That happened only once! B'Elanna wanted me to try it on for a friend!

Why's everyone staring at me?

🥰

Yeah, it is!

Oh, nothing, really. I came to test a couple of new Mercury-class ships in the Badlands but I got caught up in the lockdown. It's okay though. I'm not complaining because it gives me a chance to get to know this station.

Ah, okay.

*He stepped in.*

Is the birthday boy here yet?

I was invited, wasn't I?

*The door chime rang.*

No problem, kid!

Hey! Happy birthday!

I feel great! I have a beautiful wife, two good kids, command of my own ship, and leadership of a project to develop a new starship class. I have no reason to complain.

Been there, done that. We agreed to never mention it, especially our kids, to each other.

Thanks.

She...withdrew from everything and everyone, even me.

For good reason. I worried a lot about B'Elanna when we got word that the Maquis had been wiped out by the Dominion.

Good. At least he's getting help.

That's good.

My wife B'Elanna. 🥰

I think I do pretty well. I've gotten used to them so that helps.

I'm sure it was...

*Visibly shaken by hearing that the Federation's newest ally had committed war crimes in its recent history*

Apparently...

I don't understand...

Huh, interesting.

Right...Isn't one of our officers married to one of their princesses?

Well...yeah, I guess, but still...

Oh my God...They killed the Vorta babies too?!

Oh, God, that's horrible...