Of all the trials, mistakes, death and challenges it seemed to throw at her she still loved her life. Embraced it as a beautiful thing, and considered herself blessed. Years would come and go without seeing her family, commutations from past friends told of stories of kids, marriage; a life she never knew. At night when the ship was silent all but the soft hum of the engines she'd for a moment consider the idea of a different future, more stable, more routine and safe. Perhaps kids won't be bad. Love is great too. And just when when she finds herself becoming sad for her decision without fail she'd hear the captain call out her name, trying to hide the worry in his voice.
"Lieutenant Uhura here." She'd smile. This was her family.