From: Takako Nagumo 
Date: Wed, 19 Mar 1997 23:49:54 -0500
Subject: USS CHESAPEAKE: Dinner in Ten-Forward

SD 90319.2130 EST
MD 3.1900
Scene: Brennan's Quarters
The day was finally winding down.  Brennan walked into his 
quarters and collapsed onto the couch.  The refitted sofa was much 
more comfortable -- there was a little more give to it.
The day had not begun in a promising way, certainly.  Daniel 
believed himself a pretty reasonable man, but who liked being 
woken up at 0100 hours with blaring sirens?  No one he knew.  And 
the lecture he had to give her afterwards had been no picnic, 
either.
He pulled over the pile of PADDs he had left earlier -- the crew 
biofiles.  He was trying to read them a little by little, to let 
the information sink in.  He pulled out the one with Aelyria 
Keyrin's jacket.
He knew she had the potential to be an outstanding officer.  It 
was all there.  She just needed guidance, gentle reminders... and 
make sure she doesn't use explosives in unannounced drills.
His talk with Lieutenant Murray was not much better for him.  He 
was beginning to realize that handling personnel issues may be the 
most difficult part of being the Exec.  Ah, well.  Perhaps the 
diplomatic experience he had would be more useful than he thought.
He was quite happy that his physical was over.  Not that he minded 
Catherine Ledoux's company; she seemed a shy but friendly person.  
But like any officer, he liked to think that he took care of 
himself reasonably well, and who wanted to spend time in Sickbay 
when one could be doing so many other things?
Ah, well.  He put those thoughts aside.  His work day was over.  
He shoved himself off the couch and walked into the bedroom.  He 
quickly changed out of his uniform into more casual clothes.  As 
he pulled his shirt on over his head, he heard something growl, 
and realized that it was his stomach.
"Dinner time, eh?" he asked, looking down.  Alone?  Or...
"Computer, locate Doctor Ledoux."
[Doctor Ledoux is in her quarters.]
He tapped his commbadge.  "Brennan to Ledoux."
There was a slight delay in the response.  
"Doctor, have you eaten yet?  I was just heading down to Ten-
Forward, and I would certainly enjoy your company."

"It's quite all right if you don't want to.  I'm sure you're quite 
worn out from the day."
<... Thank you for the invitation, Commander.>
"You're welcome.  Remember this invitation is always open," he 
reassured her.  "Brennan out."
He decided that he was indeed very hungry, and proceeded to Ten-
Forward and dinner.
* * * * *
He sat in one of the booths by the window, looking out into all of 
infinite space.  As he sipped his bitter -- his only concession to 
his long day -- his thoughts floated, unbidden, back to the 
ADDISON, and Joanne.
He had told himself that it was not meant to be.  She was the best 
friend that any person could want, and had proven a valuable 
mentor to him.  Perhaps it was that that had precipitated his 
feelings for her -- that sense of admiration and infatuation with 
an authority figure.
No, it couldn't've been.  Yes, he admired her, yes, he was 
infatuated with her, but....
He heard footsteps approaching.  Thinking it was the waiter with 
his food, he spoke absentmindedly into the air.
"Thank you, Charlie...."
He turned to see Catherine Ledoux standing by his table.

Respectfully Submitted,
Takako Nagumo,
CDR Daniel J. Brennan
XO, USS CHESAPEAKE (NCC-31813)
Task Force Bravo, Green Fleet

NRPG:
Chris: Off to you.   Separate NRPG to follow. :)
All: You may notice a new address added to the CC.  That is Naomi
Rivkis,
who will be joining us shortly as 1LT David Shachor, MCO.  Please add 
her address to your mailing list -- I will be sending out a new roster 
as soon as her character reports. :)
Naomi: Anxiously waiting. :)
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Takako Nagumo                              
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CDR  Daniel J. Brennan      XO        USS CHESAPEAKE, Green Fleet
LCDR Sian-Mairead Flynn, MD CMO USS ALEXANDER NEVSKY, Green Fleet
LCDR Duncan A. Morrell      INS                    ALB Holodeck 4
CDR  Julianna M. Sforza     COMREC   Commander, Starfleet Records
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