"David, you know that I love you unconditionally and anything that may seem hurtful is not meant to hurt, but to help you." Oh, oh, where is this goin...?" I thought."David, our love got out of hand for mother and son and I take all the blame. We have to be careful in future so we are not tempted and that is why I may have seemed unloving during the last few weeks. You do understand don't you?" Yes Mum, but I don't see why a simple cuddle is forbidden." Son, let's just say that I don't trust. "It gave us a lot to think about.Rhonda, Sam, Jen, Court, Liz, and I loaded up as soon as we could get everything cleaned up. We were off to Indy to see Elaine in Manon. We'd all watched her in musicals, but I never imagined what her voice could really do. It was a college production, so not all the voices were grand, but the baritone who played her brother was a show-stopper. And Elaine was just plain magic.This time we'd made arrangements in advance, and after we had the post-show greeting,. ..unique entrance onto Voyager just hours after he left."So, you gotta tell me," he says. "I mean, I've been briefed, but I want to hear it from YOU."You smile, appreciating his attention, feeling somehow a kinship in an otherwise foreign environment. "Well, I was visiting a friend in Europe. She was a grad student, working at CERN. We were just chatting while she was processing some data when--" Janeway to all senior officers," a voice announces. "Report to the bridge immediately." Damn," says. They already have. There might not be bombs involved like Laura disturbingly wanted, but I get gist of things. I’m not going to crumble or crack. So do me a favor big guy…’ her voice dropped down to a soft purr as she leaned in just a little further, her breath fanning his face sweetly, ‘stop worrying about me. I know you have a big gun and know how to use it.’ Drawing back she winked and giggle softly. ‘Seriously, this is it. We’re doing what we planned to do and after this, we’re not going to.