Priorities
by Rob Morris
Captain Janeway feared the worst for Owen Paris's visit.

"Its the Prime Directive. I'm really in for it."

Chakotay also feared the worst.

"Its The Maquis. Nothing is forgiven. Starfleet has to punish those that turned out to be right!"

Seven was cynical.

"I am likely to be analyzed in depth."

The Doctor was declarative.

"I am *not* becoming a miner!"

Harry was optimistic.

"Tom's been riding me so much about this ensign business lately, I'll bet his Dad has that extra pip in hand!"

But upon entering, a smiling Admiral Paris merely asked one brief question.

"Where's my grand-daughter?"