Posted by Civilian Joe Milligan (Bartender) in Cross heading to the Dragon bar

Posted by Lieutenant Miriam Cross (Chief Medical Officer) in Cross heading to the Dragon bar
At last some free time ,the CMO left Hunter in charge and made her way to the Dragon bar wondering why Joe wanted to see her. On entering she looked around and on seeing him waved .Sitting on the stool bar Cross waited for him to come over .

Cross CMO.anut won’t be dirty!”

Joe looked quickly around and not seeing anyone he leaned over the bar quickly and hugged Miri. ” Because everyone needs a hug.” he said simply. ” You have presents from Stella and DNesh. Joe said laughing.
” To quote D’Nesh she got shower presents so that Doctor’s little peanut won’t be dirty.” Joe then began laughing so hard that his eyes teared up “That child is something.” he sighed speaking of D;Nesh. “She’s a childish bundle full of curiosity, laughter, sheer amazement and a genuine liking for people. ” She’s like a human toddler in a grown woman’s body.”

‘’And a thief!’’ Cross exclaimed ‘’ What she did would make others question the crew of the Merrimack ,has that thought occurred to you ‘’ it wasn’t a question but a rather a statement.

<<<Joe then went beneath the bar and started laying all the presents on the top of the bar. Most were clothes. Clothes of all colors along with a silver earring. Jo e smiled at Miri as she looked at the earring and Joe said simply. ” Yes. D’Nesh . Something about showing he’s born free.” They then muddled through all the piles of onesies and then Joe lugged up the heavy crate. The crate was made of wood with the company where it had been purchased stamped on the top. F.H. Mudd Emporium.
Then he brought out a pry bar and began to pry everything off. Once they were done Joe could only whistle.

She looked at the new clothes and then at the earrings ,where they for her? In any case she put them aside with the clothes .Cross wasn’t expecting anything else ,so when Joe put the crate on the bar her eyes widened wondering what was inside.

There in front of them was a three-foot-long cradle In the part where the baby would lay was a thick, soft cloth. . The rest of the thing was a ship. The ship was made of long stands of silver to form at the sides of the ship. At the bow of the ship as the figurehead was King Poseiden gazing forward to unknown worlds. At his side leapt dolphins. Down the side of the boat there were crafted waves slashing against it with more dolphins as if they were watching over the voyage of the ship and whoever was within.

The CMO stood staring at it ,she had never seen anything like it.

Above where the baby lay was the handle. It was smooth blue metal with grips so that one wouldn’t drop the cradle when moving it. Hanging down from the handle were various silver suns when her bells and moons between these. All of the moons and suns would make noise once the baby was old enough and coordinated enough.
Joe could only shake his head as he looked at the thing. He looked at Miri fully expecting her not to like it. ” Well, ” he asked. ” What you think of that?”

Joe Milligan Bartender

’’ Its awesome ‘’ she finally said ‘’ Victor’s own little ship , dear this must have cost you a fortune ‘’ she was about to tell him to be careful with money but for now said nothing Cross will leave that for another time .For the first time she mentioned their child’s name , the one she chose , still at the back of her mind she knew that their son won’t stay with them for long ,the day shall come to hand him over to Joe’s family just like Glen’s son who lived in Paris .
Yet it was a decision she choose , her career seem more important then raising her son.

Cross CMO.