Posted by Civilian Jeannette Mathis (Federation Ambassador) in Mathis Residence- TMODJ

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Mathis nodded. “Thank you. I told the detective that I would be here when they needed to take a statement, and honestly, this is where I need to be, with Ren and Jessie.”

“I agree,” Eela said softly. “I’ll let you know how it goes with Kek, but for now, I’ll let myself out.” She rose and rested her hand on Jean’s shoulder for a moment, before she slipped out of the office and the residence.

Stepping back into her slider, she told them to take her back to the Governor’s residence.

~Eela Dasca & The Mathis Family

She was waiting.

Awhile after Eela had left, Ren stepped into the office and quietly reseted a hand on her shoulder. “Jean, Love, let me make you something for breakfast. I know you’re going to tell me you’re not hungry but you need even a small amount. Today is going to be a long day. And maybe after you can take a nap?”

Jeannette nodded, knowing the wisdom of Ren’s words, and was even grateful for them. Goodness knows she wasn’t in a place to make a lot of decisions right now. Even deciding what food to eat seemed too hard. So she let Ren lead her to their kitchen and slipped up onto a barstool at the large island.

“Did the police say when they were coming by?” they said, moving about and gathering ingredients.

She shook her head. “No, I suspect it’ll be after they are done at the apartment. But I could be wrong. And Eela is going to let me know how it went with Ambassador Kek.” She shook her head. “What a mess. Until we have more info, the speculation alone will be terrible.”The timing of it all was just too suspicious, even if deep in her knowing she understood the Vren weren’t a part of this. “And all I can do is wait.”

“No… all we can do is wait,” Ren said gently, meeting her gaze. Jeannette nodded and broke into a faint smile. “Have I told you lately how much I appreciate you?”

Ren’s eyes crinkled. “It might have come up at some point, but I won’t turn down hearing it again.”

“Well, I appreciate you greatly, love-of-my-life.”

They blew a kiss, despite the sadness that pervaded the room and grabbed a knife to start prepping some food.

~The Mathis family