(A/N: Okay, just to clear things up. This story is a sequel to my first Stargate/Star Trek Enterprise crossover: "Different Kinds of Power". Sorry, I didn't make that any clearer before. I'm glad that you guys are enjoying it. And thank you for you reviews. It makes this writer happy. )
"Home"
Ch. 5
(2154, Enterprise, Sick Bay)
Sarah met Captain Archer on her way to Sick Bay.
"Captain," she greeted.
"Sarah," Archer greeted. "Going my way?"
"Sick Bay,"
"Then you are," he said with a smile. "How are Dr. Carter and Dr. Jackson holding up?"
"I think they've settled in. But, we're all eager to see Atlantis," she told him.
"I know I am. According to our database there is no record of anyone finding Atlantis. And I learned a few days ago, Atlantis was found 150 years ago," Archer explained.
"Just not in the Milky Way Galaxy," Sarah smiled. "Nice fireworks display yesterday, by the way. Lt. Reed must have enjoyed blowing up the Goa'uld Mothership."
"He did," Archer nodded.
"Hm, a trigger happy Weapons Officer," Sarah noted.
The door to Sick Bay opened to reveal Dr. Phlox leaning over one of the computers.
"Doctor?" the two asked.
"It looks like the Expanse did something to your brain chemistry," Phlox told them.
"Excuse me?" Archer asked, alarmed.
"Hm, here have a look," the doctor showed them a brain scan.
"I take it that part of the brain isn't supposed to be purple?" Sarah asked.
"That's where the memory of you being here has cropped up," Phlox explained. "The brain scan on the right is Captain Archer's brain before we entered the Expanse."
"Nothing is there," Sarah pointed out.
"The one on the left is the one I took two days ago, upon the Captain's request."
"So, the whole crew does remember me? Not just the senior staff?" Sarah asked.
"Except for myself and the Sub-Commander," Phlox nodded.
Sarah looked over to Archer, who was staring at the brain scans on the screen in front of them.
"I thought that my deterioration would only affect me. I'm sorry, Captain," she said. "Now it looks like all of the memories I've erased of me being here in this century have come undone."
"Deterioration?" Phlox asked, as Archer looked over at her sharply.
"My mutation is wearing me too thin. After I took Enterprise back I became very weak and that started a chain reaction in my DNA," Sarah explained. "That's what Dr. Lam told me anyways."
"How long have you known?" Archer asked.
"Only about a year ago I started to display symptoms. Excessive tiredness, nausea, and nasty headaches. The more I use my power, the quicker my deterioration," she explained. She than told Phlox, "That's why I came to see you about. If you have anything for the headache and the nausea."
"I may have something for you. Have a seat, Colonel," Phlox said.
"Let me know if anything changes, Doctor," Archer told Phlox before leaving.
Dr. Phlox gave her a hyper spray for the headache and nausea.
"You'll be happy to know I managed to find a DNA match," Phlox told her
"So, Trip is the father?" Sarah asked with anticipation.
"Correct. It's a perfect match,"
"No wonder Dr. Lam couldn't find the other pair of DNA contributions weren't anywhere on earths databases," Sarah said.
"I'm happy that I can clear that up for you, Colonel," Phlox said to her. "It must have been a hard time for you. Knowing that you were pregnant and fear it was your rapist."
Sarah nodded, "It was," she hopped off the bed, "Now if you will excuse me, I have a late dinner date with a certain Chief Engineer. Thanks, Phlox."
(2154, Enterprise, Corridor)
Sarah had about twenty minutes before her 'dinner date' with Trip when she ran into Daniel in one of the many corridors.
"Hey, Daniel. How are you and Sam fighting in?"
"Oh, hey! We're doing okay. The quarters are a bit cramped. They were definitely meant for one per person," Daniel told her as they walked. "How are you holding up?"
"I still keep thinking that Charlie's fifth birthday party is in two days. Then I have to remember that he's gone. Because even if we do eventually get to Atlantis. There's no telling what shape it'll be in. The war with the Wraith was going just as well as the war with the Ori when I last checked," Sarah rambled.
"Well, there's no way of telling, until we get there. Sam and T'Pol have calculated that it would take us six months to just reach the edge of Pegasus and another three months to get to Atlantis," Daniel informed her.
"We're taking Archer and his crew way out of the way on their mission, I know," Sarah told him. "But, I missed Charlie's first day of school, in every grade!" she threw here hands up in the air. "The Ori came to earth, not just on your and Sam's wedding day, but eight days before Charlie's first day of preschool!"
They stopped walking. Daniel waited for a crewmember to pass them before putting his hands on her shoulders.
"Sarah, calm down," Daniel told her firmly. He could see her eyes swelling with tears. He said again a little more gently, "Calm down," Daniel gave a short pause. "I was on my way to the Mess for a cup of coffee for Sam and me. Wanna come along?"
Sarah nodded, clearing her voice, "I was on my way there myself. Trip and I are meeting for dinner."
The two started walking again.
"It's a little late for dinner. Hopefully, Chef made extra plates. I can tell you one thing, though, the food here is way better than what we were served in the Commissary," Daniel grinned.
To be continued . . .
