Home is...(where the heart lies?)

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kratak said:

K'ratak: [Turning to face the captain]"I shall be around when you have need of me sir I did not mean to intrude on your quite time"

"'Tis not intrudin' you're doin'. An' you're welcome t' stay, if ye wish."

Before leaving he walked over to the replicator and had a Klingon tooth brush made. Picking it up we walked back to Alex and gave it to her. "I don't think you get the deck very clean you might take the paint on."

"The lilt of Irish laughter" mingled with the rough mirth of K'ratak at this. TJ had studied the art of comedy writing in his younger days, and knew a good gag when he saw it. He almost felt... good!

[pollyedwards]

"I'm sure TJ will pay me back for that one. I look forward to it. I thought he might be making you nervous, and if I do I don't mean to. Relax a little, and tell me what I can do to help with dinner. One of my philosophies is what happens in the past stays in the past. Let's look to the future with us being friendlier at first, and maybe as friends later in life,"

Polly forced herself to smile. "I'm sure, she answered, her voice sounding awfully odd to her. "What is past is past, yes I'd like that. I wish it were just so simple though. Please, why don't you entertain Thomas for a little while? He seems glad for the company of his old crew."

(Alex)

"Dinner will be fine, main course will be ready soon." She watched the Hepta first officer walk back to TJ, then turned as McFarland approached.

“Are you okay Polly?” John asked slightly concerned,"“Would you like any help in the kitchen? I’m curious as to what is on the menu”

She could just see his concern for her was genuine and nodded her consent. "Follow me," she answered, glad to have a moment alone with the new chief engineer. "We have roast for dinner," she explained, motioning towards the small oven, "served with mashed potatoes and boiled vegetables that have also been added to the roast tray to add flavour to it all. For dessert I have fresh strawberries with cream."

Polly smiled up earnestly at the CEO. "I hope that meets your fancy?" She prodded his abdomen playfully. "Or your stomach?" She leaned over to check on the meat. "Dinner's ready, perhaps you would announce it to everyone?"

Seconds later, Polly walked out of the kicthen, carrying the heavy tray, which TJ instantly took from her and set it on the table. Polly smiled gratefully, finally feeling some of the tension leave her body. "Thank you," she whispered at him, then was even more amazed to see him hold back a seat for her. "Thomas would you please serve out the roast? There's plenty for everyone."

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pollyedwards said:

"Follow me," she answered, glad to have a moment alone with the new chief engineer. "We have roast for dinner," she explained, motioning towards the small oven, "served with mashed potatoes and boiled vegetables that have also been added to the roast tray to add flavour to it all. For dessert I have fresh strawberries with cream."

John followed Polly into the kitchen, whatever was cooking smelt delicious. Polly revealed what was on the menu and John was pleased that it was one of his favourite meals.

“Sounds delicious, I always enjoy a good home cooked meal.” John smiled at Polly, she seemed to be smiling again, which reassured John.

pollyedwards said:

Polly smiled up earnestly at the CEO. "I hope that meets your fancy?" She prodded his abdomen playfully. "Or your stomach?"

John chuckled… knowing he was not as fit as he used to be he replied. “Well, I have to stay in shape somehow.”

They both laughed out loud, John smiled and then Polly checked the roast.

pollyedwards said:

She leaned over to check on the meat. "Dinner's ready, perhaps you would announce it to everyone?"

John nodded and returned to the living room. He stood up straight and put on his very proper british accent which he used in occasions like these.
“Ahem, could I have everyone’s attention. Dinner is served.”

He smiled to everyone and revealed Polly carrying the roast across from the kitchen. John saw Polly take a seat and TJ carving the roast:

“So which seat is mine?”
<Tag TJ/Polly>

After being directed to his seat, John sat down and awaited his food.