Posted by Major General Charles Tenkiller (Vice Commandant, Colonial Customs and Defense Agency) in Between the Fire and the Aftermath

Posted by Civilian Yavia Crockett (Nurse - Sacred Heart Hospital) in Between the Fire and the Aftermath

Posted by General Calvin Harris (Commandant - Colonial Customs and Defence Authority) in Between the Fire and the Aftermath
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No. We have dinner with them. They won’t do anything that would break their word. I can’t say what I think it is. Sharah squeezed her arm with a grin. “The food here is amazing. Come on.” She opened the door. A plump woman with a strong Texas accent met them at the door. “Sharah! It’s time you came back. Who is this lovely lady? Where’s Tenkiller?”

“Good morning, Aria. This is our partner, Yavia. He’s outside, he’ll be in in a moment. These are his parents, Cecil and Donna, and his sister Mary.”

“Well, ya’ll are most welcome. Coffee just finished brewing, and I’ve got a table all set up. Come along and have a seat.” She led them through toward the back of the dinning room where she had pushed a couple of tables pushed together. She handed them all menus, “What can I start ya’ll off to drink with?”

Lt. Cmdr. Fayth, SFCMO

Cecil and Donna ordered coffee, and Mary ordered tomato juice. At that time, Tenkiller cam in and smiled at Aria. “Hey there, hun! How are ya?” he asked and gave the woman a hug. “You get to meet everybody?” and Aria smiled and said “Yeah, I did. Your ladies stepped up and did the introductions while you were outside probably harassing some poor slob for parking to far from the curb.” Tenkiller crossed his arms and gave Aria a melodramatic glare. “You still don’t know what I do, do ya?” he asked with a smirk. Aria grinned and said “Sure do! You are the highest ranking traffic cop in the city.” and Tenkiller (and Mary) both laughed. Aria grinned and said “Sit. I’ll grab yall’s drinks.”

Charles sat down and said “Hey, Pop. They have real chicken fried steak and homemade biscuits.” and Cecil grinned. “Do they now?” ZHe asked and rubbed his hands together. Donna grinned and shook her head. “You and your damn chicken fried steak, I swear…” and then she laughed.

Tenkillers

Yavia looked from one to the other and then at the menu. “Chicken and steak are two different types of meat aren’t they?” Then she shrugged, Cecil looked excited over it, “I’ll try anything once.”

Sharah smirked, “And she means anything.” She read over the menu, spotted something new and grinned, deciding.

Aria returned and set coffee down for Charles, Cecil, Donna, and Yavia. Tomato juice for Mary, “And Hot Chocolate for you Sharah.” Sharah reached for it greedily, “Aria you are an angel.” The woman chuckled and set down baskets of biscuits with butter, jelly, jams, apple butter, and cream and sugar for the coffee. “Do you need a few more minutes?”

Yavia and Sharah

Charles grinned and said “Oh no, we’re ready.” and he looked at his mother and father to start. Donna ordered pancakes, hashbrowns, eggs, and bacon. Cecil ordered the chicken-fried steak and gravy, eggs, hashbrowns, toast, and a side of fruit. Mary ordered the breakfast scramble sandwich. Charles looked at Sharah and Yavia and said “You turn, ladies.”

Tenkiller

Yavia pointed, “I want this. Country fried steak, eggs over easy, biscuits with sausage gravy, hashbrown casserole, OH and whatever grits are.” Aria then looked at Sharah with a grin, “Do I even need to ask what you want?” Sharah liked it here, Aria and her husband were so genuine and welcoming and the food was soooo good. “Probably not, but I’ll have the chocolate chip pancakes with berries and whipped cream, and one of your chocolate chocolate chip muffins.” Aria chuckled, “Alright, come in right up, folks.” Then she disappeared through the double swinging doors into the back.

Sharah

The pair that walked in the door were in full conversation as the swung closed behind them. “TK’s been yappin’ on about this place for a month… talkin’ ‘bout how surprised he was the only other Okie on planet wasn’t aware of it.” General Calvin Harris led his only child, Starfleet Lieutenant Alexis Harris, over to a booth by the window. As they were sitting down, Ali smiled and nodded toward the Tenkillers. “Speaking of the devil… I think that’s General Tenkiller and his folks!” As she giggled softly, Cal rolled his eyes “Why am I not surprised?! I told him that your mom’s West Coast stomach wasn’t always in the mood for the heavier stuff. But I’m glad we could make it in.” Both Harris’ picked up and opened menus, the elder’s eyebrows raising at the options. “My god! This reminds me of Sunnyside Diner!”

The Harris’

Tenkiller saw Harris come in. He stood up and walked over and crossed his arms on his chest and gave Cal a look. “Seriously? It ain’t enough I do all your work for ya, ya gotta come find me on my day off and don’t even have the common decency to say ‘hi’ to my family?” He looked at Alexis and said “What kinda Dad you raisin’ here, anyways?” and he smiled.

Tenkiller

It was Ali’s turn to roll her eyes as she motioned to her father. “I mean, really… you see what my grandpa & grandma gave me to work with!” Cal huffed and was about to interject when the younger Harris added. “Personally, I prefer Aunt Tori… she’s prettier and smells better too!” Calvin laughed out loud at the jab. “Traitor!” He then glanced to TK. “Well… as I hadn’t been properly introduced to your folks before, I figured it would be rude for your boss…” He stressed the word with a wide grin. “… to just barge into a family outing.” He then added. “How long have y’all been here TK?”

Harris’

“Just ordered. Grab your menus and c’mon over.” he said and turned around and walked back to the table.

“Y’all, I wanna introduce ya to Command General Calvin Harris and his daughter, Star Fleet Lieutenant Alexis Harris. Cal, Alexis- my mom, Donna Tenkiller… my dad Cecil Tenkiller… and my sister Mary Tenkiller. My other sister Abigail is… well… if you don’t know you’ll find out when ya get to the office, I’m sure. And you know Sharah and Yavia… although they prolly’ won’t talk to ya since you have declined the last three dinner invites we’ve sent.” and he chuckled.

Tenkiller

Yavia grinned, “Oh that’s because he never gave me my dance that night at Diamond Jims, and he’s afraid I’m mad at him.” Yavia stood and slid to the next chair so everyone could sit.

Yavia

“Oh, is that the reason? I thought it might be he was afraid we’d feed him something healthy, bland, and disgusting,” Sharah laughed considering the very unhealthy meal she had ordered.

Sharah

Calvin laughed as he nodded to Sharah & Yavia. “I see you two are keeping TK in good spirits! And know… I’ve learned I only have to be truly afraid of one woman and she’s currently back on Earth, so I think I’m safe in acknowledging as much!” Alexis rolled her eyes with a smile as her father continued, nodding to TK’s family. “It really is a pleasure to meet you all and, contrary to what your boy said, Mr. & Mrs. Tenkiller… I really didn’t wanna just brage over and input Ali & I into a family gathering.” He winked at TK. “But… considering my Exec’s impromt to invite, I would guess it’s alright.” Harris’ Oklahoma accent was more pronouned than either Sharah or Yavia had ever heard it as the General reached around, shaking hands with each of TK’s family.

The Harris’

The two girls exchanged a look and then looked at Charles. Yavia’s elegant brows went up, “‘TK’? Did I start a trend?” She looked at Harris, “Now look here, Harris, you might be his boss, but you better not be trying to steal my man.” Then she laughed. Like everything Yavia did, it drew everyone’s attention and attraction, and it made everyone laugh with her.

Yavia

A genuine chuckle escaped Calvin as he shook his head. “Nah Yavia, my taste for petite redheads is fairly well established and as… dashing as the good Mr. Tenkiller is, he’s not really my type!” He gave a playful wink as Ali rolled her eyes with a snort.

Yavia grinned, “Good save, General. You know we all love Molly. I’d have to tell on you.”

Cecil looked at Calvin. “Harris… your daddy the Marine? Commandant fella?”

Cecil Tenkiller

Harris nodded with a smile. “Yup… Dad just retired after 40 years of service. He’s really looking forward to actual travel with mom, instead of just going places on orders. Did you know my old man?”

Harris, CCDA

Cecil nodded and smiled. “I did a tour with the Marines right outta high school. Served under a 2nd Lieutenant straight outta Quantico. Nice guy… no idea what he was doing, though. Me and the rest’a the E-4 mafia got him up and running, though. Next time you talk to him, tell ‘em Corporal Tenkiller says hey. Doubt he’ll remember me, but I followed him in the news. Glad he finally pulled his head outta his a-” At that moment, Aria arrived with coffee refills. She smiled at Harris and said “Hey there, darlin’. Y’all ready to order?”

Tenkiller

Calvin smiled up at the woman, nodding to his daughter. “We’ll both have the two biscuits and gravy, smothered with two scrambled eggs & cheese. And two sweet iced teas, no lemon.” The younger Harris grinned and added. “And could I get some Louisana Hot Sauce with it?” She then patted her father’s arm, smirking in a VERY similar way as her father, looking over to Tenkiller. “Daddy always forgets I like hot sauce with my eggs. I don’t know why though… Grandpa and I have always eaten our eggs the same way!”

The elder Harris rolled his eyes and shrugged to Tenkiller. “That’s because Dad was closer when Ali was little… so notable corruption ensued.” Then added. “I’ll mention that to my father, Mr. Tenkiller. You’d be surprised what the hell he files away in that head of his!”

Cal & Ali

Bumpity

Yavia leaned past Calvin to look at Ali, “Have you ever had Deltan seveya peppers? If you like hot, you might enjoy them. I have a few at home.”

Yavia

Charles laughed and said “Don’t let her fool ya, Alexis. Those things’ll blow your lid off… but they taste fantastic.”

Tenkiller

Bump

Ali looked sideways at her father, who was very gently shaking his head with a smirk. “I think I’ll pass this time around.” The younger Harris said politely. “Maybe some other time, though. I’ve always preferred those on skewers.” With a chuckle and a smile, Calvin patted Ali’s back. “That’s my girl!”

Yavia shrugged with a grin, “Any time. Though you should know, TK can’t always handle his spice,” she turned to look at TK and gave him a very suggestive wink.

Yavia

Charles looked at her and grinned and said “I’m not the one that had to leave and sleep in another room two nights in a row.” and he chuckled.

“Mr. Tenkiller…” Calvin asked “… how long will y’all be visiting?”

The Harris’

Aria returned with the drinks. Sharah grinned and reached eagerly for the the large steaming cup of hot chocolate. It was topped with toasted marshmallows, peppermint chips and chocolate shavings. She lifted the cup and took a long delighted drink. She was left with marshmallow across her top lip. Yavia picked up her own drink, thinking it was good it was marshmallow and not whipped cream. If it had been, the cream would have been tall enough to leave a dap on the end of Sharah’s nose.

Lt. Cmdr. Fayth, SFCMO

“Oh, we ain’t really decided yet.” the elder Tenkiller said with a shake of his head at his son. “It was a helluva trip out, so I’m not sure we wanna do a quick turnaround. But a lotta that there is up to the kids. We’re in their house, and ya know the old sayin’. Visitors and fish start to stink after a few days.”

Tenkillers

“Pish posh. You are family, not visitors. And we’ll just make sure to cook the fish before it stinks.: Yavia grinned.

“Fair…” Calvin said with a chuckle as he made a stage whisper to the eldest member of TK’s family. “… my beloved little sister likes to become fish whenever she visits. Just thinks she has to stay forever.” Harris laughed as Ali jabbed him in the side. “That’s it… I’m telling Aunt Tori as soon as we get home! You think you’re sooo funny, ‘eh Raven?” She hard rolled her eyes at her father’s callsign.

Calvin nodded toward her in response. “If y’all ever feel like adopting a feisty 20-something, let me know!” The side eye from Ali could’a frozen a star.

Harris & Harris

Cecil laughed and said “* got enough feisty with my two girls and your partner there.” with a nod at Charles. Charles took on a look of mock innocence and said “Who? Me? Dad… I’m hurt. You cut me through the heart, I say.” and he made a stabbing motion at his stomach. Mary looked at him and said “That’s not where your heart is.” with a chuckle. Charles shrugged and said “So? I was never good at anatomy.” and the Tenkillers all chuckled.

Tenkiller, VC - CCDA

Yavia got that look. “Oh now see, they can’t adopt more feisty, they have me now. And we all know it takes an army to handle me.” Yavia winked at Ally and Mary.

Sharah rolled her eyes with an exasperated sigh as she looked at Charles, contemplating how to tease Yavia about that, but unsure how to go about doing something good that would make their partner blush and stutter.

Yavia reached over and patted TK’s shoulder consolingly. “You do just fine with anatomy. For the more advanced stuff, Sharah and I are happy to tutor you.”

Yavia

Charles turned his head slowly and gave Yavia and Sharah that look and then thought very clearly and boldly so Sharah wouldn’t miss it Maybe with your two anatomies… and then he winked at them both.

Tenkiller, VC-CCDA

Unfortunately for Charles, but lucky for Sharah, she was wearing her headband. So there was no outrageous blush on her face. Just a soft one because she knew what that wink meant.

Yavia grinned picking up on the emotions and innuendo and winked back at him. “Alright, I’m ready for food. I may storm the kitchen.”

Lt. Cmdr. Fayth, SFCMO

Bump

Bump

OOC: Was on holiday out of the country. I will be posting later today. So sorry for the delay.

Condor

OOC: Work ate me alive. I’ll be back this weekend

Condor

Glad to have you back!

Jenn

“Here here!” Ali said with a smile. “I have to watch out for dad…” She smirked. “With his… advanced age… can’t let his blood sugar get too low.” The elder Harris laughed and made a brushing off gesture. “I’d threaten you to sleep in the dog’s bed, but you & Boomer have been cuddle buddies since he was a puppy!” It was Calvin’s turn to roll his eyes. “And that traitor just completely forgets that he’s my damn dog!”

Cal & Ali

Yavia grinned at Ali, “I always heard Earth canines were exceptional judges of character. I want a Beagle, actually I want 2.”

Yavia

“Oh hell no.” Charles said with a grin. “No way in hell I’m adding two dogs to the pile that’s already pushing me outta my own bed at night!” and he laughed.

Tenkiller - VC, CCDA

Yavia’s elegant bald brows went up and she got that look that made Sharah groan in slight dread. “If you are so strapped for space, TK, I’ll just take myself,” she threw an arm around Sharah and pulled her closer, “and we’ll sleep in my bed. Then you can have all that space, and she and I will get puppies.”

Yavia

Sharah’s eyes went wide and she pushed Yavia playfully, “Oh no! You are not putting me in the middle of this Yavia.” She looked between the two of them. “I refuse to choose between you. Oh look! Here comes Aria with the food.” A moment later Aria walked through the kitchen door with a huge tray, piled high with plates.

Lt. Cmdr. Fayth, SFCMO

Ali’s eyes laughed right along with her at the couple’s back and forth. Seeing the food approaching, the younger Harris elbowed her father and pointed. “And remember, eyes on your own plate General!” It was Calvin’s turn to laugh. “Jesus you’re starting to sound more and more like Molly!” Both Harris’ eyes then followed the plates with broad grins, the family resemblance… quite literally… etched on their face.

Cal & Ali

Bumping for the Tenkillers

Bump

Bumpity

One last Bump

“Don’t listen to him Ali. Molly is wonderful, we all love her. And if that means it helps keep your dad in line, act like her all you want.” Yavia’s eyes went wide at the amount of food that was put in front of her. “Aria this all looks and smells delicious!” Yavia loved food, it was hard to tell though by her figure. And watching her eat was a sensuous experience. She looked at Sharah’s plate and shook her head. “You aren’t going to sleep for a week with all that sugar.”

Yavia

Ali leaned forward and eyed the plate in front of Yavia. “I think the old Earth movie line was something like ‘I think I’ll have what she’s having!’ The younger Harris giggled, motioning to Yavia’s plate. The elder Harris laughed once more. “And just exactly how are you going to burn off all that extra energy, huh? I know you don’t have Yavia’s metabolism!” It was at that moment that a very mischievous look crossed Ali’s face. “I don’t know, Daddy.... Jersey and I have been just dyyyying to check out that new dance club downtown. She bought me this super cute little black dress for my birthday that I’ve been wanting to take for a spin. I love it… hugs every curve! I’m sure it could help me find someone to burn off the extra calories with!” The younger Harris snickered evilly as her father spluttered into his coffee. With a wink to Yavia and Sharah, Ali smiled innocently. “That should shut him up for a few!”

Ali & Cal

“Hey, I work hard for this body, General. Just ask TK,” she cast a wickedly suggestive look a the Major General in question. Sharah coughed into her hot chocolate.

Tenkiller grinned and said “Not as hard as I do.” and he gave her a wink and then set a hand on Sharah’s thigh.

Yavia laughed at Ali’s antics and then sat up. “Oh you know what, I’ve been there. It’s amazing. We can take Mary here with us. We’ll make a girls’ night of it. I promise to make sure you all have a GREAT time. I know the manager. He’s an old friend. He’ll make exceptions for me.” And Yavia grinned like a cat that finally caught the canary.

Yavia

“That is a full-on terrible idea.” Skip said with a laugh. “But hell, I’d pay real platinum just to watch from tha’ sidelines.” and he shook his head and grinned.

Tenkiller - VC, CCDA

Calvin glared across at Tenkiller as Ali giggled. “She doesn’t need encouragement TK… you know she has enough of that from Jersey!” At that very moment, the afore mentioned Jersey sniffed disdainfully as she approached the Harris’ from behind.

“I’m gonna pretend I didn’t hear that Pops.” Brianna Reyes rolled her eyes as she squeezed in beside Ali. “So… this is what I get for rolling out of bed early on my day off to attempt to get into some form of trouble with my adopted Sis! Sullying of my good name and to think… from a Harris none the less!”

“Good morning Jersey…” Calvin groaned playfully and shook his head. “How in the hell did you find us!?” Ali snickered and raised a few fingers on her right hand. “I’ve got this one Daddy. Ya see, Bri’ and I took a page out of you & Molly’s book. We both carry encrypted trackers when we’re both on planet or on leave together. Makes finding each other simple and I… um… may have convinced Uncle Lucas to let us borrow the tech as part of a test run.” She smiled as if she had admitted something she shouldn’t have. “Ya know… its kinda nice having a modern day Tony Stark in the family!”

The elder Harris glanced back and forth at them both with a sigh of exasperation before apologizing. “You all, this is Master Sergeant Brianna Reyes, she…” Reyes added quickly. “Annnnd adopted daughter!” Harris sighed and continued. “… she’s been my Yeoman for a long while but was also Ali’s best friend growing up. Her old man and I have been friends since the Academy.” He then turned to Ali with another sigh and smiled. “And please don’t ever let Lucas hear you say that. The man has a big enough ego… and doesn’t need your help!”

Harris’ & Reyes