Posted by Civilian Yavia Crockett (Nurse - Sacred Heart Hospital) in Three Isn’t A Crowd If You Don’t Want It To Be

Posted by Lieutenant Sharah Fayth (Chief Star Fleet Medical Officer) in Three Isn’t A Crowd If You Don’t Want It To Be

Posted by Major General Charles Tenkiller (Vice-Commander, Colonial Customs and Defense Agency) in Three Isn’t A Crowd If You Don’t Want It To Be
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Tenkiller looked up and said “Run into someone you know?” he asked. He stood and pulled out a chair for each woman and then pushed them in in turn as well. He picked up one of the pretzels, the bacon and cheese one, and then looked at the pair. “So here’s a question that just hit me… what do we do with tha ever popular… um… public displays of affection? Because I tell ya, not kissing you two whenever I want would be a living hell. Hell, I say…” and he grinned and took a bite.

Tenkiller

“It’s lunch near the hospital. Lots of someones.” Yavia said. It wasn’t unusual. The hospital had a wonderful cafe, but getting out in the middle of a long shift was a luxury. Her expression turned mischievous, “They tried to nab Sharah for themselves.”

Sharah rolled her eyes, “Oh stop. They did not. They were being nice because they knew he was waiting for you. You made it quite clear I wasn’t in need of a place to sit.”

Yavia chuckled, “He means it too. The nurses all got a good show our first date. I don’t think he could resist if he tried.” She winked at him, “And if we avoid public displays of affection the other nurses will be so disappointed.”

Yavia

Sharah laughed openly. “Yes....I heard from Shrine, from Jessie, from Ilena, from Elaine, from Jal’na…several times.” She grinned at Yavia, “I don’t know, I mean the thought seems torturous enough. I don’t think I can tell him he can’t kiss me when ever he wants. I mean I would be really disappointed if we went that route.” She took a bite of her pretzel, it wasn’t quite what she was hoping it would be but it was really good anyway. “You know if we do though, that will be more questions asked and answers given or not.”

Sharah

Tenkiller nodded and chewed, then took a drink. “True. And once it happens… there’ll be no goin’ back. And god forbid someone sees me kissn’ V and the next day sees you two making out in a closet at the hospital or sumthin’!” and he grinned at the two of them, knowing that neither would let their personal feelings interfere with their jobs… or at least that they were too smart between them to get caught. “Now THAT would have tongues waggin’ from here to Risa!” and he laughed.

Tenkiller

Sharah choked, and began coughing turning several shades of red, that had nothing to do with the food caught in her throat. She cleared her throat and took a drink. Her reaction got several looks from the tables around them. Luckily for Sharah she had no idea what they were thinking or what they had heard.

Sharah gave Yavia a long look, her gaze traveling over her, and then looked at Charles just as warmly. “Let’s get something straight. My office door locks and I have a very comfortable couch too.”

Sharah

He waited for just the right moment when Sharah was mostly recovered, but still had that slight pink just about to fade away when he said “I’ve been in your office… the desk is pretty sturdy too.” and he smiled and winked at her.

Sharah covered her face with both hands which did nothing to hide how red she turned, not from them and not from the handful of Fleet personnel that walked by and would have said hello but decided not to. That didn’t stop them from listening. Sharah took a deep breath and shook her head and looked at him, “No, you have not. That was the office on the ward. My office is much better.” She actually winked at him.

Sharah

He looked at V and said “And don’t tell me you aren’t thinking about that right now, either.” and then he laughed loudly and didn’t care who heard him.

Tenkiller

Yavia grinned and leaned toward TK. “Oh I am. I most definitely am. I am also thinking that was an invitation to visit her office.” She grinned at Sharah, “How soon do you think we might take her up on that, TK?”

Yavia

He grinned and a foot rubbed Sharah’s leg. “I mean, the hospital is just right there. And none of us have anywhere to be, right? We could definitely go see just how much better Sharah’s office is.” and he laughed. “Although, y’all are the scientific type. If’n we are to do a real comparison, we’d have to try out her office and* the office on the ward. You know… just make sure we have all the right data and such.”

Tenkiller

Yavia chuckled as Sharah shifted in her seat. It was obvious Sharah was trying to decide if she was going to let them call her bluff or go through with it. She pulled off a part of her pretzel and dunked it in the sauce before eating it. “Sure, we can do that.” She looked at him, “You can explain to your boss why all three of us are there on our day off.”

Sharah

He grinned at her and said “Hun… I’m just waiting for the right opportunity to send him a picture of the three of us at home in bed. What makes you think I’d shy away from that discussion?” and he laughed again, but he winked at her to let her know he was kidding. “Comparative surface strength testing can wait, I suppose.” he said finally. “But I’m sure there are a few ears around us right now that are perked up a bit more than usual.” He inclined his head to table near them where two nurses from another ward were whispering excitedly and casting glances in their direction. Tenkiller leaned to the side and smiled at them and said “Afternoon, all. Hope we are entertaining ya.” and he shook his head. One of the two blushed brightly and the other said loudly “I told you they were messing with us!” and she looked back at Tenkiller and said “Sorry, General. She just gets so wound up in the gossip.” Tenkiller grinned and said “Well, thats why we were puttin’ on a show.” and he winked at her. She blushed and then the two got up and hurried away.

Yavia just looked at the two women. They both loved gossip and were really bad for making it up when there was none for them to spread. “Really what did they think we were doing? The three people directly responsible for the health, safety, and care of Harris and Holloway.” Yavia watched them hurry away and raised her voice, “We’re allowed a working lunch too.” And as soon as they were out of sight, Yavia burst out laughing.

Tenkiller looked at Sharah and V and said “You might wanna think about telling your crew. If they hear about it form someone else first? tsk tsk tsk You know Shrine will have your hides.” and he laughed, but more softly.

Tenkiller

Yavia snorted, “I am not afraid of Shrine.”

Sharah almost spit out her drink. “Yes you are.”

“Yeah I am. That’s why I’m moving when she’s on duty.” Yavia laughed.

From behind there was a loud clearing of a throat and Sharah thought she might fall off her chair she started laughing so hard. Yavia looked like a very very naughty child that was caught covered in pie filling and mostly empty pie pan. “And where exactly are you moving to Ms Crockett?” Shrine asked in her most stern, upset, grandmotherly voice.

Yavia

Tenkiller looked up and grinned. He hooked a chair with his foot and dragged it over and gestured to the chair. “Madame Shrine, welcome. And don’t worry… if she doesn’t tell you, I will.”

Tenkiller

Shrine looked at the chair, down to his foot, and then at his still sitting self. “Now see, I thought you were a gentleman young man.”

Shrine crossed her arms and tapped her foot glaring at Yavia, making the woman squirm, before taking a seat. “Now you listen here, Yavia Crockett. I don’t care how well you think you can take care of yourself, or how long you’ve been on your own. This is Oed V and you are a nurse. A d@mn good one. With a big heart and a lot of feeling.” Shrine leaned over and poked a finger at Yavia’s chest. “I know all about you, it gets you into trouble. Our building is just fine, your place is more than big enough, it’s an easy walk from the hospital, well light, the police patrol regularly, and security that doesn’t take nonsense from anyone. Except maybe this one.” She jerked a thumb at Tenkiller.

Yavia opened her mouth several times to answer but Shrine just kept going. Sharah couldn’t stop laughing. “Dr Fayth, I don’t find this funny at all.” Sharah put a hand over her mouth and shook her head. Every good doctor knows you don’t anger your nurses. “Where in the world do you think is a better than the apartment you have?” Yavia opened her mouth to answer but Shrine cut her off again. “No where, that’s where.”

Yavia

Tenkiller cleared his throat and said “Madame, if I may… I have gone with Ms. Crockett to look at the place she is considering moving to. It is quite nice. It will give her ample room to conduct her daily health regimens, and it has a beautiful view. And if it is security you are worried about, I can guarantee you that MD. Crockett will be far safer there than she is at her current residence. And that is not a dig on the building, no not at all. It is simply that the place she is considering is that much better.” He smiled his most dazzling smile and said “I doubt I could design better, actually.” He almost added Its so good even Dr. Fayth is planning to relocate., but he wouldn’t put any more pressure on Sharah than she already felt.

Tenkiller

Sharah thought she would pull a muscle from suppressed laughter. Shrine turned that wise old gaze on him. “Now that is all fine and good, young man, but hardly reassuring. Computerized Security is all fine and good until it breaks. A young woman doesn’t need someone living with her to be safe, but she should know her neighbors. And Yavia works too hard, the only people she knows is through work, and we are all here, near the hospital. And if it has a view that means nature and lots of it. The girl pines for it. That means near the outskirts of the old dome. She is supposed to walk all the way from there or back, especially on late or early shifts, or gods forbid emergency calls? Alone? I think not.”

Again Yavia tried to interject and finally threw her hands up in resignation. “Yavia, dear, I am not your mother…well grandmother but I simply must desuade you of moving.” Tears were streaming down Sharah’s face. Shrine was so sweet. Shrine shook a finger at her, “Sharah Fayth this is not funny. If I had my way you would live near the hospital too, but you being Fleet and all…stop snickering.”

Sharah took a deep breath and wiped her face. “Mama Shrine…” Sharah pointed between Yavia and Tenkiller, including herself in the gesture but Shrine didn’t notice.

“I’m moving in with him.” Yavia blurted out before Shrine could get going again.

Shrine looked back and forth between them. “Oh, good, that is safer.” She got up kissed Yavia on the forehead like a precious grandchild and turned a ferocious look on Tenkiller, “I don’t have to say do I?”

Sharah

Tenkiller stood up. For once he was perfectly serious. He looked the woman dead in the eyes and said, very softly, “Lady, if you even consider thinking that it is necessary to say whats in your head right now, you and I are gonna have words. And for as formidable as you are, don’t think for one second you’d stand a chance. No one is in better hands. And may the gods help anybody who tries to lay a finger on ‘em. You got me?” and he crossed his arms on his chest and looked at Shrine as if daring her to say it.

Tenkiller

Shrine crossed her arms too and stared at him, leaned in really close, her voice the barest whisper, “Good.” She kissed his cheek. Then she turned, her gaze sliding from Sharah to Yavia, “Don’t you make me say it about him either, understand?” She winked before trundling off, and cackled for a whole block back to the hospital.

Yavia sighed, “That woman is too sharp.” Sharah nodded and reached over and tugged his hand. Yavia was right, he was sexy when he was protective.

Yavia

Charles watched her leave and then took his seat. He looked at both V and Sharah and said “Did I just spill the beans? Oh s#!t! Sharah, I’m sorry.” He was genuinely worried he had put her in an uncomfortable spot. “I can ask her not to say anything. Hang on.” and he stood up to go catch up with Shrine.

Tenkiller

Sharah got up and snagged his arm. “It’s okay. Really. Sit down. I’m not sorry, so don’t you be.” She tugged him back to his seat. She took a deep breath, but was grinning. Her voice was quiet, but out of habit and being a private person than anything. The easy way she spoke proved that. “I love you both, and I’m not ashamed of that.”

Charles looked at her and smiled and said “I love you too, Sharah.” and he looked at V. “I love you too, V.”

Yavia looked at them in turn, “I love you, too.” Then there was that wonderful feeling of affection and love from her that filled them both up.

Yavia squeezed his other hand. “Shrine won’t. She will goof off with us but she doesn’t gossip. She will give us hell in private. It’s okay.”

Sharah laughed slightly, “She will, but it’s okay because she genuinely cares.”

Sharah

He took a deep breath and nodded and said “Well… okay then. I won’t sweat it if you two don’t.” He ate the rest if his pretzel and then looked at the two women opposite him. “I am without a doubt the single luckiest guy in the galaxy.” He looked at V and smiled, then Sharah. “I think we should go get everything you two need to live at the house. So that the only thing left is to bring whatever furniture you need or want. What do you say? Wanna go pack and move?”

Tenkiller

Yavia thought it was great. However, she did not want to take Sharah back to that apartment today. Not after they had finally gotten her out yesterday. And not with Sharah’s telepathy on the fritz. That might help or might make things more intense. Plus she could feel Sharah’s excitement to be with them and the apprehension and anxiety over going back. It was obvious on her face too. “Well we are a block from my place. Let’s start there and see how long it takes.”

“Perfect.” He looked at Sharah and said “And if that’s too much, we can just hire movers to pack everything and bring it to the house. You can sort it there, keep what you want, and store or toss the rest. How does that sound?”

It sounded good, but wasn’t feasible. She would still have to go. Security wasn’t going to let movers in, unless it was Ops officers, and there were things she just didn’t want others to see. Not to mention for practicality. “No, I’ll have to go. I have locked files I will have to get, and I’m not letting anyone touch my plants. It will be an all day thing to dig them up and pot them to move.” That at least would ket her put off going back till her next day off.

Yavia stood and cleared away the remnants of their meal, and then led the way down the block toward the apartment building.

Yavia

Tenkiller looked at V and said “Hey hun? Will it all fit in the car? Or do we need a truck or a mobile transporter? I can get us either.”

Tenkiller

“Well let’s get up stairs and talk about that.” Yavia stopped to speak to the guard at the desk and then took the lift up to her floor.

Sharah followed them into the lift and into the apartment. Sharah looked around and wondered if Yavia had any totes to pack in.

Sharah

Yavia sat down on one end of the couch, “Come here.” She turned so she could see both of them. “So here is my thoughts. I don’t need the furniture, and there is no reason to store it. Same for the things in the kitchen and stuff. So there are three options. The first is I clear the space and turn in my keys. And I am fine with that. If either of the other two options make either of you feel I am holding back or not serious or unsure then I get rid of this space.” She reached over and took both their hands, “Because I am absolutely certain and I don’t want either of you to doubt that.”

“The option 2 is I keep it. Shifts can be long and breaks between short and exhausting. Something close to the hospital might be good. Especially when we are on call.” She looked right at Sharah, “And I don’t like the idea of you spending more nights on the couch in your office because you’re over taxed and can’t make it home. You can come here and we can come get you. Option 3, I’ll donate it. We have a lot of families like Fylaza’s that need s place to stay. They could stay here.”

“Either way, it should fit in the car.”

Yavia

Tenkiller shugged and said “Well, getting home isn’t an issue. You both will have a car when you want it. And no, that isn’t me abusing my power at the CCDA. I pay for a private car service. I don’t want the Agency knowing everywhere I go, after all… even though they can track me if they want. So if you are exhausted, you just comm and a car will come pick you up and take you wherever. But I do like the idea of you both having a place to crash outside of the hospital if you only have an hour or so between whatever is going on. I’m also a big fan of the donation idea. I can tell you from first-hand knowledge- we have a ton of refugees coming in now looking for work and shelter. And as the terraforming kicks off and jobs are plentiful, we will have a lot more. I think what we should do, if that is the route we decide on, is fins someone the hospital is hiring from that demographic and give them the apartment. I mean hell… I just finished a background audit on ‘a Cardassian doctor that showed up on a frieghter with nothing. He’d been hiding from the Obsidian Order and the the Cardassian Intelligence Bureau. There are folks I’m sure would fit the bill.”

Tenkiller