Location : USS Oakland, CO Ready Room

“Captain, welcome to the mess hall, do you care for a sampling of tonight’s dinner?” Andrea asked, as she watched Bryon walk into the mess hall.

“Yes.” Byron said with a nod. “What are you serving?”

“Chicken Alfredo, and garlic bread.” She said with a warm smile on her face, as she waited to see what he said.

“Chicken Alfredo.” Byron repeated the words as if he couldn’t believe it.” He smiled widely. It was his favorite meal, he couldn’t believe it. “What made you choose that dish?” He asked.

“A little birdy told me.” Andrea said, with a big grin on her face. She was not going to mention that his wife told her. Where would the fun be in that.

“I don’t know who that is but they have my gratitude.” Byron said with a warm smile. “I am really looking forward to this meal.”

“I will make sure you’re message is passed along, do you want to try a sample?” Andrea asked was she waited for him to respond.

“Yes.” Byron said with a nod. “I definitely would.” He couldn’t wait to try it. He was suddenly very hungry.

She reached into her draw, to pull out a fork, and twirled it into the fork, as she handed it over to him. “Well?” She asked, hoping she got his order right. His wife gave the exact recipe.

Byron took the fork and took a bite. He smiled as he ate it. “That is very good.”

“I’m glad you liked it, this recipe is unique l. Not as simple as some might think.” Andrea said, admitting her complications in preparing it.

“It has a unique taste to it.” Byron said quietly. He suddenly was suspicious. “Where did you get it from, the little birdie?”

“Yes the little birdie was most helpful.” Andrea said with the big grin on her face, relieve that he liked it.

Byron grinned. “Keep this friendship with the birdie.” He said approvingly. “I am looking forward to eating meals that taste like this.”

“I just hope this birdie will give me more recipes at the captain particularly favors.” Andrea said with a big grin on her face.

“If I know this birdie she will.” Byron smiled.

“She likes to see people happy and a well fed crew is a happy crew.”

“You know my little birdie huh, well I’ve been sworn to secrecy. So I can’t reveal my sources.” Andrea said with a slight grin on her face.

“I won’t rat you out.” Byron grinned. “I am going to be in this ship eating your cooking. I don’t want to cross you.”

“It’s always a smooth captain, but I’m hoping that maybe you’ll sample some of my cuisine it may not be up to the certain specs of the little birdie but I make a pretty good dish too.” Andrea said with the teasing grin on her face.

“I look forward to your cooking.” Byron said honestly. “Having a recipe doesn’t make you a good cook, it’s the heart you put into it.”

“Absolutely captain, just need to know if you have any dietary restrictions I needed me made aware of.” Andrea said as it seems thirst to slowly fade away.

Byron filled her in on his distaste for pickles as well as turkey. Other than that he didn’t have any allergies to be concerned with in relation to food.