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The Reunion
Doreen had returned to the lounge only this time, she was working. At this point, Christopher had become a regular and she felt very comfortable around him. Still, she had her own issues to settle but on this day, many would be settled and Christopher himself would learn of a few and witness a bittersweet reunion.
"Commander Cook, you are clear to dock the Ark at docking bay one," announced Commander Haddock, "a guard detail will meet the ambassador and his guest."
With that,Ambassador's Ark completed it's mooring sequence.
The airlock door opened. John Holliday was standing with man and the man's young son who was all of thirteen. They were met by a Klingon security detail who greeted the Ambassador.
"It is good to see you again, Sir," the head guard said as the two men shook hands. He then looked to the man and nodded. He did the same for the boy who appeared to be scared. Then, together, the whole group began it's long walk to the Pleasantview Lounge for a much anticipated reunion.
"As per your order, Sir, Miss Nagger hasn't been told of anything," informed the head guard.
"Very good, Raffa," replied John Holliday.
The group looked rather impressive. Four heavily armed and armored Klingon guards, the ambassador in full robes and the Naggers in Zoner uniforms made their way. Personnel cleared the way as the moved through at a brisk pace. For Christian and Jason Nagger, it was a long time coming for this day after a long trial in Rheinland and an even longer time away from his family before that. He was tense and nervous but he tried to hide it. The group finally stopped just a few meters from the entrance to the lounge where the Ambassador then dismissed his guard detail.
"Thank you, Gentlemen," he said to them, "you are dismissed. Thank you for the fine escort." They all nodded and returned to their stations.
As the Naggers and ambassador stood still, they could see inside the fine establishment, the pride of Med.Force.One as it had become known and for Christian Nagger, he could no longer withhold his joy as a tear fell down his face.
There she was, his lovely daughter, Doreen, working hard as she was mixing another drink order.
He just watched in awe. It seemed as if she had put her life together. Jason also watched although the child seemed quite intrigued by all the commotion. Doreen looked up momentarily to take a breath through her busy work. It was then that something caught her eye. She put the bottle down that she was about to pour from and looked out into the hallway through squinted eyes.
"Daddy?" she said in a barely audible tone and in a state of disbelief. Last she knew, he was still incarcerated in Rheinland. But she stared and leaned foward a bit and then took a few steps to get a closer look. It was him and her brother.
She then started to cry. At a dead run, she screamed out, "Daddy!" as she ran and grabbed her father, hugging him tightly. The lounge came to a stop at what was going on and for the regulars who were stationed on the ship, they joined in applause knowing what the family had been going through.
"Oh, Daddy, I never thought I would see you again," she said through her tears.
"It's OK, Baby," he answered through his own tears, holding her tight and patting her back "Daddy is home."
He then held her back a little, "Let me look at you."
He admired her dress and her forced smile through the tears. "You look great, Baby" as he held her again.
Having backed off several meters, John Holliday stood away from them in the shadows. He didn't want to steal this moment from them. He just watched with his hands clasped behind his back.
She then let go of her father and hugged her brother, Jason, who was also in tears. While she did, John Holliday slowly turned to leave them to their peace.
"Doctor Holliday," she said to him to which he turned back to her, "Thank you. Thank you so much. I.......don't have the words."
Christian Nagger then walked over to him, "Doctor, I'll be forever greatful for you doing this. I can't possibly repay you."
John Holliday replied softly to the three of them in his old Earth southern drawl, "Oh, Suh, but you can. Be the father I know ya are." He then looked to Doreen, "Miss Nagger you may have the rest of the day off. I do believe you have someone else he needs to meet." She just smiled her response to him. He then approached the manager of the bar and arranged the rest of the day and with a tip of his hat, he left for his quarters while the Nagger family began a slow walk to her quarters where they entered.
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