A More Acceptable Outcome, Part 1
"Regeneration Cycle incomplete."
Seven stumbled out of the alcove, wide-eyed, heart racing. "Computer activate EMH!"
"Command not recognized; the EMH can only be activated in Sick-"
She slapped her comm badge, ignoring the brief flare of embarrassment at such an obvious error. "Seven of Nine to the Doctor!"
The only audible response was something that sounded like a hypospray falling to the ground. Seven tried to slow her breathing as the blue light of a transport in progress faded to reveal the Doctor's familiar form.
He was at her side in a flash, his face twisted in concern. "Seven? What's wrong?" A brief pause. "Was it another nightmare?"
"…Yes. But not of the collective."
His frown only deepened. "What was it, then?"
Seven felt her cheeks heat up, suddenly feeling very silly. "I dreamt the commander and I were romantically involved."