A/N: Thanks for the review, JacobedRose! And, now, on with the story! -Smiles-
Inside Sickbay, Captain Jonathan Archer walked in only to get someone to run to him and give him a hug.
"Jonathan! I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to!" Amanda explained as she hugged him and cried at the same time.
Jonathan smiled as he hugged her, "It's okay. I know. Everything's fine now," he said caringly as he tried comforting her with his words.
Trip and Phlox smiled at them as Hoshi walked in then Amanda smiled and hugged Hoshi.
Hoshi smiled hugging her back, "I'm glad you're back, Amanda," she said happily with a smile on her face.
She smiled as she let go of Hoshi, "Me too, Hoshi," she said as she looked at Jonathan.
Jonathan looked at Hoshi, Trip, and Phlox, seriously, "I would like to spend sometime with my sister. If that's alright with you Doctor," he said seriously and Phlox nodded.
Amanda smiled as Jonathan and her left Sickbay. Trip smiled as they left hoping Amanda will have a good time with her brother.
Inside Ensign Amanda Archer's Room, Jonathan has his hands over his sister's eyes as she giggles, "Can I look now?" she asked.
Jonathan smiled, "In a moment," he answered. The reason why he has his hands over her eyes is because he is showing her very own Quarter's and, it's a surprise. He smiled then removed his hands, "Surprise!" he said smiling as she gasped in surprised.
She smiled, "Wow. Jonathan, It's wonderful," she said as she looked around. Even though, it's just her Quarter's, it's her very first Quarter's and she's glad to have it on the U.S.S. Enterprise NX-01.
Jonathan watched her as she picked up a picture off her desk. She gasped as tears come down her face because the picture is of, Her Father Henry, Her mother Julie, Her brother, Jonathan and herself in their house in upstate New York.
"I knew you'll like that," He said smiling lightly as he stand next to her.
She smiled then put the picture down and looked at him, "It's wonderful, Jon. Thank you..." she replied as she hugged him.
He smiled and had her let go of him, "I'm sorry for yelling at you like that. I shouldn't have. You are the best sister anyone could ever ask for," He said happily.
Amanda smiled back, "I forgive you and thanks," she replied as her door chimed.
Jonathan smiled and looked at her then she said, "Come in,"
The doors open to reveal Captain Erika Hernandez standing there.
She gasped, "Erika!" she said smiling happily as she hugged her.
Erika hugged her, "It's nice to see that you are back safe and sound," she replied.
Amanda let go of her, confused, "You knew? How?" she asked.
She nodded, "Admiral Scott sent me down here right away to get you before Dr. Soong took you but it seems like I was too late," she explained.
She looked at her still kind of tired from getting that shot that Dr. Phlox gave her from Dr. Soong. "Do I still have to go back?" she asked, hoping the answer is no.
Erika shook her head, "No. Since you're out of danger now, there is no since in you going back to Earth. But, if you want to then I can take you," she explained.
Amanda quickly shook her head, "I rather stay with Jonathan," she said, happily as she smiled.
Erika smiled, "Okay. Well, Captain Archer, I guess it's time to say good-bye for now," she said.
Jonathan smiled, "I guess so," he said walking up to her then he kissed her on the lips right in front of Amanda.
"What?" she said in complete shock. "Maybe, it's the medication," she said as she rubbed her eyes but she still sees them kissing.
Erika pulled away, "Nice job. You definitely shocked your sister," she said with a light chuckle and grin.
He looks at Amanda whose mouth is wide open, "Surprised?" he asked.
She looked at him, "Yes! When were you going to tell me, you and Erika were together!" she asked demanding to know.
He giggled, "When I was ready which I am now," he replied as she turned around shaking her head.
Erika sighed, "Well, I got to go, Jon. See you around," she said and kissed his cheek then left.
Jonathan looked at her, "Do you mind that I'm together with Erika?" he asked.
Amanda shook her head, "No. I don't. I'm happy for you. It's finally you have someone in your life. So, how long has this been happening... three months or two?" she asked.
He smiled, "Try five years," he said.
She smiled as she chuckled, "Sometimes, Cap'n, You are full of surprises," she said.
He giggled, "Well, I'm needed on the bridge. I'll be there if you need me," he said and began to leave.
She stood up, "Wait, Cap'n," she said and he turned around to look at her. "What am I going to do about my training at the academy? I think, I am going to have to go back," she said sounding disappointed.
He smiled, "No. You won't, I talked to Hoshi. She's a teacher. She'll help you," he said.
She smiled wide, "Yes!" she said, jumping up and down.
Jonathan smiled and left.
Amanda fell onto the bed, on her back, "This is SO cool!" she said, happily.
The door chimed again, "Come in!" she answered.
Trip came in and smiled, "I heard the good news that you're staying aboard," he said as he walked up to her and sat next to her.
She sat up, "Yeah. Isn't that great? And, Hoshi is going to teach me the rest of my training. So, yeah. It's going to be great!" she said happily as she smiled like crazy.
Trip kissed her on the lips with his hand on her cheek and Amanda was surprised but kissed back as she put her arms around his neck and kissed him deeper.
He pulled away, "Wait. Wait." he said, looking into her blue eyes.
"What?" she said confused.
Trip looked at her as he got down on one knee, "Amanda. When Archer told me that Dr. Soong kidnapped you. My heart sank and I thought I was never going to see you again. But, with the help of Elizabeth and when I saw you were alive and well, that gave me hope. When I got you back... I realized, I couldn't bear to lose you again," he said as his heart began to beat faster.
Amanda looked at him as happy tears swell up in her eyes.
He didn't have a ring, "I don't have a ring to give you but all I have is my love... Amanda Julie Archer, Will you marry me?" he asked with all his heart, soul and mind, and, with all his love for her.
TO BE CONTINUED!
HAHAHAHAHA! CLIFF HANGER! I hope you enjoyed this chapter everyone! Next one is on its way! -Smiles and grins- CLIFFHANGER! -Dances- will she say 'yes' or will she say, 'no' -sings- Stay tuned!
Quote Of The Day: "Trip. I'm called 'Trip'" - Commander Charles "Trip" Tucker III. (Broken Bow)
Ensign Amanda Archer, out.
PS. Please take time to read... "Love and Untold Forgotten Past", I'll really appreciate it. -Smiles and disappears-
