Crying on the Bridge

by Singing Violin

The captain is crying on the bridge. What's a good First Officer to do? Drabble with two possible interpretations.

Title: Crying on the Bridge (Drabble)
Author: Singing Violin
Series: Star Trek: Voyager
Rating: K
Summary: The captain's crying on the bridge. What's a good First Officer to do?
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"Captain," Chakotay asked, "are you okay?"

"I'm fine," she answered, puzzled. "Why?"

He resisted the urge to point. "You're...crying."

She raised a hand to her face and, sure enough, found a tear to wipe away. As she investigated, another followed in its track.

"Here," Chakotay offered, kneeling in front of her, "allow me."

He searched her eyes. Before she could react, he'd stuck a finger directly into her eye and deftly drawn out the offending eyelash.

He thrust his fingertip in front of her face. "Close your eyes, make a wish, and blow," he instructed.

She smiled and obeyed.