The First Day

She couldn't believe it. Sierra Devore was finally with her husband again. How long had she dreamed of it happening again, .too long. Now, she is lying beside him in bed. Marcus Devore was sound asleep. *I remember watching him sleep.* She smiles and she remembers the "old" times. However, the "old" times were still not here. For some reason, Captain Devore insisted that Sierra still remain in her present quarters, at least for a few more days while he made preparations for the transfer. She relunctantly agreed.

She diden'tt want to wake him, so she laid in bed remembering yesterday. *What a day ! I surprise Mark and hope to spend time with him, but he takes off to the *USS Utopia*. Only to possibly lose him when the ship is about to explode ! I am so glad he is the kind of man that thinks quick on his feet.* She rolled over to her back and continues to think about yesterday.

*But he is here, safe and sound, thanks to the new member on board, Marine Captain Jon Phanan. I must remember to thank him and to introduce myself in case he needs to talk.*

While Sierra was deep in thought, Mark began to wake up, but she didn't notice. She rolled over to her other side, her back to him and continued to think, but was interrupted by a hand moving over her waist.

"Good morning, my wife," Mark whispers.

"Good morning, my husband," Sierra whispers back, "How did you sleep ?"

"Who could sleep with a beautiful thing like you lying next to me !" Mark said.

"Oh, stop !" Sierra replied as she pushed him away from her. She got up from bed and walked over to the replicator,

"Computer, one Earl Grey tea with three teaspoons sugar and two tablespoons milk and one, coffee, black.

"You remembered what I like to drink ?" Mark mentioned in shock.

"Of course, Mark, you are my husband." Sierra said smartly with a smile.

She brought the coffee over to him and sat down next to him.

"Last night was wonderful, Mark. There is so much we need to discuss."

"I had the best time also, but let's not talk serious right now." Mark replied.

"I agree, I'm sorry for bringing it up."

"That's okay. Let's talk tonight over dinner." He said.

"That sounds great !" She said enthusiastically.

He set his coffee down and began to reach for his wife. Both leant back on the bed to have a passionate kiss, when Sierra interrupts. "Mark, we better get dressed. I don't think you have ever been late to the meeting"

"What time is it ?"

"It's almost 08:30. And If I remember you take a long shower." She said smiling.

"It will be even long with you here." He said pulling her by the arm.

"Mark, I love you !"

"Sierra, I love you too !"

After a long shower, Captain Marcus Devore and Lieutenant Sierra Devore exited the Captain's quarters and made their way to the Conference Room.

"Bridge" Marcus ordered as they entered the turbolift

Once on their way to the Bridge, Sierra asked Mark about the crew on the USS Leviathan. "Captain !. Now as an officer and not a wife, Could you please tell me about the crew on the ship ?"

"Of course, you already know my First Officer, Lieutenant Commander Harris." He said being smart.

"Yes, of course." Sshe said glad to have outsmarted him.

They step out of the turbolift, heading to the Conference Room, Captain Devore said to Sierra, "I will tell you more after the
meeting. Shall we go in ?"

"Yes, let's do." She said

As soon as she saw the expression on Harris' face and the look he gave the Mark, she knew it was going to be a very important meeting. This would be a great time to learn about the officers.