Alysiana stared out over the now dark and empty streets from the balcony in the main center. Her day had been so strange. First she had longed for her dream of Trip to come, then she could almost feel him, and finally she laid her eyes on him, her real eyes not subconscious eyes. Even now she was having a feeling that he was close, close enough to touch. She closed her eyes and saw herself; her back glowing in the moon light. She opened her eyes realizing that it wasn't her thought.

God, she's beautiful.

"Do you normally sneak up on people?" She asked, not turning around.

"Only pretty ones." Trip said walking closer. "And they don't usually know that I'm there until they turn around."

Alysiana turned to face him, willing herself to be strong. She had gone through her life without loving anyone, except a dream. And now the dream was real. "You have heavy footsteps, not good for sneaking. You're one of the new people, right? I saw you this morning?"

Trip nodded. "Yeah. Commander Tucker." He reached out his hand.

She stared at it for a moment before she shook it. "Aly." She paused trying to calm her heart. "So what are you doing here on Babalonia, Commander?"

He kept his gaze steady on her face as if trying to memorize it. "We need some metal for our engine in our ship."

She laughed. "This isn't a very good planet to purchase things from. There are many deceptions here. You must be careful."

"I'll keep that in mind." He smiled and her heart jumped another beat. "I've missed you."

She looked at him startled. He wasn't playing with her game. We don't know each other, she thought. We can't be together, so why even try.

"Excuse me?" She asked, playing confused.

"You don't have to pretend anything. It's okay." He reached out for her but he took a step back.

"I have no idea what you are talking about."

Trip looked wounded and Alysiana's head was filled with pain and loss. The emotions were so strong that tears came to her eyes.

"I have to go." She said quickly.

She turned to leave but he grabbed her arm. "Wait."

She turned to look at him, but didn't know what to say. Electricity ran through her arm where he had touched it.

Silenced surrounded them as they stared into each other's eyes.

"I know that this is one of those moments where we really shouldn't talk but I have to tell you that every time I look at you I feel as though I should be with you. And someone once told me that when I get an urge I should follow it." He said softly.

A small smile crossed her lips. "Good night, Commander." She walked away slowly.

"Alysiana?" She turned at the sound of her name. He smiled over to her. "Will I see you tomorrow, if not tonight?"

"Tomorrow, Trip. During your purchase." She turned back around, emotions of joy now filling her mind.

"Come in!" Captain Archer yelled at the door to his room.

The door slid open and Trip stepped inside. "Thank you, thank you, and thank you." He said with a large smile.

"I assume you found her down on the planet." Archer said.

"Yes, I did. And I know that she is my dream girl." Trip was so giddy that he couldn't stand still.

"She admitted it?" Archer asked, amazed.

Trip shook his head. "She denied knowing me actually."

"Then how do you know?"

Tuckers entire face was filled with joy. "She called me Trip."