Chapter Twenty Six
To: S'nellastina zh'Vecar, Earth, United States of America, Maryland, Baltimore
From: Leonard McCoy, Commander, USS Enterprise A
Hello S'nell. The latest news on the ship is that the romantic relationship between Petty Officer Rand and Ensign Kita has ended amicably. I'm relieved to hear it as I would hate for their past relationship to impact on their present duties. Fortunately both of them are professional enough for that not to happen. As for other couples on this ship, Lieutenant Darwin and Lieutenant Aiza seem to be the most serious. They have been dating since about six months after we started this mission. I don't know either of them well but I wonder if they will ask Jim to marry them. Jim performed one wedding on the first five year mission so at least he knows somewhat what to expect. Though I wouldn't want to have a relationship conducted in the close confines of a starship or starbase. If something goes wrong then everyone learns about it fast. Gossip travels even faster then infectious disease on this ship and is sometimes even more damaging. Having a long distance relationship like ours is hard enough.
Still missing you, Doctor McCoy.
Message sent 1736 hours UTC Stardate 2270.305
To: Leonard McCoy, Commander, USS Enterprise A
From: S'nellastina zh'Vecar, Earth, United States of America, Maryland, Baltimore
Hello Doctor McCoy. I agree with your remarks in regards to romance abroad the Enterprise A. Every thing you do would be scrutinized by your fellow officers and you would have far less privacy then I personally would prefer. I wish Lieutenant Darwin and Lieutenant Aiza all the best. If Kirk does marry them I suspect that he will do a good job. As for our relationship I am content with it being long distance for now. Once you return to Earth, I would like to spend more time with you. But there is no rush. I would prefer to take our time in every aspect of our relationship.
Missing you too, S'nell.
Message sent 1846 hours UTC Stardate 2271.17