Re: SPD: The big move forward... four days

[LunarHunk]

     It was the first shift of the new day.� The last shift in "darkness"
was ending and the new shift was coming on.� Audra was just entering Ops when
she saw the impressive figure of a Caitian in SF uniform standing at her
post.� Upon approach he turned and she saw that it was M'Rrenn.
� � "Commander Firehawk, good morning.� It is strange to see you here on your
day off.� I thought that you were going fishing with the CinC this morning.�
He will be rather put out is you blow him off, as he was so looking forward
to seeing you.� And going fishing."� the large cat added after a brief pause.
      All of this struck the young woman funny.� Not humorous, but odd.  She
had no knowledge of this fishing trip, and certainly no plans to take leave.
� � Upon sensing her surprise M'Rrenn added, "I am taking your watch shift
today.� Get going....."

With M'Rrenn's final comment, Audra realized that this was probably more than
just a day off, which she was glad.  She didn't know anything about fishing.

"Thank you, M'Rrenn.  I had completely forgotten that that was today.," she
said with a nod before leaving Ops to change and meet with Admiral Lasiter.

******* about 20 minutes later on earth, Lasiter's sisters home. *****
      The door bell rang, and the door opened.
      "Ms. Firehawk, it is good to see you.� I thought that you may have
forgotten our little trip.� Let's get going while the blues are still
biting.� Shall we?"� Lasiter said in greeting, obviously feeling better.

Audra had changed into what she had hoped would be appropriate attire for
fishing.  She figured casual would be the thing and had slipped into a pair
of jeans, a white T-shirt, and a denim shirt.

"To be honest, sir, I had.  I am ready when you are," she replied lifting the
equipment that the computer had suggested she bring.  "You appear to be
feeling much better, sir."

(response)

AJ