[BACK POST] The Party and Wedding

Posted on Wednesday December 7th, 2022 @ 7:51pm by Lieutenant Commander Paul Sharpe

2,159 words; about a 11 minute read

Mission: Concluding Affairs
Location: Earth/Qo'noS/Somers family estate
Timeline: Stardate 238506.25 - 238904.06

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Earth Somers Residence grounds 2385 Paul and Alex were out walking around the vast estate of the Somers family enjoying their shore leave, Alex was currently on extended ground duty and where Paul was dressed in the latest styles, Alex was in her retro outfit of smart trousers, a blouse a pair of three-inch heeled court shoes, her hair was styled in a smart classic elegant style, Paul was on leave from his current posting, the grounds were well kept and it showed of the Somers families long-standing influence and standing in the community if money was still in use they would be classed as multi-millionaires but with no currency in use, they were influential and of high standing.

As they reached the Gazebo in the middle of the grounds, Paul and Alex were standing in the middle of it looking into each other’s eyes when suddenly Paul got nervously down on one knee and he looked up at Alex holding out a ring “will you do me the honour of being my wife?” he asked. 

Alex was enjoying her alone time with Paul when suddenly, he got down on one knew initially she looked down at him puzzlement clearly on her face and when he pulled out a ring box and opened it, her confused look became one of shock and awe as he held out a ring. She inhaled sharply, this was unexpected, and she did not think twice about it her thoughts were going at warp ten “oh! Paul is yes, yes, yes, I do” Alex responded excitedly and held out her left hand to allow Paul to slip an engagement ring on her finger then he stood up and gave her a kiss that made her ears pop, she sighed and melted into his arms.

She felt as giddy as a schoolgirl with her first crush, after a lengthy time, he moved back and had an uncertain look on his face “um Alex, I know we just got engaged, but as I do not have long left, might we get married in the next few days? I know it is fast, but I want to tie the knot before I return to duty” Sharpe responded.  As they broke off Alex looked at Paul, he looked abashed and had a hint of uncertainty on his face, and then he asked to advance their wedding day, he looked so cute she thought to herself, but she gave it ten seconds thought and with a big affectionate smile on her face, "of course, hon, we can bring it forward” she said and a split-second surprise Paul again gave her a hug she would not soon forget.

After another hour of walking around the ground, the lovebirds made it back to the main house and were greeted by the family old fashioned butler who opened the door for them, both smiled at him as they passed him to go into the house and they lounge where Alex and Paul were waiting. An Admiral entered the house “I am here to speak to the happy couple!”
“Right this way Sir,” the butler said in response as he closed the door and led the Admiral to another room. 

While entering the property the Admiral thought that a live butler was a quaint thing to have in this day and age to have, but then again, the Somers family were old fashioned in most of the things they have done. They arrived at the room and the butler took his leave, the Admiral came in and greeted the pair. Paul sought out Alex’s father who had just finished up with Admiral Steinberg, who nodded to the pair and left the property Paul walked up to Samuel.

“Hey Sam, might I have a quick word with you please?” Paul asked, the elder Somers nodded and moved to one side as Alex rushed away to show her sisters the ring that she had just been given. Paul looks at Sam “and Alex was wondering” he paused if you could officiate our Wedding Service, before we return back to our respective duties, please?” He asked. 

Gently placing his hand on his shoulder Sam looked at Paul “what is it, son?” Samuel asked Paul looked at him.

“Do you still have your Clergy licence Sam?” Sharpe asked and the older Somers nodded. “I was hoping that you would perform the marriage ceremony for us?” Paul asked looking troubled.

“I wanted to walk my daughter down the Aisle,” Sam said giving him a blank look and raising an eyebrow Sam thought oO oh hell here comes the logic argument Oo Paul thought then suggested “Could you not do both Sam, walk Alex down the aisle then change over to the other duty?” Sharpe commented.

The elder Somers gave it a thought, a long thought “sounds doable, okay I will do it” he said with a smile and Paul broke out in a smile and vigorously shook his hand

“Thank you, Sam, thank you” Sharpe said. And went to find Alex to give her the good news smiling like the cat that got the cream all the way to where she was. 

Events happened that forced the upcoming wedding to be postponed to a later date...

After the euphoria had died down life moved on and two years later on April 05 2390 after the plans had been made both had returned home to finally get married Sharpe still a Lieutenant Commander and Alex a newly minted Lieutenant Colonel who was attending the Academy to learn the ways of a Fleet Officer and how to command a ship properly arrived back home, after a quick interaction and relaxation a date was set for their wedding which was a week from this day, now the date was set things moved quickly Paul moved into his parents old home, as he had a spare room his Best Man was staying there, as he knew very few people at this time he asked Alex’s brother who agreed. While everyone else was preparing for the wedding Alex was on Kronos having one hell of a Hen Party, when she explained what type of things went on in one the Klingon females, she knew were up for it, all types of drinks were available and those who attended had one hell of an experience. 

Paul’s Bachelor party was just as rowdy, but it took place on earth at an old pub where the drinks were real. Back on Kronos at the Hen night Alex was very drunk but still upright but was sitting down at a bench and she was flirting with one of the male Orion slave dancers, it is safe to say that all non-humans got a taste of what a human hen party could be like. At the end of the night, as most had left on shaky legs those that remained, mostly Klingons and both Somers sisters were in a circle and a large mug of bloodwine in hand, some were dubious, but out of the non-Klingons only Alex remained sitting up, but she could not move, she looked at her Sister who was on the floor face up snoring the bloodline having taken its toll on Karyn.

"Always was the light-weight in the family!" she said drunkenly and laughed and started hiccupping and made the mistake of standing but at the next moment, she was face down on the floor also snoring, the Klingon females that had been invited laughed but left the humans to sleep off. Back on earth Paul and his party were having a wild time with some imported Orion Slave girls, their owner a Ferengi had been well paid and was not there, but the Female Orion Pheromone was heightening those there with a night they would never forget, all males were drunk and not just on the alcohol.  At the end of the night Paul with his self-control back had the Ferengi come to collect his women and all men who remained staggered home, all singing, but most out of tune. 

The next morning April the 6th 2390 Paul was in his parent's house, which he now owned as he had lost his parents when he was a child, he woke up on the floor, his eyes like slits as the bright light shone into the room, he rubbed his eyes as he groaned, then the hangover kicked in “OW!” he slowly stood up and walked over to the medicine cabinet and pulled out a hypo spray with a liquid that would cure his hangover in a few minutes but it was empty and he silently cursed the hangover he had then a loud banging of his door, which sounded like it was connected to a sub-woofer “alright, ima coming!” Paul said grumpily, he opened his door and standing there was his best man already dressed.

“Jim! What are you doing here?” he asked confused as he walked back into the room allowing his Best Man to enter the house, his friend smiled at him “it is your wedding day Paul”> he responded, Sharpe’s eyes widened as he looked at the clock “dammit I am gonna be late, Alex will kill me OW!” Sharpe said as he slowly plodded upstairs to get a quick shower on, freshen up and dressed, he found some old-fashioned style pain killers and so he took two. 

It was the fastest change he had ever done, he was in his dress uniform and hair combed and clean-shaven, so when he returned downstairs, he was presentable and with that both men left for the church, having a laugh and joke as they made their way.

Back at the Somers residence Alex also recovering from her Hen night got ready, she already had white stockings and suspender belt with Garter and a corset that felt tight on her hair was stylishly coiffured in a 1940’s posh style, then on went 6-inch white heel wedding shoes and she had elegant and delicate drop earrings on, with the basics ready she was helped on with her dress which was a classy old-style affair that was full-length.


(Exact style of Wedding Dress Somers is wearing)

As the women of the Somers house were helping Alex with her dress the males were getting into their dress uniforms, Samuel’s uniform had some elaborate decorations on. Now at the church, Paul, his best man and the guests wait for the bride to arrive. 

Suddenly the wedding march begins, and the guests stand up, the main doors open and in walks Alex and her father, who was walking her down the aisle. He took one look at her wedding gown and felt his heart flutter, she may have been born in the 24th Century, but she could carry the vintage styles off very well, she was wearing a veil but you could still see her face through it, Paul gave Samuel a shallow bow as he brought his daughter to him and then took up his Officiator duties, now both faced each other and recited their vows, both making promises they intended to keep, they were childhood sweethearts after all. When their parts were done and the rings were on Samuel finalized “by the power invested in me by the Christian church and Starfleet Command I hereby pronounce you husband and wife, you may kiss the bride” Samuel said.

Paul lifted the veil and both shared a passionate kiss, then faced the guests who applauded as they walked up the aisle they were showered with confetti as the guests followed them out. 

Then it was the obligatory photos then off to the reception where the bouquet would be thrown into the crowd of eager females both got in the hover limo and were taken to the reception. Like any other reception, there were speeches, from the father and best man and a lot of dancing, then halfway through the reception the married couple vanished and changed into less formal clothes and returned, this is where all the single ladies gathered to try to catch the bride's bouquet. Due to her height, it was S’arila who managed to catch it, much to her surprise, she did not expect to get it, but it seems fate had something to say about it. With that task now done the newly-weds finally left the reception to head off for their honeymoon, those that remained partied till late at night.

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Lieutenant Commander Paul Sharpe
Chief Engineering Officer/2XO
USS Poseidon

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