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“Captain’s Personal Log
Star date: 58227.3

Deanna and I have been on the Titan for two years now. It has been an amazing two years, to say the least Hostile aliens, new friends, various planets applying for admission into the Federation of Planets, and even a two new additions to our little crew.

These new additions are very special. Their names are acting cadet William Thomas Riker Jr. and acting cadet Kestra Troi. They came into this universe thirteen months ago and have been a wonderful addition to this crew.

OK, so they are young and no one knows if they are Starfleet material yet, but can I help it that I am a very proud father? Besides, they bring a light of joy to everyone on the ship. So, they have been designated the moral officers. Unofficially of course.

So far we have not been asked about the different last names, but we thought it best to have our daughter carry on the Troi legacy; at least in name, and Willy just wouldn’t be a junior if he had the Troi name, so he got my name to make him a true junior! My father was very happy that we had at least one of our children carry on the Riker name. I guess it’s because Deanna and I come from two different cultures that no one as questioned the surnames.

Deanna has been great through all of this too. I don’t see how she does it all! She’s a mother, ship’s counselor, and a wife. On top of it all, she manages to deal with a slob like me! Our quarters always look great, except for the few toys here and there left by Kestra and Willy, but that is life with children.

I also have a great crew. They don’t seem to mind having a married captain, especially one married to the ship’s counselor. They seem to appreciate a captain with family ties. I guess it gives them hope for their futures in Starfleet. No one wants to be a lonely officer with no one to report home too. I feel sorry for the admirals that go through their whole careers with no one in their lives, except a brief fling here and there. Flings are not all they’re cracked up to be. I should know, because I’ve been there and done that. I’m surprised Deanna managed to stick around until I got past all of that and realized I wanted more in my life than short term affairs.

Lwaxana has been a great mother-in-law, which is a surprise to me. I thought she was going to be overbearing and intrusive, but she has managed to be helpful without being overly involved. She’s even been a wonderful grandmother. She is always doting on the children when she comes to visit, yet she also helps with the twins, which is most appreciated. Deanna and I get so worn out by our rambunctious little ones.

Our current mission is to improve our relations with the Romulans. They are seeking admission into the Federation of Planets. So far, our talks have gone well and Deanna says they are being genuine in their desire to make peace with the Federation. The talks have gone very well, I might add, and their admission seems promising.”

*Bridge to Captain*

“End Personal Log. Riker here.”

*The Cardassians wish to file a complaint concerning the admission of the Romulans into the Federation.*

“What?”

*The Card…*

“I heard what you said, Commander. What I don’t understand is their request. I’m on my way. Riker out.”

“Addendum to Personal Log. It seems the Cardassians are at it again and they aren’t even apart of the Federation. Now it’s my job to tell them their complaint will be noted, but won’t be official because they are not Federation members.

Reminds me of my old friend’s saying, ‘All part of the service.’ “

Looking Back
Part II
Deanna's POV

Counselor’s Personal Log
Star date: 58227.7

We’ve been married for two years now, but it seems like just yesterday we were married. We have had twins- a boy and a girl, our own ship, career advancement, and love. What more could we want?

Nothing. We have everything and the greatest of these is love. Cliché? Maybe, but it’s true. We love each other dearly and there can be no greater love then being Imzadi.

Imzadi. It means the first. I remember telling Will that many years ago after we first made love. What a night that was! Our souls bonded, just as our bodies had, but this bond was everlasting, unlike our physical bonding.

Oh, we spent many years apart, but because of our bond, we were destined to be together. We were young though, and not ready to be a couple. We both had a lot of growing up to do, but we met again years later.

I asked him if he could still hear my thoughts and his facial response spoke volumes to me. I knew he could hear me and I knew our bond was still present.

Our bond became stronger over the years and now here we are husband and wife. Amazing what time can do to two people.

I kept him at a distance for many years and sometimes I wondered why I did that. Was it really because he was not ready for commitment or was it me?

It was me. I wasn’t ready. The bond was just as overwhelming for me as it was for him. It was something completely new and would never happen again with any other person, yet I had to explore and find out for myself.

And explore I did. I also made many mistakes in the process. I can’t believe I fell for Devinoni Ral. He was a real snake and I was living on the edge with him.

Will tried to warn me, but I passed his behaviour off as being jealously. He was only trying to keep me from being hurt, but I refused to listen to him and I took the fall. He was there to pick me up again, just as he did many times before that and he never stopped looking out for me nor did he stop loving me.

I still have the poem he wrote me for me when we were in the Jalara Jungle. It is just as beautiful to me as it was then. I hold it dear to my heart because it was also the first of many things that he has given me.

He is not only my first, but he is also my soul mate, my lover, and my confidant. He will always be there for me and I for him. Will wouldn’t have it any other way, nor would I for that matter.

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