A/N: This won't follow any previous history from my other stories. This is just another story telling another possible reason why Kristin may have left. It starts off after the first season and will get into the second. I hope you enjoy it; please take the time to tell me if you do. I know I told some of you that my next story will be a Rocky Horror crossover. Well, it's coming, but I need my partner in crime to have a little more time, and she's dealing with a lot of exams at school. So, as soon as she has more time, there will be something posted in the crossover section on that. But, I just couldn't wait to post something new, so here it is.

Inspiration for this chapter is the song 'The Time of My Life' by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes: http (colon(backslash, backslash) www . youtube . com (backslash) watch ? v (equals) QUoDaCH1MJM

Disclaimer: Disclaimer: SeaQuest DSV and its characters are not my creation. They are the creation of Rockne S. O'Bannon as a 1990's television series. This work of fanfiction is for entertainment purposes only and is not for financial gain. I am just borrowing the characters for a bit and promise to return them unharmed and in their original condition, maybe just a bit happier.

Chapter 1

Nathan Bridger sat on the front porch of his island home off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, watching the two people he'd learned to care about at a time when he thought he could never love anyone again. But, things always happen for a reason, and they always seem to happen when one least suspects. And, although Nathan never could have imagined the love he could have for these two people, he never could imagine life without them now either. He'd been horribly depressed after the first seaQuest had been destroyed, even though it was for the greater good. But, Lucas and Kristin helped him realize there are more important things in life, and a new seaQuest was being built. In fact, Nathan and Lucas were going to be travelling to Florida. Nathan noticed that Kristin and Lucas were calling to him.

"Are you just going to sit on the porch all day, old man?" Lucas called.

Kristin was more kind. "Come down here, Nathan. Lucas wants to go sailing."

Nathan stood and walked down to the beach. "Who you calling old man?" Nathan asked, pretending to be upset.

"Well, you looked like one up there," Lucas answered.

"We were just wondering if you were going to sit on the porch all day?" Kristin asked. "You promised Lucas we'd go sailing since this is the last day we're going to have together for a while."

Nathan nodded. "Yes, yes, I did," he said. Then he thought he'd try to convince Kristin to reconsider her decision not to go with them. "You know, there's room on the flight for you," he said, giving her a sad, puppy-dog like face.

Kristin laughed. "Nathan, we've been over this a thousand times. It's only two weeks; then, I'll be in Florida with the two of you. Is it so wrong of me that I want to spend some time with my daughter before going on the second tour?"

"No, it's not," Nathan said, feeling a little guilty. "It's just that I'm going to miss you. And, so is Lucas."

Kristin glanced at Lucas, who was already on the boat, waiting for the two adults to join him. He had already turned on some rock music and was singing along with the song that was playing. "Lucas doesn't seem to be too broken-hearted about it," Kristin said. Then, she turned back to Nathan and said, "And I'm sure you'll be fine as well. And, just because I'm leaving for a couple of weeks doesn't mean I won't miss you too. Besides, the UEO's going to be keeping you so busy, you won't even have time to miss me."

"Well, we could use your opinion on a few things too, you know," Nathan answered. Then he whispered low enough so only Kristin could hear, "And my bed will miss you."

Kristin blushed slightly. "Well, we'll have the next ten months to make up for that," she said. "Now, come on. Lucas is waiting." She took his hand in hers and pulled him towards the boat.

Nathan knew there wasn't much more he could do but concede and enjoy the time he had left with her at the moment. Besides, Kristin was right. They were both mature adults. They should be able to handle two weeks apart.

The Next Day

"Lucas, are you all packed?" Nathan called from the other side of the teen's closed door.

"Almost," Lucas called from the other side. "Can I have fifteen minutes?"

"Fine," Nathan said. "But, we're leaving at ten o'clock. Sharp."

"Yes, Sir," Nathan heard Lucas call as he went to see how Kristin was doing with her packing.

Nathan knocked on her door. The two didn't share a bedroom out of respect for Lucas. "Can I come in?" he asked.

"Of course," she replied. "It's not locked."

Nathan walked in and saw Kristin placing clothing into an open suitcase that was lying on the bed. He walked up behind her and placed his arms around her waist. "So, how's it going?" he asked, placing a kiss to her neck.

"Almost finished," she said, "but I'd get done faster if you'd let me go."

Nathan obliged and sat down on the bed. "Do you need some help?"

Kristin shook her head, placing two more garments in the suitcase and zipping it up. "No, I'm finished," she said, sitting down next to Nathan. "Where's Lucas?"

"Still packing," Nathan said, placing his arm around her, "which means, we have a few moments alone."

"Hmmm," Kristin said, laying her head on Nathan's shoulder. "What should we do?"

"I think you're thinking what I'm thinking," Nathan said, placing a kiss to her lips.

After Kristin and Nathan shared a few moments of alone time, it was time to head down to the dock and catch the ferry to the mainland. Lucas met them at the dock with his suitcase, and the three boarded the ferry.

"So, where is your daughter again?" Lucas asked Kristin when they were comfortably seated.

"She's currently in the Bahamas now," Kristin answered. "Now that she rescued the children from Brazil, she's looking for more indigent children she can help. There's an orphanage in the Bahamas that's over-populated and in dire need of funds. She's trying to help them," Kristin explained.

"So, you're going to the Bahamas?" Nathan asked in surprise. "I thought Cynthia was in California?"

"She was," Kristin explained, "but she decided to travel to the Bahamas at the last minute. She's renting a condo there. I thought I told you that."

"No you didn't," Nathan said, a little annoyed.

Kristin noticed his annoyance. "What's the problem?"

"Well, I just thought you'd be in the states," Nathan said.

"What difference does it make?" Kristin asked.

"I suppose it doesn't make a difference," Nathan replied, feeling slightly uneasy about the change in location. However, he didn't tell Kristin. "As long as you make sure we talk every night," he added.

She placed a gentle hand on his knee. "Wild horses couldn't stop me from it," she said with a smile.

Nathan returned the smile as the three exchanged small talk on their way to the mainland.

Once there, they took a taxi to the airport. Kristin's flight was set to leave first. Then, Lucas and Nathan would board a plane to Florida.

As the intercom buzzed that Kristin needed to board her flight, she turned to Lucas. "Well, this is it," she said, holding out her arms to him for a hug. The boy got the hint and embraced her. "I'm going to miss you," she whispered in his ear.

"Me too, Doc," Lucas whispered back, "but it's only two weeks."

Kristin released him from her grip and nodded. "Be good," she said, her arm still around his shoulders.

"I will," Lucas said.

"I know you will," she said.

"You know, I think you can let go of me now," Lucas reminded her. "I think there's someone else who wants to say goodbye."

Kristin hadn't realized she still had her arm around Lucas. She removed her arm and said, "Sorry."

"It's OK, Doc," Lucas said. "I'll give you two a few moments." Lucas went to go check out the gift shop so Kristin and Nathan could have a few moments alone.

"The boy sure is discreet, isn't he?" Nathan joked. He took Kristin in his arms. "I'm going to miss you so much. Two weeks is going to feel like two years, you know?"

Kristin held onto him tightly. "I know," she said. "But, we'll talk every night, like you said."

Nathan kissed her passionately. "I love you."

"I love you too," she said, feeling tears come to her eyes. She grabbed her carry-on, and said, "I have to go."

She blew him a kiss before stepping through security.

Nathan stood there for a long time watching her. He finally tore his eyes away when he couldn't see her anymore. But, he didn't know it was the last time he'd see her for a quite a while.