Author's Note: This insane story was inspired by my own cat, Shine, who likes to give me trouble day in and day out. So, this fic is dedicated to my dear cat, Shine, who I love, adore, and feed, even though he's a pain in the butt at times. ^_^ Please read and review, and if you find anything wrong with the fic, or would like to make suggestions, please, message me.

Disclaimer: I do not own Star Trek: The Next Generation, or any other Star Trek series. I don't own any of the characters [or animals] that may appear in this story.

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"Data, I'm not sure. I mean, I don't really have any experience…I thought Geordi was the man you usually went to for this?" Commander Riker said as he ran his fingers through his hair.

"I do, sir, but Geordi is accompanying me on the research mission. I narrowed the options to you, Captain Picard, and Worf. Considering the way the Captain feels with children, I decided he would not like to watch over Spot while I am away. Worf –even if he is soft at heart like many say- was very rough with Spot when he last watched her. You are my last choice, I assure you." Data said as he rubbed Spot behind the ears.

"You mean, you actually…haha!...you actually asked Worf to watch your cat?" Riker laughed in his deep, booming voice. "Alright, Data. I'll watch the feline for you."

"Thank you, Commander. I am sure Spot will enjoy her visit."

Riker's eyes widened. "That thing isn't staying in my quarters!"

Data protectively hugged Spot closer to him, as if Riker had reached out to hit it. "Commander, Spot does not like it when people raise their voices. She needs to be in your quarters, not in mine while I am away."

Will rolled his eyes. The things I do for an android's cat. "Yeah, Data. Spot can stay in my quarters."

"Thank you, Commander. Your efforts are most appreciated."

"Just…bring the cat over before you leave, will you?"

"Of course, Commander." Data replied as he showed Riker to the door. "Thank you."

Riker gave a swift nod, and made his way to the Bridge. Data and Geordi were not scheduled to leave until 1000 hours; that was still three hours away. He would finish his shift, and go make sure Spot got settled in.

"You look happy this morning," Deanna Troi, the ship's councelor, joked.

Riker sighed. "I'm Data's official cat sitter while he and Geordi are on that research mission."

Deanna giggled. "Ah, I see. If you need any help with emotional or mental issues afterwards, you know where to find me."

"Huh, thanks." Riker mumbled as he took his seat on Picard's right hand side.

I've been an Ensign, Lieutenant, Lieutenant Commander, Commander, and even a Captain for a short while. However, I haven't been a cat sitter. This should be…interesting.