Posted by Captain Kelly Shultz (Commanding Officer) in Winter Getaway - Ian and Kelly
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“They have skiing, sledding, lodges with hot coca and warm cider… there is ice skating and hockey… they even have curling! What else could we want from a winter getaway? On top of that, 5 star reviews and not one mention of any tentacles! You are going to love this baby, and you can even use the Mrs. Bordeaux name here.” Ian said as he looked over at Kelly who sat next to him in the cockpit. Ian was already wearing winter gear, sweater vest with a turtle neck in festive colors. Kelly he knew was looking over the plans closely as he spoke, but he wasn’t worried. This place was in no way like the turquoise mountain. Besides he loved what had become of the pair due to that weird little place.

“Yes, but while our last vacation had the benefit of not only being our first date but also my wedding day humor me for trying to find the fine print,” she said happily but with a serious look as she scanned the brochure enlarging sections as if she were part of the crazy people who believed in Ancient Aliens seeding the galaxy. “The last thing we need is to find out the only way to get off the planet is if your pregnant.” As soon as the words had left her mouth Kelly gave Ian a side glance. It was not like they had never spoken about this topic. There had been a few conversations here and there about if Ian had wanted them and why Kelly did not have kids years of marriage. These conversations never though had been if she had wanted kids with Ian or how fast Ian wanted to start a family. The ring on her finger now made those conversations more personal. “Well it seems to be pretty,” she said abruptly changing the topic and setting the PaDD down.

“Hey look I did my research, it’s going to be fine. Madame Ellen runs this place and she just wants to give couples beautiful winter retreats.

“This is going to be our first Christmas love, and I just wanted it to be memorable… I mean… you didn’t sign the papers and I didn’t turn them in. I know we never planned to get married, but we also made a choice to stay married. Our first… it needs to be amazing my love.” he said as he leaned over and kissed her cheek before moving back into the cabin. “I am going to grab some eggnog would you like some?” he asked her, the runabout had Christmas themed lights as music played. It was clear Ian was going all out for the spirit with her. He had to have this be flawless.

Bordeaux, Yeoman/Diplomat

“Yes extra rum and oh make sure it is in one of those tacky moose mugs,” she said with a laugh. As he returned with the mug she made sure her fingers overlapped his so that he could not immediately pull away as he handed it to her. “You know I don’t need perfect. I just need you right,” she asked him staring into his eyes. “Even if this five-star resort turned out to be a Motel 6 where they left the light on for us I would be happy. I had a marriage where I had everything I could ever want or need and it fell apart because I did not have the one thing I did want and need. I am not going to make that mistake again Mr. Bordeaux.” Putting one leg up on the piloting chair across from her and then putting the other leg up on the same chair, Kelly effectively trapped him where he stood. “You’re trapped or more specifically it’s a trap,” Kelly said the last three words in a decidedly deeper voice imitating one of the favorite scenes of their favorite movie franchise. “Try to get out of it.” Her grin was huge and Ian could see that right now, the perfect Christmas he had planned was getting off to a great start.

Captian Kelly Shultz

“Hey, even when I make a mistake it turns out great. Remember that love, you maybe a mistake but you are indeed great.” he said as he gave her a wink. Leaning he kissed her cheek as he slid up next to her.

Bordeaux, Yeoman/Diplomat

Taking a deep breath Kelly looked out the window at the stars that were pinpoints and not streaks since they had dropped out of warp. Holding the cup up to her lips she couldn’t help but see the ring on her finger. When she had married Ric, Kelly knew everything about that man. When Kelly married Ian she didn’t even know his middle name; however, for all the things she didn’t know about him, she and Ian fit together like a crazy puzzle with twisty edges that when you stood back you could make out the image perfectly. There was no doubt in her mind that she and Ian should be married. What she doubted was his answers to a million questions in her mind that she had no idea how he would answer. Maybe this trip she would spend some time talking to him about topics she wondered his answer for.

“Ian,” she drew out his name slowly in a questioning intonation.

Just as Kelly opened her mouth to pose the first of a series of questions tumbling about in her mind, a perky woman about 30 years old with short dark hair spoke to them through the comm screen.

=/\=Shuttle Stark you have clearance to land. Your approach vector has been sent to your navigational systems. Sit back and enjoy the ride. We will take it from here, =/\= the perky voice said with a big grin.

Captain Kelly Shultz

The lurch made Ian pause as he was about to answer Kelly before he looked back out. Looking over to her he smiled softly. “Yessss?” he said, drawing out his response to her. He wasn’t 100% certain what she was getting at but he wanted to not ignore her. He just stared as he waiting for her to continue. “Did I do something wrong already? We haven’t even stepped foot on the planet.” he said, his voice sounding almost annoyed but in a mocking way.

Bordeaux, Yeoman/Diplomat