Unexpected Family

Posted on Sunday, 7 June 2020 - 4:33pm by Lieutenant Alex Kingsley

"Computer, begin personal log. Audio only. Add date and timestamp please," Lieutenant Kinglsey instructed as she sat at the terminal in the corner of the room, Bones curled up in her lap enjoying some attention as he pretended to sleep. Less than a heartbeat later the audible beep confirmed the system was ready.

"I really hate these things. I actually can't remember the last time I recorded a log, so I guess this is a good time to fix that... so much has happened. Good, brilliant, amazing things. Moved to the senior staff - did not see that coming. The job itself is great, I love it. I didn't love the power failure the other day. I have never been in a lab before and felt so - trapped. Then again, I have never been in a lab where every backup has failed.

I should have been more scared than I was. That, I think, was Soral's doing. Although we didn't realise it at the time. But it was him, I know it. And my lab! He tore the inner door out of the housing. I didn't even know that was possible!

Just so he could save me... His wife!

Soral and I have moved so fast but it doesn't feel that way. It feels right. My mother always says, when you meet the one you will know. And I knew. I just didn't want to be that girl. The one who swoops in when someone is meant to be with someone else? But this was different.

And as soon as we were within two feet of one another... I just couldn't deny what was there. I should have, but I didn't. I can blame my human side for that weakness I suppose.

And now, we are bonded. Married. And my head is spinning. There is so much to understand in this whirlwind of still finding us. My only certainty is him. I love him and he loves me. Even though he's had to carry me back home and then rescue me from a lab ... and don't even get me started on being taken out by a stuffed alligator.

So yes. Lots happening.

Since the nebula I've been thinking about dad a lot. I think he would approve of Soral. Although he also said I wasn't allowed to date until I was forty so maybe not. My mother... she freaked out. She is on cloud nine and planning the biggest party when we get to Earth. I dread to think.

But dad. I dreamed about him again last night and it was like he was there, when Soral and I exchanged rings on the holodeck. So yeah, I do think he'd approve. I miss him though. I wish Soral would have had that chance to know him like I did.

And we have Bones of course, he is adorable and knows it. He is absolutely a part of our little, unexpected family.

Computer, end log.”

 

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