An addition to the crew

Posted on 29 Apr 2020 @ 11:20am by Captain Jonathan Reynolds & Commander Amelia Fox

Mission: Mission 4 - Race against the machine
Location: Captains Ready Room
Timeline: MD2 1000
554 words - 1.1 OF Standard Post Measure

ON:

Amelia entered the ready room and came up to the Captain. "Sir I need to talk to you and.... I think we better sit down."

"The last time someone uttered those words to me Fox I was about to become a father," Jon said instantly.

Amelia raised an eyebrow. "It's funny you should say something like that..." Amelia started, placing her hands on her stomach.

"Whaaaaat …. next you're going to tell me Syvar is the father, aren't you? Please tell me its Syvar and not someone else like Aidan. She didn't get you with some procedure too did she?" he said not quite believing his ears at the moment. "Hang on! If you're with child, that means I get to go on an away mission."

Amelia shrugged her shoulders slightly. "Yes, Syvar is the father as it happens. No, we used the..... old fashion method for this baby and I'm pregnant, not incapacitated. I'll still be leading the away missions for the time being Captain." She added with a wry smile.

"Oh we will see about that Fox," Jon quipped. He reserved the right to decide to go on away mission if something really interesting caught his eye of course.

"Anyway .. I guess congratulations. Does Syvar know yet?"

Amelia nodded. "Oh Yes. He found out not long after I did. He's a good man."

"What are you planning on doing?" he asked. "Are you moving in with him or him you? And do quarters need an additional room?"

"We've broached the subject but nothing has been ironed out yet. I'll have to have further discussion with Syvar. Yet we will be moving in together, that much is certain."

"How far along are you Fox?" Jon asked.

Amelia patted her stomach "About 4 weeks according to the tricorder."

"Any morning sickness?" he asked.

Amelia nodded. “I’m afraid so.” She said shifting uncomfortably. “Not a pleasant experience but I suppose it comes with the territory. I’m feeling ok now.”

"Charlotte always swore by a tea made by a root in from my homeworld. I could get you the recipe if you want to try it. Acquired taste though," he chuckled.

“Anything’s better than being sick in the morning. In fact... her face turned pale and her hand flew to her mouth. She managed to get out “If you don’t mind?” Indicating to the washroom attached to the ready room.

"Yes, go Fox," Jon said simply not wanting any sick all over him or the ready room carpet.

A few moments later Amelia re-emerged from the small washroom still looking rather pale. "How long is this suppose to last?"

“The sickness,” Jon said, “depends per person. Sorry Fox,” he shrugged.

Amelia straightened up and pulled her uniform straight. "I can handle it. I won't let this interfere with my duties Sir."

"I know you won't but you won't be leading an away in your condition," Jon informed her.

Amelia managed a smile. "I think I'll be ok for a while yet and then, it still doesn't mean that you can take my place.

“Oh we will see Fox, we will see,” Jon chuckled.


OFF:

●● Lieutenant Amelia Fox
Executive Officer
USS Andromeda


●●●● Captain Jonathan Reynolds
Captain
USS Andromeda