Togetherness

Posted on Fri Jul 3rd, 2020 @ 2:40am by Lieutenant JG Heather De La Rosa {Kelea-Salik} & Senior Chief Petty Officer Fernando De La Rosa [Taylor]
Edited on on Fri Jul 3rd, 2020 @ 4:02am

Mission: MISSION 0 - History Speaks
Location: Quarters
Timeline: Current
1221 words - 2.4 OF Standard Post Measure

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Heather had been out for some gentle exercise to get her leg in good condition again, she knew Fernando would probably be wondering where she was. As the doors opened she stepped inside happy to see Fernando. “Hey sorry if I left you wondering where I was, I went for some exercise.”

Fernando had been sitting on the sofa. However as soon as Heather came in, he was up and off it moving to her quickly where he gave her a kiss. "It is alright Heather though I did wonder where you had gotten off to." He looked at her injured leg. "Your leg, how does it feel? You didn't over do it did you?"

Heather smiled as she returned her husband’s kiss. “Don’t worry I didn’t overdo it, actually my leg feels pretty good. It just took me longer than expected that’s all.”

Fernando steered her to the couch. "Sit, rest. Can I get you a drink or something to munch on?" He asked as he stood in front of her.

“A lemonade and a bowl of raspberry ripple ice cream would go down a treat please!” Heather grinned as she made herself comfortable.

"Coming right up!" Fernando replied happily. "You want whip cream on your ice cream?" He asked as he headed for the kitchen to get Heather her lemonade and ice cream.

“No, thank you Imzadi” Heather smiled.

"Suit yourself." Fernando yelled back from the kitchen. "I'm going to have some on my orange sherbet. But first...." he came out of the kitchen with Heather's lemonade and her raspberry ripple ice cream. "Here you go sweetie." He said as handed her the lemonade and ice cream and turned to go back to the kitchen for his sherbet. He was smiling from ear to ear, He loved it when Heather called him Imzadi. It made him feel special.

“Hmmm lovely! Just like you!” Heather grinned as she looked in Fernando’s direction. “So have you done anything interesting today?”

He sat down next to her with his bowl of sherbet. "You say the sweetest things. I am so glad you are my wife. I love you, very very much." As he leaned over and kissed her again. "As for anything interesting, no not really spent some time on the range, sighting some of the phaser rifles."

“I’d like to actually get to start my duties. I’ve been accepted as part of this crew and now I want to prove my worth.” She ate a spoonful of her ice cream savouring it’s flavour.

"You will have plenty of time for that Heather, don't rush it." Fernando said. "Are you going to stay in the Marines?" He questioned.

“It’s what I am and what I do. I’m a nurse and marine medic, are you displeased that I want to stay in the marines?”

"Well..." He hedged. "Gunny Rhodes has been after me to transfer to the Marines but your Major and I don't see eye to eye." he said without going into any details.

“Seriously? In what way don’t you see eye to eye?” She looked at Fernando curiously as she are some more of her ice cream, letting it savour in her mouth as she did so.

"Yes seriously Heather. We just don't I think she feels I'm unreliable." Fernando answered.

“Ah I see” Heather nodded. “To be honest I’ve overheard crew talking about your ... shall I say reputation with women?” She offered a smile. “I haven’t taken any notice because I trust you and I love you with all my heart. I believe in you Fernando.”

"Thank you Heather. I love you with all my heart as well. I admit before I met you and fell in love with you, I did do a lot of flirting. However I would never cheat on you. Never." He repeated adamantly. But i wasn't referring to that. I meant she feels that way in me doing my job."

“She should give you a chance, the benefit of the doubt at least!” Heather sighed. “Why not try again?”

"No." He said firmly with a shake of his head, I'm sorry I mentioned it. I don't want you caught in the middle. Just forget it Heather.''

Heather nodded. “As you wish Imzadi” She gently kissed him on the cheek as a gesture of support. “Have you seen much of Tallia since she moved in?”

"I do." He said simply. he wouldn't tell Heather but it bothered him. The Major made him sound unprofessional and he resented that. He smiled at Heather. I've caught glimpses of her." He teased.

Heather gave Fernando a curious look. “Glimpses huh?” She smiled. “This is just a short term thing isn’t it? I do like having Tallia here but now we’re married I’d like our home to be just that ... ours. I don’t want to be permanently sharing.”

"Well temporary." Fernando clarified. "Tallia is here to help you and let us not forget she has suffered a major loss as well. So we need to be supportive of her Heather."

“She has?” Heather looked at her husband surprised. “Tallia never mentioned anything to me.”

Fernando nodded, "Lt. Smith died while in surgery. He and Tallia were seeing each other. I don't think she wants anyone to know. But we got the call to deactivate his combadge and collect his personal things."

Heather nodded. "That's awful, thank you for telling me. She needs us as much as we need her right now. She's the closest thing I gave to a best friend."

"That is exactly right Heather. I am glad you see it that way. She is a wonderful person. Very giving and caring. Nothing phony about her." Fernando readily agreed with Heather.

“I’ll do my best to cheer her up” Heather smiled warmly.

"I know you will Heather. No doubt in my mind." Fernando replied earnestly and was quiet for a moment thinking then he spoke You know, you/we should have a party to celebrate life. All the wonderous and good things in it both big and small. To appreciate everyone we all meet and the significance they play in our lives. To take nothing for granted."

Heather nodded. “I like the sound of that, How’s about next shore leave we organise it? It would do everyone good to have a party.”

"I'm glad you agree Heather. I also think it would do the crew good." Fernando replied happy that Heather agreed with his idea and not that he was some kind of nut for suggesting it.

“You are a wonderful man Fernando!” Heather smiled as she kissed her husband on the cheek. “I’m proud to be your wife.”

Fernando blushed at the compliment. "No, It is i who am proud to be your husband Heather. You are a loving and supportive wife."

“Thank you” Heather blushed. “I always will be.”

Fernando pulled her into his arms and kissed her deeply. "I love you Heather." Then he remembered seeing an old movie vid and added, "I love you three thousand."

Heather returned her husband’s kiss. “And I love you more.” She grinned and cuddled up content to stay there for as long as she could.

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