Change One Thing: Lifetime Worth of Memories
Chapter Eight: Betazed
Disclaimer: Nope, not claiming any ownership here. They're different events, but the same people and we all know how Star Trek loves their "Alternate Universe(s)"
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Will did well on the Endeavor. His ship because known through the Fleet. His family grew into a smart beautiful fourteen-year-old, an athletic eleven-year-old, a musical seven-year old, an eager five-year-old, and an adorable two-year-old.
One day, two years after her mother's death, Deanna was offered a promotion to Captain and head of the Psychology Division on the base on Betazed. In a joint offer, Will was offered the head of Security and Personnel at the base.
"You love your Starship, Will," Deanna countered Will's proposition that they all move to Betazed.
"But I love my wife, and this is an awesome opportunity Deanna. We can move into The Fifth House Manor and you can be a Captain and a proper Matriarch. Our children can go to a real school and be safe planet-side. I decided long ago that my family comes before my career."
"Will, you've never been one for the boring desk life."
He smiled. "I've got a baby girl, a teenage who's surrounded by new boys she's never met and everything in between. I won't be bored." Deana chuckled and he took her hand. "I want this to be our life. I want to move to Betazed."
Will convinced Deanna that she take the promotion and three months later they all moved to Betazed. With bags in hand their things ready to be transported down: Will and Deanna stood in front of The Fifth House Manor.
They walked up the front walk and Deanna almost knocked. Almost.
She opened the door and stepped into her childhood home. Their children followed them in, staying patiently behind them.
"Mr. Homn said he'd been here," Will said, looking around.
"He's coming down now, Will," Deanna whispered.
A moment later the tall valet appeared at the top of the stairs.
"He was putting a few of Mother's things in their trunks in the attic," Deanna told Will as Homn descended the stairs.
"Cadets," Will said to his children, "go scout out the second level. Kali, make sure Canan and The Baby share a room."
Kalila picked up The Baby and led the others up the stairs. "Fan out, Team."
They spoke to Mr. Homn and got everything settled and all the arrangements made. They also had their things beamed down from the Endeavor and Will wished the new Captain luck.
That evening Deanna stood at the doorway of the master bedroom, her mother's room. She felt Will come up behind her and wrapped his around her. "It seems so empty without her," Deanna whispered as Will rested his chin on her shoulder. "She filled the space."
Will kissed her cheek. "You'll fill the space now, Daughter of the Fifth House."
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