I yawned, "I should rest up, I don't think the drugs are out of my system just yet."
Kaidan escorted me up the stairs into a bedroom where I saw purple roses.
"Kaidan these are absolutely gorgeous..." I spoke seeing them.
"I'm glad you like them," He said, "I won't be far,"
"Ok," I yawned as I took my boots off then laid down on the bed as I quickly past out.
I woke up from my nap as I heard familiar voices of my family, new and familiar friends. Some were taking turns cooking some meals, Siobhan was teaching Ash some hairstyles to try to change things up. Siobhan had similar looks to Kaidan but she was part native and British descent, she was my height and pale skinned. She and I had been friends since we were in our pre-teens.
Sylvie and Samara were talking... I couldn't make out what they were saying, but it looked like a conversation I wanted in but I was still waking up. I headed for the kitchen first thing.
"Well look who's finally up, hey sweetheart." said Mom greeting me as she kissed my cheek.
"Hey Mom," I spoke as I hugged her, "Sorry for everything."
"Everything is ok now sweetheart.
"How's everything for you?"
"Better now that I have everyone important here." She said as I smiled, I saw Liara at the piano as mom join her. I smiled as I saw that my mother was teaching her another tune on it.
I then saw a cup of coffee in my face as I looked to see Javick?
"Ah thanks?" I spoke.
"Not a problem Commander. It was suggested to me by Liara I try to get along better with you primitives."
'It's a start I'd suppose.' I thought accepting it as I noticed it was black, I'm not one for black coffee only black tea. I saw Kaidan at the fridge getting some milk for his coffee, "Want some?"
"Please and thank you." I replied.
"Feeling any better?"
"Alot better thanks, I thought you're mom is here?"
"I'm right here Commander, I don't suppose you'd like some sugar for your coffee?" as She came in with a tray of food.
"Hey ah I didn't get your first name Mrs. Alenko."
"It's Susan," She said as she gave me a sugar cube for my coffee.
"Thanks for the sugar and letting me know you're first name."
"You're welcome. Now don't push yourself to hard young lady or I'll have my son go after you."
I chuckled as I saw a look on his face as I pretty good idea what he was thinking, as he replied "Thank you Ma."
"You're welcome son. Now I don't suppose you could introduce me to your crew."
"Oh right, sorry Commander."
"Oh no it's ok go for it." I assured him as I sat down in a stool.
"Hey Mel," said Siobhan one of my oldest friends as she then gave me a light whack on the head.
"What in the world was that for?" I asked as crossed her arms.
"For leaving the gang and you're sister worried sick about you."
"Siobhan that was not necessary," Melissa scolded.
"Sis thinking of it now I guess I deserve a light wack in the ponytail."
"Oh as in "Barber brush, barber brush" thing I used to say as I played with you're ponytails?" Siobhan spoke remembering it.
"Yes," Melissa and I spoke together.
She laughed, as she brought out a brush, "Speaking of hair how about I fix it up as you're working on that cup."
"By all means go for it Siobhan." I replied as she started working on it.
Later after she braided my hair into a braided faux hawk hairdo.
"Melly can we talk?" Kaidan asked as I saw Ash was with him, "Something turned up and we have to investigate it."
"Well keep me in the loop alright?"
"We will thanks for understanding."
"I guess this is something to expect when I become a Specter eh?"
"Yeah you're right, Melly." Ash replied.
Two days later
"How are you feeling today?" asked Melissa as I got out of the bedroom to see her in the kitchen.
"Like a million credits." I replied as she gave me breakfast, "Where's Kaidan and Ash?"
"They left on a quick mission on a planet nearby remember?"
"Oh right," I remembered, as I then dug into my food, "so after I get cleared by the doctor I should see the council about the specter job."
"Yeah I was wondering Melly how about a refresher course on your combat skills after we see the doctor?"
I thought for a second, "That is good idea."
"Well Commander, you're ear and injuries have healed up without complications, I don't see any other reasons preventing you from returning to combat." said Dr. Michelle after a very through examination as Melissa watched in the hospital.
"Thanks doctor." I replied as I got back into my clothes.
"You're welcome Commander." She said as she left my sister and I.
"Satisfied sis?"
"Yeah, shall we put your skills to the test?"
"Yeah, let's go."
"Commander Hansen?" Asked a Salerican who approached us as he looked confused when he looked at Melissa and I.
"I'm right here," I said waving.
"Ah, the council wishes to see you."
"Well I guess we can test your skills after seeing the council," replied Melissa.
"It won't take long I don't think... I hope."
Council Chambers
After I gave my report to the council, they seemed impressed... Maybe it was Shepard's bloodline smiling within my veins.
"Commander Hansen according to what we found in Udina's office he knew of you're relation to Shepard as he felt two Shepards as specters who saw eye to eye on the Reapers would make us look bad at the time." said the Salarian Councillor.
"Actually it would make him look bad Councillor." I replied, "Knowing what kind of person I was I'd probably use it to investigate him behind his back... But, when it comes to my Archaeology work well I knew when to keep my mouth shut until I had everything I needed to prove otherwise."
"And that's why we'd like you to consider becoming a Specter now." said the Turian Councillor.
I looked at them surprised, "I beg your pardon but it might be the medication talking but did I hear you clearly that you wanted to make me a Specter?"
"We know you are still recovering, you can think about it meantime." said the Asari councillor.
"Actually I was given the okay to return to service. And I'd also like to say I will take the position."
"Well Commander it looks as if everything has worked out in your favour finally."