Title: Unforgettable
Author: Twiki99
Date Posted: May, 2011
Rating: K
Codes: T Paris other
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Disclaimer: Paramount and Viacom own Star Trek and all Characters of Star Trek. The story and Jill are mine. I am not making a dime on this. I am doing this and other stories for purely mine and others enjoyment.
Summary: Sequel to Remember Me. You may want to read that first to understand this storyline. Voyager is back home, and, as the senior staff are enjoying a meal in a small cafe, Tom meets his dream woman. Now, as they realize they both had been dreaming of each other, they begin exploring their relationship together.
Chapter 1
He stood, looking down into her eyes, and realized that this was the woman he wanted to spend the rest of his life with. He knew he would do anything for her, and that, even though they had just met in person, he loved her with all his heart. He knew that his friends and his parents where watching them but he didn't care. Right now, there was no one else that existed in his world but this beautiful woman who was staring up at him with a look of shock and...was it love on her face? He was sure he had a goofy look on his face, as he sat down opposite her and reached out and took her hand in his. For a moment, he just looked at their fingers entwined and then realized that he couldn't determine where his ended and hers began. His face softened as he looked again at her face and said
"My name is Tom...Tom Paris."
She looked straight into his eyes and saw the love and affection there, and realized that this was the man in her dream. After a year of having a dream of a man she had never met, and what their life could be like, she had fallen hopelessly in love with him. And now, looking at him she saw he was returning that love. Her heart soared and she shyly smiled at him and said
"My name is Jill Morgan."
He sighed and replied
"I've always wondered what your name was...I've always called you Sunshine. You were the sunshine that lit up my life."
He continued to gaze at her and she shyly dipped her head for a moment, but then looked back up at him and murmured
"I know...you always told me I was the sunshine in your soul. It always made me feel... special."
His face lit up and he said
"Then you'll always be my sunshine."
He gently lifted up her hand and, turning her palm up, he lightly brushed his lips across it in a kiss.
"We need to talk, but I need to let my friends and my parents know. Come on, I want to introduce you and then lets find some place to talk."
He stood and reached for her hand. She stood and he took her hand, and they walked over to the other table. Everyone there hadn't taken their eyes off the two the whole time, and now Tom said with a smile on his face.
"I'd like you all to meet Jill. Jill...my parents Admiral and Mrs. Paris."
She seemed a little overwhelmed at the looks she was receiving, so he pulled her closer and enveloped her in an embrace. She relaxed and he continued.
"And these are my shipmates..Captain Janeway, Chakotay, Mr. Tuvok,The Doc, Seven of Nine, B'Elanna, and Harry."
Each in turn smiled at her as they were introduced and she returned the smile. Mr Tuvok, of course only nodded to her. She wasn't sure why they were looking at her with interest and wonder. Even Tom's father seemed intrigued. The look on his mother's face though was soft and accepting. The smile on her face was welcoming. Tom continued
"We need to go and talk. I hope you don't mind if we leave?"
He was looking at his parents, but he heard the rest of the people assembled say that they didn't mind. His father had a surprised look on his face, but, looking at his mother, he saw the smile and his mother looked...happy. His father said
"Not at all, son. We'll see you later at home. Enjoy yourselves. Nice to meet you Jill."
Tom's mom had reached out and took hold of her hand and said
"Yes, dear, it is very nice to meet you."
Jill looked at them and said
"It's nice to meet you too...all of you."
Tom was all smiles and the look on his face could run the warp core aboard Voyager as he said
"Good night...Mom, Dad I'll see you later at home."
He turned, and as they walked out of the cafe, he never let go of her. It was almost as if he was afraid that if he did, she would disappear. She seemed to feel the same way, as she had also put her arm around his waist and seem to be hanging on to him too. As they all watched them exit, the soft voice of Mrs. Paris was heard around the table.
"Welcome to the family, Jill."
Owen looked at his wife and saw tears in her eyes and a smile on her face. He then realized he also had a wide smile on his face. Their son had found his life mate.
The cafe was right across the street from Golden Gate Park, and that's where they went. They walked for a while in silence, and when they came to a bench that overlooked the bridge, they sat. It was summer, but there was a sight breeze coming off the bay, so Tom helped her to put her shawl around her shoulders. He wrapped his arms around her and as she snuggled up to him, he placed a kiss on her forehead. He heard her sigh and to anyone who saw them it was obvious that they were in love. Still they just sat and seemed content to just be in each others arms. The moon had risen and they enjoyed watching it, as the light reflected off the bridge. They had been sitting there for about fifteen minutes before Tom said
"I've had the dream for over three years. It started after an accident on the bridge. We encounter some sever turbulence, and it threw me to the deck. It knocked me out and the next thing I remember was waking up in sickbay. I had lost my memory and didn't know who or where I was. But I remembered a place...a meadow. I was in this incredible meadow..."
"With wildflowers everywhere. You were lying on you're back looking up at the clouds...I was with you..."
Jill said. He looked at her and said
"You've had the same dream."
It was a statement not a question. Somehow he knew she had. It seemed so natural that she had. Now he asked
"How long?"
"Almost a year now. It was so real that I had to believe it was really true. I began looking for you, but never found you...until tonight."
She looked up at him and he pulled her into a passionate kiss. She responded and the kiss deepen. For a moment, nothing else existed. Just him. He was her world. When they came up for air, she whispered
"I love you. I have for these last nine months."
She looked deeply into his beautiful blue eyes and saw the hunger in them as he said.
"I've loved you for three years. I'm so glad I've finally found you. Jill, I want to marry you, and spend the rest of my life with you. I won't rush you though. We need to get to really know each other first, but I'll say it now...I love you and you're not getting rid of me."
He smiled at her and she could see the humor and mischievousness in him. He was just what she wanted. She was ready to say yes, but knew he was right. They did need to get to know each other first. Being a dream lover wasn't enough. She smiled at him now and with a little bit of mischief in her voice said.
"We have all the time in the world...but lets not wait to long."
He smiled and say with love in his eyes and voice.
"No... not too long at all."
They sat there until the wee hours of the morning before he walked her home with the promise of seeing each other in the morning.
TBC
