Naggar residence. New Thessalonica, Planet Yuma, Coronado
Both Doreen and Benjen were in good moods. After all, why shouldn't they be? Benjen was enjoying his newest, bestest buddy on almost a daily basis, she was well established now as a doctor and surgeon and she had a budding relationship. Add to that her recent success in trial runs of her newly commissioned medical cruiser, the =CR=Nightingale, she had a lot to smile about.
Everyone at the hospital knew that she had a man in her life but she still kept it largely personal. She did well to not let personal and professional life intermix too much even if she threw on a little extra perfume nowadays.
She was ready for the day, dressed in a white blouse and slacks. She had two surgeries planned for the day and of course, she never knew from one minute to the next what else may be thrown at her.
Benjen was ready for school, enjoying a dish of cereal that he served himself and some fruit. Together, they enjoyed breakfast although her choice was fresh fruit, oatmeal and coffee.
"Ready for the day, Sweetie?" she asked him smiling.
"Ready, Mom." he answered, obviously busy with his meal.
After several minutes, he cleared his dishes and grabbed his book bag. In response, she grabbed her purse and put an arm around her son, "Let's go get the day!"
Heading outside, they met up with Erik and Peter. She greeted Erik with a smile and a kiss. The kids knew at this point so she didn't hide it like she used to.
"Morning, Sweetie," she said to Erik.
Meanwhile, Ben began carrying on with Peter as they always did.