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Post by JustinB on Jul 24, 2006 21:41:20 GMT -6
Watching the smile on Dolet's face as he left was worth every bit of being a CO in the good times. I was beginning to think I would never catch up on all the messages, reports and paperwork that had accumulated during my absence. Two centars later I had finished and was a tad thirsty. After filing my final piece of work, which was a roster for short range patrols. I wouldn't be on patrol for a while so I decided to go and buy myself a drink at the Officers Club. After securing my door, I decided to make a quick stop by Major Brie's Office. As she wasn't there earlier, I hoped she would be there now. I still struggled to think about what she wanted. I straightened my uniform before I knocked on her door and stood back and waited.
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Post by Brie on Jul 25, 2006 16:01:43 GMT -6
There was a knock on Brie's door. "Come in, it's open," she called. There were several people who would disapprove of her leaving her door unlocked, which was probably why she did it. She was surprised when Major JustinB entered. "Justin, I wasn't expecting you."
"You had sent me a message, said you wanted to talk..." Justin reminded her. He almost seemed nervous.
"I know," Brie said, stumbling slightly over the words. "I just kind of assumed that you'd be on the bridge, given the scope of the current mission. But I guess that after all you've been through, you deserve to sit this one out." She hate what she had said immediately, she sounded so stupid!
"So what did you want to talk about?" Justin asked.
"Please, take a seat," Brie said, motioning. Justin did so. "When I sent you that message, I wanted to thank you. I still do. I know that you spent a lot of time sitting with me when I was in the coma, and that's not just because you left me your squadron patch. Somehow, I knew you were there. That meant a lot to me."
"You're welcome," Justin replied.
Brie glanced away for a micron. "But now there's more. I've been doing a lot of soul searching lately and I realize that I haven't been fair to you. I wasn't honest with you, back, the last time that we talked. I gave you all kinds of reasons on why we should be just friends, I even played the age card, but I never told you the complete truth." She stared at her feet. "The fact of the matter is, I'm scared. It's really hard for someone like me to admit that, but being involved with someone again terrifies me. I think of relationships and all I can see is the pain of the loss. Sometimes it's just easier to stay alone, at least I know what to expect."
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Post by JustinB on Jul 25, 2006 23:01:52 GMT -6
"...Sometimes it's just easier to stay alone, at least I know what to expect."
"I understand where you are coming from Brie, I truly do. I have to be honest with you, when I thought I was going to die on my last patrol, it was you I knew I would miss the most." I sat closer and placed my hand on Brie's. "Brie, we could go through life not being with someone and knowing that we won't feel the pain or loss if that person passes away. But was is so different when our brothers and sisters in arms pass away. The way I see it, I would love to be involved with someone on a personal and committed level. I want to share life with someone special and enjoy life to my very last breath. I know as a warrior, every mission could be my last but I live as I will live till I am a couple hundred yahrens old. Brie, you know my feelings toward you and I accept whatever you can give me whether its friendship or more. As for us being in different squadrons shouldn't hinder us either as we are both on the same team. Thing is do you want to love again and have someone love you just as much in return for who you are?"
I let go of her hand and thought to myself that maybe I said to much and was to heavy in what I said. Whatever Brie would give me I would grab with open arms, but I would love it so much if she wanted more. I braced myself for the worst.
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Post by Brie on Jul 26, 2006 13:08:30 GMT -6
Brie sighed. "Before we take this conversation any further there's one thing that I need to ask you. Would we even be talking about this if it wasn't for what happened on the Galactica? I mean, before that, we were barely acquaintances, and now suddenly we're talking about affairs of the heart. [Sorry, I'm on my way to a Rick Springfield concert, couldn't resist.] When you think about it, we don't even know each other all that well. I'm not complaining and since we're being honest I do want to get to know you better. But love and lifelong commitment? That's a little overwhelming for me. I'm the type that puts up walls, and automatically I end up assuming that you're just a gentleman, trying to help me not be embarrassed for what did happen and what almost happened between us before."
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Post by JustinB on Jul 27, 2006 1:27:38 GMT -6
I thought hard about what Brie said. What she said made sense, but I knew how I felt. "Brie, to tell you the truth, if what happened on the Galactica didn't happen we probably wouldn't be where we are now. But in saying that, it did happen and by some grand design we are getting to know each other better. Fate has gotten us to this point we are at now and we can't undo which has been done. I realise you have had a lot of tragedy in your life with losing a warrior husband and the pain you have suffered in recent times. All I could say is please get to know me and let me show you there is no need to put up a wall and be scared. But as I said before not as a warrior but a gentleman, I would like something more but there is no pressure. This scares me just as much as it does you as I have always relied on myself to get through life, but being a C O has taught me that to get things done being alone and an individual won't cut it. I am being honest with everything I have said Brie but it is something we have to both be comfortable with." I was hopeful that I had said the right thing.
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Post by Brie on Jul 27, 2006 9:03:33 GMT -6
Brie shook her head. "I wouldn't undo what happened on the Galactica. With anybody else, thinking back on how I acted that night I would be mortified, but with you, I don't regret it for a centon. And you're right, being competing squadron leaders isn't that big of a deal." She grinned. "I have seniority over you so Gold will continue to get the best assignments anyway. And it's not like I'm going to be leading a squadron forever, although you probably will, because I think they've suspended Black Squadron elections. Seems like it's been forever since they had one. I’ll admit the age difference still kind of freaks me out but that’s just me. But I do have one favor to ask.” She paused for several microns. “Can we actually have our first date before we start talking too seriously? And if we do go on a real date, can we make it something quiet? Ever since the tribunal I tend to attract unwanted attention, and I really don’t want to become the next hot gossip topic for the IFB.”
Brie noticed that she had a message but since it wasn’t marked “Urgent” she decided it could wait.
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Post by JustinB on Jul 30, 2006 23:00:04 GMT -6
What Brie had said made sense. Talking seriously at an early stage needed to be remedied. "Brie you are right. I like you alot and would like to get to know you better. So how does this sound, in two days time at a place I will let you nominate we will have our first date. Let me know where a good quiet spot would be and I will organise everything else." With that I gave her a quick peck on the cheek. "Once again Brie, it is great to see you healthy once again. You gave me one hell of a scare when you were in that coma, but am so relieved now you are back on your feet." I made my way towards her door but turned around in case she wanted to say something.
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Post by Brie on Jul 31, 2006 13:46:40 GMT -6
“What about the Starliner Alpha?” Brie asked quickly. “I don’t really know all that much about it, but I read somewhere that they recently remodeled. That could be fun.”
“I’ll check it out,” Justin said.
“Would you consider civilian clothes?” Brie asked. “Two warriors could draw unwanted attention to themselves. Of course we do have time.”
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Post by JustinB on Aug 7, 2006 0:55:16 GMT -6
After giving Brie a wink I left her to ponder our upcoming date. Now that I had sorted that out it was time to get back to business. As I made my way to Beta Launch Bay, I thought about what Brie had to say. I was happy that she wanted to see me on a personal level as I had hoped privately that I would have something other than work to keep me going.
I looked at my viper which been cleaned and polished. Zane had been hard at work repairing the damage done when I was in the comets tail. "So how is she chief?" I asked.
"Better than a new one Major. I even tweaked the pulsar engines so you will find an extra ten percent more speed when you need it."
"Thanks Zane, I always feel relaxed knowing you are looking after my pride and joy." I looked over and gave Captain Kris the thumbs up to let her know it was time to launch. I climbed in the cockpit and strapped myself in and began my pre-flight.
"Core Control this is Black Leader, request permission to launch short range patrol."
"Black Leader this Core Control, permission to launch granted."
I shifted back in my seat and hit the turbo button. Nothing felt much better than flying down the launch tube going on patrol. In four centars I would be back on the Callisto getting things organised for my dinner with Brie.
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Post by Brie on Aug 9, 2006 19:58:02 GMT -6
After Justin left Brie just shook her head. "What the frack did I just agree to?" she asked herself. She took a deep breath and decided that she should probably rest for a little while, Commander Sheba had wanted her at the top of her game. She forgot all about the message light that continued to blink.
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