Posted by Lieutenant Commander Faye Calloway (Counter-Intelligence Officer) in Deck 4 Garden- Wedding Bells

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

Shara and Gavin wandered through the large heavy doors to the garden laughing about an old memory from when they were really little and the ease between them was genuine.

Nadine turned at the sound of her mother’s laughter and eyed the pair with a lopsided grin. “So far I’m not seeing any damage and you both look intact.”

Shara spun herself in a slow circle to prove it was so and tossed a wink Micah’s way when she faced them again.

Meanwhile, Gavin had stopped abruptly and was taking in the garden with wide eyes. “When you said garden, I was picturing the classical little arboretum with a quaint little path and places to sit. This was not at all what I imagined.”

“Right?” Nadine said with a laugh. “My sister is such an overachiever. At least in some areas.”

Gavin followed the voice that led to the face and then his mouth dropped again. Shara almost went to doing the introductions but was intently watching her brother’s reaction. Gavin stepped forward and offered his hand to Nadine. “You don’t have to tell me who you are. I’d know you were Shar’s daughter if we only passed briefly in a corridor. It’s really nice to meet you Nadine.”

She grinned as she shook his hand. “And you are definitely Gavin, the younger brother. And my uncle. Faye and I have mused during our last conversation about just how much family we suddenly found ourselves with. It’s wonderful, if a little overwhelming at times. A good kind though.”

“I hear you,” Gavin said. He looked over at Micah and studied the man for a moment, before offering his hand to Micah too. “Shar never let people in lightly, and without consideration. Welcome to the family, such as it is.”

~Shara & Gavin