Nicole and Vincent sat there. Bobbi-Lee sat with Vincent holding his hand. The scene was very tense. Nicole had had a few drinks. This was a horrible event. She was embarrassed. The colony had enough on its plate without a renovation mistake by its executive officer.
"It will never happen again.", Nicole finally blurted out.
Vincent and Bobbi-Lee stood up. Vincent glared at her and walked over to another table. Nicole stood there alone. She walked over to the bar and ordered another drink. She stood by the bar watching. Vincent and Bobbi-Lee were soon dancing on the floor. Nicole was pleased to see him paying more attention to Bobbi-Lee. She tried to convince herself that it was his fault. If Vincent had paid more attention to Bobbi-Lee, she would not have confided in her and been comforted by her.
Nicole knew that was not true but it somehow provided comfort. She was sipping on a glass of wine when Amy Turin walked in. She had not seen the "coach" in a long time. Nicole said something flirty to Amy. Amy looked at her disgusted, "Vice Admiral Branson, you have been served."
Amy handed Nicole some paperwork. It was the formal doctrine of the directed annulment agreement and an announcement that Ensign Magenta Coren would arrive on the colony in the next few days bringing Trista to see Brenna and Nicole. Nicole ordered a shot of whiskey. This was going to be a longer night.
Nicole had lost her lover, Dr. Orchid Coren. She had lost her friend, Commodore Vincent Viceroy and she was continuing to be the screw-up that Christine T'Nley thought she was.
Vincent walked over, "Nicole, I understand that it was a mistake. Bobbi-Lee is not in love with you and it was an experiment that I may have actually started. We need to work together. We need to put this behind us. Can I buy you a drink?"
"I don't think that will be necessary.", Nicole looked at Vincent and passed out in his arms.
Vincent and Bobbi-Lee took her home and put her into bed. Vincent and Bobbi-Lee went downstairs and out on to the stoop. Bobbi-Lee looked at Vincent, "I am sorry."
"I know. I promise to be more attentive.", Vincent smiled, kissing her on the nose.
Sometimes things work out in strange ways. We shall see.
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Vice Admiral Nicole Branson
Executive Officer - Star Fleet
Phoenix Colony
Phoenix Fleet
Commodore Vincent Viceroy
Commanding Officer - Star Fleet
Phoenix Colony
Phoenix Fleet
