Personal Log 38: Correspondence Part Seven
19 Sep 2016Jemine Caesar
+++ Recorded Message +++From: Jemine Caesar
To: Sam Hodkin
Date: 7th August, 3301
Hello, my love,
Dr Standish-Lang has given me the all-clear. I'm being signed out of the clinic later today, and coming back to Lincoln starport on an early evening shuttle from Sydney Wollongong spaceport. I've been given some pills to take for the next couple of weeks, just painkillers and hormones. The doctor is very pleased with the progress I've made, and says I'll be all right to fly my ship.
Which is just as well, since I've had word from grandpapa about Bekka's funeral. It's to take place on August 10th at 1300 GST. There's to be a memorial service at my grandparents' place, followed by a reception. Bekka's body will be taken away for cremation, and her ashes returned to my grandparents.
It will be quite a small affair. Admiral Remi has authorised four officers to attend as a mark of respect from the Navy. The admiral also said he had tried for a Conspicuous Gallantry medal to be awarded to me on Bekka's behalf. Unfortunately the application was refused, as the Federation could not be seen to reward clones due to their illegal status.
Thank you for keeping in touch with my grandparents. Grandpapa seems quite impressed with you!
I've missed you so much, and I'm counting the minutes until I'm with you again, my darling.
All my love,
Jem
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From: Sam Hodkin
To: Jemine Caesar
Date: 7th August, 3301
My darling Jem,
It'll be great to welcome you home without a doubt, although it may have to wait a little longer. I got called up on Reserve duties for a short mission further afield so I'm bound to that until midnight tomorrow.
August 9th is a certainty however.
Love and yearning,
Sam
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From: Jemine Caesar
To: Sam Hodkin
Date: 7th August, 3301
Hello, my darling,
A special mission? Ooh, I hope you aren't getting involved in anything too dangerous. I want you back safe and sound!
I got the shuttle back to Lincoln earlier. I'm now at Luyten's Star, having taken on a couple of delivery jobs. I'm feeling a bit rusty in the cockpit.
I'll spend tonight at Ashby City, then head to Eravate tomorrow. I can't drink any alcohol for the time being, as I'm on meds. So the next best thing is a mint choc chip fudge sundae at Rikk's Café on Ackerman Market. Can you meet me there on the 9th?
Love you so much it hurts,
Jem
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