"Wake up Skuttlebutt!" said Ash as I woke up a second later laughing my ass off.

"Best way to wake up Ash." I chuckled.

"Ah you're welcome." spoke Kaidan as he looked embarrassed a bit.

"Alright Kaidan go rest up I'll keep her company until it's time for you to take her to Shepard's place." Ash told him. Kaidan nodded as he waved at me with a smile. Ash took out a fold-able brush from her pocket as she approached me, "How about we fix your long hair first."

"I think I'll have my hair down for a while, but I'll braid it later before going to sleep." I spoke as I sat up to let her fix my hair.

"You folks will be arriving soon, they weren't on your sister's ship."

"I figured I'd wouldn't want them on the ship unless it was for a special occasion on it."

"Mel are you considering the Specter position?"

"I'd be a fool not to take it, besides Melissa gotten a job being the New Human Councillor's Alliance Advisor."

"I guess things are lining up in your favour eh?"

"Yeah... Um..."

"Is there something wrong?"

"Sorta... My sister came by and briefed me on the family situation... Apparently my mom is emotionally confused because she well one of us died at different time periods... The side effects of Savick's last minute manipulation of the Crucible looks as if it making people mentally confused, it's like having Alzheimer's."

"Oh ok, what about the rest of them? Alzheimer's was cured a 100 years ago... perhaps a dose of the vaccine might help?"

"Ahhh... I don't know, I didn't ask her. But as for the Alzheimer's vaccine I'm not sure if that's necessary."

"You didn't get that far in your conversation?

"Ah yeah..." I spoke as she gave me my clothes to put on, "I suppose the side effect is how our brains are starting to adjust to how things are right now."

"That makes sense." Ash said as I finished putting on my clothes. I felt a tad tired at this point, so I climbed back onto the bed.

"What's on your mind?"

"I feel like I need to talk with a Chaplain of christian faith."

"You're religious? I don't mean to be surprised, but I am."

"Somewhat religious, I had been brought up by my christian parents, but as time went by my generation was too busy for going to church so I mostly talked to the squadron's chaplain in between missions or hospital visits. I also have a tendency to learn a bit of the religions of other cultures so in a way I can respect their ways of life."

"Well I could do it, I did plenty of services on the Normandy that was for us Humans... You're not Catholic right?"

"No I was with the United Church of Canada... In short it's a combo of everything but catholic."

"Considering your personality you're almost Mormon."

"Ash I'm Canadian remember? There's a big difference."

Ashley chuckled a bit before saying, "Sorry, Mel. I hope I didn't offend you."

"It takes a lot to offend me, mostly people being in your face ignorant and arrogant."

"Well let's do it, "Oh god, please lend your healing hands to Commander Melanie Hansen, let it strengthen her as she continues her work in these hard times of war."

"Thank you lord, amen. Thanks Ash."

"You're welcome anytime."

After a much deserved nap Kaidan had arrived as it was time for me to take it easy for the next 2 days.

"Good rest?"

"Yeah..."

"What is it?"

"I'd like to talk to the council."

"But you just got out of the hospital." Kaidan spoke concerned, "They are not going anywhere and doctor said two days of rest."

"What am I going to do for the next two days?"

Kaidan chuckled, "You're lucky I talked to your sister and folks."

"Oh crap, don't tell me they're at Shepard's apartment right now?"

"Not yet my mom is getting the place ready for your recovery."

"Please tell me a gluten free diet is a thing of the past?"

"It's gone too, Commander." Kaidan chuckled.

"If I recall last time I saw her I just called her Mrs Alenko, I didn't catch her first name."

"I'm sure she'll be glad to see you again." Kaidan smiled as the elevator opened to the presidium, "So Ash says you're taking the Specter position."

"Yeah everything seems to be going my way, which is pretty rare to happen to me. Once I recover I'll get them up to speed on the supernatural event that happened all over the known galaxies."

"You'd be great as a Specter."

"I know. But this might be a drastic change than from what I'm used to."

"I see you're point, hey I got a idea I'm a Specter too how about we team up?" said Kaidan as he called a taxi to take us to Shepard's the apartment.

"That would be great Kaidan, I'm sure Ash is confident to be on her own to command the Normandy."

"Yeah I think she's ready too." Agreed Kaidan. "I brought flowers for you originally for your hospital room but it's now in the apartment, and your family sent some home cooked goodies."

"That's so sweet of you and everyone thank you." I said, "Personally I do like the apartment but I'd like a deck with a better view, but that pool table is on my list of things to do... I'm not sure if I like the piano maybe mom might try it out."

Kaidan chuckled, "Maybe when you feel a bit better we should go and play a game, I heard there's one on your Sister's ship."

"Well according to my dossier I was her second in command as we worked together on her ship The Bonaventure SR-1 and then the SR-2."

"I read up on the Bonaventure's specs she's a sister prototype ship to the Normandy SR-1 and that's saying a lot since it doesn't have the Turian designs in her. Both ships are between both Normandy SR-1 and SR-2, I hope Joker doesn't decide to challenge her to a race. Sure she's stealthy too but I wouldn't risk it unless I see a collector ship on our asses."

Kaidan chuckled, "True but Joker might have a field day telling it."

"Melissa was saying the crew wanted to see me once I was out."

"Do you think you're up for it?"

"I might.. I read up on their dossiers just to compare notes, they're pretty much the same people I knew on Earth I'm pretty sure I'll be alright." I admitted, "I'd hate to ask but how's your mom holding?"

"She's doing what she can despite Dad being MIA she's hoping he might not be dead but she's prepared for the worst."

I gave him a hug, "I might not know how she feels but losing any loved one isn't easy to get over when you're so close to them."

"Thanks," he spoke, "hey while you were out I spoke to your sister and Family they plan to come by. Ash and I when we have specter business stuff... And I think your Sister's crew is planning a little something"

"Sounds like a plan."

At that second Liara came in with some books, "I thought if you wanted some quiet time it wouldn't hurt to brush up on your Archaeology knowledge." She suggested as she gave them too me. "Most of these were by Human publishers for schools, I put a translated an Asari text book on the rest of the Galaxy's known races histories and cultures."

"Thanks Liara."

"Oh I bumped into your Sister too she'll be by with your notes... I'd like to take a peek at them if you don't mind."

"Go ahead but don't quiz me on them."

She laughed, "Of course and thank you."