Sonja had a big happy smile on her face as she made the Final Steps at the Dish before she took a little Spoon and Started to Taste it. Her Face Lights up as it almost tastes the same as in her Childhood. She was happy with the end result and the way it Tastes as she takes the Pot off the Heat and Opens the Door of the Oven to get the Bread out. The Smell of Fresh Bread soon filled the Room as well and Created a Wonderfull Aroma that made Sonja´s Belly Growl with Hunger. She Brought everything to the Table and smiled at John.
Sonja: I am so happy that I could cook for you. I had forgotten how much fun it makes to cook for those that I Like and Consider Family. I Present to you Stew with everything I found in your Storage ala Sonja, with some good Dark Bread. I have no idea where she got the Flour and the other Fresh Stuff, but Grandma Always made Fresh Bread for us.
She smiled and giggles as she Presented the Food a bit too Serious than it actually was. The view of the Table with all its Dinnerwear and how fancy everything was surprised her and made her eyes shine with Joy. She was Realy Suprised as she had only expected some Plates and Cutlery, but that was something even better. She puts the Pot with the Stew on the Table and Cuts the Bread. It was a Big one so that they could take the rest of it with them when they Travelled.
Sonja: You are always a Gentleman that knows how to treat a Woman am I right John? I have to admit that I like this a Lot. Well then Please enjoy the Meal.
She gave both of them a Big Portion and sits down while she looked at John with huge eyes and was a bit nervous if he would like her food. She had made it a bit Spicy but also made sure that the Taste of the Ingredients would still be Noticeable and Shine. She wanted to make a Dish that was nicely Balanced, and so was also the Bread that would Compliment the Stew and if necessary take some of the spices away so that other parts of the Dish could shine some more. She Raised her Glas for a Toast.
Sonja: Here's to us and a new beginning. But first let's have a nice evening.
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He was very pleasantly surprised by what he was both seeing.
"Stew-with-everything-I-found-in-your-storage-ala-Sonja, eh?" he repeated in a joking kind of way. "I must say that I am looking forward to this....and some dark bread." Before they dined, he poured them each a glass of wine. Wine wasn't Doc's preferred beverage but for a fine dinner, it was appropriate. It reminded him a bit of dinners with his late wife so to be able to have one again was something very pleasant. Everything was so right with the meal, a set table and some table wine. He just sat and admired it all for a few moments and smiled to her.
With their glasses raised, he responded to her toast, "A new beginning indeed." After sipping his wine, it was time to taste Sonja's creation. Taking a spoonful into his mouth, he just sat and let it savor over his tongue. It was delicious, spicy but not too spicy. As he tasted, his eyes closed a few moments as he chewed the meat. His eyes then opened and he gently nodded his approval with a light smile. The bread only made it better.
"Your grandmother taught you well," he stated. "THIS is very, VERY good." With that, he just enjoyed his meal, slowly tasting each and every bite that he took. It had been forever since someone cooked him a home cooked meal, that someone being Midori. As bad as it may sound, she was furthest from his thoughts but then, she would have wanted him to be happy and for now, he was. In the middle of it he stopped to repeat, "this is very good. Wow, just wow!"
Normally, Doc was a quick eater but tonight, he savored it as he did a second helping which was a rarity for him. He re-filled their wine glasses in the middle of it. It took him awhile but he was finally able to finish his second helping and still there was plenty left. Wiping his face, he smiled and repeated his thank you to Sonja. "We can take this with us tomorrow. We will have a small galley to re-heat things."
He then stood up, "I will clean up and then keep a promise I made to someone." With that, he just winked. Yes, he was up to something.
The leftover bread was put in a travel container and the pot could be taken as is with a cover. With that, Doc cleared the table, washed the dishes up and then wiped down the table and counter.
By the time dinner was finished and the clean up done, the sun had settled and the crickets and frogs could be heard outside again.
"Young Lady," he said to her, "I will meet you on the porch for a um....night cap," he smiled. "Time to fullfill my promise."
Sonja´s Smile became even bigger as she sees how much he liked her food. She was incredibly happy that she did get everything right with this Dish. Soon she would also start eating and enjoy it as well as she greatly enjoyed the Praise from him. Sonja was really happy about the way that the evening Developed. She also looked forward to being able to eat the rest tomorrow so that they wouldn't waste good food. She was really Pleasantly Suprised by the Gentleman Like behavior of John as she finished her Second serving and Sighs Relived after she had eaten so much food.
Sonja: I'm Glad we can take it with us. My Grandma always taught me how important it was to not waste any food. And I thank you, John, I Realy appreciate it that you want to clean up after me, I hope I didn't make too much of a mess in your Kitchen.
She smiled as she got up and puts her used Plates and everything else in the kitchen. It was not that much for him to do apart from cleaning the Plates and Glasses. Sonja was quick in Preparing the Food for Niki and took the Bowl with her outside to the Porch. She was Followed by a Meowing and Hungry Cat that had her eyes Locked on the Bowl in Sonja´s hand and wanted her Dinner. She would soon get it and Sonja would sit down on the bench with a Blanket to cuddle in and get comfy as she waits for John. She wonders what kind of Promise he meant. But for now, she simply enjoyed the night and the stars above her as she waits for John.
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Once dinner clean-up was complete and Sonja was on the porch, he had one order of business to complete. Boiling up some water, he made two mugs of hot chocolate and placed mini marshmallows in each. He grinned as he did this. Within a few minutes, he walked up to Sonja and handed her a mug.
"Promise complete," he said as he handed it over to her. "Water brings out its true flavors. I do hope Admete approves."
He then sat down and sipped his own without saying a word as he awaited her reaction.
As he savored his own, thoughts of the next day came to mind. Tomorrow was indeed a new day as did the ensuing challenges it would present. After another sip, he looked over to see how "they" were doing with a light smirk. Once he got his answer from "them," another thought crossed his mind. Still savoring the hot chocolate and marshmallow concoction, he asked something that he should have sooner.
"I forgot to ask, how is your shoulder?" I hope the rifle didn't bruise it.
Sonja: Oh John I am not sure if it's a good idea to get her hooked to another form of Shuggar. On the other hand, we could see this as some Kind of Medical Experiment.
She said with a giggle before her Face became empty for a second before her eyes shined Purple and shined happy as she sniffed the Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows. She made it Slow as she took her first sip of this Strange new Liquid and then her face Lit up even more. And for the First time, John would see a real Happy and honest smile on her as she drinks down the Hot Chocolate. she Reached the Cup to him as she was done and smiled brightly at him.
Admete: oh by the Light this is even better than coffee, it's so sweet and tastes even better. Damit why did Sonja hide this Delicious Drink from me? I want to Drink this Every Day, this is so Delicious. Now I understand why Sonja believes that Humans are Worth being Saved.
As Admete was done with the Chocolate and the Marshmallows she would let Sonja Return and Share the Experience with the Hot Chocolate with the Rest of the Light and was absolutely amazed and happy about the new experience she made.
Sonja: What did you do John, you made her Definitly Addicted to Hot Chocolate now. I will have to do more Sports now to keep in shape. But you really made her happy with that Chocolate. She bends over and gives him a kiss on the cheek. That was from her. And well my shoulder will definitely be Blue tomorrow, but the Lessons that I have learned today were definitely Worth it.
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Doc was laughing while Admete went on about the chocolate. "I am glad you like it," he replied to her. "As I said, most of us humans are not that bad. Sadly, a few are not doing my species any favors. As to the chocolate, I could have made it with milk. It makes it creamier but it takes from the true taste of the chocolate so I just used water. I will make it again some time. It is nice being able to make it for someone that can truly enjoy it."
He was taken aback when Sonja kissed him as it wasn't expected, especially not from a Nomad. What had he done? For the moment, he was proving that they could live together in peace.
"Thank you, Admete," he replied a bit blushed. "That was very sweet of you."
"Sonja, I can look at that shoulder if you like but I will probably wrap a cold compress on it while we travel tomorrow"
The smile on his face was replaced with a straight one. "So tomorrow it will begin. Gilbert will arrive early and we will leave shortly thereafter. If you are like me, you will sleep most of the trip so we will be well rested when we arrive in Baffin. It will be there that your transformation begins."
He thought for a moment in silence. "Admete, when I finish helping Sonja, I could use your help in something but that is for another conversation."
Doc then rose to his feet. "Ladies..." He even addressed Admete with this. "......tomorrow will be a long day so I recommend we get some sleep."
With that, he headed for the guest room where he had been staying.
Sonja Smiled at him as she Exposed her Shoulder and showed him a Black and Blue Bruise on her Shoulder where the Recoil of the Rifle had hit before. She blushed a bit as she wasn't exposed in front of a Man like this since she left her Ex-Husband. But she Trusted John and felt safe with him as she sits there and showed her Injury to him.
Sonja: I think it should be going tonight, but it would be great if you could do something for the Travell Tomorrow. I am happy that I am in the Care of such a good Doctor like you, and I trust you and the others that you have chosen to give me a new Life.
She would wait a bit longer after he left and enjoyed the Night and the sounds of Nature. She loved the Sounds of the Cricets and the Birds of the Night. She thought she could hear an Owl in the Distance. She simply closed her Eyes for a while and simply listened and enjoyed the Peaceful Land around her. She talked a bit with Admete and the Light over their Connected Minds, she was happy as she felt the Love of the Light and felt how the Others Eased her Pain. After a while, she was also leaving the Porch and headed for bed. Tomorrow would be a new day, and it would be the first day of her new Life. And it would be the last day of Dr. Sonja Wilke.
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The Next Morning
Gilbert arrived early. He was a big, burly man with long hair and a big, bushy beard. He looked like someone who came out of the mountains. It was obvious through how him and Doc were chest to chest talking tough to one another that they were old friends and it was a good thing as Gilbert dwarfed Doc! When they were finished, they hugged and he turned his attention to the young lady nearby.
"Ye' must be Sonja," he said to her kindly with his odd accent. "A friend the' ol' Doc here is a friend o' mine. Gilbert Malloy at ye' su'vice!" He gently took her hand his huge hand and gave a gentle shake.
"Make damn sure ol' Doc here takes care o' ye' or I shall kick his ass meself!" he told her.
"In your dreams, you old Junker," he replied to him.
"Fear not, Doc," he said to him, "ye' place will be fine in me care."
Within minutes, they boarded a shuttle in a nearby field that Gilbert had arrived in with the clothing they needed. Sonja had her pick of the old wardrobe left behind by his late wife and he himself took enough for a couple of days plus his medical bag. The shuttle left the ground and headed for an atmospheric point on the backside of the planet. It was there that it docked with a much larger ship, a Junker tagged cargo ship headed to an undisclosed location.
"Take care o' my friends," Gilbert told the captain. "You will find a shipment o' arms in the hold o' your other ship and a generous overpayment for ye' help."
When Gilbert left, the trip began.
They travelled through New York and California with no problem. Cortez was busy with some Bretonian military ships in the region but an empty Junker freighter was of no concern to them. In Manchester, only a Hacker patrol stopped them briefly but let them be. Why shouldn't they? Junkers and Hackers did business quite often. New London and Leeds were uneventful as they continued through Tau 31, Tau 29 and finally Bafffin. The only real incident were some bounty hunters around Freeport 6. They were disappointed to find the ship empty. Junkers and hunters had no love of each other but they left each other alone with no good reason to cause a ruckus.
By the time they arrived at "Med Force General and Research" in Baffin, Doc was finally awoken to give clearance codes for docking. He had been sleeping since Cortez. Upon docking, a large shipment of arms was awaiting the Junker ship as promised. As a personal thank you, Doc heavily tipped the captain.
"If ever you need medical help, come see us," Doc told him with a hand shake. Within minutes, the now full transport left for wherever.
The day was one of travel and was long. Even though he slept through most of the trip, he was tired and he was certain that Sonja was as well. He then escorted Sonja and Niki to her quarters as a security guard carried her baggage to the door. Doc thanked him and dismissed him.
"Tomorrow morning we begin," he explained to her. He then handed her a com badge.
"I will be in my quarters if you need me."
With that he took his leave of her for the evening.
Sonja noticed immediately that Gilbert was a good man that had a heart of Gold. She still felt a bit odd to use and take the clothes of John´s Late Wife, but she had to admit that they looked Realy nice and were of high quality. She took some pants and Shirts for the Travel and a Kimono for her time in the hospital. She knew that she would probably need a while to recover after the Surgery and she was happy that she could wear a Compfy Kimono then. She was impressed by how well Organized this whole Trip was as they took the Shuttle up to the waiting Trading Ship. She Gave Gilbert a big hug as she left him.
Sonja: Thank you for your help Gilbert, you are a wonderful man and I make sure to repay this Favor one day.
She was way too nervous on the way to Baffin to sleep much. And so she spends most of her Time Reading Medical Magazines to keep informed about the Newest discoveries in the Medical World. But she was also playing with Niki a lot and cuddling with her, she really had missed her little companion as she was separated from her. This Cat was one of Sonja´s Oldest Companions and was always there for her when she needed her, she was sure that she would wait on her bed when would awake from the surgeries. Even when they were in the guest quarters Sonja could notice what was going on around them by crew chatter and such. She was a bit worried about the encounter with the Bounty Hunters, but she knew that John had chosen a Reliable Capitan for their Travel. But she was hugely Relived as she reached Medforce General in Baffin and was on Friendly Ground again.
Sonja made sure that non of her former Coworkers could see her face as they walked through the Halls of Medforce General. She trusts Doc but there were so many people working there and she was still scared that Caliban or one of the other Hunters might Find her. She was Relived as she reached her Quarters for the night. She smiled as she took the Comm badge and gave John a hug.
Sonja: Thank you for Everything, John. She giggles and smirks.And again I am your Patient just like all those years ago when you saved my life for the first time. And now you are saving my life again. Could it be that you are my Knight in Shiney Armor?
She had a happy smile on her face as she laid down for the night this time. She had still a long way ahead of her till she was safe again, but at least this day she could end with some Happy Feelings.
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The next morning, Doc was having his cup of coffee by the window in his quarters overlooking Planet Eris when before the base, Med Force One de-cloaked.
"What the...." said Doc in surprise. His com immediately sounded and it was his old friend and ship commander, James Haddock.
"I heard of the renovations going on there so I figured I would bring some better facilities," he said with a laugh. "Besides, I haven't been here in awhile and both Dr. Kosugi and Dr. Rikkard needed a lift."
"Good to hear you again, James," Doc replied, "meet me in the docking bay on station." With that, Doc made a fast walk to the bay to meet his friend where the two men shook hands and began talking.
"Yes, we are renovating as we are adding more storage space and more offices" Doc explained. "It has been a bit on the noisy side of late with workers and the comings and goings of transports."
"Well, Doc, you can always do the procedure aboard Med Force. You will all have peace and we will stay cloaked and hidden," replied James. "You also have proper facilities."
He was right. The surgery ward would be quiet, the Rejuvenator in good order and Dr. Kosugi's office was right on ship. It all made sense. James returned to his ship on an extended docking moor while Doc went to greet his patient. As he walked toward Sonja's quarters, a thought came to mind....Nomad remains used for study. How would Admete feel? Either she would hate him or he could make a good show with a return to their people. Only time would tell. Perhaps Admete would finally be able to give Doc what he always wanted.....a chance to be able to treat the medical needs of the Nomads. A dream come true for sure. For now, he let the thought go as he approached Sonja's door, rang the buzzer and waited with a smile and hands behind his back.