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RESOLUTIONS
Episode 41

Part J

Captain's log, stardate 49694.2. We have contacted the Vidiian convoy with encouraging results. They have promised to communicate with Dr Danara Pel and ask if she will help us."

Kim: "Sir, the Vidiians are hailing us." Tuvok: "On screen." viewscreen on Dr Pel's image appears on the viewscreen. "Hello, Lieutenant." Tuvok: "Dr Pel. I didn't expect to see you this quickly." Pel: "When I heard what happened I boarded the first ship I could. Tell me about this illness." Tuvok: "They were infected by a virus after being bitten by insects on a planet approximately 70 light years from here, in a system with a yellow dwarf star." Pel: "The third planet in a system of seven?" Tuvok: "Yes." Pel: "I know it well. There's a particular kind of burrowing insect that carries the disease. Years ago we developed an anti-viral agent to combat it." Tuvok: "Can we get some from you?" Pel: "Of course. Our captain said we could rendezvous with you. He's transmitted the co-ordinates." Kim to Tuvok: "I have them, sir." Tuvok: "Thank you, Doctor. We appreciate your help." I'm glad I could be of assistance." The viewscreen goes off as the communication ends. viewscreen off"Estimated time to the co-ordinates?" Kim: "Approximately 20 hours." Tuvok: "Until then I want a series of battle drills. We must be ready for whatever comes."

On New Earth Janeway clears away the fallen branches and debris, while Chakotay carries out repairs to the shelter's exterior structure.

Chakotay: "I've been thinking. There's plenty of wood available here. I could probably add rooms to the shelter, give us a little more living space." Janeway: "How would you mill it?" Chakotay: "I could do a certain amount with a phaser, but I was actually thinking of logs." Janeway: "As in log cabin?" Chakotay: "I built a few of them when I was growing up. My father thought it was important that I learn how."

Janeway: "When I was young my parents took us on a backpacking trip. They thought we should all keep a connection to our pioneer roots. I hated it. No bed, no replicator-"
Chakotay: "No bathtub."
Janeway: "No bathtub." She laughs. "I guess I was always a child of the 24th century."

	Chakotay: "Well, maybe those camping trips helped prepare you for life here."
	Janeway: "Oh no. Life here is much better than that."
	Chakotay is surprised but pleased. "I think that's the first time I've heard you say anything positive about being here."

They are interrupted by the primate which approaches and calls. Janeway goes to try again to befriend it. Chakotay comes and quietly crouches beside her. Janeway: "Well, hello there. I haven't seen you in a while. Where have you been?" Chakotay: "Do you expect him to answer you?" Janeway whispers: "No really, I sense intelligence in him. And I could swear he came to warn me about the plasma storm." To the primate: "Come here, fellow. Come on." Chakotay: "I doubt that he can be domesticated, at least not very easily." The primate wanders away.

Janeway: "Well, we have plenty of time - the rest of our lives." Chakotay: "That's a long time." He grins and crosses the fingers of both his hands. "At least, I hope so." Janeway laughs. "Well, I can't give you orders any more, but I suggest we get back to work." Chakotay: "Aye, aye, Captain."

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