> > "It was fine. Everything went well, no surprises for me. The
> >news today was a bit interesting, the bit about Doctor Brennan. Man, he
> >is in for a rough ride." Sam replied taking a sip of his own glass of
> >wine. "How was your day?"
>
> Selara said cautiously, "It was busy as usual. One of my freighters is
> having problems in the border areas. It looks like I'll have to go there
> for a few days to sort things out."
>
> >Else where on the Promenade...
> >
> >The CinC took his seat, Garibaldi walked over to the table with the
couple.
> > "Good evening Commander, Ms. D'amondra. I hope I am not intruding."
the
> >Rear Admiral said.
> >
> > "Not at all Admiral." Sam replied, "Is there something that I can
do
> >for you Admiral Garibaldi?"
> >
> >"Not really." he replied. "However, I do have a question for you, Ms.
> >D'amondra. How is it that you come to be with Admiral Lasiter's son? He
> >is more than a little curious, as he is sitting over there." he said
> >pointing to a table across the room.
>
> For a moment, Selara was caught offguard, probably the first time anyone
> would ever see her surprised like this. Then everything fell into place.
> Why Sam looked so familiar, the family issues, even his name. Several
> emotions - none of them in the least bit mild- exploded through her at the
> same time.
>
> She startled out of her seat, looking at Sam and then at Garibaldi. "Why
> didn't you tell me?" she demanded, stricken and angry. "This could cause
so
> many problems..."
>
"Yes, it can." Sam replied, fully apreciating what was going on.
He knew of a D'amondra, but she was a pirate and smugglar. Afterall he was
the CO of an escort ship, and did read warnings and warrents that got broad
cast to ship captains. Having a relationship with one such as this could
kill his career, so he was all too aware of the problems it could cause.
"However, if I remember correctly neither one of us really said just who
we were, Res.... If I am guilty of something, than you are as well. Please
sit down before we draw even more unwanted attention to ourselves." Sam
continued somewhat calmly. For him the problems that could be expected were
both professional and personal, as they now involved dear old dad......
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