by Dakota

She stared at the sky where she knew Voyager had orbited only a few hours earlier wishing the ship would return but knowing it would not. She would miss him – his smile and sultry voice, the touch of his hand. Sighing she turned back to her shelter knowing she would keep his memory with her.

"He's gone, Riley."

"I know. It's not easy watching him leave."

"I'm surprised you would say that."

Riley turned a puzzled face to her friend. "I cared about him. Why do you think it would be easy to let him go?"

"Easy come, easy go."