Posted by Captain Remy Boudreaux (CO) in California - (Tag Remy)

Posted by Lieutenant Alita Claire (Chief Security Officer) in California - (Tag Remy)

Posted by Captain Remy Boudreaux (CO) in California - (Tag Remy)
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The trip to Earth had been relatively uneventful which was just the way Alita had preferred it. For her part, things between her and Remy sometimes became very intense and she enjoyed being in his company when things were more relaxed. She still had no idea how she was going to introduce him to the family but the words would come when they were needed.

Now they stood at the top of the drive as the sun was rising, just looking down on the old house.

“Okay, so, once I open this gate, there’s no turning back old man.” she said quietly.

Remy smiled and squeezed Alita’s hand. “Chile, in all de time de Boudreauxs ‘ave been in existence, dere ‘as NEVER been one to back down from a challenge or adventure. In fact, it was for dat very reason I an’ my broter Merlion, ended up in de Academy. Never backed down an’ dere is no reason to start now.”

He waited for Alita to open the gate, stepped through and puller her through behind him. . . .

Boudreaux (CO

The old driveway hadn’t been used for ground transport since before Bre’s time. Now it was more like a small gravel road that wound a bit through a nicely manicured lawn.

As they aproached the large covered porch the front door opened and a tall young man took the steps two at a time and ran to meet them.

Stopping short, he smiled broadly and threw his arms around Alita in a bear hug.

Remy was amazed at how familiar the young man looked. Add a goatee and longer hair, and it was almost like looking at a younger version of himself.

“Sissy! I didn’t believe them when they said you were coming back. I thought you’d forgotten about all of us.” he said excitedly.

Alita tried to wiggle free a little bit and coughed slightly.

“Oh come on Donnie, put me down! You know I can’t forget about this place even if I wanted to.”

The CO smiled widely at the reuniting of the brother and sister. This was truly the happiest he had seen Alita since they discovered their connection.

Stepping back, she smoothed her clothing out. Alita knew how Anna could feel about Star Fleet at times so she was out of uniform and had advised Remy to do the same.

Smiling, she turned from one to the other.

“Donavon Claire. Meet Remy Boudreaux.”

Alita was aobut to speak again when Donnie broke in.

“Oh come on sissy, you know it’s Donnie.”

Alita scowled, shook her head, and took each man’s hand in her’s.

“Donnie. This is Remy. When you speak to him, you speak to him like you were speaking to Uncle Kord, and that’s all I will say on the matter before we go inside.”

• Alita

Remy chuckled. “I do no’ tink Kord ‘as de same accent as I, but it is truly a pleasure to meet you, Donnie,” he said, extending his right hand.

Boudreaux (XO)

Donnie shook Remy’s hand and looked form this new comer to his sister and back again several times. Whenever Alita spoke like that he knew she had her reasons.

The twins, Alita and Olivia, had developed fairly different personalities. Alita was the sweet one, Olivia not so much.

“Yeah… The accent’s different and just about everything else. Anyway, we should probably head in. I’m certain Liza knows you’re here and that you’ve brought someone else.” Donnie explained making his way towards the large front door, “So gran’s in a mood. I don’t think I’ve seen her like this in quite a while and I’m worried.

“Oh? What do you mean?” Alita asked walking towards the door.

“Well she hasn’t gotten over mom and dad’s divorce… Again. And she keeps asking where Bobby is.” Donnie said.

Alita stopped and rolled her eyes. Bobby had been Donnie’s last serious girlfriend but there had been so many she was surprised the old woman could keep them straight.
“Alright then, let’s go.”

Opening the door she ushered the two men in before her. There was a large front room with a hardwood floor and several couches and a fireplace opposite the kitchen door.

Liza and Anna were nowhere to be seen at that time.

Donnie walked ahead into the kitchen, “It’s too early for brandy or anything so will coffee do?” he asked over his shoulder.

• Alita/Donnie

Remy wasn’t a coffee drinker but wasn’t going to appear rude in fron of family he was meeting for the first time. Hell, he hadn’t even known about them until h and Alita had come to the realization they were related.

“Oui, coffee will be just fine, Merci.”

He had been able to play it cool so far, but finally coming this close to meeting the granddaughter he never knew he had, began to have an effect on him. For one of the few times in his life, Remy was feeling nervous. He wasn’t sure why this was happening, but it was. He had experienced many dangerous situations while working in Intelligence and Section 31 and had never felt this way. Maybe, just maybe it was the California heat that was getting to him as a fine sheen of sweat began to appear on his face. . .

Boudreaux (CO)

Alita guided Remy to one of the comfortable long couches in the front room as Donnie made his way further into the kitchen. As Alita sat down she patted the cushion next to her and smiled at Remy.

“You’re doing fine. I’m so glad you decided to come. I would have understood if you decided not to.” she said in a whisper.

As Alita finished speaking she began to hear light foot falls on the floor above them and two sets of foot steps on the stairs above them. The two older women passed through the kitchen and out into the living room. The taller one was a dark haired Betazoid with a kind face and a sprinkling of gray at the temples. She looked at Alita and Remy critically before smiling and making her way to a comfortable chair next to the recliner.

The other woman was a slight blonde with heavy streaks of gray and intelligent green eyes, the same lovely shade as Alita’s and Bre’s. She made her way around the low coffee table and hugged Alita tightly.

The same green, Remy realized. For a moment, the woman’s advanced age slipped away and Bre appeared before hm. The night from long ago and Remy almost spoke her name.

“Oh I’m so glad you’ve come home. None of us get together like we should anymore. Space is too big.” she said.

As Alita returned Anna’s hug she could tell the older woman had lost some weight and would have to speak with Liza later.

“I’m glad to be home too. Although I can really only stay a few days it would really be a crime to come to Earth and not see you.”

Alita smiled and turned slightly.

“Professor Anna Jameson, I’d like to introduce Remy.”

Remy smiled, bowed and began to speak, “It is a pleas----“

Alita took in a breath as if to finish the introduction but was interrupted by Anna who had stood straight up and looked the newcomer in the eyes.

“Oh I know exactly who you are. Who else would my sweet grand daughter bring to this house but her fiance?” she asked happily.

• Alita/Anna/Donnie

His smile dropped for just a moment and then turned into a laugh, a somewhat nervous laugh, at that. Remy began to protest when Alita cut him off. “Actually, I am–“

Boudreaux (CO)

As Anna uttered those words Alita’s heart sank realizing just how eccentric her grandmother was becoming. Luckily Liza came to the rescue.

“You’re so perceptive today. What would make you think that dear Anna?” Liza said.

Alita could see the pleading look in Liza’s eyes and decided to wait before interrupting.

“It’s the way they look sitting there on that couch together.” Anna said. Anna seemed to look at them again as if seeing them for the first time.

“Well Remy, I guess she’s found us out. I’m sorry we didn’t tell you earlier. Some things need to be done in person. You see, we’ll only be here a few days and then we’re going to New Orleans.” Alita said.

As Alita explained this, she made herself sit back in the couch and relax.

• Alita