This is Christmas

Posted on Wed Dec 27th, 2017 @ 5:20am by Chief Petty Officer Alphonso Phillips

Mission: S01E02 D-8 With the Devil
Location: Musashi Holo deck one
Timeline: Upon return from the station

USS Musashi - Holo deck 1

Ensign Smith meticulously arranged the table as instructed by Chief Petty Officer Phillips. This was to be a Christmas spread that Vanessa would not forget. Once the decorations were laid out, Alphonso would call Vanessa and invite her to join him in the Holo deck. He had researched several dishes from their childhood and had even baked in preparation for this dinner. Fabricating an ancient oven and using materials brought on board during the last resupply from earth.

The menu was extensive. There was Turnip Greens, a home made corn bread concoction, Turkey & Dressing, Cranberry Sauce, Sweet Potato Pie, Pineapple Upside down Cake and also a Fudge Chocolate Cake, Banana Pudding and drinks of almost every description. The music would be the key to a successful evening. If the music sucked the food wouldn't even taste good! Speaking of which, there was enough for 10 people. As Smith laid the place settings. He secretly envied Vanessa. A man making this bid a fuss, was deeply in love!

Alphonso had gotten dressed and was ready. Just then a timer dinged signaling that the steamed vegetables was finished. He would add a little butter and then serve them. He looked around the room. It was set up like a house in the French quarter of a place called New Orleans, one of his favorite places, even though he was not from there. As he tapped his comm badge to see if the away team was back, he couldn't help but wonder if she would be impressed with his effort to give her a home like Christmas. There was of course a tree with bulbs and lights. All set up by Phillips himself.

+Tap+ "Phillips to security, is the away team back?" He enquirer
+Tap+ "Chief, the away team is back. All members accounted for and they are in the debriefing." Came the reply from Security
+Tap+ " Thanks, Philips out."

It would not be long now. Once they were finished she would want a shower and to change into something a little more comfortable. He had hoped, and he was right. The moment they stepped out of the briefing room, she gave him a call.

+Tap+ "Strong to Phillips."
+Tap+ "Phillips here." He responded
+Tap+ "What's your location?" She asked
+Tap+ "I'll be in Holo deck one. Go take a nice hot shower, get change into something relaxing and will you meet me there when you are done?" He asked
+Tap+ "I would be delighted. See you soon." As she walked off in the direction of her quarters with a smile on her face.

As per protocol, she put a transporter tag on her go bag. It housed her combat gear including her fire arms. This was a tactic that Philips had taught her. Knowing that anytime she needed it whether on the ship or not, if it was within transport range, she could arm herself and survive. All she needed to do was access a computer and make the site to site transport.

She stripped, jumped in the sonic shower and quickly got dressed. She chose a cat suit. One piece garment that hugged her whole body. Something she knew would get things moving in the right direction. After tangling with a Vulcan beast all day, she needed to unwind! She quickly checked herself put on a fragrance and headed for Holo deck number one.

To be cont: