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Disclaimer: I do not own Star Trek in any of its forms This is an Enterprise Fan fiction and no infringement is intended on the copyright. It was merely written to amuse the author and others she hopes.

By :FireStar

2006.30.12

A/N: Telepathy will be in Italics or Thoughts. This is an A.U. and does not follow canon.

A Father's Joy

Part 1 The Return G

The Enterprise had returned against all odds. Soval watched as the battered little ship pulled into space dock. He had been overly emotional for several weeks now awaiting news. Soval could still feel the relief of the news T'Pol was alive. Soval watched as the crew began to disembark and he looked for her. He had come to a decision while he waited uncertain and unsure if he would ever see hid only daughter again. In the moments of his deepest despair he had made promises to the God's , Spare T'Pol and I will support what ever choices she makes.

Soval knew she was overly emotional and that she had grown close to the humans. Friendship she called it. He had never understood this concept until Admiral Forest had taken pity on him and allowed him to see all of Starfleet's information on the Enterprise. It was then, and only then that he finally understood. Now months latter he had come to truly value this human and in doing so at last understood T'Pol choices. Humans had compassion and loyalty, even when it was not deserved.

Logic had no place in the heart. Soval only knew now that he loved his daughter and her choices were her own to make. He would support them logic aside. He had almost lost her to the expanse and sadly many humans had lost their precious ones. Soval understood now and would accept what was not logical.

Soval watched as T'Pol came out of the craft. She looked older and tired. He noted her uncertainty upon seeing him. It was as if she was afraid to come to him. He straightened himself and decided this once he would make the first move. He strode over to her and surprising them both pulled her into his arms.

"I am please that you are safe." Soval pulled back and looked at her "I am proud of you daughter."

T'Pol looked at her father in shock. Her own emotions were barely under control so she swallowed hard. "It is agreeable to see you sir." She looked a him as if she was seeing him for the first time as more then just the Vulcan Ambassador to Earth.

Soval smiled not hiding his pleasure at her safe return. Few could fault his reasons and he found he did not care. My cause is sufficient. He thought.

"Come you look tired and must rest. I will take you to the consulate."

"You are not angry that I left ….and disobeyed you?" T'Pol's brow rose.

"I was….wrong to forbid you. It was wrong for Vulcan not to help the humans. They are a worthy people. They deserved My support and from today on they shall have it. I have learned much about humanity in recent months. They have shown me wisdom and logic that is worthy of study."

T'Pol looked at him confusion showing.

"You are back safe and I owe them." Was all he said "We can discus this after you have rested. "

T'Pol was exhausted and she allowed him to guide her to the waiting flitter. She was far to exhausted to question this change in attitude.

TBC…