Chapter 1

Tragic illness

Data/OFC Summary Elisha is an administrative secretary to Captain Picard and Commander Data, she develops a condition that was supposed to have been eliminated in the 21st century called Motor-neuron's disease and as her condition worsens, her friendship develops into something more with Commander Data.

"Elisha, Elisha!" I opened my eyes to see the Captain and the commander hovering over me in concern.

"What happened to me?" I whispered "You had a seizure" Data said as he cocked his head to the right with that cute smile "Up we go, are you able to get to sick bay or would you like me to help you get there?"

"I think that would be best Lieutenant. Number one, Inform me of her condition in a report at 0900 hours" Data nodded "Right away, sir" Data replied softly

"Thank you Captain" I said politely

As we walked to sick bay, Data grabbed my hand "Have you ever been known to suffer epileptic seizures before?"

"Why no, I passed the basic medical to enter Star-fleet. I don't understand what is happening to me. I..I am frustrated Commander Data" Data rubbed his thumb over mine and I shivered. "Thank you Commander, you have been kind and welcoming, I don't think I would have survived one week without your help."

"You are most welcome, Elisha" The moment passed and again I caught myself staring at the android who continually touched my heart with his gestures and his smiles.

"Here we are now up on the bed while I get doctor crusher" I laid down and data went to fetch the good doctor.

"Hi" I said "Miss Elisha Paige, I do believe I told you to get some rest" Beverly scolded "The Captain needed my expertise and I obliged." I threw my hands up in a frustrated gesture "Well, as your CMO, I can order you on bed rest" She scanned my body for any underlying illnesses. "I am confused, your body is showing signs of neural nerve damage." Data looked alarmed and held my hand "Doctor, she had a seizure in the Captain's office, did this cause the damage to her nervous system" Beverly frowned "It looks as though the damage has been done over a few months. Her headaches and migraines started two months ago and now she is having seizures. I would like you to submit yourself for a CAT scan. Let me look over historic medical journals and we will see if we can narrow it down to three or less neuralogical diseases."

"A neural brain condition, now I am scared, when can we get this done?"

"Tomorrow, first thing, Elisha, I want you to stay with Commander Data tonight in case you have any more seizures, okay" I rolled my eyes and acquiesced with her request.

"Are you ready, Elisha?" Data asked softly "Sure I am, I wouldn't mind some company tonight, you are a good friend to me, Data" Data lifted me to my feet and wrapped his arm steadily around my waist.

"And you are also a good friend to me, Elisha, I deem your friendship as special" I blushed and smiled as we kept stealing glances at one another. "Is there anything in particular you would like me to read to you?"

"Yes, I have a first edition of Sense and sensibility, you could read that, I love that story and the movie is just as good" Data smiled "You have good taste, Elisha." Data fell silent as he browsed my bookshelf and I could see he had spotted my top-shelf books and I blushed as my hands came up to cover my face. He mouthed the words as he read the first pages. "Really, Elisha, I had no idea you enjoyed this kind of book"

"It was my mom's. She had a very healthy sex life"

"Tell me about your parents, Elisha" I launched into my story-telling mode until 0100 hours when my body gave into the need to sleep. I laid my head on his shoulder and I felt his lips brush my forehead as I sighed in contentment