=/\= A Call to Duty =/\=
USS ARTEMIS NCC-83093
STARDATE 10310.17
Executive Producer:
SM Sergio A

Staring (in order of appearance):
Julien B as CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel
Arlene M as CTO Lt Zoe Peters
Karriaunna S as CMO Lt Cmdr La'I Mea'e
Cathy C as CNS Ens Arielle Dupuis
Christopher H as CSO LtJg Tural P'Don K'Tor 
Nick M as OPS Lt Victor Scott Regnum

Co Starring (in order of appearance):
Sergio A as Iokepa
Scott M as Captain Ewan McPherson-Quest

Absent:
Matt B as CO  Capt Hali Farrell

Mission Log : Sweeter times have come to the Artemis crew... A wedding at a wonderful setting.. What could go wrong?

"Till death do us part…" part 2

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CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::standing in front of the altar, looking into La'i's eyes.::

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Discretely pulls out a hanki from her small purse and dabs her eyes.::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Standing before her friends and family, not really noting they are there, only the man standing tall before her.::

Iokepa:
::widens his smiles and points to behind the bride and groom:: All : Look.. Even the skies have come to bless this wedding....

CNS Ens Arielle Dupuis:
::slips in unnoticed and grabs a seat in the back::

As the audience turns, they spot a beautiful rainbow, extending through most of the sky

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Smiles at her father as she glances at the sky.::

Iokepa:
All: This is truly a grand day.... ::spots someone shimmering into existence off to in the distance behind the guests...::

Iokepa:
::eyes his daughter, and then points where this new person is::

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::glances at the rainbow and smiles, turns back to La'i.::

CSO LtJg Tural P’Don K’Tor:
::Standing beside Matt, looks over at the new guest::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::With a frown, turns to look in the direction he is pointing.::

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::turns towards the new arrival.::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::The frown turns to a smile as she realizes who it is.  Under her breath so that only Matt can hear.::  CEO:  Better late then never.

CNS Ens Arielle Dupuis:
::loves rainbows::

Captain Ewan McPherson-Quest:
::Ewan slowly walks up behind the guests, his body is a silhouette in the light::

Iokepa:
::leans over the altar to whisper to his daughter:: CMO : What do you want to do now?

OPS Lt Victor Scott Regnum:
::mumbles something to himself about people who feel they have to make an entrance::

CNS Ens Arielle Dupuis:
::is glad that someone was later than she was::

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Fixated to the front she does not see the late comers come in.::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
Iokepa:  Finish what you had planned, but captain McPherson will finish the vows part.

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::smiles as he recognizes Ewan, turns back to La'i.::

Captain Ewan McPherson-Quest:
::Ewan walks down the isle towards the happy couple wearing the uniform of his new assignment...black and gray::

Iokepa:
::nods, and leans back:: All : Now.. It is time for all gathered here to make their feelings know to the couple... ::nods at the CTO to come up to the podium::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Was hoping her father had forgotten that part.::

Captain Ewan McPherson-Quest:
::Ewan stops and whispers to the happy couple:: CMO/CEO: Sorry I'm late, I just got back from my latest SFI mission

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Sees the nod and gets up.. she moves up to the podium, nervous.::

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::nods his understanding in response to the captain, then turns to listen what Zoe will have to say.::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::quietly::  Capt:  Were just glad you made it.

Captain Ewan McPherson-Quest:
::Ewan smiles::

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
ALL:  I'm still fairly new to the Artemis family.  ::She smiles at the couple::  But I think I've made some very good friends of the couple standing before us...even if I destroyed Matt desk... well I just chopped it in two...  But I have to admit, I've come to admire these two greatly and wish them the best of happiness and long life.  ::Smiles::

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::chuckles slightly when she mentions the desk.  Smiles back at her.::

CSO LtJg Tural P’Don K’Tor:
::Raises an eyebrow at the mention of the desk, which he hadn't heard about::

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
All:  La'i I know you'll cherish this relationship, you are the most kindest woman I've ever met.. my daughter speaks highly of you and for a five year old that is amazing...  Congratulations.

Captain Ewan McPherson-Quest:
::Ewan is glad that sword is finally out of Peter's hands::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Blushes at the words and nods a thank you.::

CNS Ens Arielle Dupuis:
::wonders what she missed and makes a note to herself to ask the CTO just what happened::

Iokepa:
::nods to the CTO then nods to someone on La'i family side::

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Steps away and makes her way to her seat.::

A favorite cousin comes up and says her best wishes to the couple

Iokepa:
::nods to the CSO::

CSO LtJg Tural P’Don K’Tor:
::Sees Iokepa nod, and walks over behind Matt and La’i to the podium::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Bites her lip as the cousin recounts an embarrassing moment, planning revenge for later.  Smiles sweetly at them.::

CNS Ens Arielle Dupuis:
::thinks the cousins comments are sweet....::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Turns toward K’Tor::

CSO LtJg Tural P’Don K’Tor:
All: I have not known Matthew and La’i more than a short time, but already I respect and admire both of them. I feel honored to have them as my colleagues... and as true friends.

CSO LtJg Tural P’Don K’Tor:
::Turns slightly towards Matt and La’i::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Smiles::

Captain Ewan McPherson-Quest:
::Ewan really didn't want to show up in his uniform, but after his mission he didn't have time to get his kilt prepared for the ceremony::

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::smiles.::

CSO LtJg Tural P’Don K’Tor:
All: I wish you both the best of luck in marriage, and in life. Live long and prosper, Matthew and La’i.

CNS Ens Arielle Dupuis:
::listens quietly::

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::nods in thanks.::

Iokepa:
::nods at the CSO, and motions for his wife to come up::

CSO LtJg Tural P’Don K’Tor:
::Inclines his head to Matt and La’i, then turns and walks back to his place beside Matt::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Smiling, hopes they will be able to honor that wish.::

Kalini walks to the podium, and does the usual mother's wish.. "Best of Luck.. And I’m expecting lots of grandchildren..."

Iokepa:
::can't help but chuckle at his wife's comment::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Blushes even a brighter red, if that is possible with her dark skin.::

Captain Ewan McPherson-Quest:
::Ewan was pleasantly surprised at K'Tor's comment, not bad for a Vulcan::

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::grins at La'i when her mother makes the usual grandchildren comment.::

Iokepa:
::blows a kiss to his wife, and nods at the Captain::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Glares at her sister and brother who look as if they want to say something.  They sit back with bigger smiles on their faces and she relaxes.::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Looking back at Matt, catches his look, curiously, as they had not really discussed children.::

Captain Ewan McPherson-Quest:
All: I came aboard the Artemis as a lowly Lieutenant Junior Grade as OPS and not soon after, Matt came on. I really didn't get a chance to really know Matt and I wish that I could have. I soon shot up through the ranks from OPS to Executive Officer then to Commanding Officer...a little too fast I think...but then came along La’i. She came to the Artemis as our good doctor... she made me proud with all of her hard work and dedication, as did Matt. Without them both, I would have been the most lousiest of Captains. I am proud today to wed Matt and La’i.

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::With a big grin, turns to look up at Matt::

Iokepa:
::nods:: CO : I'll call you when the time comes... ::smiles, and nods to La'i siblings, who come up to the podium giggling::

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::smiles as he looks down at La'i.::

Captain Ewan McPherson-Quest:
::nods and steps away in the background for now::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Rolls her eyes and sighs::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
:;Resigned, listens as Ke`oke`o and Kupa`a relate a rather humorous, if embarrassing event about her and then something nice with Matt when they were both last here together.::

OPS Lt Victor Scott Regnum:
::laughs at the tale::

Iokepa:
::smiles, and nods to his two other children, and motions for the OPS officer to step forward::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Gives Matt a mock glare if he dares ask about the rest of the incident.::

OPS Lt Victor Scott Regnum:
::notes the nod and summons all his mental clarity to get back his negative emotions and focus on the positive, then walks up to the podium::

OPS Lt Victor Scott Regnum:
All: I have known the bride and groom less then most of those here, even though several of those who have come before me have also said they knew them a short time, Yet they have both been incredibly welcoming to me.  In fact on separate occasions both of them have invited me for a drink in the ship’s lounge and both suffered through my, shall we say less then perfect language skills that I had after years of exile from civilization.  They both have been incredibly welcoming and I have the greatest respect for them both. Matt even was kind to me when I pummeled into him from the air.

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::chuckles at the memory.::

OPS Lt Victor Scott Regnum:
::pauses for effect:: All: I was flying around my quarters in zero gravity and he entered to investigate just as I was flying towards the direction of the door.  I know they both love each other dearly, as in my conversations with them they both mentioned the other constantly.  La’I even suggested I look into getting a job in Engineering so I could work with her Fiancé,  they aren’t going to be fiancés any more though so I guess I can’t follow her advice.  I wish them both the utmost happiness as they begin their lives together.

OPS Lt Victor Scott Regnum:
CMO/CEO: Congratulations both of you.

OPS Lt Victor Scott Regnum:
::walks down and sits::

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::smiles and nods in thanks at Regnum.::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::nods her thank you as well::

Iokepa:
::wonders how that man could have said so many thing in such a short amount of time:: All : Err.. Hmm ::clear throat, and raises his arms in the air::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Turns to look up at her father::

Iokepa:
All : Maw'atu... Cha'hani Melay..

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::turns to look at Iokepa.::

OPS Lt Victor Scott Regnum:
::despite making it through the speech, cannot go on any longer and the tears start coming out, he manages to not cry audibly, but he desperately hopes that nobody looks at him and notices the tears streaming down his face::

Iokepa:
::lowers his arms:: All : Today, I see my last child wed. La'i, Matt... You will both always be in our hearts, even if far away... ::smiles, holding back a tear from his eye:: Now... ::turns to the Captain:: Captain McPherson, if you please... ::steps off from the altar, and goes take a seat besides his wife with all the other guests.

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::All of a sudden becomes nervous again.  Swallows hard.::

Captain Ewan McPherson-Quest:
Iokepa: Thank you Sir

Captain Ewan McPherson-Quest:
::steps up to the alter and begins to speak in a strong Scottish accent:: All: We are gathered here today witness the exchange of vows Lái Mea'e and Matthew Noah Russel.....

Captain Ewan McPherson-Quest:
today they will begin life a new in holy matrimony.

Captain Ewan McPherson-Quest:
Matthew Noah Russel, do you take La'i Akeakamai  Mea'e to be your lawfully wedded wife until death do part now and forever?

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::turns to face La'i.::  There was darkness for a long time and then there was light, and that light was you. Your love has saved me, and our journey takes on a new form today. I pledge before this assembled company to be your loving husband from this day forward and forever...

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
Let us make of our two lives one life. I want you for today, for tomorrow, and for eternity.  ::turns back to Ewan.::  Yes, I do.

Captain Ewan McPherson-Quest:
::Ewan smiles::  La'i Akeakamai  Mea'e, do you take Matthew Noah Russel to be your lawfully wedded husband until death do you part now and forever?

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Tears glittering in her eyes she looks from Ewan to Matt::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
Matt, since coming into my life, you have added depths to it I did not know existed.  These depths have entwined around me, binding me heart and soul, so that now I stand before you and announce to those close to us, how much I love you and that I am prepared to spend my life with you.

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
CEO:  So to that end, I do.

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::smiles lovingly at La'i.::

Captain Ewan McPherson-Quest:
::Ewan smiles at the happy couple:: All: Now with the power invested in me by Star Fleet Command and Clan MacPherson, I now pronounce you husband and wife. Matthew, you may kiss your bride

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Smiles, looking up into Matts eyes.::

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::gently pulls La'i to him and lays his lips on hers.

Iokepa:
::breaks into a cheer::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Everything narrowing down to the man before her, her husband, she wraps her arms around his neck and returns the kiss::

CNS Ens Arielle Dupuis:
::smiles and claps lightly::

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::wraps his arms around his wife.  Smiling slightly as he kisses her.::

CSO LtJg Tural P’Don K’Tor:
::Claps for the new couple::

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Smiles and claps::

OPS Lt Victor Scott Regnum:
::claps sporadically, occasionally lifting a hand to wipe away his tears that are still streaming::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::As the rest of the world intrudes, she steps back slightly, grinning at her husband.::

Captain Ewan McPherson-Quest:
Matthew and L'ai turn: and face the congregation

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::grins back at La'i, then turns to face the crowd and beams at them.::

Captain Ewan McPherson-Quest:
All: I now present to you, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Noah Russel

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Blushing, turns to greet her friends and family.::

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Stands up and claps once more.::

CNS Ens Arielle Dupuis:
::thinks they both look very happy::

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