Making plans

Posted on Fri Aug 15th, 2025 @ 3:45pm by Commodore Sureth & 2nd Lieutenant John Dallas & Lieutenant Commander Ramvek Williams M.D. & Lieutenant Isabelle Veran-Dallas

Mission: Stellar Problems
Location: Dallas family quarters

OOC: Thought I’d get Isabelle back in the swing of things again, keep forgetting about her!

[ IC ]

“John, did you put that dish of snacks out on the table for me?” Isabelle called as she finished organising her notes for the small gathering she’d called together. At 29 weeks she was just over the 7 month mark in her pregnancy, time to organise her birth plan and let those involved know her wishes. “My father and Ramvek should be here any time now.”

" No but I am on it now. You need to relax wife. You are almost a mommy." John smiled.

Arriving at the Dallas' quarters Ramvek palmed the door chime then waited with a bouquet of flowers for Isabelle.

Opening the door Isabelle was surprised to see Ramvek holding a bouquet a flowers. “Hi Ramvek, please come on in” she smiled warmly.

Entering "Hello Isabelle, thank you for inviting me over" as he handed the flowers over "I thought perhaps you might enjoy some fresh cut flowers" he commented with a smile.

“Thank you so much!” Isabelle smiled as she accepted the flowers, taking them over to a nearby vase.

Sureth was late as he had pulled duty earlier and had many meetings there after.

" Beware of Vulcans running late. I brought the unalcoholic bubbles. " Sureth said as he entered.

“Sounds good to me” Isabelle smiled warmly. “Now, you know why I’ve asked you here, give it another couple of months and this little one will be due. Since I never had chance to give birth to my son, this will be my first birth experience and I want it to be special. Every mum should make a birth plan, and that’s what I’ve done.”

John perked up to listen as well as he would be apart of this. Sureth also tuned his daughter in as he had never gotten to be a part of any of his grand children's birth.

“I want everyone to know my thoughts, and please feel free to give me yours as well. On Earth it’s the norm for women in labour to have their husband with them, and a birth partner if so wished. I’d like both John and you to be there” she looked towards her father. “I may need you to keep my mind focused father, I have never suppressed my emotions, but I will need to control them.”

Sureth was paused to consider this.
" I will do my part."

" Of course I will be there." John replied.

“I know you will Imzadi” Isabelle smiled before looking to Ramvek. “Where possible I want a normal birth, if anything goes wrong then I leave the decisions in your capable hands Ramvek.”

"Thank you Isabelle. My Staff and I will take good care of you and your baby" then looking over to John "Of course John any decisions that have to be made I will inform you first if possible" Doctor Williams stated "But I'm sure it'll be a normal birth the way you have been taken care of yourself and your unborn baby."

" I can also have a private duty nurse come in to check on you?" John added.

“That’s not needed Imzadi, when the time comes I’ll be in good hands with Ramvek in Sickbay” Isabelle smiled warmly.

" Do you feel the child is coming soon Isabella?" Sureth asked.

“Not yet father, I’m only 29 weeks but it does feel longer I’ll admit. There’s another couple of months to go yet, unless anything goes awry.” Isabelle offered.

" Betazoid and Terran children perhaps bunt you are half Vulcan and sometimes a Vulcan comes when it is ready." Sureth added.

Hearing the conversation between Isabelle and her father Ramvek chimed in "Isabelle's pregnancy so far has been normal and I don't see any reason that should change" he assured Sureth "But if it should she'll be in good hands I assure you."

“Of that I’ve no doubt” Isabelle smiled warmly. “Does that put your mind to rest father?”

" The fact you are here puts my mind to rest Isabella. This is reassuring. Have you picked out any names?"

Isabelle looked at John, then back at Sureth. “Actually, no we haven’t yet. It’s probably time we did.”

" John Junior of course," Dallas joked.

" I hardly think Junior will look appropriate on a Starfleet application." Sureth added.

" John Wayne Dallas Jr sounds very Starfleetish." Dallas added. Sureth didn't say anything as he then looked to Isabella.

“How do we know it won’t be a girl?” Isabelle looked at John hoping he wouldn’t mind if it turned out she was having a girl. “I’ve resisted asking up until now, but I just have a feeling…” she wondered if her feeling was correct.

" Imzadi maybe we should find out?" John asked.

“Maybe we should” she looked towards Ramvek wondering if he’d be able to tell her now.

Then all eyes were on the Doctor as John approached and patted him on the back.

Ramvek chuckled "So you want to know the baby's gender I see. In that case It is my pleasure to inform you both that you will be the parents of a sweet little baby girl" he informed everyone "So now I guess it will be girl's names taking the forefront; unless you think John Wayne Dallas Jr. would be appropriate."

John was shocked as all this time he had been planning for a son. John looked to Isabella and smiled.

" A daughter! We are having a daughter."

Sureth raised an eyebrow as he had two daughters and both were as unique as the stars themselves.

Isabelle gave a thrilled smile, giving John a hug in celebration. “You’re not disappointed? You’ve talked a lot about having another boy in the family.”

" As long as you are the mother I would be happy with Tribble's. I am elated actually, a daughter. " John said smiling something he hadn't done in a year.

Sureth watched them both and was inwardly rejoicing at having a grand daughter. It had been a while since Isabella was little and he had missed a lot of that time on duty.

" I am happy for you. " Sureth added.

“Thank you father” Isabelle smiled warmly. She was truly elated to be having a daughter to complete her family.

" Let's raise a toast. To Isabella and my future little girl." John said passing out glasses of something.

Taking the glass of beverage Ramvek noticed it possessed quite a delightful aroma; something he had not smelled before. Raising his glass with a smile "Here, here" he stated just the way his Mother had taught him for such occasions.

Isabelle joined in the toast as well. Everything was becoming just what she’d always wanted in life, and for that she was eternally grateful.


OFF

Commodore Sureth

and

Lt Isabella Veran-Dallas
Chief Counselor

2nd Lieutenant John Dallas

and

LCDR Ramvek Williams
Chief Medical Officer