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Tom had to wait another five days until Starfleet actually began the hearing, but it was neither a court martial nor a review board. Instead, the JAG office decided to hold what amounted to a fitness hearing. He would be on his own. Originally there was a question of whether the former Maquis members and surviving crew of the Equinox would be part of the proceedings. However, with so many issues and the different status of each person, it became quite confusing. Those issues would take some sorting out and so, once more, Tom was singled out due to his own unique situation. That suited him just fine as it meant getting his status resolved much quicker, if only B'Elanna could get her case heard as fast. Unfortunately, there were a few preliminary issues regarding the other crewpersons who needed to be reviewed.
To start things off, there was a study of the terms with which one had accepted service aboard Voyager. Those conditions included adhering to Command structure, following Starfleet rules regulations and protocol, plus wearing a uniform and accepting the rank assigned to them by Janeway.
Since there was a formal log entry to that effect, the review was easy and took little time. Each one acknowledged their acceptance of the conditions. Also, most had been in Starfleet previously to joining the Maquis, so their records were entered into the proceedings' records.
There were exceptions. The former Equinox crew would be held for a formal court martial following the current hearing.
All of that meant that Paris was to be treated differently again, as Starfleet had accepted Janeway's proposal to allow him to serve aboard Voyager under extraordinary conditions. But his acceptance was provisional, not permanent. Therefore he would be 'reviewed' separately. What was to be determined would focus on whether he lived up to his promise to serve and if he would merit full and unconditional reinstatement.
All this sorting out process took several days. At times, Tom was ready to just give up. Only Janeway's presence and reassurances kept him going. Again, there was the absence of his father, but at least now he understood why. Tom was standing on his own merit. In fact, he and Janeway agreed that evoking Admiral Paris' name could only hurt both men.
Besides, Janeway had given the Admiral a special project to do. With Harry Kim's and Tuvok's assistance, they were to answer a nagging question that she needed answered.
Meanwhile, a date and time was set for Tom Paris. Present at his hearing were several command grade officers, JAG's second senior officer, the assistant to the Chief Commandant of Cadets from the Academy and the Chief of Security for Starfleet Yards.
Tom was seated adjacent to the review board which consisted of seven members. In the section reserved for 'interested parties' was a collection of brass that would impress even a Vulcan. But one face caused Tom's stomach to turn, a magistrate from his previous hearing -- the same one that gave Janeway so much trouble. Tom never looked back in that direction for the rest of the proceedings, preferring to concentrate on positive thinking and, as Janeway had suggested, concentrating on what was being said about him. After all, in this setting, he could respond to any testimony that he did not agree with, provided he used proper protocol and methods.
With preliminary statements and procedures out of the way, the hearing was about to begin when a door opened and the Admiral of the Fleet, Senek, made a surprise visit. The elderly Vulcan, 200-plus years by most guesses, took a seat in the section reserved for Starfleet V.I.P.'s. Certainly he qualified, but Paris was very surprised by his presence. Senek was due to retire shortly, but evidently wanted to witness this hearing before leaving his post. With all he had to do, maybe Janeway's assessment of his case being a 'hot potato' really was correct.
Once the startled assembly of persons settled down, the Elfrosian admiral seated in the center of the review board rose to speak. "I wish to welcome all those gathered here and I must remind our visitors that this is a Starfleet hearing and procedures are somewhat different than in a civilian court or hearing. Also, this particular type of proceeding is generally closed to non-Starfleet persons, but due to the extraordinary nature of the case, we at Starfleet wish to be completely transparent and open in regards to Mister Paris."
Gathering his thoughts for a moment, he continued, "Before us then, is the question of whether Thomas Eugene Paris should be allowed to retain the rank of lieutenant and remain in Starfleet. At this time I will allow Admiral Janeway, who is serving as Mr. Paris' advocate, to address the board members." He nodded towards Janeway then sat quietly.
Standing quickly, Voyager's commanding officer spoke evenly and calmly as if addressing a group of children. "For me, the question of whether Tom Paris should retain his rank and status as a Starfleet officer is rather simple. Yes, he should. He lived up to his terms of the probation and proved himself a valuable asset time and again. His basic skills were expanded and finely honed. He became adept at medical care, engineering, holosuite design and much, much more beyond his outstanding abilities as ship's pilot. He not only volunteered as test pilot for our transwarp experiment, but he paid a heavy price and nearly died in the process. He was also instrumental in designing our shuttle, the Delta Flyer, which is currently being evaluated by Starfleet's engineers. He was part of numerous away missions that placed him in jeopardy and brought Voyager through many difficult situations, which I doubt many others could have done. I do not make these statements recklessly or with any embellishments, as I am keenly aware of the fact that you may review ship's records to verify my claims.
"Not every day was good for Tom and he had problems and made mistakes, but he learned from them, giving me a much better crewperson in the process.
"I wish to conclude my statement by adding this, my strongest endorsement for keeping Tom Paris in Starfleet. If he is retained, I want him aboard Voyager when the ship and I return to duty."
There was a bit of silent approval with nodding and quiet murmurs as Janeway resumed her seat, confident and smiling at Paris.
Paris felt decidedly better, but he knew that this was just the beginning. Next would be a lot of questions regarding specific points and he would be expected to give very good answers. More importantly, he would need to respond in a manner other than his usual casual and flippant manner. He would also have to lose the sarcasm and humor. He was now fighting for his future, which was a genuine concern considering his new role as a person with responsibilities. While a single and carefree person, it was okay to be an outcast with a questionable past and a dim future. All that had changed with his marriage to Torres and the addition of their new child. He was now determined to make things better for himself and his family.
At this point, another member of the board stood up, a Vulcan female who somehow seemed disinterested in the whole hearing process. She acted as if the hearing was in bad taste or beneath her status as a vice admiral. "We shall begin our questioning, as logic would dictate, from the point that Mister Paris joined the crew of the Voyager. From there, we will move chronologically through Mister Paris' service aboard Voyager to the present day. In addition, the proceedings here will be somewhat informal and questioning will be open with no computer-based verification of accuracy as we have ship's records which will be sufficient." She sat down and nodded towards the human captain at one end of the table.
Paris was somewhat relieved. It sounded as if his ties with the Maquis, being caught, imprisoned and the parole issue would not be brought up. At least he would not have to go through that again!
Surprisingly, as Captain Stillwell began to speak, he actually smiled at Paris. Was that due to the fact he was sympathetic to Paris' situation or because he knew something that could cause Paris to lose his attempt at reinstatement?
"Mister Paris, I have reviewed your entire record during your service aboard Voyager. I must say that it is quite impressive. However, there are a few points which I and my esteemed colleagues wish to clarify or obtain your perspective. Is that acceptable?"
"Absolutely, sir; I am at your disposal." Paris sounded even more professional and confident than even he imagined possible. The senior officer had surprised him with his graciousness.
"Very well," the captain continued. "While you are here, this board will refer to you as Mister Paris. The rank of lieutenant will be used only as a matter of reference to your service aboard Voyager and does not imply in any way this board's endorsement of any rank or your remaining in Starfleet. After all, that's why we are here, is it not?"
"Understood, Captain."
The captain then turned his attention to Janeway. "Admiral, while we address questions to Mister Paris, you are welcome to add anything you feel will help the board answer the questions. As Admiral T'Lin has stated, this is an informal hearing."
"I will start by introducing the board members. I am Captain Robert Stillwell, formerly commanding the starships Endeavor, Hermes and Littorio respectively and now Assistant Chief of Operations. To my left, Captain Hans Krieger, Starfleet Security, who served aboard seven starships and is now head of Security Services at Starfleet Headquarters; next is Admiral Tura, Assistant Chief of Starfleet Exploration; then we have Admiral Thrawn, Starfleet's Inspector General; next is Vice Admiral T'Lin, JAG Commandant; then Admiral Abagail Forrest, Chief of Planetary Relationships; and finally Captain K.J. Mani, assistant Chief of Starfleet Justice Division."
Finished with the introductions, he turned back to face Janeway, "Are all the board members acceptable, Admiral?"
Again, Janeway simply nodded in agreement.
With preliminaries out of the way, the review board jumped into the heart of matter as if it wanted to resolve the issue quickly, if not painlessly. Tom speculated that Janeway's 'hot potato' comparison was probably true. However, he didn't mind if it went quickly and simply braced himself for whatever might come.
The first to speak was Captain Forrest. She reminded Paris of Janeway, all business-like, professional and somewhat sympathetic to his position. "Mr. Paris, it is the intention of this board to determine whether or not to allow you to continue serving as an officer in Starfleet, based on your performance while aboard Voyager. What we wish to do here is review certain issues raised following the examination of ship's logs, crew logs and depositions taken since Voyager's return.
"Not surprising, we noticed an intense loyalty among the crew, no doubt due to your extended journey under the most difficult of conditions. Some of the testimonies we reviewed may be of marginal value due to the person's closeness to you, but we have accepted them." Forrest smiled slightly in understanding. "Therefore we will therefore concentrate on log entries and testimony which will be discussed in this room today."
Turning slightly from Paris to address Janeway seated next to him, Forrest continued. "Is this satisfactory to you, Admiral?"
"With the condition that anyone previously deposed may be called before this board if necessary for my presentation." Janeway was firm and no-nonsense but not confrontational.
The review board members spoke quietly to each other for a moment then Forrest countered, "Agreed, but with the approval by the board on an individual basis."
Janeway nodded politely.
Now Admiral T'Lin spoke for the board. "Very well, although we wish to concentrate on Mr. Paris' actions while aboard Voyager, we will only briefly review Mr. Paris' record prior to his assignment to Voyager." Then she indicated to her right.
The Vulcan woman was, as usual for her race, stoic and never looked directly at Janeway or Paris. Focusing solely on the on the data padd in her hand, she read slowly and methodically. "Thomas Eugene Paris attended Starfleet Academy majoring in astrophysics and maintaining a respectable level of scholastics and equal achievements in physical abilities as well as indications of leadership skills and piloting. While serving aboard the Academy Cruiser Parthenon, he further demonstrated these abilities and earned the praise of the commanding officer and his crewmates. He was involved in an accident which resulted in the deaths of three fellow officers and initially attempted to cover up his guilt. Subsequently he was forced to leave Starfleet and became involved with the Maquis. Shortly thereafter, he was caught by civilian authorities while dealing with the Maquis and sentenced to the New Zealand Rehab Facility. During that time, he was recruited by then-Captain Janeway for a special operation, approved by Starfleet Command."
Having concluded, T'Lin simply placed the data padd on the table before her and steepled her fingers as if she were meditating.
Forrest then turned to Janeway again, "Is that summary of Mr. Paris' record agreeable to you?"
"As far as it goes; however, I would like to amend it. It should also note that prior to the accident, his record was excellent and unblemished and that he did admit to his part in the accident before he left Starfleet."
Again, there was a brief discussion between board members, then, "So noted, Admiral." Forrest continued, "The civilian authorities seem satisfied as to fulfilling his obligations regarding his probation. So we will not discuss that here. Admiral Janeway, since you are representing Mr. Paris, what we would like is a clarification of what exactly was expected of him while he was aboard Voyager during the special operation. Please note that I have been informed that any classified aspects of this mission have long since expired or are no longer relevant. This is due mostly to the fact that the Maquis are no longer considered a threat to Starfleet or the Federation. Admiral?"
Remaining in her seat, Janeway began speaking slowly and methodically, with conviction in her voice. "When I approached Tom at the New Zealand Penal Colony, I told him that I had made arrangements with the Parole Commission. Under certain conditions, if he fulfilled his obligations as part of my mission, I promised him a favorable review with the parole board and a complete exoneration. As you have stated, he completed the mission as agreed."
Taking a breath, she continued, "Upon arrival on Voyager, Tom Paris was instructed by me that he would only be an advisor and would have no rank and no authority over the crew. He agreed and performed his duty flawlessly up to the point when the Caretaker attacked our ship and we were transported to the Delta Quadrant."
A puzzled Forrest interrupted, "Meaning after that point he became a problem?"
"No, sir, meaning that up to that point everything went as planned. However, once we were in the Delta Quadrant, conditions changed drastically. As you know by reviewing ship's logs, Voyager was severely damaged. I lost a number crewmembers including senior officers and critical personnel. Among those lost was my chief pilot. I knew by Tom's records he had outstanding abilities and reviews and, therefore, he was an obvious choice. He took command of the ship when Lieutenant Tuvok and I went to meet the Caretaker. He volunteered to go aboard the Caretaker's Array and rescued Ensign Kim. Shortly thereafter, he went planet side and led the rescue party to find our away team and in the process saved Chakotay, at that time, an enemy."
Again Forrest looked confused. "Chakotay was a Maquis and so was Paris. How were they enemies?"
A somewhat exasperated Janeway explained. "Chakotay considered Tom little more than a mercenary and not very reliable. Also, Tom's assignment was to direct Voyager to the Maquis position in the badlands. Chakotay was more than justified in his perception of Tom. But that changed when Tom rescued him. However, for some time there was no love lost between the two."
"I see," Forrest replied quietly.
"Out of necessity, I combined the personnel of my ship and the Maquis ship. The Maquis were given ranks and positions that allowed them to function as crewmembers of Voyager. At that time, and in accordance with Starfleet regulations, I gave Tom a field commission with the rank of lieutenant. Since our entire medical staff was lost, the ship had to rely on the EMH. He needed help and Mister Paris became a medical assistant. Eventually another member of the crew, Kes, became a full time medical assistant, reducing the need for Tom. However, he continued to render assistance as situations dictated, particularly after Kes left the ship. As part of his medical expertise, Tom helped save a newborn alien and several of his fellow crewmembers."
"And his piloting skills?" T'Lin asked, wishing to change the subject or refocus the line of questioning.
Now Janeway beamed. "Above expectations, Admiral. From the start, he proved that his skills were impressive. He piloted Voyager inside an asteroid during one of our encounters with the Vidiians. He also acted as a test pilot during our transwarp speed experiment at great personal risk and received personal injuries and medical complications in the process. For that action, he received a commendation from me and gained much respect from the other crew members.
"Following the Kazon boarding of our ship, he took a shuttle, at great personal risk, and was able to secure help which allowed him to retake Voyager and rescue the crew from a very primitive and hostile planet."
She took a deep breath and started again, not wanting to lose her momentum or the full attention of the review board, most of who seemed to be completely engrossed in her tales. Evidently, the board hadn't all read the summary of Paris's service record. Either that or the direct accounting from Janeway was more interesting or believable. "He also volunteered for a mission to collect much needed energy from an astral eddy. The result of this nearly trapped him in an interfold of subspace and space. We almost didn't get him back.
"On top of all this, he helped design and build the Delta Flyer. Due to an emergency situation, he even test-flew the new ship without simulations or safety checks. In another incident, his piloting almost resulted in his death while operating an alien craft which took control of him. When he discovered the Delta Flyer had been sabotaged, he flew into a nebula and, with the help of B'Elanna Torres, jettisoned the warp core to prevent injury to anyone else, while risking his own life."
Now Janeway became a bit more vocal and forceful. "But let's not forget his service went far beyond that of a pilot or even a medical assistant. Again and again, he made a difference as a crewperson who took on dangerous and difficult assignments. He set himself up as bait for the Kazon and, by doing that, he identified a traitor on Voyager. He was part of the away team on the mission to 20th Century Earth. His knowledge of the era and his work helped restore the timeline. He and Torres helped to defeat the Nyrians who had taken over Voyager. He also saved the ship from an invasion of photonic lifeforms."
Now resting somewhat, Janeway tried to summarize, "There are even more incidents I could cite, but by now it should be obvious, without Tom, Voyager probably would not have been able to make it back home. No, make that definitely." Satisfied, Janeway finally smiled.
"And there were no problems with Mister Paris?" The Vulcan's eyebrow rose perceptively.
"We had our disagreements to be sure. Tom has never been one to hold back his opinions, but a captain needs to hear all the options and alternatives, even if they prove to be unacceptable or impractical." Janeway knew where the question was leading to and decided to address it. "In one particular instance, Tom took matters in his own hands assisting a Monean scientist, against my orders. For that, he was reduced in rank, placed in isolation in the brig and given minimum rations with no access to computers, holosuites or even contact with other crewmembers, except on a very limited basis."
Forrest interrupted, "Yet you reinstated him."
"Yes, but as an ensign. Only after some time which had followed a period of exemplary performance, an acknowledgement of what he did was indeed wrong and a promise not to repeat his mistake, which he did live up to."
"The punishment may have been a bit lenient in the eyes of some senior officers, Admiral Janeway." T'Lin was not going to let the issue go by easily.
"Perhaps, as you say, it was lenient to some. But please keep in mind, he was my chief pilot and considering my crew was already reduced and I was short on skilled and competent people, it was important not to punish the rest of the crew and the ship by not having him at his post. And Tom wasn't disobeying my orders as a simple act of defiance or as a challenge of my authority, but due to his perception of adhering to a greater cause, that of protecting a planet's environment and the future of the Monean people. That is much easier to understand and forgive as a commanding officer."
Satisfied, Janeway let that particular part of the discussion rest but elaborated on other examples. "Virtually every crewperson had moments of less than stellar performance. It was a result of the unique stress of being isolated 60,000 light years from home, friends, family and so much more. As contact with the Alpha Quadrant became possible, that particular aspect of 'questionable' behavior was less evident. While I maintained a fairly tight ship, there were moments when a heart-to-heart conversation did more good than 'applying the cat-o-nine tails' or other such punishment." Again she finished with her trademark smile.
Nods of understanding could be seen on the review board members, except for T'Lin, of course.
Captain Mani, who had been quiet up to this point, spoke to Janeway. "You seem to be doing all the talking, Admiral. Doesn't Mr. Paris have anything to say about his own record?"
Tom was about to 'pick up the gauntlet' when Janeway covered his hand with her own in a mild restraining motion. "He's modest concerning his record and after all, the board did ask me to summarize his work on Voyager."
Mani almost laughed. "By reviewing his record, I got the impression he was, and I quote, 'More than a little cocky, boastful and self-important.' Or was I reading the reports wrong?"
"Not at all," Janeway acknowledged, "But those reports are all out of date, over seven years old. In Tom's own words, he's a changed man. He's learned from his mistakes. His experiences while aboard Voyager and the fact that he's a new father."
She turned to face Paris and smiled warmly. "The seven-year journey changed all of us, none more so than Mr. Paris." After pausing, she turned to face the review board. "Someone once said 'That which doesn't kill us, makes us better people.' We learned the importance of working as a team, regardless of our backgrounds. We were much stronger as a group and our differences combined into a strong crew capable of handling any situation. Tom Paris was an important part of the crew. I'd like to see him continue his career in Starfleet. I think he's still got a lot to offer."
A very doubtful Captain Mani quipped, "You make Mr. Paris sound like he was the greatest crewperson since... Captain Kirk. Was he really that important to you and Voyager?"
Janeway stared hard at the man. He had never commanded anything other than a desk and was a true bureaucrat in every sense of the word, from stem to stern. She quickly admonished herself mentally at the use of the nautical analogy as Mani probably couldn't spell ship, far less sail one. In a purposefully condescending tone she explained. "Captain, as anyone who has actually commanded any type of vessel will tell you, every person on board is important. On a starship, under battle conditions, that's even more critical. Quick thinking and even quicker actions can make a difference in life and death for everyone aboard. Regardless of rank, position or perceived importance, a captain depends on everyone. I depended on Tom Paris more than most."
There were a few stifled chuckles and even more nods of approval or understanding. Janeway was quickly becoming very popular with those who had risen through the ranks serving aboard ships rather than as administrators, scientists or technical experts. Fortunately for Janeway and Paris, the command structure was made up mostly from persons who had shipboard experience. This was rightfully so, as many decisions made by the upper echelons of Starfleet Command influenced the chances of survival for any ship and its crew.
Slightly embarrassed, Mani struck back and continued to press the issue. "If that is indeed true, Admiral Janeway, then please explain your 'official' assessment of Mr. Paris. Your Starfleet crew evaluations done following your return to Earth, show only a good to excellent rating regarding Mr. Paris' performance and not the superior marks that you seem to be speaking of. Why is that?" Mani now seemed smug and confident as if he had scored a major victory over Janeway. Sitting back in his chair, with arms folded across his chest, he stared at her.
The somewhat relaxed atmosphere of the room suddenly became chilly, but Janeway remained light and informal. "Did you check the other crew evaluations I wrote, or just Tom's?" Before Mani could respond, she continued. "If you had, you wouldn't have asked the question. I always rate my people a bit on the low side as it gives them something to shoot for. If I give them a perfect score, then they might get comfortable or relaxed, thinking they have no reason to keep trying to do better. I give them just enough encouragement and praise to keep them motivated but hold back just enough to keep them hungry."
At this point there was applause by many of the command personnel present. If Tom was worried about his status before now, he was beginning to feel confident of a positive outcome to his hearing.
Admiral Tura turned to Paris, addressing him directly. "We've still not heard from Mr. Paris, do you have any comments to add?"
It was his big chance and he didn't want to miss a golden opportunity but a mild panic set in. He spoke calmly and quietly and with a great deal of sincerity, "Actually, yes I do, sir."
Indicating that Paris should stand, the admiral nodded for him to speak.
Rising, Tom took a deep breath, "I'm glad that you've given me an opportunity to speak, although that hasn't always worked in my favor."
A few chuckles could be heard and Tom allowed them to subside. "What's important for me to say is, at this hearing I've listened to people speak about me, both good and bad and I understand that. But only one person was speaking to me... Admiral Janeway."
"She gave me a second chance at a good life, risking her own career to some degree because she saw something in me that even I didn't see. She looked past my mistakes, errors in judgement and, in some cases, just plain stupidity. She even disregarded my brashness and saw a potentially good Starfleet officer, albeit a bit in the rough. While I am grateful for those who spoke on my behalf, I am most grateful to Admiral Janeway. I am also grateful for this hearing as an opportunity to set the record straight, to answer for the mistakes I made and explain my reasons, or lack thereof, for actions I took and I am prepared to accept whatever decision this board makes. I just wanted to go on record as saying that if I am not reinstated as a Starfleet officer, it is entirely my fault. Serving aboard Voyager made me grow up in many ways and because of that, it makes it hard to look back and realize how foolish I've been in the past. If I am to return to duty, I will gladly and humbly accept any duty offered to me but I would like to return to duty aboard Voyager, if Admiral Janeway will have me."
There were some murmurs and discussion in the room prompting Admiral Thrawn to return the room to quiet by speaking in a loud, firm voice. "There will be a two-hour recess while the board takes time to review a few points." The board members then rose and filed out of the room quietly. Soon afterwards, the remaining 'interested parties' followed them out.
Hurriedly, Tom made his way through the collection of senior officers to Janeway's side. "How do you think we did, Admiral?"
She responded with confidence and a slight smile. "I'd say we did just fine. I was impressed with your speech. It was just the right combination of begging for forgiveness, admitting to your mistakes, promising to be much better in the future along with a willingness to toe the line." She eyed him for a moment then added, "Of course, if you do get reinstated and don't live up to those promises, you'll be back where you started, maybe even back in the penal colony."
"Understood, Ma'am," he responded crisply. "Believe me I have no wish to return there."
He was still acting distracted and nervous, prompting Janeway to ask, "You still worried about the outcome?"
"A little, I suppose."
"Judging by your look, I'd say you were expecting to be 'hung from the yardarm' at dawn."
Embarrassed, Paris explained, "I'm worried about B'Elanna and the others. If the board is being so 'thorough' with me, what will they have to go through?"
"I think you're going to help them, Tom." She explained her thought process to a very confused looking Paris. "If Starfleet reinstates you, it makes it easier to 'forgive' the others. At least it will provide a precedent to work from. As far as the Equinox people, I'm not so sure. That's a much different set of circumstances. But I do think B'Elanna, Chakotay and the others will benefit greatly from the groundwork you and I presented to the review board. In any case, the Maquis are finished and so Command doesn't really perceive the Voyager Maquis members as much of a threat. With any luck, they may get the same board members and that would help a lot."
Janeway looked distracted momentarily prompting Tom to ask, "Something wrong, Admiral?"
"Nothing really, Tom, I just thought there would be a lot more questions."
Paris smiled, "I think your 'speech' covered everything pretty well."
Embarrassed, Janeway smiled as well. "Maybe you have a point. I did go on a bit, didn't I?"
"No complaints, sir. What I think is, you won them over."
"Okay," Janeway said, then relaxed completely.
Paris was still doubtful. "I've been studying 'the old man'..." He stopped and corrected himself. "I mean, the Admiral of the Fleet."
Janeway smiled at the correction. "And what do you think?"
"He's difficult to read."
"Always has been, Tom. That's one of the reasons he got the job." She put her hand on his shoulder in reassurance. "Let's cross one bridge at a time, okay? Right now we need to concentrate on you; how about something to eat?"
Nodding in agreement, Paris smiled weakly. "Actually, that sounds good."
"By the way Tom, had you given any thought as to what you would do if you aren't reinstated?"
Smiling broadly, he responded, "Well. I'm a great pilot, so maybe I could start a shuttle service. If not, I could always take up designing holosuite programs!"
Both he and Janeway shared a laugh as the made their way to the commissary.
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