=/\= Chapter Thirteen =/\=


        "Captain, we are in communications range of Star Fleet," Tuvok reported.
        "Contact Star Fleet Command," Janeway said. "We have some explaining to do."
        "What exactly are you going to tell them about how we got home?"  Harry
asked.
        "The truth, Mr. Kim,"  Janeway said.  "That Q helped us."

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        "Q?"  The admiral on the view screen asked.
        "Yes,"  Captain Janeway said.  "He just appeared and decided to help us."
        "I will contact the families of your crew,"  The Admiral said.
        "Admiral, we also have several Maquis crew members,"  Janeway said, "and,
we've taken on some passengers."

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        "I got a rather interesting communication from my father today," Tom told
B'Elanna as he entered their quarters.
        "Well hello to you, too."  B'Elanna said.
        "I'm sorry, Honey.  Hello."  Tom said and then kissed her.
        "Now, what is this all about?"  B'Elanna asked.
        "I got a subspace message from my father," Tom started.  "It appears that
he wants to start over."
        "Start over?"  B'Elanna asked.  "With your relationship?"
        "Yeah,"  Tom said.  "Seems like not having me around made the Admiral miss
me."
        "What are you going to do?"
        "I don't know,"  Tom said.
        "I think you should give him another chance.  You don't know how lucky you
are to have grown up with a father."
        "Well, one's thing for sure,"  Tom said.  "I can't wait for him to meet my
new wife."

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        "Hi, Harry,"  Kes said as she sat down next to him in the Mess Hall.
        "What?  Oh, hi,"  Harry said being pulled from his thoughts.
        "Am I bothering you?"  Kes asked.  "If so, I can leave."
        "Oh, no.  It's not you,"  Harry said.  "I just received some subspace
communications."
        "How's everything back home since you've been gone?" Kes asked.
        "My parents are great.  They're glad I'm okay."
        "What about Libby?" Kes asked.
        "She's married... to Danny Byrd."
        "Danny Byrd?" Kes asked.
        "My best friend from the academy," Harry said.  "They've been married for
a year and a half now."
        "I'm sorry, Harry," Kes said placing her hand on his.
        "Don't be," Harry said.  "I can understand.  They thought I was dead.
Besides, I've gotten over Libby. I still care about her, just not in the
same way."

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        "Captain, we should arrive at Deep Space Nine within the hour," Tuvok
announced entering her ready room.
        "So, how's everything with your family?" Janeway asked Tuvok.
        "While I was away, my eldest son was married and now has a child.  So, it
appears that I am a grandfather," Tuvok said.
        "You must be very happy," Janeway said.
        "I don't believe so, Captain," Tuvok corrected her, his Vulcan face
emotionless.
        "How is your family?" Tuvok inquired.
        "My mother has passed away," Janeway began,  "but, my sister is fine.  I
contacted Mark, and he's with someone else now."