broken. "so am I, so am I but at some point we gonna have to see about getting your Starbase items moved into our quarters" he said after they broke off the kiss.

“Do you want to do that first then?” Lamia gave Chris a look bordering on disappointment as she finally let him go. “We can make up for lost time later.”

*he seriously considered deferring, but she looked so cute when she looked disappointed* "Nah, that can wait!" he said with a mischievous grin looking at her.

Lamia couldn’t help but grin as she narrowed her eyes as she looked at Chris. “Are you just trying to wind me up?” She couldn’t help but give him a very big smile. “I swear I’ll make you regret it if you were.”

*Puts on an innocent face* "Who me, no never, but you can still make me regret it if you want" Chris said with a smile,

*Giving a wicked smile* Ohh I plan to! Just you wait.” As the lift came to a halt and the doors opened Lamia stepped out before walking alongside Chris. “I can’t wait to see our new quarters.”

"I think you will like the size, it makes our quarters on the Tomcat seem like a box, also there is a surprise, but that will wait till we are in the quarters," Chris said as he followed Lamia out of the lift and down the corridor, it was not long before they arrived at their destination Lamia stood there facing the door which did not open immediately "Welcome to our new Starbase quarters," Chris said and topped in the code and the doors opened, everything furniture-wise was basic, there was some of his stuff that could be seen, but there was more than enough room for Mia's stuff too, he waited till she entered a large set of quarters, it was two stories, the bedroom was upstairs.

As they entered Chris behind the bewildered Lamia "Downstairs we have the lounge, kitchen and a small office workspace for the confidential sessions of those who need your services when on a Starbase. Up we have two bedrooms one closet and a bathroom with a bath and shower set up, the second room is currently empty and is being used as storage, and now for the surprise, with this Starbase being an updated version of the Spacedock Class, it has a large water reclamation ability as in we have a real honest to god water shower and bath, while we are on this starbase there will be no sonic showers for us. However, we have one for those times we may run later and a water version takes too long!" he said.

Lamia gave Chris a surprised look, she hadn’t been expecting double-level quarters, let alone an actual proper shower and bath. “Imzadi this is...” her smile said it all as she looked around. “It’s amazing!!” She ran around like a child who’d just arrived on holiday who wanted to see it all at once, before returning to Chris in the living area. “I can’t believe it! I love it, and two bedrooms...” she gave Chris a curious look. “Planning for a future nursery I hope?”

"Just preparing for the eventuality, considering how active we are, better safe than sorry," he said happy that Lamia was happy, he had never seen her so excited as she ran around the quarters.

Lamia eventually came to a halt, letting the little excited girl in her calm down. She smiled as she stood surveying the living area, “This could use a woman’s touch, but I promise not to overrun it with my things. It’s a space for both of us, it’s only fair it reflects that.” She took a seat on the sofa patting the seat next to her. “So come and tell me all about...well, everything!”

"Well I did not want to presume you would do the housework, that is what maids are for if we need to hire one, but admittedly it is a bit too clinical, then again I am a Marine, so not used to such freedom" Chris said as he joined her on the settee and leaned back, wow this is comfortable, what is it you want to know?" He asked holding his right arm out to the side.

Lamia smiled as she cuddled up. “Anything and everything. I just miss you when you’re not here!” She relaxed as she lay her head against his chest. “I miss this, cuddling, talking, Ohh and I hate spending my nights in bed alone!”

"Well when you are alone at least you can stretch out in bed without worrying about kicking me, but you know as a Marine my job is not a safe one, especially since I am demolitions, but my job is a lot safer now as I am no longer teamed up with Colonel Somers," he said remember those days fondly.

“To be honest I worry about you every time you go off ship, knowing what you do.” She lay down on the sofa with her head resting on his lap looking up at him. “I know the job you do in the Marine Corps, I accepted it when I fell in love with you. I just don’t want a call one day telling me you’re not coming back.”

Lamia sighed and sat up giving him a more serious look. “I know I’ve said this before, but I want us to have a family, Chris, the more I worry about you the more it makes sense to me. If anything happened to you out there at least I’d have a part of you left if we had a child. Not just memories. I’m not trying to force you, I’m just saying how I feel.”

*Looks up at the Reader and raises an eyebrow* "I know, to be honest, the times we have been together, I am surprised you have not fallen I mean we are very active, but we can keep trying" he said returning his attention to Lamia "I must advise though that what you went through might impede the process, I do not know what you went through or what was done to you, but I know while it was terrible, it may have some side effects, have you spoken with a doctor to see if there is any damage done?" He asked a little concerned.

Lamia gave Chris a surprised look, The last time they’d talked about children they’d settled on waiting until they were married. Not that either of them had played ‘safe’ much as Chris had just said. “When I asked before I was told I should be able to have children, I’ll go to medical and see what they say.” She paused as she looked at Chris curiously. “Are you sure it’s what you want? Us trying for a baby?”

"It is an idle thought, one can never be sure, but we should set a date to make it official, the wedding now" Chris said looking at Lamia with a deep pan expression.

*Wide eyed* “Now!? Please tell me I’m not dreaming!” Lamia practically jumped for joy, an expression more akin to a child on Christmas morning on her face. “Let’s do it!!”

"Not joking, it would have to be after the next mission sometime as Winchesters and Serina's is due this time around, but the planning should start soon" he responded.

Lamia nodded. “Planning I can do! We just need to sit down and discuss it all. But right now...” she took his hand and gently tugged him towards the bedroom. “I think we need to get in some practice for that baby we want...”

"Practice!! Where we are going we do not need practice!" Chris said with a smile and scooped Lamia up in his arms as he headed for the bedroom"

Lamia giggled as Chris picked her up and carried her to the bedroom. Chris was right lovemaking was something they didn’t need to practice, they already had it down to a fine art.

To say the night was wild, was an understatement, Chris had never been so exhausted... His world was rocked that night.

Next Morning...

Chris was the first to get up and after visiting the refresher station he made some fresh coffee, it was standard human blend coffee, he made it like Lamia liked it and took it over to her, he paused over the bed and looked down at her sleeping form and wondered what he had done to get so lucky, he placed the coffees on the nightstand as he sat down then picked her mug up and wafted the beverage by her nose.

Lamia slowly stirred, opening her eyes she smiled up at Chris. “Good Morning handsome” She moved to sit up pulling the sheet around her to keep warm as she did so.

*Looking at her puzzled, but understanding the automatic instinct to cover herself* "Um... Lamia you do know the temperature in this quarter is optimal, but then again we will have the rest of our lives together, here you go earth coffee" he said holding the mug towards her.

Lamia smiled a wry smile as she dropped the sheet and sat there in all her naked glory for him to admire. “Does this please you Imzadi? I’m Betazoid being naked doesn’t bother me.”

*He tilts his head to the side* "Now that is a sight I like waking up to" he said with a smile, there was something about the Betazoid openness of being naked that was refreshing, sadly his species while more open-minded still had some issues, mainly image issues about going naked he inhaled "Mia, what type of wedding are we going to have Betazoid or Human, as there are just some who should not be naked and others who could, he was referring to the Colonel and Fleet Captain without saying as such, but Lamia being Empathic, would likely be able to sense his meaning.

Lamia couldn’t help but smile. “Do I intend to go naked in front of my crew mates? No way!” She grinned. “We can go with a Human ceremony, I’ve no problem with that at all. That’s if you’re happy to go with that?”

*Teasingly* "Would have been nice to see the Colonel and Captain in such a state, then again I agree with the Human Ceremony it will be, Major Donovan, while would be able to carry off a Betazoid wedding, she has a modification on her back that would unnerve some methinks, now all I got to do is look for my Best Man, you have any idea on who you can ask to be your Bridesmaid?" he asked.

*Pauses to think* Not at the moment, but I’m sure I’ll find someone. Who are you thinking of having as best man?” She sipped her coffee as she relaxed against the headboard of the bed.

"I was thinking of asking the Colonel's Husband Commander Sharpe, I heard he has finished his duty on the Poseidon and is now earthside spending time with his kids. I met him a few times in the past, but I do not think you have met him, yet" Chris said sitting up next to her and taking a sip of his drink.

“I wish I knew who to ask!” Lamia paused for a moment. “Maybe Lilliana Hawksley, we know each other better.” She sighed. “I really must get to know more of the crew, outside of being the ship’s Counsellor that is.”

"There are plenty of females on the Tomcat as far as I am aware none of them bite, I know the Captain is out of the question as she will have to do the ceremony" he said finishing his drink and looking at the clock "so what do you want to do today, we have a longer shore leave period" he added.

“Now that is a good question!” Lamia sipped her coffee as she paused to think. “I’d quite willingly stay here with you all day, not that we’d get much rest!” She gave Chris a wry look. “How about you choose for a change?”

*Thinks for a moment* "There is this holodeck program I have been wanting to try, it is one of the picture-perfect cabins out in the wilderness, where you have to hike to it and the journey is fraught with danger, but by all accounts the destination is worth the hardship of the travel, sadly I am a novice where such things are concerned" Chris added.

“You and me both” Lamia smiled. “But if you want to try it we can, it’ll be a learning curve for both of us.”

"Great I will book the holodeck then, but for now we have time" *he said with a wry smile putting his now empty mug down*

Lamia smiled as she saw the look on Chris’ face. “Then let’s enjoy it while we’ve got it.”

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