Posted by Commander Roman Alden (First Officer & Chief Science Officer) in What If…

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Lori waited in the hall. She didn’t mind. She had a feeling she knew what was going on, but she wasn’t sure of the cause.

Rand heard Bys speaking and then Pater mutter a curse. She didn’t think she could feel anymore, but something had happened.

Bys knocked on the door frame of Roman’s room. “Miss Farquharson?” But she wasn’t there. The Andorian was always stoic, but something about his posture or the tone of his voice said something was wrong.

Yeoman Rand

Roman had seen enough security officers to pick up on it. He got out of bed carefully. He was a bit dizzy, but he refused to let it keep him in bed. “In the bathroom. Let’s go.”

~ Cmdr Alden, XO/CSO

Bys held up a hand. “It can wait until she is done.” Nothing could be done in the immediate moment. Not more than he had already done. He was irritated, but thankful she had already had her medication. He glanced down the hall where he saw Lori. She must be waiting for Rand. He caught her eye and motioned to her. Lori held up a finger for him to give her a moment.

“Rand?” Lori knocked on the door. “Are you alright? Bys needs to talk with you.”

“Yes, I’m fine.” Rand took a breath. She splashed her face with water. She patted dry with a towel and then opened the door. She saw Bys waiting for her. He didn’t look happy. She stopped in front of the door. “What is it Bys?”

“Perhaps you should sit down while we talk. You still look a little dizzy.” He glanced at Roman and ushered her towards him.

Yeoman Rand

Roman took her hand and sat her back in her chair, then sat on the edge of his bed, still holding her hand. Jay leaned forward in his seat. Simultaneously, the two men said, “What’s happened?”

~ Cmdr Alden, XO/CSO

Rand held his hand, tightly. She didn’t like the way everyone was looking so tense. Bys knelt in front of her, his antennae curved forward. “The car has been identified.”

“Oh, well, that’s happened before. We will just swap out. That’s fine.” She didn’t see the problem.

Bys set a hand on his arm. He had wanted to wait until tomorrow to tell her this. “That’s not all. There are pictures of you leaving the hospital with Cmdr. Alden. Getting in their car.”

Lori sighed, “That was fast. That was only a few hours ago.”

Bys nodded, “I have already talked to Dr. Hammond and hospital administration. I believe I know who leaked the information.”

“Well, we will give the Calianos one of our vehicles until this is tesolved,” Rand said. She smiled kindly at Roman and Jay. “The paparazzi are a nuisance.”

Bys shook his head, “His name was leaked, as well as the registration of the vehicle was caught in the picture.” He squeezed her shoulder. “I am concerned, Miss. Your over zealous fan could use that. I am certain he intends to.”

Her brows pulled together, “Why? What happened?” Her grip tightened on Roman’s.

“He sent another letter. Electronically this time. He…”

Rand cut him off and held out her hand. “Let me see it.” Bys hesitated. “Bys let me see.”

He glanced at Lori then Jay and locked eyes with Roman before handing Rand the hand held device. She took it and read it. Her hand began to tremble and then shake. She turned deathly pale. Roman could see the pulse in her neck begin to accelerate. The PaDD slipped from her fingers.

Bys caught it and set it aside. He watched her catefully.

My Lovely Mira,

I have been studying. I knew the line, but could not remember the answer. Why did you not tell me that you were going to let me win a dinner with you? I was caught off guard and not prepared. Do not worry my love. I will not let another man touch you. I will make sure he cannot appear for dinner or ever again. I will come for you and take you away. You will never perform for anyone else but me. We will enter eternity together. Soon my dear, You have my word.

Yeoman Rand