Hey guys, this is the author's note! Just wanted to say that I just saw the episode where the guy dies and they have to figure out who killed him so punish the murderer. (Being semi-vague so as not to give anything away on the off chance someone hasn't seen it yet). And I was so mad! The conversation between Harper and Rhade about who really did it, and what they said about Beka and the Maru. I mean, I was like, ok, Rhade, you suck right now. But I'll forgive you cause you probably have alcohol withdrawl and you're a neitzschean. But Harper, she saved you from Earth and protected you all those years and you were family. It's like when he said she was easy for neitzscheans all over again in my mind. I was so pissed at how far the crew has really fallen apart. I hate Seefra. I miss Rommie. I want season four back! WAH! Ok, so this season isn't all that bad. We got sexy 'pirate' Rhade. And Doyle isn't all THAT horrible. Ok. Had to rant but now I'm done so thank you for reading if you actually read this.

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"How dare he!"

"Oh come on, it doesn't sound that bad."

"That bad, that bad! Nadine, he practically threw me out! Practically? Wait, no, he did! He shoved me, with those sexy muscles of his, out into hallway, and then I heard his door close and the lock click. It was like what we did meant nothing to him."

"Umm, and what did you do that was supposed to mean something to Rhade?"

"Don't say his name! I'm mad at him and his name is not worthy enough to reach my ears right now! Argh! And I already told you what we did."

"You did?"

"Yes."

"Oh."

"…"

"Um, can you tell me again?"

"We stared deeply into each others eyes as our souls connected. And we were so about to make passionate love to each other when that blonde bitch came along. I mean who does she think she is to try to destroy the love that we share?"

"Hey, that's my cousin! And actually, she's not that bad. Used to take me out piloting all the time, taught me how to slipstream. Yeah, she can be a little crazy but still…. I mean, um, uh, that whore! She's such a skank trying to steal your man like that! And after you had such a deep spiritual connection too!"

"Thank you!"

"…"

"Are you laughing?"

"No."

"Yes you are. You're laughing at me."

"No I'm not."

"Nadine!"

"No!"

"NADINE!"

"ALLISON!"

"LADIES!"

Nadine looked up from her seat in the mess hall to the doorway and smiled at her friend. Allison had stopped pacing to glare at the boy.

"What do you want Freddie?" Allison spat at the boy as he walked into the room and sat Indian style on top of the table that Nadine was sitting at, and popped a grape into his mouth from her fruit salad.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk. There's no reason to be so volatile Allie. So, now Adie, ready to tell me the boy toy's name yet?" he asked Nadine.

"You mean Captain Shaggable?" Allison said sweetly as she smirked at the two of them.

"ALLISON!"

Freddie lifted an eyebrow at Nadine. "Hmm, first Beka's cousin, now Dylan's plaything. Someone's vying for a better job, sweetheart."

Nadine glared at him, but it broke into a smile. "Yeah, well, what can I say? When you got it, work it baby."

The two burst into laughter as Allison just 'humphed'.

"Oh come on Allie, lighten up a bit! I mean, take Adie here for instance, she's stuck with an old dude, but you don't see her pouting over it do you?"

"Hey! He is not that old!" Freddie opened his mouth to say something but Nadine cut him off. "And those three hundred years don't count!"

"Fine. But he's still like 40. And you're young. Wouldn't you rather have a young buck to f-"

"Alright! I get your point!" said Nadine as she laughed. "But he's not all that bad. And don't tell me that you haven't noticed his good looks. I've seen you check him out once or twice."

"True. But I'm happy with what I've got. Which reminds me why I came looking for you two lovely young ladies in the first place."

Allison came over to sit at the table, just returning from getting herself a cup of hot cocoa. "And what does our favorite friend want?"

"Well, today is the one month anniversary of when James and I first kissed."

"Congratulations Fred!"

"Thank you Adie. And now, as I was saying, it's our one-month since we kissed anniversary, and we're celebrating by having a party, and we want all our friends to be there. It's in the conference room, we had Andromeda reserve it for us as a private party and only those invited can come in. And you two lucky girls are invited! And remember, just because you two come in together, doesn't mean you have to give us a present together."

Allison stared at Freddie, "You want us to give you a present for a kiss-iversary?"

Freddie merely blinked, took a piece of melon from Nadine, and replied, "Yes."

Nadine started laughing. "Tell you what Freddie, my present to you will be to try to convince others that a gift is warranted."

Freddie pretended to think about it. "Alright, I suppose that is satisfactory. So the two of you will be there?"

"Well, I was supposed to have dinner with Dylan, but I'll put it off for you."

"No, bring Captain Fantastic. It'll make it interesting. Who knows, maybe the two of you will have drunken sex again."

"Mmmm, maybe."

"Ew, gross Nadine. Well, I suppose I can bring Rhade. It will be our first date! How romantic and special!"

And with that Allison skipped out of the mess hall.

Freddie turned away from watching Allison skip away and looked to Nadine. "Does he really like her, or is this one of those things that only exist in her head?"

"Just be thankful she's not trying to turn you straight anymore."

"Mmmm," replied Freddie as he took a bite of watermelon, " Point taken."