Vacation Beginning

[Cmdr Ridire 0]

It figured. He and Deb had gotten so wrapped up in what was going on ship wide that they needed the Captain to remind them that they had requested a two week leave. Fortunately Deb had seen to arranging the place they were going to stay on Pacifica and for how long. All Aidan had to do when he got back to his quarters was to confirm the reservations and ensure that the villa had a great deal of privacy. He also made sure that the area also had several restaurants and clubs as well as sufficient shopping. Not that he was inclined to like shopping but it was one of Deb's favorite hobbies..especially since it meant she could get him to carry all the stuff she bought. But that was a very small price to pay considering the dancing and one or two other things he is sure they'll find time to do.

 

That just left the packing to do which is the task he's seeing to at the moment. He placed two suitcases on the bed and is in the middle of packing them when Nephtys chooses that moment to hop into his suitcase and stare up at him as if she intends to stowaway in the suitcase. He scratches her behind her ears as he picks her up. He murmurs "Not sure you're coming with yet, little one. Most likely not." He hears the bedroom door behind him slide open and he turns enough to watch as Deb enters.

 

"I feel like a blooming idiot," muttered Debbie as she rushed into their bedroom. She glanced at Aidan as he gently stroked Nephtys. Hesitating a moment on her way to the closet, she nodded toward the pampered feline. "Gracie said she'd take care of Nephtys if we chose not to take her with us."

 

Continuing on toward the closet, she pressed the button to open the door. Quickly scanning the contents, she noticed her luggage was missing. She turned around to ask Aidan if he knew where it was when she spotted it on the bed. "Thanks for pulling out my luggage," she sighed, walking toward him. Leaning down, she kissed him lightly on the cheek. "What do you want to do about Nephtys?" she asked reaching over to pet the cat. "Shall we leave her with Gracie or take her with us?"

 

He returned the kiss then turned his attention to Nephtys and thought for a few moments. "I think we'll leave her with Gracie. Lord knows I don't want her to get lost or something. And to be honest, I think I'd prefer to keep my attention focused on the other female in my life while we're on vacation." He smiles and brushes a hand against Deb's face, murmuring "She is rather more...entertaining."

 

Deb smiled coyly. "I think we're both entertaining," she purred softly, scratching one of the cat's seal point ears. "We just go about it in different ways."

 

He stands and moves to the closet, retrieving a pet carry-all. Gently and with little protest from Nephtys he puts her in the carry-all. Closing it he turns back to Deb and asks "Do you need help packing? And should bring at least one dress. I might get it in my head to take you dancing once or twice."

 

"No," replied Deb, shaking her head. "I think I can manage. I'll be sure to bring a nice dress and a pair of dancing shoes." She watched as Aidan loaded Nephtys into the carrier. "And if I forget anything..." She smiled gleefully. "I'll just have to go shopping!"

 

He smirks and sets Nephtys down. Stepping up to Deb he slips an arm around her and bends down to kiss her warmly. Teasingly he murmurs "Just as long as you don't break my bank account or make me throw out my back carrying all the things you'll buy. And just as long as shopping isn't the only thing you focus on."

 

"Don't worry," she replied lightly. "I can multitask." She kept her eye on him as she moved toward the closet. "As far as your account is concerned," she drawled with a sly grin. "Don't worry about that either. I have my own account. I'll clean that out before I start yours. There should be something left by the time I'm finished."

 

He straightens and smiles. "Now, why don't you finish packing and I'll see about getting the rest of the little one's things for her stay with Gracie."

 

"Good idea," she answered while surveying the contents of the closet. "This is a heck of a note," she grumbled. "We made these plans weeks ago. There's no reason why I should be rushing to pack." She planted her hands on her hips and sighed. "How could we have forgotten about this trip?"

 

He leaves the room to gather the rest of Nephtys' things. Returning to the bedroom just in time to hear Deb's grumbling he shrugs and smiles abashedly. "I guess we just got wrapped up in what was going on here. We both tend to get focused on our work at times. He steps up next to her and reaches into her closet for some of her bathing suits. Turning towards her suitcase he packs them. "I think that's probably the best sign that we do indeed need this vacation. That we need time to relax and just be..well a married couple only." He glances over his shoulder and smirks at her "Now, perhaps we should finish packing? Faster we finish that the faster we can get out of here."

 

Deb watched silently as her husband chose four of her bathing suits and tossed them into her bag. She grabbed one more and tucked it under her arm before pulling slacks, blouses and two dresses out of the closet. "You're right about that," she laughed. "We definitely need time off if we both forgot about our vacation."

 

Walking to the dresser, she opened the drawers and pulled out whatever she thought she might need, including a few pieces of nice jewelry along with the fake stuff she wore on a regular basis. "I'll be finished in a few minutes," she stated as she dropped her things into the bag. "I just have a few more things to pack."

 

He smirks wryly as he folds her clothes for her and places them into the suitcase instead of her slightly more haphazard way of just tossing them in. "You know, love, you're not going have anything to wear if you keep on just tossing them in the suitcase."

 

She paused on her way to the bathroom and gave Aidan a questioning look. "They're all wrinkle free," she offered quickly then continued on her way to retrieve her make up and other toiletries. "And I am in a hurry," she called from the other room. "That said, I do appreciate your help." Deb re-entered the bedroom cradling her cosmetics and other assorted necessities in both arms. She dropped them into a smaller piece of luggage and then stepped back with a satisfied smile. "I think that does it for me. All I have to do now is change out of this uniform and I'm ready to go."

 

He smirks faintly as he watches her method of packing. "Well, can't say my wife isn't unique in many ways. But I think you forgot one thing...." He steps over to the closet and retrieves one piece of clothing. Folding it gently he places it in the larger of her suitcases. Closing them both he places them by the door. He spends a moment trying to figure out how to divide the luggage between them. "I'll let you handle the smaller of the luggage and the smaller items belonging to the little one here if that's ok. He carries the luggage out into the main room and then comes back for Nephtys. As he turns towards the door again he glances at Deb and smirks faintly. "I'll let you have your privacy to change. That way no..distractions." With that he steps through the door again.

 

"There'll be plenty of time for distractions, replied Deb lightly. "And I'll only be a minute....I promise."

 

Of course, she took a lot longer than a single minute. But she felt like she set a record by presenting herself in less than fifteen. Aidan was lounging on the couch as she walked into the main room. "I'm ready," she announced with a bright smile. She didn't stop until she reached the door where she quickly picked up her assigned luggage. "Pacifica awaits so let's go!"

 

He smiles and gathers the rest of the luggage and the cat. "I think our stop at Gracie's will take us a little bit. Can't hardly just give her the cat and say "Bye." now can we?" He falls into step beside her after they exit their quarters. "However, lets try not to take too long. Lord knows with this ship something will pop up to keep us here if we don't get out of here."

 

Shortly thereafter, the runabout they reserved warps out of system and heads for Pacifica.

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