Author’s note: Hee Hee the ship is from Horatio Hornblower. I added it for fun cause it’s near impossible to pronounce without stumbling unless you practice.

“Admiral, there’s a message for you.”

“On screen.”

Scowling Owen Paris tapped his fingers on the desk. The message disappeared. He didn’t bother trying to track it, he knew he wouldn’t be able to. Life had taught him to be tough, and to cling to all the power he was given. He wouldn’t give in to these terrorists. He had ways of revenge they couldn’t dream of. That ‘husband’ of his son’s would pay for his arrogance. For Owen had no doubt who was behind that note. He would pay.

“Have you decided what you’re going to do?” Harry asked his best friend.

“Chakotay’s retiring from starfleet, he’s been accepted on a scientific archeology expedition thing. I’m to be pilot and First Officer aboard the Starfleet ship escorting them.”

“First Officer?” Harry was surprised.

“Yeah, apparently Starfleet was really impressed by my actions in the DQ So I’m going to be XO aboard the Indefatigable. You?”

“B’Elanna and I have put in a request to be stationed aboard the same vessel. And Admiral Lanspeak says it’s likely I’ll be promoted to Lieutenant shortly.”

“Good, you deserve it. Seven’s baby should be coming soon.”

“2 weeks, I wonder what they’ll name him.”

“Something logical and efficient I’m sure.”