Sushi arrives

The two chatted for a bit, catching up on what the other was doing. “I’m enjoying retirement,” Shepard said. “At this point, I plan to cruise my way through life, have kids with a beautiful woman, marry her, and grow old together. Maybe not in that exact order.”

“Shepard…” Miranda said, as she leaned her head against her shoulder. “I… I don’t know what to say. My whole life I’ve been afraid of my father and never had a mother to bond with. Getting to know you. I… it’s meant a lot. The way you reunited me with Oriana. And saved her from that demon…”

“Hey… it was only fair since you saved my life. You gave me another chance to live,” Shepard said. “I owe you my life, Miranda. More than that. I owe you the world.”

“But…” Miranda sighed. “You’ve already done so much.”

“And I’m just getting started,” Shepard said as she kissed Miranda passionately, wrapping her arms around her just in time for the platter of sushi to arrive.

Shepard smiled. “And now… let me give you a special treat…”

“Shepard…” Miranda said, gasping as Shepard stood to her feet.