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Have I apologized enough for my editing and the gap between updates? If not I'm sorry again.

Chapter 14

Definition of a Warrior

Angela Jackie continued to run down the hall, her hot tears were blinding her and stinging her eyes. She didn't care though, she just continued to run down the hall, and she had no intention of stopping until once again she ran, literally, into the Lt. Worf.

"We must stop meeting like this." He stated in what sounded like an attempt of humor. Angela Jackie collapsed against the wall and cried her eyes out once again. Lt. Worf picked up the young girl and carried her to the captain's quarters. After crying her eyes dry she resorted to sniffles then finally looked up at the lieutenant.

"You're that warrior race aren't you." Lt. Worf nodded. "Like the nomads I studied in third grade history."

"I am not completely familiar with Earth history."

"Are you a real warrior." Lt. Worf stood erect.

"Yes."

"What's a warrior?"

"A warrior is someone who has engaged in or experienced a battle." Angela Jackie looked interested.

"That's me, I'm a warrior!" Angela Jackie squealed in delight. Lt. Worf extended his hand in a greeting.

"It is always a pleasure to meet another warrior." Angela Jackie shifted on her bed.

"Have you ever witnessed someone die?" Lt. Worf nodded yes.

"Me too. Did you cry?" Lt. Worf stiffened.

"Perhaps."

"I did. A lot of people did." Angela Jackie then bounced up from her bed.

"You want to have a tea party?"

"A warrior has no time for tea party." Angela Jackie's lower lip trembled she looked up at Warf with her sad puppy eyes.

"Perhaps we can make an exception." Angela Jackie eagerly bounced toward the replicator.

Outside Captain's Quarters

"So how are you adjusting to life as a father sir?" Riker questioned the captain. The captain shot him a warning glance, Riker only laughed in response.

"I'm tired number one, right now my only intention is to have my cup of tea and read a few pages out of my new novel before bed." The door swooshed open, they were greeted by Worf dressed with a Sunday bonnet and pink scarf holding a small tea cup as Angela Jackie poured him some more tea. Riker burst out laughing, Worf bolted up from his seat.

"Captain, Commander." He reached to rip off his ensemble. "I can explain." Captain Picard waved his hand as if to wave away the explanation.

"Not now, Angela Jackie bed, Number one bridge, Worf…just leave my quarters." Captain Picard tried to stifle his laughter as he turned toward his bookshelf. Both men ducked out into the hall, even with the door close you could hear the commander howling with laughter.

The captain and Angela Jackie looked at each other for a moment then burst into laughter themselves.