Posted by Lieutenant Commander Faye Calloway (Counter-Intelligence Officer) in Deck 4 Garden- Wedding Bells
In the large central bed, of the large crew garden space on Deck 4, a few volunteers were busy following a list of instructions left by one Lieutenant Commander Faye Calloway. In the same open space where she had received her Decoration for Valor and Gallantry, and where she had received her hollow third pip, a wedding would take place.

She had spent last night making the garlands that were hung between the four pillars of the makeshift dance floor, and one large rectangular table was off to the side where everyone would eat. Another couple of tables would be for food, and a small round one held the wedding cake. She had requested chocolate from Harv, and maybe a layer of vanilla for those that didn’t like chocolate, but other than frosting that tasted good that was white or pale green, she didn’t care what it looked like.

In the trees surrounding the clearing, lights had been hung, creating an enchanting space where the intimate event would take place. Faye had figured it best that they keep things simple, without fuss, and so the Tracken-style ceremony would take place on the dance floor.

“Did she say where the candles were going?” Ensign Rickman called out.

“Yeah, on the tables. They’re going to finish the rest of the decorating, though, so you can leave them there,” Lieutenant Kahf replied.

~Pre-wedding Prep Crew

Nadine was much like the fifth and sixth graders she taught. Eyes wide, she was constantly turning and stopping, taking in the details of the Manhattan. “I can’t say I’d prefer living on a ship like this, but it is amazing. I always thought starships would feel sterile, but it’s not. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but there’s a warm feeling here, oddly for a place made of metals and other materials.”

If roaming the corridor with Micah had shocked her, it was nothing compared to the moment they stepped into the Garden on Deck 4. Nadine’s mouth dropped open and they hadn’t done more than take two steps in. “No way. This is on a starship? And Faye designed this?”

~Nadine Wells, Sister