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The Family Series - Book Seven

Tears, Time and Joy

by Dee Price


Slowly time drifted by. Although Jonathan still felt devastated at the loss of his parents, the passage of time finally started to ease the pain. Maori also was his salvation as they spent countless hours out at The Family just talking.

The Chakotay families' closeness, all due to the love and example set by their parents Kathryn and Chakotay, spread without much effort to the children. Everyone within all families loved everyone else and just being with one another. This closeness was also very obvious to their friends, who all marveled at the joy and love they felt when in any of the family's presence.

When his sister Maori was born Jonathan proclaimed himself her ‘teacher' and this tradition continued in each family with the arrival of a new brother or sister. Kolopak, Jonathan's first born son, had been his brother Jeremiah's teacher and now Jeremiah appointed himself Kathryn's 'teacher' and shortly after her birth started telling her stories about her Grandparents Chakotay and Kathryn, as well as the legends Chakotay had passed on about his people. Jonathan and Annie had beamed proudly as they sat and listened to Jeremiah.

Jonathan had been on an extended leave, due to the death of his parents, but two months after Kathryn's birth, and after much deliberation and many conversations with his wife Annie and sister Maori, he decided to return to Starfleet. His first assignment was a "classified" mission under the command of the highly respected Vulcan, Captain Darok. Scheduled for two months Starfleet abruptly told the families of the crew it had been unexpectedly extended, causing the family great concern and worry for Jonathan's safety. No contact was allowed and they had no way of knowing if the mission was troubled or if anyone was still alive and well. As time continued and no word was forthcoming from

Starfleet, the sense of concern for Jonathan deepened immeasurably.

Meanwhile, Katie and James decided to enlarge their family and soon Katie was pregnant. Their son Chris was excited he was going to have a brother or sister. With Jonathan away on his mission, and because of no contact, Adam and Jennie constantly visited Annie, trying to lessen her loneliness as well as help with the children.

Suddenly, after four months absence, Jonathan returned. It was obvious, however, from Jonathan's demeanor, something had happened on that mission, as everything was more 'hush hush' than normal. Jonathan was unusually quiet and solemn.

One week after his return Jonathan and Annie were quietly sitting in the Family Room. Jonathan was holding baby Kathryn in his arms but seemed to be staring into space. Kolopak and Jeremiah were crowded on the sofa at their Dad's side.

Annie looked at Jonathan and quietly asked, "Honey, I know that mission was secret and you can't talk about it, but you have been so quiet since your return . . . like something bad happened. Is there anything you can talk about that will help? I'm here to listen if it will help you in any way."

Jonathan didn't answer at first, then sighing deeply he looked at Annie. "The mission made me realize how very much I don't like being apart from my family. I love you all so much . . . " He hesitated a moment then shrugged his shoulders as he continued, "I've started to think of resigning from Starfleet, but when we got back - " He stopped again, took a deep breath and said, "something did happen on that mission Annie and shortly after our return Starfleet told me they were going to promote me to Captain, and now I just don't know what to do. It would be such an honor being Captain, but . . . "

Annie took hold of his free hand and squeezed. "You know I will support you in whatever decision you make. But Captain! Oh Jonathan that's wonderful! Your mom and dad would be so proud and so excited for you."

Jonathan grinned. "I know. I can picture the pride in their eyes, but like you they would tell me whatever decision I made would be fine with them. I just don't like leaving you and the children - if anything should happen . . . "

"Jonathan," said Annie firmly, "I know you feel that way because both your parents died while you were on an away mission, but you can't let that influence your life. You love Starfleet! It's been your dream ever since you were a child."

"Maybe it's not that important anymore, Annie. Maybe Starfleet would give me an office job or . . ."

Annie interrupted but in a quiet voice. "You wouldn't be happy doing that Jonathan."

"You can be Captain, poppa," said Kolopak suddenly. "We'll all miss you a lot, but at least you'll come back home. And we know you love us."

Jonathan looked at Kolopak in amazement. Then he smiled as he glanced at Annie. "Are you telling me you want me to go away?" he kidded Kolopak as he playfully punched him on the shoulder.

Kolopak laughed. "No, poppa. I don't want you to go way, I know you like your job. It's just sometimes you have to leave, but then it's always so good when you get back home. I want to be in Starfleet too when I grow up."

Jonathan looked at Kolopak. "You do huh? You realize it's a lot of work and time away from your family?"

Kolopak solemnly nodded his head, but then with a mischievous grin said, "I know, but I wont get married right away, I'll do all that work first." Becoming serious he added, "I love you poppa, I'll make you proud of me being in Starfleet and I'll be so proud of you being a Captain." His face suddenly contorted. "Just don't go away like Grandpa and Grandma did," and he turned and buried his head onto Jonathan's chest and a sob was heard.

Jonathan, although still holding Kathryn, shifted her slightly and wrapped an arm around Kolopak, pulling him tight to him, then reached out to pull Jeremiah closer. The family sat quietly for a few minutes until Kolopak straightened up and wiped tears from his eyes.

"I'm sorry poppa," he said quietly, "But I miss Grandpa and Grandma so much."

"I know. I miss them, too. But don't apologize for crying, son. Remember what Grandpa told you, 'It takes a strong man to cry and not be embarrassed.' Not a day goes by that I don't think of them and I cry each time."

"Me, too," said Kolopak as he sniffed. "And even Jeremiah understands now and sometimes at night I hear him crying."

Jonathan reached down and tousled Jeremiah's hair, then his breath caught as he saw such a sad look in Jeremiah's eyes. He really did understand that Grandpa and Grandma were gone!

Jeremiah rubbed at one eye with a fist and smiled sadly at his Dad. Suddenly he crawled over Kolopak and onto Jonathan's lap, wrapped his arms around Jonathan's neck and kissed him on the cheek. "Love you poppa," he said quietly. Annie quickly reached over and took Kathryn from Jonathan's arms and he promptly wrapped his arms around both sons, holding them tightly as he buried his face onto their heads. A few muffled sobs broke the silence.

* * * * *

Eventually Jonathan decided to stay with Starfleet 'for a while' as he put it, and accepted the promotion to Captain. It was sometime later the family was told that while on this Classified Mission they had engaged in a battle with some smugglers and Captain Darok had been killed, thus placing Jonathan, as the First Officer and next in line, in charge of the mission. Eventually they had captured the other ship and placed its crew in the brig, a coup for Jonathan, as these were the men Starfleet had been after for some time for stealing Starfleet equipment and selling them to the highest bidder.

Unfortunately there was other bad news from this mission. Tyler had also died on that mission while trying to protect Captain Darok, and Nick had been severely injured but would be all right after lengthy rehabilitation. Maori had been extremely saddened to learn this news, but said she had suspected something of that sort, since after Jonathan's return neither Tyler nor Nick had come by the house. Actually, she had steeled herself to the conclusion that both had died, but could not ask Jonathan about it since the mission was secret.

In another vein, while that mission had been going on Mathew had returned from his, and he and Maori had a long talk, which ended with the breakup of their relationship, but with the promise "to always be good friends." It was after learning of Tyler's death that Maori realized she had deep feelings for him, but Mathew came by daily to see her and offer his friendship, strength and counsel to help Maori overcome her feelings of loss.

However, Maori was a strong person, and upon learning Nick was still alive in the Rehab Unit, buried her personal feelings of loss and made it a point to visit Nick daily, often helping in his Rehab. Through this she and Nick became deep friends, but it was also during this period of time that Maori met a Doctor Spencer, a new assignee to Starfleet, and although they clashed at first on principles and methodology, as it sometimes happens, this antagonism changed to love and they soon announced their engagement.

As sometimes the case, fate is a strange cousin to love and it seemed Maori was not destined for happiness, at least not yet, as shortly after announcing their engagement Spencer was sent on a mission from which he never returned. It was only the love and support from her brothers and sisters, along with Nick's friendship that got her through this devastating time, as Maori had now suffered the loss of two men she had loved.

The months slowly went by, with Nick continually offering his friendship and counsel to Maori. One bright sunny day they both realized their deep friendship had turned into more than that and their relationship deepened, much to the family's happiness. Only a few months later they made their plans and got married. It turned out to be a deep love, not unlike that of Kathryn and Chakotay, and only after their marriage did Nick confess he had loved Maori since the trip to the planet, but had just played the part of a friend because he felt she would never love him.

Jonathan grinned when Maori told him that. "Kinda sounds like Dad and mom's situation." Maori's eyes opened wide for a moment and then she giggled as she realized it was true.

*****

Two years went by and one day Jonathan and Annie proudly announced Annie was again pregnant, and true to their desires, nine months later Annie gave birth to a brown haired brown-eyed, son, who per Jonathan and Annie's prior decision, was promptly named Chakotay. As usual, and true to the Chakotay family tradition, a 'teacher' stepped forward when Kathryn proudly proclaimed herself Chakotay's 'teacher', thus assuring the legends and stories would be passed on.

Adam and Jennie also had another child during this period, a son they named Jonathan, much to 'Uncle Jonathan's' delight, and here, too, the 'teacher' tradition carried on only with a slight variation. Both Daniel and Rebecca insisted they would be 'Jonathan's 'teacher' and with large smiles Adam and Jennie gave this twosome their blessing.

As to the Tattoo, it became apparent this tradition would never end, as each child continually asked their parents when they could get theirs. As usual the child was asked if they knew the story and reason behind the tattoo and to explain why they desired one. Some of the answers veered slightly, but always held true to the 'essence' of the story.

Adam's daughter Rebecca, much in the mold of her Aunt Katie, did break the tradition that only the men of the tribe get a Tattoo when she stubbornly insisted on having one, and at the age of six pulled an outwardly reluctant, but an inwardly delighted Aunt Katie into the Parlor for her Tattoo. Adam and Jennie, upon seeing the Tattoo on their daughter's forehead, were at first shocked and frowned deeply. That reaction was only momentary as they soon broke into large grins, much to both Rebecca's and Aunt Katie's relief! Later both Rebecca and Aunt Katie giggled to each other 'that they both feared for their lives'.

Meanwhile, Katie and James' daughter, named Joy, who was now three years old, lived up to her name by having a perpetual smile on her face and a professed love for anyone she came in contact with. Her only frown was the fact she didn't have a younger sister or brother to 'teach', but made up for this whenever visiting an Aunt or Uncle by sitting in on every story that was being told by one of her cousins, and then retelling the story to her mom and dad to be sure she had it right. A year after the birth of Joy, Katie, after a discussion with James and despite her great love for Starfleet, had resigned to be 'just a plain old mother,' leaving James to represent this family in Starfleet. She had come to firmly believe that her family should have a mother and wife at home.

As to their friends, one day while Harry was visiting he announced he was resigning from Starfleet, saying it "was just getting to be work and not much fun anymore." He reminded Jonathan that Kathryn had once told him that 'when it stops being fun, Harry, it's time to leave.' The family told him that it just meant they would now be able to see each other more. Tom and B'Elanna began to noticeably slow down due to their age and Tom retired from his job as a test consultant in his Research and Development job. As far as the families knew Tuvok was still alive, although no one had heard from him since Kathryn's funeral. Neelix was still running his restaurant, but now in just an ‘overseer' position due to his age. "Don't feel up to standing over a hot stove anymore," he chuckled.

One day a message arrived while Jonathan was on an away mission. It was from T'Pel and her message said simply, "My mate Tuvok passed on this morning. He had a full and rich life." Adam and Katie's families, along with Annie and her four children, traveled to Vulcan to honor Tuvok, and was thanked warmly - if a Vulcan can express warmth - by T'Pel. Annie expressed her regret over Jonathan's absence but T'Pel merely nodded her understanding.

When Jonathan returned he was tremendously upset over the news, but seemingly more upset that this event had happened when he was again on an away mission. He immediately contacted T'Pel to express his condolences and shortly after resigned from Starfleet, saying too many things occurred when he was away. Starfleet tried to persuade him to remain by offering him a promotion that would allow him to remain at home, but Jonathan refused, saying he liked being Captain, and besides he had given Starfleet almost 30 years service, counting the Academy days, and how many times could he turn down a promotion anyway. However, he did agree to being retained as an Instructor for Starfleet and when not engaged in that, like his Dad, merged himself in civic functions and volunteer work around the city.

More years drifted by and before the family even realized how much time had actually passed, Kolopak was getting ready to enter High School, as was Adam's son Daniel, and those two would soon be joined by Katie's son Chris.

Maori and Nick in the meantime had two children, a daughter named Katelyn and of course a son named after her 'teacher'. However she had to alter the spelling and named him Johnathan. Maori giggled and teased Adam unmercifully that she had to change the spelling because he had named his last son Jonathan.

One evening, everyone was sitting around The Family in the back yard at Maori's when Thomas Paris came walking around the side of the house. As Jonathan rose from the grass and started to greet him he stopped short, and just looked at Thomas. "What is it?" he asked quietly.

Thomas seemed to brace himself before answering. "It's Mom and Dad. They . . . there was an accident with their shuttle when returning from their vacation in the Appalachian Mountains. Some malfunction of some kind and with Dad's age, well he wasn't as quick with his skill I guess - they didn't make it."

Jonathan immediately put his arms around him and Thomas held tight for a few minutes. "I'm sorry, said Jonathan. Everyone else expressed their shock and gave Thomas heartfelt condolences and hugs.

After Thomas recovered he said, "They had a long, full life and at least they died together. The Medic told me they must have survived the initial impact because they were outside the shuttle, sitting on the ground against a tree and had their arms around each other when they were found."

"How are your wife and kids taking it?" asked Adam.

Thomas gave a grim smile. "Deb is okay, but the kids, well - you all know about that." Everyone nodded in understanding, and then as Thomas readied to leave everyone informed him they would help in any way. As Adam expressed it, "Uncle Thomas and Aunt B'Elanna were very special people to us and we love them very much."

"I know," said Thomas. "Thanks, I'll let you know about the service," and left.

The Chakotay families turned as one and walked to The Family, standing quietly in their own thoughts. Time had started to thin their ranks.

* * * * *

As the months, slowly rolled on, Kolopak, now in High School, found he excelled in the sciences. Jeremiah and Kathryn were doing well in Elementary school and Chakotay simply 'had' to be enrolled in Kindergarten because he didn't want to be 'left out' of going to school.

When he graduated to first grade he went running to his father, so excited he couldn't even talk, just kept jumping up and down and waving the certificate. Joining in his son's excitement, Jonathan immediately picked Chakotay up and swung him around in the air, but one of Chakotay's feet hit a lamp sending it crashing to the floor. Both father and son stood very silent and contrite as Annie just stared at them. After cleaning up the mess Jonathan and Chakotay headed out to the backyard 'where they wouldn't get in anymore trouble.'

With their children now in school Jonathan and Annie began to spend more time on volunteer and civic activities. Jonathan also continued to teach Part Time at the Academy and he always seemed to have overflowing classes

Before they knew where the time had gone Kolopak graduated from High School and proudly entered the Academy. However, it was hard to tell who was the proudest, the child or the parents. Adam and Jennie's first-born son, Daniel, entered the Academy at the same time and he and Kolopak spent many nights studying together.

Maori became Chief of Medical Services at the Hospital, while Nick, still in Starfleet, had the occasional away mission, which even though she tried to deny it, made Maori very nervous. After all she had lost both Tyler and Spencer to away missions.

As for Adam, he was now in charge of Research and Development and Katie's husband James had attained the rank of full Commander. Jonathan gleefully said one day, "The Chakotay families are almost taking over Starfleet! We are going to have to be careful lest they accuse us of 'Corporate takeover'!"

Bartu, although getting very old and slowing down immeasurably still managed to make it out to The Family every night, either with Maori or both she and Nick when he was home, and of course with all the families and their children as the backyard was a regular meeting place. Bartu especially enjoyed the children and listened in rapt attention as they told him their stories and legends, even though he had heard them a million times before.

Many nights he would sit in his rocking chair and have two or three children in his lap.

All of the families continued their closeness, never being far away or without contact with one another. And it went without saying that they would gather every Sunday at Maori's house for dinner, conversation and lots of laughs. To save Maori, the families would occasionally make it a potluck, with everyone bringing something for the table.

Reminiscing about Kathryn and Chakotay always seemed to occur on these Sunday gatherings. "I remember one time at the planet when for the first, and I might add, the only time I ever saw mom irritated at dad," said Adam as he started to chuckle.

** "Dad was helping me build a table for beside my bed - Katie was only a year old and Jonathan wasn't even thought of yet - and mom wanted the sink fixed. It was plugged or brown water or something, I don't remember exactly. Anyway mom had asked him several times and he always answered with 'In a minute, honey'. " Then mom said very sharply:

"Chakotay I need this sink fixed now or you can just go without dinner tonight!"

Chakotay winked at Adam. "Does that mean just me or are you going to starve Adam and Katie too?"

"No smart remarks Chakotay! Please fix this sink - NOW! You have had all day working on that desk!"

"That Captain tone got Dad's attention real fast and dad started puttering at the sink while mom stood off to one side with her hands on her hips. All of a sudden Dad gave a yank on the faucet, it broke and water started spraying everywhere! All over Dad - all over Mom - and all over me too. Mom didn't know whether to be mad or laugh, Dad had such a sheepish look on his face! She put a hand up to her face to try and hide the start of a smile and then started giggling and both of them went downhill from there. By the time they stopped laughing we practically had a river running through the house." **

Everyone in the back yard was laughing uproariously and this story lent itself to others from Katie and Jonathan. Bartu sat and wiped tears from his eyes he was laughing so hard.

"Aiyee," he said, "This family always happy and always making me laugh. No wonder I live so long!"

*****

Another two years went by and as Kolopak was about to enter his third year at the Academy, a very sad, yet somehow poignant, bittersweet event occurred. Bartu took ill and had now been confined to bed for the last month. The family knew he didn't have long and it hurt them greatly. He was like a member of their family.

The EMH, who the family still used, came down the stairs from Bartu's room. Shaking his head he said, "It wont be long now."

Jonathan, sitting on the couch, felt absolutely terrible and started up the stairs. Bartu smiled when he saw Jonathan and reached feebly for his hand as Maori stepped aside and wiped the tears from her face. Jonathan grasped Bartu's hand and squeezed, as Bartu said, "Thank you Jonathan, for everything. This family treat me as one of you and love me as if a brother. I am very happy."

"We love you, Bartu," said Jonathan quietly. "You are part of us, you are one of our family and always have been."

Bartu sighed and nodded his head, then closed his eyes. Maori again swiped at a tear as Jonathan squeezed Bartu's hand. Bartu, even with his eyes closed, smiled and squeezed back.

Jonathan walked downstairs and glanced at Adam and Katie. "Better go up," he said quietly. As they rose and headed up the stairs a knock was heard and Jonathan walked over and opened the front door.

A stranger stood there and asked if this was the house of Kathryn and Chakotay.

Jonathan nodded. "But I'm afraid they are no longer alive. I am their son Jonathan. Can I do something for you?"

The man looked closely at Jonathan then nodded his head, smiled, and introduced himself. Jonathan's mouth gaped and his eyes opened wide in amazement. They engaged in a short, animated conversation, and then Jonathan hurriedly took the man up to Bartu's bedroom, where everyone was now gathered. The stranger looked down at the man in the bed, who was laying very still, his eyes closed and breathing labored.

Reaching down the stranger took hold of Bartu's hand and said in a quiet, though rich baritone voice, "Poppa?"

Bartu opened his eyes and stared at the face looking down at him. Slowly recognition dawned and he smiled a joyous smile as he said, "My son! You are alive! My son Marko, you are alive!"

Marko leaned down and kissed his father on both cheeks. "Yes, Poppa, I am here."

Jonathan quietly herded the awe struck family out of the bedroom, a large smile on his face. As they entered the family room tears showed in everyone's eyes at this miracle.

"Isn't this the most fantastic news," enthused Jonathan.

"Oh my," said Maori. "How did he get away from the Borg and how did he find us?"

"It's a long story, Maori, and we'll have Marko explain it but for now Bartu sees a son that escaped the Borg and knows it before he passes on."

Twenty minutes later Marko walked out of his father's bedroom and as he came down the stairs he was crying. "He is gone. My father is gone, but before he left he expressed his joy at seeing me and said to tell all of you how much he loved you."

The family all started to cry. It was such a bittersweet moment. After everyone regained their composure Jonathan contacted a Family Parlor about Bartu and soon two men came to retrieve his body. Jonathan told Marko they would help him with arrangements and that if he didn't object, Bartu would be laid to rest in a site near Kathryn and Chakotay.

Marko accepted with gratitude and after receiving a drink of lemonade from Maori, the family took him out in the backyard where he could see his father's sculpture of The Family.

Marko smiled. "Yes, I was but a boy, but I remember poppa working on this one. He always spoke so highly of Kathryn and Chakotay, though I do not remember so well. I do remember Adam, Katie and Jonathan a little," he said as he looked closely at them.

Maori brought out drinks for everyone and then they all sat and listened to Marko's tale of his escape from the Borg. It seems he had gone to the New Village that morning to buy some new tools for his father. He met a young couple who had traveled a lot and "when word spread that the Borg were coming, they seemed to know about the Borg and took me with them deep into the woods into a hidden cave, where we lived in constant fear. Finally after a little more than three months we ventured out and crept into the city, only to find it deserted. Then we made our way to the old village, as I was concerned about my father and brothers and sisters, only to find it deserted as well and I feared the worst.

"This couple had a ship, a marvelous ship that went high into the sky, and they took me to the next planet, where they again found deserted cities. This 'planet hopping' continued for years until they came upon a trader who volunteered to take me on as a helper, as this couple now wanted to settle down. So I went with this trader and he knew of a wormhole as he called it and we came out in the Gamma Quadrant. This, of course was all new to me, but I work hard for this man and eventually we entered the Alpha Quadrant . . . here yes . . . and saw Earth.

"Well I remember once poppa saying Kathryn and Chakotay had at one time secretly mentioned to him a place called Earth that they wanted to see again someday. As it happened we docked at the Spaceport of San Francisco and by another stroke of luck I was eating at some restaurant where there were these two pictures on the wall of a man and a woman and the names below them were Kathryn and Chakotay! So I inquire and they take me to this very, very old man - someone by the name of Neelix.

"Well after this Neelix - despite his age he is very jolly fellow - listened to my story, he had someone get a shuttle and take me to your home. . . . this home." Marko stopped talking for a moment. "The rest you know," he finally continued. "Providence shone on me today to find you and see my father before he left his mortal existence, and I shall forever give my thanks for that."

Their conversation with Marko continued well into evening, and then Jonathan offered to have Marko stay at his house until the service was over. Marko accepted graciously.

Three days later, following the service for Bartu, there was a reception at the house and the family asked Marko to stay and live with them, but he refused, saying he would continue on his way, but added that now that he knew them and where they were he would stop by and visit occasionally.

"But where will you go, what will you do, Marko?" asked Maori. "You don't know anyone else and I would love to have you stay here."

Marko smiled and shrugged his shoulders. "I think I will find a small town with lots of trees. These big cities are not for me," he said with a loud, rich laugh.

When he left, after hearty hugs and handshakes from all, the family somehow felt contentment. They had lost Bartu, but the Spirits had brought them Marko, a son long thought either dead or assimilated by the Borg, and showed him to Bartu before he had drawn his last breath.

*****

Two more years rolled by and Kolopak, along with Daniel, graduated from the Academy and much to their delight were assigned the same ship, Kolopak as Chief Science Officer and Daniel as Head Tactical Officer.

Jonathan and Annie outwardly sent them off with a smile, but inside they were sad. "Where does the time go, Annie?" asked Jonathan sadly. "It seems only yesterday Kolopak was born, and now our first child has left home and will be starting his own life."

"I know dear," she answered, "And in a couple of years Jeremiah will be joining him, not to mention Kathryn and Chakotay as well as Adam and Katie's children. Starfleet seems to be in this families blood!"

Jonathan turned and put both arms around Annie and kissed her. "I know it's been said before, but now I know how mom and dad felt when Adam, Katie and then me left home. I just feel sorta empty thinking that Jeremiah, Kathryn and Chakotay will soon be following."

"Life moves on, hon, but the one thing your parents gave us all is love and love of family. Despite everything, we'll always have that."

At that moment the yells of Kathryn and Chakotay could be heard in the backyard. Jonathan grinned and grabbed Annie's hand as he turned. "Come on, let's go see what those kids are up to."

Rounding the corner of the house Jonathan grinned delightedly. Despite their ages the children were playing Leap Frog. As they approached they saw Kathryn leaping over Chakotay, then he rose and started to leap over her, only Kathryn suddenly reared up, spilling Chakotay to the grass.

"No fair, you do that every time," laughed Chakotay. Then seeing their mom and dad he called out for them to join them.

Jonathan chuckled as he remembered the time when he had suddenly reared up and spilled Adam to the grass. Still smiling he and Annie ran over to join their children in this game he so fondly remembered from his youth on that planet.

"It runs in the family son," he called out, "I used to spill Katie and Adam used to spill me."

For the next hour the backyard reverberated with their laughter.

The End

To be concluded with "The Chakotay Legacy"

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