After returning to Deep Space Nine, I had some time granted for personal leave. I decided that I would go to the academy on Bajor and do some study on warp theories. I arrived at the academy and threw myself into studying and practicing for the contest, should I make it back in time. I created as many different problems that I could think up that would come about in the Badlands area. Between study and practice, I didn't sleep much...
As I was taking a lunch break, I noticed someone familiar coming up to me.... After a second glance, it was Ian Brooks, from my first years at the academy in San Francisco! We talked for hours.....He was impressed with some of the piloting I have done, but he also wondered about the incident that led to my dismissal. It was this that he expressed a lot of concern with my drinking. I switched the subject quickly to my studies of warp theory, astrophysics, and practicing at the helm.... Ian kept trying to get me to talk about my dismissal and such, but I never did go back to that... It's not something I want to think about.
I found out that Ian is also a Lt Commander, but was hopeful to be a Commander soon. He still was an incredible pilot and he helped me on my studies...Just like old times. He was pretty hard on me, giving me tests about what I was studying. It reminded me of the teachers back at San Francisco. He even helped me with learning my duties while being on the bridge. With this time spent with Ian, I found myself attracted to him more than ever, but had a guilty feeling anytime I was with him.... I wonder if I just miss Darby?
After spending this time with Ian and "rededicating" myself to my skills, I feel invigorated to get back to the ship and my friends....Heck, I even miss Captain Albright!
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