Exsecutive Officer's Quarters

[Commander Christina Rivers]

This is where Commander Rivers will spend her off time.

She laied in her bed not feeling the greatest. After Regal left her quarters in a somewhat unhappy state that made her feel like she wasn't doing her job as a friend. She huged onto her dog and used him as a blanket/pellow on her bed. She wasn't one to really be emotional but with Regal it was different. He seamed to have her heart in his hands and not even know it. His wife was her best friend and over the years he must have became that for her and she not know it.

She yawned, got up, and then got her dog something to drink. He was always drinking something or eating. Seamed he was trying somehow to make her happy. He was good like that and she really hadn't had time with all the caose to bond with him. Now she did and she couldn't understand why yet it was time but it was.

He sat there at the bowl and chaised his tail for a while before drinking and then shacking before joining her back on the bed. He wasn't one to waunder far from her and it might be because as a puppy he was abused by his pervious owner. She didn't know nor did she care. He was the right dog for her and as far as she was concerned if she never had children, her only child.

He laided down and she rested on him. She thought about many things including her own duty to know what is going on the ship most of the time. She didn't know for sure what all was going on now because she had been unable to attend to duty for a week. She was sore physically from the miscarrage and emotionally sore from Regal withdrawing from her. Now all she had left to do was throw herself into her work and try to bury the hurt those two event gave her and to throw herself into carring for her dog.

[Commander Christina Rivers]

When she got up in the morning Chaz in tow she found out that she had a subspace message on her computer. It was addressed to her and only her. From an...old friend, she hadn't seen in a few months. They had a bond that stars couldn't shatter, and she didn't know why or how he got ahold of her she just knew that excited knot in her stomach came back and her heart seamed to beat fast in her cest. She couldn't wait to open it and that is when she remembered Chaz needed to be fed first.

She got up from her chair, relcutantly, and went to the replicator to get Chaz some chow for the morning and herself a cup of coffee. She had a feeling that she was going to need that extra kick in the pants to deal with the transmission as well as the duties she had since neglected. Or that was her opinion. Ever since she got here she hadn't been focused. Things had to change.

She got back to the console after a few moments of waking up and Chaz chowing down on his kibble. Chaz sat there with that silly look on his face as if to prod her to open the subspace message.



To: Commander Christina R. Rivers, USS Polaris

From: Commander Lu Chang, Deep Space 7

Subject: The good times

The comm opened up even though it was a recorded image her heart jumpted into her throat as his face came to life on the computer.



Hey lady, I hear you got permoted since the last time we talked. I am so proud of you for sticking it out. All of it, the seperation from you wasn't my choice. Command thought having you here with me would make my focus less then perfict. They couldn't chance it with the mission they wanted me to do. I can't beleive I convinced myself that they were speaking the truth. You got no idea how many times I had to re-record this before sending it out to you.

There was a pause as he held his hands to his face thinking of what to say next. He then looked back at the screen.

I guess what I am trying to say is that...I've been watching...waiting for the right time to contact you. I figure now would be the right time as my shuttle is on its way with me on it. I had some leave and thought what the hell, I need to visit my lady. That is if you still want me.

He autobly sighed.

By the time you get this I will be a couple hours out. I miss you, so much, so please...let me see you again.

He wipted his hands over his face and then the transmission ended. Christina's heart leapted further up her throat and her stomach got butterflys in it. She forgot how charming he was and even though he wasn't able to articulate it clearly she knew that he was comming to see her. To explain things, and to possibly pick up where they left off. To contiue the courtship.

She looked at Chaz and smiled.

"Hear that boy, Lu is comming, better get this place presentable."

Chaz but his paw over his nose and kind of growled/whined she couldn't help but laught at that. He hated cleaning just as much as she did, but it had to be done Lu was on his way.

[Commander Christina Rivers]

Chaz was trying everything and anything to clean up his chew toys in the main room as Christina was making her bed and changing. She wanted things to look lived in but not like she was neglecting herself like she had been. Regal's absence made her long for someone...anyone to talk to. She didn't really know how he would react to Lu comming or even if he knew so she hit the comm.

Commander Rivers to Lt. Conner. I wanted to let you know that Commander Chang's shuttle craft will be docking with USS Polaris for a visit shortly. He's here for a personal visit.

She waited a few moments to see if Regal would even acknowlage her comm since it was a personal one and Regal had been blocking her out lately for some reason or another she didn't clame to know.

Regal heard the command figured he better acknowlage it even though he knew Lu was already there. Infact he was taking refuge in his quarters at the moment to give Christina time to adjust to the fact that he was wanting to talk. That and Lu didn't know if she even wanted to talk to him.

Acknowlaged Commander, should I send him up once he comes?

Christna heard the comm and let the breath out that she was holding inadvertantly and responded.

No, I want you to come with him. I want us all to have time to talk togeather like a family. We got alot of things to sort out...togeather.

Regal heard the message back and the emotion that was in her voice. He looked at Lu and then responded back hiding his own emotions.

Acknowlaged I'll bring him up in a few moments when he arrives. Lt. Conner out.

The comm went dead and Christina was now in the main room picking up the cloths that she threw around all over the place and helpted Chaz clean up his toys. Seamed that Regal was trying to spare her his own emotions as if to give her space to cope with everything. He always thought of her before himself and that part of him was his fault that she was going to have to tell him that she was fine. More or less show him that she was fine.

Lu was another story. She didn't know how much he had changed or how much he would know of what happened between her and Regal. But soon he would know all and perhaps he would show her that his heart really didn't die but infact was still intact, buried under the snow that had been Command's will that tore them apart in the first place. All these thoughts and much more as she went about getting ready for Lu and Regal to come.

[Commander Christina Rivers]

Christian lead Jay thought the corradors of the ship. They were both a little wet from the incadent in messhall but that didn't bother her. Neither did the looks for passing crewmen who haven't seen her out side of her office for a while. She was use to all that by now. She would have to as she would be socializing more. They both came to the door she unlocked it and before she could even walk in Rocky was there.

Rocky had been waiting for what seamed like hours to wait for her to come and he, as soon as he saw her, jumpted up and licked her and then jumpted up to try and get her to pay attention to him.

Boy, you need to stop that...I need to get in we got company. You sill dog, jackrabbit.

She was laughing and getting into the room. Waving Jay to follow her.

It's ok..he'll get over being excitable. Got to get some dry cloths for us both.

He finally got his sences about him and started sniffing around Jay as he entered into the room woundering if he was going to be a new person to get use to or if he was just passing through like all the others. He desided to check out who he was and shoved his nose right into Jay's backend before running away knowing full well that his master would scold him for saying hello that way.

She kind of laughted a bit and then spoke to Jay.

Looks like he likes you. He doesn't do that to just anyone. You want to get changed in the other room? The replicator can replicate you some cloths I'm sure your lap, by now, is kind of cold.

[Lt John Hooper]

He follows her thought the corradors of the ship. They were both a little wet from the incadent in messhall but he didn't care. Looks for passing crewmen who acted like they haven't seen her out side of her office for a while. They both came to the door she unlocked it and before she could even walk in Rocky was there.

He jumped up and licked her and then jumped up to try and get her to pay attention to him.

Boy, you need to stop that...I need to get in we got company. You sill dog, jackrabbit.

She was laughing and getting into the room. Waving Jay to follow her. He followed her in laughing at Rocky

It's ok..he'll get over being excitable. Got to get some dry cloths for us both.

"That's Ooook" He says as Rocky shoved his nose right into his backend before running away.

She kind of laughed a bit and then spoke to Jay.

Looks like he likes you. He doesn't do that to just anyone. You want to get changed in the other room? The replicator can replicate you some cloths I'm sure your lap, by now, is kind of cold.

He looks at Rocky "Nice to meet you" he then smiles at Christina "Just a little cold" he then enters the other room and changes his cloths

[Commander Christina Rivers]

She watched him go into the other room and change his cloths and fed Rocky while he was doing that so at least he would calm down that way.

You play nice with Jay. Mama likes him and wants him in one peace. No more butt sniffing.

Rocky kind of sat there looking at her she found a robe in the front room and changed into that so to get out of her wet cloths. She would change later if nessary.

You can come out Jay. I got Rocky busy with food and am out of my wet cloths and decant for viewing.

[Lt John Hooper]

He hears Christina say You can come out Jay. I got Rocky busy with food and am out of my wet cloths and decant for viewing.

He reenters the room and sees Christina, he looks at her a few seconds

"You look great....Not that didn't look great before" He takes a breath and shakes his head "Great I'm Babbling" he sighs

[Commander Christina Rivers]

She smiled at him and patted the couch that she was sitting on.

It's ok I understand what you are trying to say. I was going to clean one of my hand weapons but I figured that just sitting out here would be enough for you to take in at one time. That and its not everyday I have someone in my quarters other then Rocky the mess eater.

Rocky was chowing down in the corner of the room on some food making all kinds of noises.

You feel better now that you are out of your wet cloths? I know I do. I'll get dressed more approperatly if we're going to be venturing out of here for somemore excitement.

[Lt John Hooper]

She smiled at him and patted the couch that she was sitting on.

It's ok I understand what you are trying to say. I was going to clean one of my hand weapons but I figured that just sitting out here would be enough for you to take in at one time. That and its not everyday I have someone in my quarters other then Rocky the mess eater.

He smiles at her as he sits down "That's good, I have no idea why I'm so nervous"

Rocky was chowing down in the corner of the room on some food making all kinds of noises.

You feel better now that you are out of your wet cloths? I know I do. I'll get dressed more approperatly if we're going to be venturing out of here for somemore excitement.

"Yes I do, and we can do what ever you like" he says he feels a great attraction to her, and right know is nervous he'll mess it up any change

[Commander Christina Rivers]

She had to smile at him. He's so cute to her even when he's nervous.

I am game for whatever you want to do Jay. I'm not a picky women, and if you got something on your mind I suggest you say it. I have my Mother's six sence about those things.

Rocky walked over and sat down at her feet then layed out so he was at both of their feet. She looked down at that before looking back at Jay.

Think that he's giving us a hit here?

[Lt John Hooper]

She smiled at him, and he smiled backed

I am game for whatever you want to do Jay. I'm not a picky women, and if you got something on your mind I suggest you say it. I have my Mother's six sence about those things.

He was feel more at ease when Rocky walked over and sat down at her feet then layed out so he was at both of their feet. She looked down at that before looking back at him.

Think that he's giving us a hit here?

"I do believe he is" he says looking at Rocky, than back to her, he leans in a kisses her, the feel of her soft lips and her skin as he touched her face

when he broke the kiss he looked at her "To hell with it, I don't care if you are my Commanding Officer" He kisses her again

[Commander Christina Rivers]

When he leaned in and kissed her, at first is supprised her, but once she got over that she kissed him back. She thought to herself, 'this is nice', and the moment was over she was going to say something to him when he spoke his mind. The next thing that she knew his strong but soft lips where on her's again. This time there was more feeling behind the kiss and she drew herself closer to him on the couch bringing her hand up to his face to feel his strong jaw line. This time she had to break the kiss though.

About time you stopted hidding. I was getting anzy.

She cuddle up to him on the couch holding his hand in her's. Rocky jumpted up on the couch and laid down where she was sitting a few moments ago. She had to laught Rocky had a way of communicating that was quit funny at times.

I think that Rocky approves. Needless to say I didn't exspect a get to know you dinner to be a first date of sourts. Nor that it would end like this. With emotions I haven't felt in years finally comming back, and I'm scared to death that I'll mess this up.

[Lt John Hooper]

He felt her draw herself closer to him on the couch bringing her hand up to his face as she kissed him back. Then she broke the kiss though

About time you stopted hidding. I was getting anzy.

She cuddle up to him on the couch holding his hand in her's.He saw Rocky jumpted up on the couch and laid down where she was sitting a few moments ago. She had laught at Rocky it seemed he had a way of communicating that was quit funny at times.

I think that Rocky approves. Needless to say I didn't exspect a get to know you dinner to be a first date of sourts. Nor that it would end like this. With emotions I haven't felt in years finally comming back, and I'm scared to death that I'll mess this up.

I Think he does as well he smiles Nether did I but the more we talked the more I fell for you he kisses her as he rubbed his hand over her cheekI was scared and I'm still scared I'll mess it up, so I guess we'll be scared together

[Commander Christina Rivers]

She kisses him when he kisses her again and spoke softly.

I guess we are going to have to do that. You reached under the hard shell I build around my heart and caputred it. That much I know. That much I'm certain of not screwing up. But, there is something you should know. If you are going to be close to me.

She had to look down to the floor for a moment to gather her thoughts and feelings. Jay was the first person that she was going to talk to outside of medical or her firend that the incadent happened.

Its hard for me to say this, but I was pregent at one time. It wasn't planned by either one of us. When I was two months into the pregancy I had a misscarage. It was due to stress and just me not taking care of myself that lead to the misscarage. This happened before you got assigned here, and I thought you should know.

She looked at the floor and contiued to do so reaching out and petting Rocky with her hand that she wasn't holding his in and shacking.

If you chose to want to pull away from me because of that I'll understand.

[Lt John Hooper]

She kisses him when he kisses her again and spoke softly.

I guess we are going to have to do that. You reached under the hard shell I build around my heart and caputred it. That much I know. That much I'm certain of not screwing up. But, there is something you should know. If you are going to be close to me.

He watched as she look down to the floor for a moment to gather her thoughts and feelings.

Its hard for me to say this, but I was pregent at one time. It wasn't planned by either one of us. When I was two months into the pregancy I had a misscarage. It was due to stress and just me not taking care of myself that lead to the misscarage. This happened before you got assigned here, and I thought you should know.

She looked at the floor and contiued to do so reaching out and petting Rocky with her hand that she wasn't holding his in and shacking.

If you chose to want to pull away from me because of that I'll understand.

He listened to to her, then reached out and gently lifted her head and looked at her

That day I meet you in your office, you stole a piece of my heart, we had dinner and you stole more of it, I kissed you and You stole all my heart he softly says

I'd be a fool to think their was no one in your life before me, and it hurts me to know you had miscarriage he says as he pulls her close and holds her in his arms

I will not pull away form you, I will not walk away from you, I will stay by your side and Love you as long as you want me, This I promise he gently says as he kisses her Cheek

[Commander Christina Rivers]

She relaxes as he draws her to him. Settles into his chest and then smiles as he kisses her cheek.

I think you are stuck with me for the long haul then Jay. Because I don't see the wanting you running out anytime soon.

She then kissed his hand and let out a sigh of releaf that she didn't know she was holding in.

So, what does Jay want to do now?

[Lt John Hooper]

Theirs no one I rather be with than you he then smiles when she kisses his hand

I know what I want to do he says as he holds her But I will not rush things, I like were doing right now, or we could to 10 Fwd have a drink, I could sing a song or two he laughs Maybe not that might scare you away

[Commander Christina Rivers]

She sunggled down closer to him and smiled.

I think I would scare you away after a few drinks. I sing too just when I'm not in full control of myself.

She laughed remembering the last time she sang.

I sang at Lee's graduation party from the Acadamy that his parents threw for him. The looks on their face was priceless. Think they saw a ghost. I was just messing around really. I don't think I sound that good.

She then turned to face him.

I bet you sound wounderful when you sing. So what you say? We both get a little lose and sing.

[Lt John Hooper]

He smiles at her Sounds good to me, I'm looking forward to you singing

[Commander Christina Rivers]

She got up and smiled at him kissing him on the cheek.

I look forward to hearing your beautiful voice sing. But now I have to get dressed. Can't be running around in a robe.

She then laughted a little and went off to the other room to get dressed. She was going to pick out something special for him. Now that she was out of her slump of not really carring what she looked like she actually enjoyed dressing for the occasion.