What do you get when you combine Scotch and a Cell Phone? Some of the story is inspired by true events. Thanks to all my friends whom I had the honor of witnessing some of their umm…escapades. Hahaha. We all have done silly things in the name of love under the influence, haven't we?

This is my very first fanfic. I think this is about 15 years overdue. I never even liked English back in high school. Thanks especially to Carla at http/www.fanfics.cl/dyrl/. She just emailed me and said just do it. It was the site and its devotion to this beloved classic that fed the kid in me. Also, to all the tens of fanfics I've read, particularly Macross/Robotech fanfics, thank you to the authors for sharing your imagination and sparking mine. I hope I can come up with more in the future. Please be gentle with the feedback.

Background: This takes place during New Years Eve. It's the first New Years Eve after the destruction of earth by the Main Zentradi Fleet so I'm not sure about the timeline. I'm not familiar with all the technical stuff just the love story. It's about emotions beginning to stir, misunderstandings, your typically New Years Eve and of a bit of angst.

This is written for pure entertainment. I don't own any of the characters of Robotech.

"Happy New Year!" Screamed Vanessa, Kim and Sammy into Ricks ear just as he stepped onto the deck, almost dropping his beer.

After a long day of patrolling he mutters, "Damn, those girls can yell! I guess I needed to wake up." Everyone else was joyously laughing and toasting to the New Year, while giving each other hugs and kisses aboard the deck of the SDF1.

Miriya was looking a little annoyed as she saw a female officer kissing Max on the cheek. She was about ready to throw a cup when Claudia grabbed her by arm.

"Whoa there! You don't need to be doing that missy."

"But Claudia! THAT woman is attacking Max!" said Miriya with a look of concern.

"Why is she putting her lips on his face. Isn't that my duty to do so? And why does he look so happy. I would think he would be defending himself."

"Honey," stated Claudia "It is an earth custom during the New Year to give a kiss to friends. It's a sign of affection and its part of the celebration."

Claudia gave Miriya a hug and kissed her on the cheek. "It's like saying, 'Happy New Year!' with love."

Still a little shocked by what Claudia explained Miriya grabbed Rick and gave him a hard smack on the lips, startling Rick. He was holding his breath while attempting to not spill his drink.

Max nearly gagged on his drink and ran over to Miriya, "Wooh there beautiful! I don't think you're the one Rick is wanting that from you but I'll take some of that! Looks like you almost hurt him," as he grabbed her and began to kiss her deeply.

"Oh Max! Some of these earth customs I will never understand," stated Miriya as she looked slightly frustrated yet pleased with the attention Max was giving her.

Rick felt a bit out of breath but had a slight grin on his face.

"Hell, I take a kiss from a beautiful girl any day," stating under his breath.

He chuckled and reflected, 'That sounds like something Roy would say.'

Taking another sip of his beer he walked to the far corner and looked out at the fireworks up above and made a toast "To you Roy. I miss you Big Brother."

From a distance Claudia approached Rick and stood beside him, "Let me toast with you." As they stood there in silence a small tear ran down her eye and Rick just grabbed her from the side and give her a small hug.

After the commotion settle down a little bit Rick began to look around and wonder, 'Lisa.' He didn't see her anywhere.

"She left early." Claudia said.

"Who!" as he sipped his drink trying to avoid looking at Claudia. He was little surprised on how Claudia could read his mind.

"Oh don't who me Rick Hunter. You know who, I'm referring to.

She had a headache and left about 2 hours ago. She had been working 18 hours straight. She's been working all week with Exedor on some plans regarding where to relocate some Zentradi soldiers and overseeing reconstruction of new cities being built not too far from Macross city. She has a lot on her plate."

His face tensed slightly and after a moment came a small grin, "But why? It's the holidays so can't that old women take a break."

He paused for a moment thinking, 'No wonder she was so snippy at me earlier today she must have been really tired. And you idiot you accused her of PMSing. When are you going to learn to shut your fat mouth? Why does this woman always get under my skin. Even for the smallest things!' He sighed

Claudia noticed his reaction and thought, 'Hunter, when are you going to wake up and see what's right in front of you…I wonder if even a 30 foot tall Zentradi could shake some sense into him.'

"Rick…Happy New Year little brother," she stated as she raised her glass to him.