Hello Old Friend - Part Two

Posted on Sun Feb 23rd, 2020 @ 11:44pm by Lieutenant Commander Gabriel Yamaguchi & Ensign Paul Harrison
Edited on on Tue May 25th, 2021 @ 9:07pm

Mission: Mission 6: Q-ualty Time
Location: Various Locations - Starbase 400
Timeline: 1005Hrs - February 16th, 2389

Gabriel raised an eyebrow as he smiled at the other man. "I've seen you two look at each other... and I honestly am happy.... you make my sibling happy and for me, that's all that matters.... but she is headstrong, stubborn and arrogant... be patient with her. No matter what she says or does... stay patient... eventually she will come around.... and don't worry about the rest of the family... they will accept you soon enough."

"I'm not worried about that. But we are still young so I don't know if it'll work out between us but I'm hoping we will stay together."

Gabriel nodded as he listened to the other guy. "You don't need to worry about what I think..... never apologize for your thoughts of opinions..." he added as he raised an eyebrow. "Do you have faith things will work out?" he
added.

"I do but then again, I don't know anyone who has married the same person they dated when they were 16." He replied honestly.

"Fair enough.." he smiled. "But.... you do now," he commented with a smile. "I met Savannahin our first year at the academy we were fifteen." he explained. "we share many of the same classes at the academy together and got married... Gideon was a surprise."

"Ah. So then there is still hope for us?"

"Oh yes... if you truly love her and want her in your life... and are willing to work for it then you'll find a way..... but you need to make her aware of your feelings..." Gabriel explained. "The best thing I can recommend... take it slowly and let her come to you.... she's going through some very serious changes and she is more sensitive then she lets on.... and never let her go, if you are serious..."

"I am serious. I love her. And now that I understand what she is going through, I won't rag on her about using her abilities."

Gabriel smiled. "Alright... I can live with that.... Beth is overprotective of her though but... I've learned to let Rachael be herself..." he commented. "Just promise me one thing?"

Paul also took a bite and quickly swallowed, "And what's that?"

"Be careful... and don't rush into anything.... take it slowly and enjoy your relationship." he ate another mouthful of his stew. "You and her might turn into me and Savannah a few years from now...."

Paul looked a little terrified, "A few years from now? Like you said, I'm going to take it slowly. I want to be sure that I am ready for marriage and a family."

"Good... " Gabriel commented. "Breathe in slowly..... then exhale slowly...." he commented. "Give Rachael time to come to you as well... its give and take Paul... it's not all you or all her... if you want her,... then she will know but you need to make sure she knows without any doubt." he explained. "there is nothing wrong with having children though I do recommend you wait... Our parents would all be very displeased..." he chuckled softly.

"I guess I'll know how serious we are when we are apart. I hear that long distant relationships don't last."

"Some do... look at my parents.." Gabriel responded. "they are apart all the time..."

"I didn't say everyone, just some relationships. I can tell you that I will treat her with love and respect. Something that my father never gave my mother."

"I can see it... I've seen how you are when you're with her..." he commented with a smile. "I need not bother with the overly protective big brother routine... I'll let Rachael handle herself... and I owe you that as well."

He nodded as he smiled, "Thank you. I appreciate that."

"Well before we go back... Let's finish lunch.."

"Okay. Good idea." He went back to his food.

A few minutes later both men were finished with their food. "You feeling better at all?" he inquired. "If you need a place to get away from life and if the Courageous is in dock... let the guys at the gate know that you're looking for Admiral Yamaguchi and they ask, tell them that your part of the family... they'll let you aboard."

"If I need to, okay."

"Dad recruited a rather diverse lot on his crew... you'll find they are all unusual in many ways... serving on this ship means that the skipper considers you something special."

"I think that is great. Sounds like an interesting crew." Paul took his last bite.

Gabriel had already finished his food as he watched the other man finish his food. "Dad values his crew very highly, he knows them by name and that in itself is quite an achievement." he explained. "besides... the food here is good."

Paul laughed, "It is that...I mean...was...good."

Gabriel chuckled softly. "Have you met my son yet?" he inquired.

Paul shrugged, " Not yet."

"Well then. Its time you did.. come on." Gabriel commented as he tapped his combadge. "Gabriel Yamaguchi to Savannah Yamaguchi.... you up sweetie?"

"Yeah... I want out of this insane asylum, I'm going stir-crazy here..." came the response.

"I know hon... Paul and I are on our way down."

One could almost tell she had cheered up. "He is?" she inquired. "well... come on in..."

Paul followed Gabriel in silence.