I've spent so much time putting him back together. Finding every little piece and fitting it all back in place. I just hope I got every piece in the right place. Now I'm ready to turn him on with my fingers crossed. I hope Data wakes up, I need him.
Data:
I woke up with a start, my self-diagnostics going into hyper drive, sorting through all the damage to my body and fixing it. I noticed I was missing a few memory chips but all of my primary circuits seemed to be intact. "Data" I turned to my name being called softly, and smiled at the concern on Geordies face. "How are you? Do you remember what happened?"
"Hello Geordie, I am fine. A couple of minor systems need fixing but nothing major. I remember sacrificing myself for the Enterprise. Since you are standing before me, I can deduce it worked, everyone survived."
"Yes, you saved us." Geordie was making a perplexing face. One like he couldn't make up his mind, what to say, what to feel. He reached out slowly and touched the side of my face, caressing my cheek. It seemed he had chosen sadness as a single tear slid down his face.
"Why are you crying Geordie, are you alright?"
"Now I'm alright, better than alright now that I have you back." Geordie continued to stroke my face as he spoke. He seemed more relieved now then sad. I am confused by his actions but do not mind his touch. It was comforting in a way. I looked around, noticing that this was not engineering on a starship where I would expect Geordie to be but more of a basic science lab. And it looked like it had been thrown together very quickly. Geordie seemed to notice that I was looking around as he stepped back from me. "We are in my rooms on Steaghen. I'm on leave. I have been for a couple of months, searching for you."
"Why, Geordie?"
"Because Data, I need you. You are my best friend and rock. I didn't know how much till you were gone. But I love you." He exhaled quickly and seemed to whisper to himself. "I love you so much... I need you."
I am incapable of such feelings, but I care deeply for Geordie s well being and receive great comfort when he is with me. Maybe that is a kind of love. I stepped forward, leaving the engineering containment to step closer to Geordie who seemed to be hugging himself. I did not like the unhappiness playing across his face as he shied away from me. I had to do something and I had a plan. Geordie looked up at me through his implants as I stepped one, two steps, closing the gap between us. My arms coming up around him, I pulled him into my body, tucking him snug against my chest, hugging him as tightly as I dared without harming my precious human.
He is my best friend, my rock as well, I also need him and if he wishes I will be more. If Geordie wishes it so, I will do and be anything he wants. So I kissed him and he opened up instantly for me, letting our tongues duel as his hands travel across my body like he was making sure I was truly here.
I am truly here. We are here now, together. And together we will stay.
