Post Number 98 Surprise Getaway

Posted on Thu Dec 22nd, 2022 @ 2:05pm by Rear Admiral Paul Sanderson & Commodore Cyndi Song

Mission: BUGS OH NO!!
Location: Planet Polaris
Timeline: Current

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Paul after securing a rental cottage for Cyndi to get away from the stress command and the attack the ship had suffered not to mention the losses of officer and crew. He knew that took a heavy toll on any commanding officer. There was going to be another surprise for Cyndi. His parents Edward and Edna had not seen Cyndi in several years and were already on the way to meet up with them. Paul had left word with Star Base Pegasus and the second officer on the Amandora that he was taking Cyndi away for a few days. The yacht had been checked and prepped for flight something Cyndi seldom used, while not a long flight he wanted her to be able to relax and have the ship and the base personal able to reach her.

Walking into the quarters Cyndi looked up as her husband came over to her, getting to her feet she gave him a kiss and a hug “Where have you been” she asked

“Planning a surprise for you, I have a cottage booked, you’re all packed, I’ve left word with your second officer letting him know you were going to be away, the base is aware of it. I’ve had the yacht prepped and ready for flight. It’s time to go,” Paul said grinning “Walker’s been fed, so he’s good for a few days.” Taking her hand “So let’s go,”

“Where are you taking me and why the yacht? You know I don’t use it.” Cyndi said walking from their quarters

“It’s a surprise, the yacht is because I’m spoiling you and the yacht is bigger than a shuttle,” Paul said as they made their way to the yacht, the ramp was already down, boarding it he closed the ramp and took the pilots seat, getting clearance from the bridge, Paul released the clamps and the yacht dropped from the saucer section, Cyndi took a seat next to her husband as he fired the engines on the yacht and headed out. “We’ll be there in a few hours, relax and leave the flying to me.” Once clear of the ship and the base traffic Paul engaged the warp drive and the yacht jumped smoothly to warp four.

“When do I get to know where your taking me to” Cyndi asked

“Not yet,” Paul said switching off the co-pilot’s screen “We’ll be there in about three hours.”

“Your sneaky,” Cyndi said getting up and walking to the replicator and returned a couple of minutes later with two glasses of chocolate orange, mint tea.

Taking the glass Paul took a drink “Rayven’s family makes the best teas, It’s too bad she’s in hiding because of Brisco.”

“I know, I’d love to see her but she’s so afraid of Brisco that there is no way I’d risk it to head to where she is and it’s not on Risa,” Cyndi said

“Do you know where she is?” Paul asked

“I do,” Cyndi said “She and Mindy are on Talius Four, her parents let me know.”

They chatted about different things over the next four hours; finally Paul dropped out of warp and headed for a planet. At the same time switched on the co-pilot’s screen so Cyndi could see where they were going. “Remember this planet?” Paul asked as he headed for it.

“Polaris? We spent our honeymoon here,” Cyndi commented as the yacht broke through the atmosphere “We had that cottage that was an A Frame and we slept up in the loft, in that double bed. Made love until noon.”

Paul grinned as he flew, several minutes later he looked at Cyndi, “Close your eyes and no peeking. I told you I have surprises for you and the first one is three minutes away.”

Cyndi closed her eyes and resisted the urge to open her eyes as Paul set the yacht down. Once on the ground Paul shut the systems down but left the communications active so it would go to Cyndi’s com-badge in case her ship need her. Keep them closed,” Paul told her taking her hand and carefully leading her from the yacht. They walked a short distance. He’d rented the same A Frame Cottage they’d honeymooned in, “Open your eyes,”

Cyndi opened her eyes and did a double take, “Paul, how did you pull this off?” she asked hugging him

Smiling at her “I have ways,” Paul said “There is another surprise or two inside, come on.” Taking her hand he led her up the steps and opened the door leading into the kitchen where wonderful smells were coming from. “

“That smells like your mum’s BBQ Chicken?” Cyndi commented

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TBC