Posted by Lieutenant Ayla Sharise (Counselor) in Remy’s Quarters- A Necessary Parting

Posted by Captain Remy Boudreaux (CO) in Remy’s Quarters- A Necessary Parting

Posted by Lieutenant Ayla Sharise (Counselor) in Remy’s Quarters- A Necessary Parting
Inside Remy’s quarters, the chime sounded.

It was late, 2336, and she didn’t know if he was sleeping or not, but this couldn’t wait. Ayla felt dazed and undoubtedly when the door opened, her expression would be the same. She had replayed the message over and over in her mind as she walked through the corridor. It had been a punch to the gut and it took all of her training to calm herself so that she could go do the one thing she was loathe too.

This was not going to go over well, unavoidable circumstances or not.

Sharise, CNS

Remy had been sitting on the couch in his quarters. Wearing a t-shirt and shorts, he was going over reports that were overdue for his signature, hence the reason he was still awake at this hour.

Hearing the chime, he moved to the door, hoping it was Ayla coming for a midnight rendevouz. The door slid open and a grin broke out when he saw her standing there. He reached out and took Ayla’s hand, pulling her into his quarters.

“I am ‘appy to see you ‘ave changed you’ mind an’ decided to come for a sleepover.”

She stiffened slightly, and chided herself for forgetting their earlier conversation.

As he leaned in to kiss her, he stopped short as he sensed his lover’s apprehension and concern. “Cher? Is ever’tine alright?”

Boudreaux (CO)

Ayla shook her head and stepped back, moving around Remy. Right now space was good because she knew fully he was going to hate what she was about to say. “I… I just got a message from home, from my mother.” She could feel the moisture settling into her lower lids and swallowed. “My father is ver, very ill. Doctors aren’t sure if he’ll recover or not.” She stopped there, as it was hard enough. Did he understand the implications?

Sharise, CNS

“Ayla, I’m so sorry to ‘ear dis. Of course, I will approve a leave for you for ‘owever long you need to see ‘im get better. You can leave right awa. I’ll submit my own leave to command an’ be there fo’ you as soon, as I can. Bryson can ‘andle tines for a while. . . “

He reached up and brushed away the ters building in her eyes. “E ‘as to be a strong man to ‘ave raised you.” Offering her a soft smile, Remy continued. “I will get in touch wit’ de finest doctors in de Federa-SHON, an’ if dat don’ work, I will bring in Tantie Mattie to work ‘er Bayou voodoo.”

Remy spread his arms wide and offered to hold her and support her in any way she needed.

Boudreaux (CO)