Doreen took the time to meet and greet each of the people there. For those she was meeting the first time, she extended her hand to.
"it's an honor to meet you," she said to them with her patented smile. With the table set, the food on the table and drinks poured, she took the floor.
"First of all, it's both an honor and a privilege to be a part of the Crayter medical staff and to be able to expand my knowledge with the staff that I've had a chance to work with," she stated. "Today was a landmark day. We saved a lot of lives over the last couple of days and we successfully tested nanite therapy today. While it's only a first of what I hope will be many successes, we have a lot to be thankful for. With that said, I propose we enjoy a meal and drink and get to know one another better."
After a toast, dinner was served.
Benjen loved sauerbraten. He loved just about anything his Mom made him. "Peter," he said, "You're going to love Mom's cooking." Ben was holding off taking a bite before Peter as he watched his new friend try it. Once he did, he took a bite himself.
Doreen thought it was cute watching Ben coax Peter into trying it first. She looked at Peter and then to Erik. She smiled at him and then looked back to Peter. She then looked around the table. As she did, it triggered an old memory. It was the first time since she was a child that she had sat at a dinner table with such a large gathering. She was taking in the atmosphere. She wouldn't take a bit until everyone else had at least tried it first.
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