Medical Officer's Logs: New Thessalonica Medical

[Doreen]

Personal Log

It's been a year now since Ben and I arrived here and I find us accepted in ways like we have never experienced. No longer are we judged like we were on Houston because of government indifference and Ben truly has friends that are just that, friends.

She looks at the engagement ring on her finger and smiles

Erik has shown me his unconditional love for both myself and Ben. Ben has a father that he can be proud of and I have a man who can see past a shady past. I love him and know that I have big shoes to fill as a mother to Peter and a wife to Erik. I look forward to the day we exchange "I do's" and I can take his last name. I love my work and the people I work with but there is no better feeling than going home to him each day. We're both tired but we bring out the best in each other.

So many projects goings on between here and projects on Borneo. I need to plan a trip out there as I'm sure I will be needed. Dr. Oreste, as I understand, is heading that up.
I have the Nightingale commissioned but it's been risky. I haven't had the success of converting a cruiser into a medical ship with Rogues and Outcasts always shooting at it. I'll need to load it with goods and get an escort to Tau 44. We shall see.

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