Love knows No Boundaries pt. 7 'Tears'
lauren35@juno.com (Lauren E Taylor)

Tom stood in shock. Roberta Hawthorne had walked right through him.
*What's happening to me?* he asked himself. He couldn't come up with an
answer. Ahead of him, he noticed Erica was headed into a turbolift. He
had to hurry to catch up with her. When she got in, she burst into tears.
Tom had been a close friend of hers, and she didn't know what she'd do
without him. The two were always very close, ever since the day they met
in the transporter room.
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Why didn't I say the things I needed to say
How could I let my angel get away
Now my world is just a tumblin' down
I can see it so clearly that you're nowhere around
"Nobody Knows" Kevin Sharp
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B'Elanna looked at Harry. They had just finished talking about the time
they all first met, and had big smiles on their faces. B'Elanna stifled a
yawn and stood up.
"Harry, I'd better go back home. It's been a long day, and I need some
sleep." she said to him, apologetically.
"Alright. I think I'll stay here a little longer. I need some time
alone." he told her, staring out into the wide Atlantic.
B'Elanna rested her hand one his shoulder, and turned around to leave.
"Computer, exit." she said, sounding as if she was about to burst into
tears at any second. The gray doors appeared a few meters in front of
her, and opened to reveal Voyager's corridors. B'Elanna stepped out, and
turned left to head back home.
"B'Elanna!" she heard Erica call from behind her. B'Elanna turned around
to see Erica, face red and puffy, running towards her.
"I just heard. I'm so-" Erica's words were cut off by the captain's
voice.
"Attention crew. As some of you may know, we have suffered a loss today.
Lt. Tom Paris was killed earlier today in a shuttlecraft accident."
The two women both began crying, and Erica moved over to hug B'Elanna.
"I will be availible at any time if anyone wants to talk. The memorial
service will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1600 hours. My deepest
sympathies go out to all those who called him a friend." the captain
finished, her voice having the hint of a tear in it near the end.
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TO BE CONTINUED
Next chapter: Farewell to a Friend



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