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CHAPTER 5

Captain William T. Riker's ready room was full of both a professional and a personal atmosphere that made it welcoming during times of peace and exploration. There was a desk with one comfortable chair behind it and two nice chairs in front of it. There was a standard couch on one side of the room and across from it on the wall hung a design of the USS Titan's specs.

Captain Riker sat relaxed in the chair behind the desk and Counselor Deanna Riker sat in front of the desk. The crew of the Titan didn't have much to do because they had just finished a large exploration assignment. Now was a bit of a downtime.

Riker folded his hands in his lap and stared up at the ceiling.

"So, I've been thinking…" he started. "Our crew could use a break. How does two weeks of shore leave sound?"

Riker looked at his wife for her reaction.

She smiled brightly and said excitedly, "Wonderful… when?"

Will smiled, "We have received approval to take it at the same time as the Enterprise's shore leave. A rendezvous date is set for noon tomorrow."

By the look that Deanna wore, he knew that she approved.

"I'll have to inform the crew. This is great! We'll get to see all our old friends and catch up. I'll have to call Beverly tonight."

Will let out a ragged breath, "I hope that this goes better than the Titan's last shore leave."

Deanna's expression fell as she recalled the events of last time. A Romulan threat that had been a simple misunderstanding, but a deadly one.

"Hopefully this will be totally carefree." She said quietly as she stood up.

"Well, I've got to go pick up our daughter from Issy's quarters, she goes on duty in twenty minutes."

"I'll be home as soon as I can be and we can start packing tonight." Will said as Deanna turned to leave.

Dressed in her standard Star Fleet uniform with her brown hair pulled back, Isabel Manhattan put a dark haired eighteen month old baby girl down in a playpen. Wesley Crusher stood behind her as they spoke.

"I thought you weren't coming by today Wes, something about double shifts…" Isabel said turning to him.

Wesley smiled, "Yeah, well, I'm on my lunch break. Listen, I was thinking, tomorrow night they're hosting movie night on the holodeck, maybe you and Jennifer would like to join me…"

Isabel smiled. "That would be great Wes. It would be good for Jenni, she's been so involved with her studies lately.

Wesley smiled again. "Great!"

Isabel rested her hands on Wesley's chest and the light made her bight green eyes sparkle as well as the engagement ring on her left ring finger. The moment was broken by the sound of the door chime.

Isabel sighed, walked over to the door and pressed the open button.

It was Deanna Troi.

"Hi Issy, hi Wesley. I just came by to get Dianna." Sensing their emotions Deanna added, "I hope I'm not interrupting."

Isabel shook her head. "Oh, no. Dianna has been really good today. She hardly made a sound."

Isabel walked over to the playpen and picked up the little girl. She handed her to Deanna. Deanna held her lovingly and sported a motherly smile.

"Thanks for watching her for me."

Isabel smiled "Oh, it was no problem. We had fun."

Deanna looked at Wesley. She couldn't keep the news a secret anymore, especially not from him.

"Will is going to make the official announcement this afternoon, but there is no harm in the two of you knowing. At this time tomorrow we are going to rendezvous with the Enterprise and head for shore leave."

Wesley and Isabel were excited and smiled wildly. Then after a second a concerned look spread across Wesley's face.

He asked Deanna, "Um, Counselor Troi, have you told my mom about our engagement?"

Deanna shook her head. "No, I thought you should do that."

"Okay, Good."

Isabel looked at Wesley
"I haven't even me your mom."

Wesley knew that she would bring this up,
"Well now you will."

Isabel gave him a questioning look,
"Does she even know about me yet?"

Wesley shot Isabel a hurt look.
"Issy you're the love of my life, of course I mentioned you." He stopped for a minute, suddenly not so sure.

"I'm sure I did…" He pondered.

Both Isabel and Deanna raised their eyebrows at him.