Post Number 10Nighty Check In

Posted on Tue Apr 21st, 2026 @ 6:13pm by Commodore Cyndi Song & Rear Admiral Paul Sanderson & Piper Sanderson & Brent Sanderson

Mission: Echoes Of The Past-4
Location: USS Amandora, Commodore's Quarters
Timeline: Current

Location: USS Amandora, Captain Quarters

All I had to open a subspace call with Cyndi. It took a couple of minutes for the call to open. Well he did he yelled out to Brent and Piper. "Hey kids get over here, I'm getting your mom on the line here soon." Paul called out in a father-like tone.

Brent gave a heavy scoff. "Seriously dad, we're not five anymore. Shouldn't be up to us if we want to talk to Mom?" Brent said being a little annoyed that he had in his conversation with the new girl that he was interested in.

"You know how much your mom looks forward to these calls, you can spare a few minutes every night to say good night to her." Paul said trying to be reasonable with an unreasonable teenager.

Piper walked into the room, Paul hope that Piper would give him back up and not back up her brother. But knowing teenagers she'd probably back up her brother.

"Thanks Dad!" Piper smiled at him. "I have a term paper to work on but it can wait until after we talk to Mom." Her eyes met his with understanding. "I can't imagine how she must feel being separated from all of us." Piper's boyfriend Alex talked to her a lot about how much he missed his Dad, who was also on a ship out in space. It had made Piper realize that she sometimes took her mom for granted. "It won't hurt you to talk to Mom for a few minutes, Brent."

"Thank you Piper, I know she'll appreciate that." Paul said he looked over to Brent to see if his sister's endorsement would change his thought pattern.

"This is totally not fair but let's get this over with." Brent said as a picture of Cyndi popped up on the computer terminal.

"Mom I've missed you so much." Brent said with fake sincerity, if Paul didn't know better he might actually believed him. But he also knew he was a teenage boy and didn't want to get in trouble with his father.

Cyndi looked at her son, not sure if he meant what he'd just told her. "How are you two kids doing? I don't need to tell you how much I miss both of you and your dad. So tell me kids how is school doing? How are you settling in?"

"The station is good, sister has a boyfriend. So lame." Brent said, trying to get the focus off of him.

"And if I know your father as well as I do I'm sure he approves of Piper''s boyfriend. There is nothing lame about it. I was about her age when I first saw you father. Brent what's wrong as your not yourself. Dad been on you about your bedroom?" Cyndi commented.

"Approval is a strong word, he is on a probationary period with the Admiral." Paul said teasingly.

"Dad that is not a thing." Bent scoffed at his father. His lame ass dad jokes were so annoying.

“Brent is being his usual obnoxious self.” Piper smiled. “I can’t wait for you to meet Alex. You will like him Mom.” She paused. “How are things going for you, I miss you so much!”

Brent now how condescending his sister was being with her tone. He was just as condescending. Felt like his sister was trying to compete with him.

"Children." Paul simply said with the steering tone both kids looked at him. "You know teenagers." Paul suggested to her with a smile on his face what else could you do in the situation.

"I know teenagers well," Cyndi said "What do do with them is just love them and i miss you all very much. Piper tell me about Alex. Brent do you have a girlfriend? As for how things are going this uncharted sector of space is very interesting."

Piper wasn't happy with the way her mother was talking about them. "Alex is a year older than me. We met at school on the base. His father is an engineer on the USS Minnesota, his mother is the doctor. He is on the station with his aunt and uncle." She paused. "We hit it off right away."

"I'm happy for you honey," Cyndi said sincerely, she loved her children. She did sense something was off with them but didn't let on. "I can't wait to meet him. He sounds like a wonderful young man,"

"It seems like a good kid might make a good cadet someday." Paul suggested with a big grin on his face. Maybe we get Piper to join Starfleet.

"I thought he was on probation dad." Brent said with a silly smirk on his face.

"He is on probation but it doesn't mean he's not a good kid." Paul said with the grin and being just a snarky back to his son.

Brent simply rolled his eyes, he didn't say anything what can you really say when a father is being just a snarky as You are.

Cyndi laughed, "Like father like son. You two are two of a kind I'd love Piper to join Starfleet but its up to her. What is Alex on probation for?"

Piper rolled her eyes. "Probation as in Dad hasn't vetted him to officially be my boyfriend yet." She smiled then. "He's a really good guy."

"I'm sure he is, your dad is just watching out for you. There is something about being a girl dad." Cyndi said smiling at her children.

"A girl dad? Please Mom, more like a dictator of fun killing." Brent said, with a big teasing grin. "Okay, okay, I kid. Just kidding." Brent said with a big grin.

Paul tried not to laugh, and look all serious, and failing horrible. "We can put your girl on probation too!" Paul suggested to Brent.

Brent went silent when he heard his father mention probation for his little sweetheart.

"You have a girlfriend. I think that's wonderful too," Cyndi said "What makes you think dad is being a dictator? We both just want what's best for both of you."

"Oh I'm not falling for that, next thing I know I'll be grounded." Brett suggested as he looked at his mom on the main viewer.

Cyndi couldn't help but giggle, "Son I thought the same thing of your grandparents. Forgetting who they are on Klavor, Your grandfather made it clear where I was concerned his word was law and your grandma didn't argue with him."

"How are things going for you, Mom?" Piper asked. She was interested in the ship and how they were all doing. She worried about her mother out there.

"Things are going good, ship is preforming wonderfully. This new sector of space is interesting. So far we've not encountered any lifeforms. I hope that changes soon. It also goes without saying I miss the three of you," Cyndi replied.

"We miss you." Piper said with a smile. "But everything is going good here." Her eyes glanced over at Brent. "Dad and I are keeping Brent in line."

"I'm glad to hear your settling in well," Cyndi said "You can always join me on breaks, your rooms are as you left them and I have no doubt your keeping Brent in line." Cyndi was doing her best to keep her emotions in check as she missed her family terribly.

Brent just rolled his eyes. "You realize you're asking a lot right Mom, the man has two stars on his neck and he thinks he's God, vetting my sister's boyfriend." Brent said, wondering how his mom thought that would be a good thing.

"Son your dad out ranks me, I'm a lowly commodore while your dad is a rear admiral. As for vetting Pipers boyfriend, he's being a dad and wants the best for her. Same with you. I don;t think your dad thinks he's God, he's being a dad and I'd be the same way. A parent's job is to protect out children and we only want what's best for you," Cyndi said.

"Hey honey don't underestimate yourself you're only one rank below me. You're a very capable officer and you'll have that second pip all you have to do is give up the command chair." Paul suggested to his wife. You know she wasn't ready to give it up though.

"I know my love, it's been suggested that I take the teaching position at Star Fleet Academy they've offered me or take a desk job and I'm just not ready yet. I love exploring but I also miss you and the kids," Cyndi replied.

Piper sighed. "I think it's time for us kids to get back to our homework. You two are going all mushy on us."

"I don't think you want to bring up getting all mushy, we can tell Mom what you were doing in the corridors yesterday with your boyfriend." He caught them kissing.

"I can imagine what you saw son," Cyndi said smiling. "Remember your dad and I were teenagers once and we got mushy more than once." Cyndi winked at her daughter as to say I understand. "Paul have I told you now lucky I am to have married you and our two great kids?"

"She has a point children, who wants to hear all the juicy mushy stuff?" Paul said, teasing his kids a little bit.

Brent looked scared, but he did not say anything. Piper was older, she needed to get them out of this nightmare.

"Brent what's wrong? You look scared. There is nothing you did or saw that will get you in trouble," Cyndi assured her son.

Brent wanted to know why his mother was trying to throw him under the bus. That's just annoyed him. "I'm fine mother, seriously."

Cyndi nodded, not sure if she'd said something wrong. "Just remember kids no matter what time if you need to talk to me I'm here. You two and your dad are my world, I may command a star ship but I'm always here for you."

"Yep, I understand I can't speak for Piper though. Brent said with a snarky tone in his voice and a silly grin.

"You've spoken enough about me already." Piper threw him a look that said he was going to pay later. "I thought you had better things to do than spy on me!"

"All right kids, just calm down." Paul suggested to Piper and Brent.

"Fine!" Brent said as he decided to remain quiet.

"Kids what's bothering the two of you? Are you upset with me? Or are you too busy to talk to me for a few minutes each night?" Cyndi asked not sure what was bothering her children. Something was wrong and she couldn't put a finger on it. What ever it was perhaps they needed space.

“I’m good now that I have realized Brent is a narc.” Piper said with a smile. “I need to get back to my homework.” She smiled then. “Love you, Mom!”

"Love you too sweetie," Cyndi said. "Brent is just being a little brother, I didn't have any siblings, but you two have always been close. Good luck on your homework."

"I hate to end this call, but I know you got a job to do and I got to get these kids ready for bed." Call suggested as he blew a kiss to his wife.

Brent just shook his head and disgust. He hated seeing his parents be all mushy towards each other it was gross.

Cyndi saw her son''s look and smiled, "One day Brent you'll find the right girl and fall head over heals in love." Looking at Paul she kissed her fingers and placed them on the computer screen where his lips were. "I love you all and yes the ship needs her commanding officer. Kids I'm here anytime you need/want to talk to me."

"Bye Mom!' Piper said as she turned to head back to her room. She had a lot she wanted to say to Brent but her mom was right he is an annoying little brother and she wouldn't trade him for anything.

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