Don't you think there's a difference in the Command Team this morning? Doesn't the captain seem to have a glow about her that wasn't there yesterday? Isn't the commander being a bit more possessive than usual?

To: Harry
From: Your Best Buddy
Subject: Something in the air
Location: Mess hall
Time: 07:34

Hey, Buster, you're sitting closer to the Command Team. Do you notice anything different about her this morning? Isn't she eating more than usual? And what about him? Doesn't he look like a cat that got the cream?

To: Lieutenant Paris
From: Neelix
Subject: Your Inquiry
Time: 07:35

The captain and commander seem much their usual selves today. Why do you ask?

To: Neelix
From: B'Elanna 
Subject: Nosy Parker
Time: 07:37

You can ignore Tom's questions. He's just being his normal delusional self this morning. I don't suppose you could make banana pancakes for breakfast tomorrow, could you?

To: Lieutenant Torres
From: Neelix
Subject: Nosy Parker
Time: 07:40

What does the name "Nosy Parker" mean? Is "Nosy" a nickname for Eugene? I'd be happy to make you banana pancakes tomorrow.

To: Tom
From: Not Your Spy
Subject: Breakfast
Time: 07:42

It's too early for this stuff. Why can't you just leave me and them alone? I'm trying to enjoy my breakfast and get Jennifer to come with me on shore leave tomorrow. And before you bother me again – they look just like they always do. Now go away and leave us all eat in peace. And my name is not Buster!

To: Neelix
From: Nosy Parker
Subject: My Name
Time: 7:45

No, "Nosy" is not a nickname for Eugene. It's my keeper's way…47e*(2 5&#^*( 4&j

Never mind him. It means he sticks his nose into everyone's business but his own. Sorry he bothered you.

Come on, Harry. Your table is almost on top of theirs. Take a closer look and then tell me you don't notice something different.

To: Ensign Kim
From: Lieutenant Paris
Subject: Over-reacting
Location: Sickbay
Time: 08:05

You didn't have to throw your padd at me. Even the doc doesn't believe I walked into a bulkhead hard enough to get this knot on my forehead and he thinks I'm a complete idiot. Try it again and I'll write you up for insubordination and assaulting a superior officer. You're lucky the Command Team didn't see you.

To: Commander Chakotay 
From: Captain Janeway 
Subject: Unusual Behavior
Location: Bridge
Time:08:05

Do you notice anything unusual about Tom's behavior today? He got Harry pretty upset in the mess hall.

To: Soon-to-Be-Ensign Paris
From: Ensign Kim
Subject: History repeats itself
Location: Bridge
Time: 08:10

Go ahead, write me up. I'll file my own report. Threaten me again and I'll tell them anyway. I'm on the bridge and you're late. And it wasn't luck!

To: Captain Janeway
From: Commander Chakotay
Subject: Unusual?
Time: 08:12

Unusual for Tom? No, he strikes me as being his usual scheming self today.

To: Harry
From: Tom
Subject: To Err is Human; to Forgive Divine
Location: Bridge
Time: 08:20

Aw, come on. You know I wouldn't write you up. What are they whispering about? Come on, you can see the Big Guy's screen. She touching him instead of the screen again? I need details here.

To: Tom
From: Harry
Subject: I'm not divine
Time: 08:27

I told you to leave me alone. I just adjusted the artificial gravity under your station so every time you turn around you'll just float away. Just to make it more fun for me, I'm going to tell you she put her hand in some interesting places a few minutes ago. Maybe next time you'll listen.

To: B'Elanna 
From: Your Loving Husband
Subject: Malfunction in AG
Time: 08:29

Sweetheart, could you check out the artificial gravity under my station – and not mention the problem to the captain or Chakotay? Thanks. Love you.

To: Captain Janeway
From: Chakotay 
Subject: UFO's in the Mess hall
Time: 08:25

I didn’t want to mention this where someone might overhear, but do you want me to find out why Harry threw that padd at Tom and take appropriate disciplinary action? Any idea what Tom did that got Harry so upset with him?

To: Weightless on the Bridge
From: Forewarned
Subject: Don't think soooooo
Time: 08:30

Sorry, Charlie. Harry copied me on that last message. You're stuck – or rather, you're not stuck – to your chair. He'll restore the AG as soon as you start minding your own business. And if you bother me again, I'll fix the AG under your chair to about 6x Earth normal. Do I make myself clear, Pancake?

To: Chakotay 
From: Captain Janeway
Subject: Identified Flying Objects in the Mess Hall
Time: 08:40

Of course not. I'm sure Tom was trying to drag Harry into some scheme again. I have no doubt Tom was behind it and letting Harry get away with it in our presence is punishment enough. Unless of course you want to let Harry know we know without letting him know we know. You know? Oh, and have him correct that 'malfunction' in the AG at the helm. I'm tired of watching Tom trying not to move. 

To: Ensign Kim
From: Commander Chakotay 
Subject: Diagnostics
Time: 08:46

Run a diagnostic on the AG and make sure it's properly functioning in ALL areas of the ship. You might also get someone to check out the mess hall for stray objects or faulty overhead hatches and doors. It seems Mr. Paris hit his head in there this morning and I'd hate to see anyone else get hurt.

To: Harry
From: Tom
Location: Briefing Room
Time: 13:27

You're lucky you fixed the AG before the captain walked over to my station on her way to her ready room. I wonder why they're so late to this meeting. Look, you watch him and I'll keep an eye on the captain. I know something is up today.

To: Prescient Tom
From: Normal Harry
Subject: Keep your day job
Location: Briefing Room
Time: 13:37

Yea, sure. Something was up all right. A nice long report from Tuvok and more security drills. Even B'Elanna is tuning him out.

To: B'Elanna 
From: Tom
Subject: Did you see that?
Time: 13:47

She was startled when he touched her. She almost jumped out of her chair. When was the last time that happened? Come on. Admit it. Something is different about them today. Even he was surprised she was surprised.

To: Tom, the Delusional
From: B'Elanna, the Rational
Subject: See what?
Time: 13:52

She didn't almost jump out of her chair. She barely moved. Now stop bothering me or I'll be bothering you later in a way you most definitely will NOT enjoy.

To: Harry, the Mundane
From: Tom, the Omniscient
Subject: I'm RIGHT!
Time: 13:53

Even B'Elanna noticed her jump just now. Now I KNOW something is up.

To: Chakotay 
From: Kathryn Janeway 
Subject: Crew behavior
Time: 14:00

Don't you think the crew is acting a bit peculiar today? Even B'Elanna isn't paying attention to Tuvok.

To: Tom
From: Harry
Subject: About that meeting you just missed
Time: 15:08

Was that before or after Tuvok glared at her because of you? And before you ask, no, I'm not giving you copies of my notes from the meeting. Next time you can pay more attention and take your own notes. Just hope you caught the change in your assignment for the drills.

To: My Best Buddy
From: The one who warned you about doing business with Ferengi
Subject: Helping a friend
Time: 15:17

Come on, buddy. B'Elanna didn't make any notes other than how engineering was affected. You wouldn't want to see me get in trouble with Tuvok, would you?

To: Kathryn Janeway 
From: Chakotay 
Subject: Crew
Time: 15:05

You're the one who was as skittish as a hyperactive jumping bean. Perhaps there's something you want to share with the Senior Staff?

To: Chakotay 
From: Kathryn Janeway 
Subject: Crew
Time: 15:11

For that last remark, you can write the summary of this afternoon's meeting. I hope you took better notes than Tom.

To: Tom
From: Harry
Subject: Told you to pay attention
Time: 15:40

Talk about stupid. You were so busy watching the captain, you didn't even hear the commander talking to you. Now you're stuck running diagnostics the rest of the day. Take my advice, butt out of their business before you get busted down to expendable cargo. As for Tuvok, I'd love to see you squirm when he asks you what part of his report you didn't understand, preferably with the Command Team looking on.

To: Kathryn 
From: Chakotay 
Subject: Dinner
Time: 17:38

We're having dinner and then we're going to your place to talk. You've been on edge all day and we're going to get this worked out.

To: Commander Chakotay 
From: Captain Janeway
Subject: Rain check
Time: 17:40

That's "Captain Janeway" to you, mister. I have work to do so I'll eat later. We can talk tomorrow.

To: Commander Tuvok
From: Lieutenant Paris
Subject: Clarification
Time: 17:41

I have a few questions about your report and the planned security drills. Would it be possible for you to send me your outline and schedule again? I don't want to cause you any extra work.

To: Kathryn 
From: Chakotay 
Subject: No rain tonight
Time: 17:43

Don't make me smile at you in front of Tom. After last night, I know exactly how that affects you and somehow I don't think you want him to know just yet. Dinner after the shift changes and then talk. As for work, you can decide about that after we talk.

To: Chakotay 
From: Kathryn 
Subject: Dinner Only
Time: 17:47

Dinner but I really do have more work to do. We can talk tomorrow.

To: Lieutenant Paris
From: Commander Tuvok
Subject: Clarification
Time: 17:48

I doubt that reading what you have already heard will serve little purpose. I propose that we meet and you can explain your understanding of my report and security drill procedures. I will endeavor to clarify any points you may have misunderstood or overlooked. Fortunately, I have the entire evening free. I will meet you in the briefing room at 16:05. I will make arrangements for Mr. Neelix to supply our dinner so we can work without interruption.

To: Kathryn 
From: Chakotay 
Subject: Dinner and Talk
Time: 17:49

Dinner then we talk. You're the one who wants to keep a low profile and if you keep acting like you have something to hide, Tom won't be the only one thinking something happened last night. Or do you want to pretend to me that nothing happened, too?

To: B'Elanna
From: Tom
Subject: It's the Truth
Time: 17:53

I'm going to be working late with Tuvok tonight. He needs my help with a few details about the changes in the security drills. Don't wait up. Love you.

To: Chakotay 
From: Kathryn 
Subject: Dinner and Talk
Time: 17:54

All right. You win.

To: Kathryn 
From: Chakotay 
Subject: Talk 
Time: 17:55

This isn't a battle. You're obviously not comfortable with what happened. If last night bothers you that much, we need to talk – not exchange messages.

To: Harry
From: B'Elanna
Subject: Tom is 'helping' Tuvok
Time: 17:56

I'm free for dinner. Care to join me in the messhall and then check out Sandrine's? It should be a peaceful evening. Tom is going to be with Tuvok all evening discussing the changes in security drill procedures. I'd love to be a fly on the wall when he finds out that there aren't any changes. Wonder how he got that idea? Mmmmmmmm?

To: Chakotay 
From: Kathryn 
Subject: Quiet Dinner
Time: 17:59

I hate it when you're right. You know that? I guess it's one of the reasons I love you.