Visitor
Already a month had passed and it didn't look like there had been any progress with Shepard's claims about the Reapers. It was starting to unnerve her. She hated when the politicians argued, nothing ever happened. The truth was right there in front of them. They just refused to believe it.
She couldn't see herself moving from this place for a while. She grown accustomed to her little room already but there wasn't much she could do in the room. Thinking became her best friend. It was her only way to stay sane.
"Commander, you have a visitor" a voice said behind her.
Shepard turned around to see her bodyguard, Lieutenant James Vega. He'd been assigned to watch over her about 2 weeks ago. A nice guy but she was still getting to know him.
"Send them in Lieutenant" Shepard replied.
The familiar face of Hannah Shepard emerged from behind James. She had the sweetest smile on her face. She was radiating joy.
"Mom" Shepard said.
"Hello my dear. Thought I'd come by and see you" Hannah said happily.
Mother and daughter embraced for the first time in a long time. Tears threatened to roll down Shepard's cheeks.
"What are you doing here?" Shepard asked.
"I'll tell you. I've arranged to take you out under my guard. Let's take a walk, dear" Hannah said.
Shepard smiled and followed her mother out of the room. It was nice to see her again. She missed her.