The Adoption
By Elorie Alton
PG
Disclaimer: All Voyager characters are the property of Paramount. No copyright infringement is intended.
My new child lies on the biobed, unaware. The removal of the Borg implants has given her a nude appearance, as if she was unfinished.
How can I guide you, give you affection when my heart longs for another daughter?
It took all the strength I had to let my Kes go, when all I wanted, was to keep her with me. She’s left a sad empty place in me that no one can fill.
How can I learn to love you, Annika, when I yearn for Kes?
When will you cease to be an obligation and become a joy?