** The following story was inspired by A.R. Gurney's play,
"Love Letters", as performed by Barry Morse in Portland,
Oregon, September 11, 1995.
ALPHAN LOVE LETTERS
By Amanda Russell
Time/Date: 14:07 Lunar Time - 27 September, 1999
To: Russell.H@MedicalCenter.ILFC/MBA.org
From: Koenig.J@MainMission.ILFC/MBA.org
Subject: Meeting
cc:
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Att:
Doctor Russell -- Helena -- I regret we have gotten off to
such an uneasy beginning. As with the entire situation here on the moon prior
to Breakaway, I was given false information about you and led to believe your
abilities were far inferior to the competence and insight you have since
demonstrated. Will you allow me to make amends and apologize - in person?
John Koenig
Koenig.J@MainMission.ILFC/MBA.org
Time/Date: 14:27 Lunar Time - 27 September, 1999
To: Koenig.J@MainMIssion.ILFC/MBA.org
From: Russell.H@MedicalCenter.ILFC/MBA.org
Subject: Re: Meeting
cc:
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Att:
Commander, I fear that I too formed some inaccurate opinions
and assessments of you. Perhaps we should both simply start over. I will
happily accept your in person apology if you, in turn, will accept mine.
Helena Russell
Russell.H@MedicalCenter.ILFC/MBA.org
Time/Date: 15:18 Lunar Time - 27 September, 1999
To: Russell.H@MedicalCenter.ILFC/MBA.org
From: Koenig.J@MainMission.ILFC/MBA.org
Subject: Apologies
cc:
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Att:
Helena -- A mutual exchange of apologies seems most
equitable. Will you join me for dinner this evening? I understand they are to
be serving the last of the crow. ;)
John Koenig
Koenig.J@MainMIssion.ILFC/MBA.org
Time/Date: 16:04 Lunar Time - 27 September, 1999
To: Koenig.J@MainMission.ILFC/MBA.org
From: Russell.H@MedicalCenter.ILFC/MBA.org
Subject: Dinner
cc:
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Att:
Dinner would be lovely, Commander. I am scheduled to be off
duty at 1700 hours.
Helena Russell
Russell.H@MedicalCenter.ILFC/MBA.org
Time/Date: 16:32 Lunar Time - 27 September, 1999
To: Helena Russell
From: John Koenig
Subject: Time
I have a meeting until 1730 hours. Could you join me in my office
at 1745 hours?
John Koenig
Time/Date: 16:43 Lunar Time - 27 September, 1999
To: John Koenig
From: Helena Russell
Subject: RE: Time
Of course, Commander. -- Helena Russell
Time/Date: 09:13 Lunar Time - 28 September, 1999
To: John Koenig
From: Helena Russell
Subject: Dinner
I had a lovely time at dinner, Commander. I'm relieved we
were able to reach an understanding. Please let me know if there is anything,
in addition to the items we discussed, that you feel could be of benefit to the
base. -- Helena Russell
Time/Date: 15:47 Lunar Time - 28 September, 1999
To: Helena Russell
From: John Koenig
Subject: Morale
I enjoyed our dinner as well, Helena. I think the actions we
discussed toward improving base morale are a good beginning. Let's implement
those first and build from there. -- John Koenig
Time/Date: 07:45 Lunar Time - 29 September, 1999
To: John Koenig
From: Helena Russell
Subject: Ideas
I have a few additional ideas, but will wait to discuss them
with you until after we see what conditions are like on the planet we are
nearing. Perhaps it is premature to hope, but... could we really find a new
home so soon? -- Helena Russell
Time/Date: 14:38 Lunar Time - 29 September, 1999
To: Helena Russell
From: John Koenig
Subject: Hope
According to our esteemed _guest_, Commissioner Simmonds,
hope is something we should ruthlessly exploit. I prefer a touch of realism based on facts, but long range scans
of the planet, Meta, indicate it to have very encouraging surface conditions. I
share your hope. -- John Koenig
Time/Date: 18:43 Lunar Time - 26 Days Post Earth Orbit
To: John Koenig
From: Helena Russell
Subject: Appreciation
John, I never really had a chance to thank you for your
concern, your understanding and your respect in recent days. I never truly
believed that being was - or could be - Lee, no matter how much I thought I
wanted him to be the man I once loved. I love him still, but I know I cannot go
back and he is no longer a part of my life. My future, like everyone else on
Alpha, lies somewhere ahead of us in the unexplored space we travel through.
But I will always be grateful to that... mirror image of Lee for allowing us to
glimpse what could have been, and for permitting us to return to the reality of
what is. We could not stay on Terra Nova, and I am relieved we could return to
Alpha together, to make it here, you and I. Thank you, John. -- Helena Russell
Time/Date: 08:49 LT - 27 Days Post Earth Orbit
To: Helena Russell
From: John Koenig
Subject: Re: Appreciation
You're welcome, Helena. I wish you'd not had to endure the
pain of having your husband back, yet not really having him back. Should you
feel you ever need to talk - to a friend rather than your commander - I am
willing to listen. -- John
Time/Date: 12:05 LT - 28 Days PEO
To: John
Dinner this
evening? -- Helena
Time/Date: 14:49 LT - 28 Days PEO
To: Helena
Yes. I'll meet you
there - 1800. -- John
Time/Date: 19:58 LT - 29 Days PEO
To: Bergman.V@Lab1.ILFC/MBA.org
From: Koenig.J@MainMission.ILFC/MBA.org
Subject: Meeting
cc: Russell.H@MedicalCenter.ILFC/MBA.org,
Morrow.P@MainMission.ILFC/MBA.org
bcc:
Att:
Please report to my office at 0800 tomorrow to discuss the
possibility of a survival Eagle to be launched before we are drawn in any
closer to the Black Sun. Do not discuss this with anyone.
Commander John Koenig
Koenig.J@MainMIssion.ILFC/MBA.org
Time/Date: 02:37 LT - 30 Days PEO
To: John
John,... I'm
hoping you will eventually be able to read this; that Alpha will have adequate
power once the Bergman force field is no longer needed to allow her to return
to normal functions. I still wish I could have remained on Alpha; it is where I
want to be should this encounter with the Black Sun prove to be the end of our
existence, but I understand your reasons for wanting me on the survival Eagle.
It means a great deal to me - perhaps more than I can convey in this message -
to know it matters to you where and how I die; perhaps more than I have words
to express were I able to tell you this in person. I value the friendship we
have forged in so short a time and will call upon the memories of it as we six
struggle to survive whatever the future may hold for us. I know you said no
goodbyes, but I could not leave without letting you know... I'd like there to
have been more. May Alpha fare well and you prosper. -- Helena
Time/Date: 14:36 LT - 32 Days PEO
To: Helena
Helena, I was
never more happy to be on this base than when the survival Eagle returned and
you stepped once more into the protective Alphan hallways. Sending you on that
Eagle was one of the most difficult things I have ever had to do. Your coming
back to me - to Alpha - is more than I ever dared hope could happen. I too
would like there to be more. -- John
Time/Date: 13:28 LT - 35 Days PEO
To: John
Come to my
quarters for dinner at 1900. We can talk about the 'more' with less chance of
interruptions, observation or eavesdroppers. -- Helena
Time/Date: 14:00 LT - 44 Days PEO
To: All Sections Alpha
From: Koenig.J@MainMission.ILFC/MBA.org
Subject: Computer use
Until further notice, all non-essential use of computer
facilities will cease while Main Mission staff works to inform the Triton Probe
of the current situation. Once matters are resolved, non-essential use and
functions will be restored. Your cooperation is appreciated. Thank you.
Commander John Koenig
Time/Date: 10:23 LT - 46 Days PEO
To: Helena
Helena, I'm glad
you're taking a day or two off to rest and recover from your experience with
the Triton Probe. Let me know when you feel up to visitors. I'd like to stop by.
-- John
P.S. Your optic nerve isn't the only part of you that is
beautiful.
Time/Date: 14:07 LT - 46 Days PEO
To: John
You needn't wait
for an invitation to stop by, John. I'm always happy to see you. -- Helena
P.S. Flatterer.
Time/Date: 11:16 LT - 60 Days PEO
To: Helena
I don't know if I
should put you on report for that stunt with Zantor, or hold you close and
never let you go. My command instinct say the former, my heart says the latter
-- I think my heart is winning, Helena. You had me more than a little
frightened. I hated the idea - the need - to trust your life to alien
technology I did not understand. I don't even want to consider how very lucky
you were when I think of Simmonds trapped on that Caldorian ship with a useless
matrix. You are too important to Alpha - to me - to risk your life in such a
way. Promise me, Helena, that you won't take unnecessary risks. Please. -- John
Time/Date: 13:07 LT - 60 Days PEO
To: John
I can't make that
promise any more than you can, John. Our everyday life is a risk; our very
existence on Alpha is a risk. But I will promise to be more careful; to be more
certain of the factors involved with any unknown opportunities I'm faced with.
I didn't mean to worry you, John. -- Helena
Time/Date: 15:49 LT - 62 Days PEO
To: Helena
Meet me in the
Observation Room when you get off duty. -- John
Time/Date: 16:07 LT - 62 Days PEO
To: John
Is this an unknown
opportunity I should be wary of? -- Helena
Time/Date: 16:37 LT - 62 Days PEO
To: Helena
It could be. 1700?
-- John
Time/Date: 11:42 LT - 72 Days PEO
To: Helena
Helena, I need to
see you, talk with you about what happened on that other Earth; to our other
selves. I need to understand something I think only you can explain. -- John
Time/Date: 14:46 LT - 72 Days PEO
To: John
Come to my
quarters after duty, John. I'll try to explain. Maybe I'll come to better
understand her motives -- my own motives, and a part of myself I never knew
existed or was so strong until I met her. -- Helena
Time/Date: 08:05 LT - 73 Days PEO
To: Helena
A part of me is so
relieved to know that you -- the Helena Russell in my life here and now -- has
not had to endure the deaths of two husbands, and that same part of me wonders
if we should pursue our relationship further. I would not want to be the cause
of such sadness, grief and pain for you, Helena. Yet I can no longer imagine a
life - an existence - without you in it, as a part of it; sharing my life in
whatever way you can, sharing whatever time we may have. I don't want to lose
you. -- John
Time/Date: 10:45 LT - 73 Days PEO
To: John
I know, with all
my heart, that our counter-parts on that other Earth were happy, and very much
in love, John. After nearly losing you to Raan and his experiments, after
believing you dead save for the machines that were forcing you to breath and
your heart to beat, I don't want to waste any more time, John. I'll risk being
hurt, I'll risk being without you but I won't risk being lonely and unhappy now
because of what might someday be -- or never be; because of something that did
not really happen to the you and I of this reality. I want you in my life,
John. I love you. I always will. No matter what happens, that won't change. --
Helena
Time/Date: 11:34 LT - 81 Days PEO
To: Helena
Seeing you smile
when I woke from being on Zenno was the most comforting and reassuring thing I
have ever known. I told myself I was coming back because Alpha needed me, but I
came back to be with you. There was nothing to keep me on Zenno and everything
to pull me back here. -- John
Time/Date: 14:23 LT - 81 Days PEO
To: John
I'm glad you were
able to come back. :) -- Helena
Time/Date: 21:48 LT - 95 Days PEO
To: Helena
Are you all right?
Did the Guardian of Piri have any adverse affects on you? -- John
Time/Date: 03:45 LT - 96 Days PEO
To: John
I'm fine, John, as
is everyone else. A few slight headaches and some disorientation due to being
free of the Guardian's influence, but nothing serious. For some it was a very
relaxing, soothing experience, but I'm glad you came for us. -- Helena
Time/Date: 07:56 LT - 96 Days PEO
To: Helena
I came for _you_,
Helena. For the others too, but primarily for you. I couldn't bear to see the
woman I am desperately in love with so aimless and listless, so... ignorantly
content and accepting of a future void of any stimulation. I need your vitality
and individuality in my life as much as I need your physical presence in my
life. Join me for dinner this evening - my quarters this time. -- John
Time/Date: 11:57 LT - 96 Days PEO
To: John
Yes. And after
dinner? -- Helena
Time/Date: 13:09 LT - 96 Days PEO
To: Helena
We'll discuss it.
-- John
Time/Date: 10:26 LT - 105 Days PEO
To: John
The concert last
night and walk afterwards were lovely, John. I think we caused quite a stir
when you kissed me in the hallway outside my door. My staff is still whispering
about it and sending curious looks my way when they think I'm not paying
attention. -- Helena
Time/Date: 11:47 LT - 105 Days PEO
To: Helena
I don't care who
saw me kiss you. I'll do it again -- at every opportunity. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 13:13 LT - 105 Days PEO
To: John
Promise? -- Helena
Time/Date: 14:06 LT - 105 Days PEO
To: Helena
_Promise_. -- John
Time/Date: 08:00 LT - 119 Days PEO
To: All Sections Alpha
From: Koenig.J@MainMission.ILFC/MBA.org
Subject: Services
Anton Zoref has been officially listed as missing, presumed
dead - as we knew him. His mutation into another form of life has been
difficult for all to accept and understand. We can only hope he has found what
we all seek - contentment with our existence. A memorial service will be held
at 2000 hours this evening, in Rec Room Two. All who are able to attend are
encouraged to do so.
Commander John Koenig
Time/Date: 15:23 LT - 120 Days PEO
To: John
John, I won't be
able to make our dinner date tonight. I need to spend some time with Eva Zoref,
try to help her accept and come to understand her husband's fate. May I have a
rain check? -- Helena
Time/Date: 16:01 LT - 120 Days PEO
To: Helena
You, of everyone
on Alpha, are the one who can probably help Eva the most now. Perhaps knowing
that she is not alone in this; that you too have lost a husband to the unknown
mysteries and dangers of space will give her some comfort. I'll talk to you
tomorrow, Helena. The rain check is yours. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 14:45 LT - 122 Days PEO
To: All Sections Alpha
From: Russell.H@MedicalCenter.ILFC/MBA.org
Subject: Population
At 1427 hours lunar time, Cynthia Crawford gave birth to a
seven pound, eleven ounce boy. She has named him Jackie, after his late father.
He has dark hair and blue eyes. Those wishing to see the newest and youngest
Alphan may stop by the Medical Center between 1400 and 1700 hours tomorrow. The
nursery will be open to visitors at that time.
Helena Russell, MD, Chief of Medical Services
Time/Date: 23:56 LT - 144 Days PEO
To: Helena
I'm hoping with
all my heart you will return to Alpha and read this, Helena. As I write it, you
and the others are lost - stranded - somewhere on the lunar surface in
conditions that would try even the most seasoned survivalist. But somehow I
know you will be found - alive, well, and before time runs out. I will not
accept this fate for you or for the others. It will not end like this. -- John
Time/Date: 22:57 LT - 147 Days PEO
To John:
Standing next to
you in Main Mission, watching as we moved away from Ariel; as the atmosphere
thinned to nothing and we observed the last sunset the moon may ever see, I
realized there are so many things about Earth that I miss; that I long to see
or feel or smell again. But that was all overshadowed by the feeling I
experienced while standing beside you; the knowing in my heart and my soul that
I could be happy nowhere except right beside you, John. Were we still in Earth
orbit, able to enjoy those things we once took for granted, you and I may never
have met, or realized what we have and what we share. We may all miss those
everyday pleasures of life on Earth, such as a sunset, but I cannot regret
being here, on Alpha, and with you. -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 08:38 LT - 155 Days PEO
To: All Alpha Personnel
From: Koenig.J@MainMission.Alpha.org
Subject: Services
Memorial services for Doctor Ernst Linden will be held in Rec
Room Two at 2100 hours tomorrow. His sacrifice of himself to save all of Alpha
will not be forgotten and should supersede his past mistakes. Jim Haines will
deliver the eulogy.
Commander John Koenig
Time/Date: 16:23 LT - 158 Days PEO
To: Helena
Now it is my turn
to ask for a rain check, Helena. Victor asked me to his lab tonight - I think
he wants to talk about Ernst Queller/Linden. They were colleagues and Victor is
feeling his death rather more than he would like anyone to know. I'll call if
it's not too late. -- John
Time/Date: 16:45 LT - 158 Days PEO
To: John
Give Victor my
best and have a good talk. I'll be up late. -- Helena
Time/Date: 09:44 LT - 167 Days PEO
To: Helena
Helena, are you
angry or upset with me? You seem to be avoiding me. Please, tell me what's
wrong. -- John
Time/Date: 11:05 LT - 167 Days PEO
To: John
I'm angry and
upset with myself, John. I... don't know what to say, how to apologize for
having you confined to quarters; for not believing what you told us about Arra.
I made you think I did believe you, then I deceived you. An apology hardly
seems enough. I don't know where to go from here. -- Helena
Time/Date: 13:16 LT - 167 Days PEO
To: Helena
You did what you
felt was right and I know that, I accept that. Don't be angry with yourself,
Helena, for I am not. Join me in my office after you get off duty, we'll talk.
I love you. -- John
Time/Date: 14:25 LT - 187 Days PEO
To: John
I need to see you.
I'm having nightmares about Ultima Thule... I need you to hold me. -- Helena
Time/Date: 15:03 LT - 187 Days PEO
To: Helena
I'll be at your
door whenever you need me, Helena. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 14:49 LT - 199 Days PEO
To: Helena
Would you mind if
we skipped going to the movie tonight, Helena? I've seen it before, didn't
really like it, and would rather spend the two hours looking at you. Meet me in
the Observation Room instead? -- Love, John
Time/Date: 15:10 LT - 199 Days PEO
To: John
How can I even
considering saying no when asked for a date like that? I'll be there. -- Love,
Helena
Time/Date: 12:09 LT - 202 Days PEO
To: John
Mind if we skip
the movie tonight as well? I'm somehow not in the mood for a film about space
exploration, even if it is a classic. The Observation Room again? -- Helena
Time/Date: 15:36 LT - 202 Days PEO
To: Helena
I'll be there.
1900 hours. -- John
Time/Date: 09:48 LT - 210 Days PEO
To: John
I think we need to
talk about 40,000 years ago, John. Sandra has been telling me some interesting
things about our cave counterparts on Retha. -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 17:32 LT - 211 Days PEO
To Helena:
At the risk of
sounding like a cliché, it seems we are meant to be together, Helena. On Retha
in the past, on Earth in some distant future, and on the moon in the present.
For me, that makes for an eternity far better than I ever imagined I would
have. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 18:09 LT - 211 days PEO
To John:
Same here. Without
you as a part of my life, eternity would be something I must endure rather than
enjoy and anticipate. I love you. -- Helena
Time/Date: 14:28 LT - 217 Days PEO
To: John
Are you all right?
I want to see you in Medical to be certain Balor did you no harm. Then I want
to see you in private to be sure Balor did you no harm. I was so afraid for
your life, John. -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 15:00 LT - 217 Days PEO
To: Helena
I'm all right, and
I want to see you in private as well, Helena. I only hope Balor is gone from
our lives for good. I'll come by Medical just before I get off duty. We'll go
to my quarters for dinner. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 08:49 LT - 241 Days PEO
To: Helena
Helena, did we...
dream, imagine, maybe hallucinate Alpha being destroyed by war machines, by
Hawks? Or did those aliens somehow change the time line, repair all the damage
done and give us our lives, our survival back? -- John
Time/Date: 10:45 LT - 241 Days PEO
To: John
I don't really
know, John. So much is hard to remember. I only know... you were killed but now
you are alive and still with me. For that I can and will accept so much I don't
fully understand. We were shown what could result of our fear. Perhaps it is
time to explore more fully what will be due to our love. -- Helena
Time/Date: 14:49 LT - 242 Days PEO
To: Helena
Are we both ready,
Helena? -- John
Time/Date: 15:05 LT - 243 Days PEO
To: John
I am. I want to be
with you in every way possible. I want to love you and be loved by you. I want
you. -- Helena
Time/Date 09:45 LT - 244 Days PEO
To: Helena
I wanted last
night to never end, Helena. I never knew sexual intimacy could be so... all
consuming, so intense, so fragile and so strong all at once. Thank you. I love
you. -- John
Time/Date: 10:37 LT - 244 Days PEO
To: John
I love you too.
Spending our off duty time in each other's arms is far more enjoyable than
watching movies we've seen before. Call me later. -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 09:15 LT - 261 Days PEO
To: All Alphan Personnel
From: Russell.H@MedicalCenter.Alpha.org
Subject: Medical Check
All Alphan personnel are ordered to report to Medical Center
for a hearing check to be certain no permanent damage was sustained during the
recent war between Betha and Delta. Individual times will be posted in each
department. If you are experiencing noticeable hearing difficulties, contact
the Medical Center and we will schedule an immediate exam.
Helena Russell, MD, CMS
Time/Date: 10:53 LT - 261 Days PEO
To: Helena
My hearing is fine
but I want to see you soon. Dione left some unresolved issues between us that
I'd like to clear up as soon as we can. I know you were uneasy and unhappy with
her seemingly very personal offers to me. I did try my best not to encourage
her advances. I'm not interested in anyone but you. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 12:57 LT - 261 days PEO
To: John
I'm not upset with
you, John, and not really surprised by Dione's actions. She used one of the
oldest tricks around - flatter and flirt with a man to manipulate them,
supposedly without their knowing it. You're more astute than that, John, and I
know your reaction to Dione was in the best interest of everyone on Alpha. Are
you free this evening? -- Helena
Time/Date: 16:03 LT - 261 Days PEO
To: Helena
2000 hours, my
quarters. – John
Time/Date: 14:09 LT - 266 Days PEO
To: John
Are we going to
attend the concert tonight? We can sit in the back so we can sneak out quietly
if it's not to our tastes. -- Helena
Time/Date: 17:04 LT - 266 Days PEO
To: Helena
Excellent idea.
Meet me there. -- John
Time/Date: 01:05 LT - 267 Days PEO
To: Helena
I know I just left
Medical but I want to be sure you're all right. -- John
Time/Date: 01:18 LT - 267 Days PEO
To: John
Dan Mateo seems to
be sleeping heavily. The guards are still here and the force field is active. I
know I'll be safe, but... I felt better when you were here with me, John. Come
back when you can. I still feel as if there is another, almost unseen presence
here, as if this presence is watching me. That feeling isn't so strong when you
are here. I'm okay... -- Helena
Time/Date: 02:01 LT - 267 Days PEO
To: Helena
I don't know when
I'll be able to get back there tonight, Helena. Things are moving quickly,
there have been more disturbances. If you feel anything, _anything_ unusual,
get out of there. Whatever this spirit or disturbance may be, I want you as
safe as possible. Call if you need me. -- John
Time/Date: 09:04 LT - 267 Days PEO
To: All Alphan Personnel
From: Koenig.J@MainMission.Alpha.org
Subject: Alert
Report to Main Mission staff immediately any atmospheric
disturbances or changes noted in your area. Be alert for temperature drops
especially.
Commander John Koenig
Time/Date: 09:25 LT - 270 Days PEO
To: All Alphan Personnel
From: Koenig.J@MainMission.Alpha.org
Subject: Services
Memorial services for Dan Mateo and Doctor Jerome Warren will
be held in the Hydroponics section at 2000 hours tomorrow. All available
personnel are encouraged to attend. Thank you.
Commander John Koenig
Time/Date: 16:04 LT - 274 Days PEO
To: John
I've just had a
good look at Victor. He seems unharmed after his experiences with Gwent, but
I'll keep an eye on him. Victor seems quite concerned about you and I, and
Gwent wanting us to be _his_ companions; worried that we would find being
thrown together like that... awkward. Should we tell him? -- Helena
Time/Date: 16:27 LT - 274 Days PEO
To: Helena
I think Victor
already suspects - he was being tactful, but... we have to start somewhere.
Shall we ask him to have dinner with us tonight? -- John
Time/Date: 17:01 LT - 274 days PEO
To: John
That sounds
lovely, John. -- Helena
Time/Date: 09:38 LT - 275 Days PEO
To: John
I don't think I
have ever seen Victor smile so much. I'm glad we told him. -- Helena
Time/Date: 10:04 LT - 275 Days PEO
To: Helena
So am I. I had the
feeling he's been waiting for us to "get together", almost from the
very beginning. It was he who let me know about your troubles with Gorski and
Simmonds. Had he not, well... it would probably have taken me a lot longer to
realize the depth of your qualities and the falsehoods I'd been told. I'm very
grateful for his perceptions. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 11:46 LT - 275 Days PEO
To: John
John Koenig, we
have been set up by that kind, gentle, scheming, loveable, matchmaking Victor
Bergman. He was very subtly pointing out your attributes to me as soon as he
learned you were taking over from Gorski. I wish we had a bottle of wine to
send him as a token of our appreciation and gratitude. -- Helena
Time/Date: 15:39 LT - 275 Days PEO
To: Helena
Just seeing us
together and happy is all Victor really wants. He is very subtle, that man. He
knows if you and I can settle down into a relationship, can relax and spend our
free time on something other than basic survival, the rest of the people will
see that and accept we actually have a chance out here in space. I'm glad he
chose us to play matchmaker for us. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 15:57 LT - 275 Days PEO
To: John
So am I. -- Love,
Helena
Time/Date: 08:45 LT - 281 Days PEO
To: All Alphan Personnel
From: Koenig.J@MainMission.Alpha.org
Subject: Service
A memorial service for Technician Michael Kelly, the only
fatality due to our recent encounter with the giant space brain, will be held
at 1900 hours today in Rec Room One. Please attend if possible.
Commander John Koenig
Time/Date: 09:04 LT - 286 Days PEO
To: Helena
When can I see
you? I hate being on different duty shifts. -- John
Time/Date: 11:46 LT - 286 Days PEO
To: John
You're the
Commander, talk to whomever draws up the duty roster. I miss you too. -- Love,
Helena
Time/Date: 13:56 LT - 286 Days PEO
To: Helena
I did. The
computer program randomly shifts things around. -- John
Time/Date: 14:49 LT - 286 Days PEO
To: John
Talk to Kano.
Bribe him if you have to. Five days of this is more than enough. -- Helena
Time/Date: 15:03 LT - 286 Days PEO
To: Helena
If I talk to Kano,
word will somehow get out about us. I like keeping our relationship as private
as possible. But, I'll see what I can do. -- John
Time/Date: 15:27 LT - 286 Days PEO
To: John
The new duty
roster came out. I have tomorrow off, then I'm back on "A" shift. Did
you have to bribe Kano? -- Helena
Time/Date: 16:00 LT - 286 Days PEO
To: Helena
No, but he was
smiling a great deal when I talked to him about it. My schedule for tomorrow is
the same as yours. My quarters or yours? -- John
Time/Date: 16:34 LT - 286 Days PEO
To: John
Mine. Less chance
of being found and disturbed - relatively. -- Helena
Time/Date: 17:01 LT - 286 Days PEO
To: Helena
I'll be there. --
John
Time/Date: 11:00 LT - 288 Days PEO
To: Helena
Now that's more
like it. I'll find some way to keep us on the same shift from now on. -- Love,
John
Time/Date: 13:06 LT - 288 Days PEO
To: John
You're the
Commander... -- Love, Helena
P.S. I'm very glad
the walls of Alpha are soundproofed, or my neighbors would certainly know about
us after last night. :))
Time/Date: 17:03 LT - 292 Days PEO
To: Helena
I need to see you,
to hold you. I keep remembering how close you came to never leaving that Darian
ship. I need to know you're all right and unharmed. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 17:47 LT - 292 Days PEO
To: John
And I need you to
hold me. My quarters. -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 06:45 LT - 293 Days PEO
To: Russell.H@MedicalCenter.Alpha.org
From: Bergman.V@Lab1.Alpha.org
Subject:
Helena, my dear, I hope you are faring well after our return
from the Darian ship. John was most determined that you not be harmed in any
way by the treatment you were subjected to while there. When your revival was
in doubt, John came closer to violence than I have ever seen him. He is a man
with a volatile temper that he allows to surface but does not unleash very
often. He is also a man with a very deep and intense love for you. No matter
what may happen to us here on Alpha, never doubt John's love for you.
Call me if you
should need to talk, about anything. I will always have time for a chat with a
dear and treasured friend.
Affectionately,
Victor Bergman
Time/Date: 16:48 LT - 295 Days PEO
To: Helena
I'm sorry. Forgive
me? -- Love, John
Time/Date: 17:04 LT - 295 Days PEO
To: John
Belief in and
loyalty to a friend is nothing to apologize for, John. Perhaps, if I knew Tony
Cellini from something other than his medical and psychological profile, I
would understand more completely your belief in him. I would like to know him
better -- as your friend, and perhaps, eventually, mine. I hope we will have a
chance when this is all cleared up.
The plant is doing
wonderfully. Come see where I put it. -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 08:47 LT - 297 Days PEO
To: Helena
Will you come to
Tony Cellini's memorial service with me? I don't know as I can do it alone. --
John
Date/Time: 08:49 LT - 297 Days PEO
To: All Alphan Personnel
From: Koenig.J@MainMission.Alpha.org
Subject: Memorial service
Memorial Services for Tony Cellini will be held at 2100 hours
tomorrow in the Observation Room. Victor Bergman will deliver the Eulogy.
Commander John Koenig
Time/Date: 09:07 LT - 297 Days PEO
To: John
Of course I will
be there with you. -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 10:45 LT - 299 Days PEO
To: John
John, about this
status report responsibility you want me to take on. Are you sure? I don't mind
doing it, but... wouldn't someone more objective, like Victor or Paul or Sandra
be better for the job? -- Helena
Time/Date: 10:47 LT - 299 Days PEO
To: Helena
After reading your
report concerning Tony and his dragon, I'm sure you are the right person,
Helena. I could make it an order, "Doctor"... ;) -- John
Time/Date: 11:36 LT - 299 Days PEO
To: John
All right, I'll do
it, but no complaints if it takes time away from us. -- Helena
Time/Date: 14:02 LT - 299 Days PEO
To: Helena
Okay, no
complaints -- well, not many. Dinner tonight? -- John
Time/Date: 15:16 LT - 299 Days PEO
To: John
My quarters. I
like the privacy. -- Helena
Time/Date: 16:00 LT - 302 Days PEO
To: Helena
Helena, come to
Main Mission when you've had a chance to investigate more fully Life Support
status. I want to discuss our options in regards to Arkadia and Alpha. -- John
Time/Date: 14:04 LT - 304 Days PEO
To: Helena
If anyone on Alpha
had doubts as to my feelings for you, they were eliminated after Luke and Anna
took you hostage. I know Paul, Alan, and even Victor were questioning my
motives. Only when they learned I'd put a trace on those supplies did they
realize I was acting for the benefit of Alpha, as well as for your safety. But
I no longer care who knows how much I love you. It's part of who I am, part of
how I command this base, and the very best part of my life. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 15:04 LT - 304 Days PEO
To: John
I love you. --
Helena
Time/Date: 16:03 LT - 307 Days PEO
To: John
You did very well
writing up the events of Arkadia. Some very eloquent prose. Sure you don't want
the Status report job? -- Helena
Time/Date: 17:47 LT - 307 Days PEO
To: Helena
I'm sure, but I'll
be happy to consult with you on a regular basis. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 08:36 LT - 308 Days PEO
To: John
How regular? --
Helena
Time/Date: 11:37 LT - 308 Days PEO
To: Helena
Nightly? -- John
Time/Date: 18:25 LT - 308 Days PEO
To: John
You've got
yourself a consulting job. -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 09:03 LT - 325 Days PEO
To: All Sections Alpha
From: Koenig.J@MainMission.Alpha.org
Subject: Move
Due to structural problems and safety concerns, all above
ground Moonbase Alpha facilities, including Main Mission, will be permanently
closed and sealed off, materials to be used for repair and expansion of below
ground facilities. Maintenance and Technical sections are asking for volunteers
to assist with moving equipment and fixtures to the smaller, below ground
Command Center, which has been designated as the new control center of the
base. Any equipment that is not of immediate use in Command Center will be
evenly divided between all other sections. Please contact Paul Morrow via inter
base e-mail to volunteer your time or request equipment. Thank you.
Commander John Koenig
Time/Date: 15:38 LT - 327 Days PEO
To: John
I'm going to miss
the windows in Medical Center, and the privacy of your office. Will we have a
chance to use it once more? -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 13:39 LT - 328 Days PEO
To: Helena
The lock still
works and the content isn't scheduled to be moved for another two days. I'll
bring the wine and meet you there at 2200 hours. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 15:02 LT - 328 Days PEO
To: John
Sounds wonderful.
-- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 09:36 LT - 330 Days PEO
To: Helena
I'm going to
really miss our late night private meetings in my office. Any ideas of where
else we could go? -- Love, John
Time/Date: 09:59 LT - 330 Days PEO
To: John
I'll give it some
thought. -- Helena
Time/Date: 10:45 LT - 331 Days PEO
To: John
The Observation
Room? -- Helena
Time/Date: 11:48 LT - 331 Days PEO
To: Helena
Too public. My new
"office" is barely big enough to hold a desk and a chair. I think it
was designed as a closet. -- John
Time/Date: 15:39 LT - 331 Days PEO
To: Helena
A closet then? Or
is that too clichéd? -- John
Time/Date: 10:36 LT - 332 Days PEO
To: John
Yes, too clichéd. We're
above that. -- Helena
Time/Date: 17:04 LT - 333 Days PEO
To: Helena
True. The back of
an Eagle? -- John
Time/Date: 07:49 LT - 334 Days PEO
To: John
Ha-ha. I'd feel
like I was in high school again, making out in the back of the car. Let's wait
and see what happens. An idea is bound to occur to one of us. -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 14:39 LT - 335 Days PEO
To: Helena
Okay. How are the
new medical facilities? -- John
Time/Date: 13:36 LT - 336 Days PEO
To: John
We've settled in
nicely. Stop by and have a look. My new office at least has room for a couch.
-- Helena
Time/Date: 18:48 LT - 337 Days PEO
To: Helena
Your office it is,
then. We'll 'consult'. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 09:49 LT - 338 Days PEO
To: Helena
From: Koenig.J@CommandCenter.Alpha.org
Command Center
became fully operational about five minutes ago. Thought I'd check to see if
the e-mail is working. It was giving Kano fits. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 09:57 LT - 338 Days PEO
To: KoenigJ@CommandCenter.Alpha.org
It works, John.
Tell Kano to take the rest of the day off -- medical orders. Not that he'll
listen... See you later tonight? -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 14:23 LT - 338 Days PEO
To: Helena
Yes. I'll come by
about 2030. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 11:35 LT - 340 Days PEO
To: Helena
Are you going to
Bill and Annette's wedding this evening? -- John
Time/Date: 14:57 LT - 340 Days PEO
To: John
Yes, if I can get
away. Need a date? -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 15:01 LT - 340 Days PEO
To: Helena
I would love to
have you as my 'date' at the wedding. May I have every dance? -- John
Time/Date: 15:36 LT - 340 Days PEO
To: John
Of course,
especially if they are slow ones. -- Helena
Time/Date: 08:47 LT - 341 Days PEO
To: Helena
I know it's rude
to the bridal couple, but I couldn't take my eyes off you at the Fraser
wedding. It's giving me ideas. -- John
Time/Date: 09:47 LT - 341 Days PEO
To: John
What kind of
ideas? -- Helena
Time/Date: 11:47 LT - 341 Days PEO
To: Helena
Very romantic,
very... erotic. Want to go away for the weekend? -- Love, John
Time/Date: 13:54 LT - 341 Days PEO
To: John
And just where
would we go? -- Helena
Time/Date: 14:49 LT - 341 Days PEO
To: Helena
That will be my
surprise. Can you get someone to cover your duty shifts for three days? -- John
Time/Date: 14:59 LT - 341 Days PEO
To: John
Yes, but I'll be
working Gamma shift for a week... --
Helena
Time/Date: 15:08 LT - 341 Days PEO
To: Helena
So will I, but I
promise you it will be worth it. Can you leave in three days? -- John
Time/Date: 15:49 LT - 341 Days PEO
To: John
Yes, but tell me
one thing -- do I need to pack my bathing suit? -- Helena
Time/Date: 16:04 LT - 341 Days PEO
To: Helena
No, just you. --
Love, John
Time/Date: 16:47 LT - 341 Days PEO
To: Helena
... Don't lock me
out, but we'll have to postpone our weekend away. We have a new contact, a
planet. Readings are not clear and until we know more, I feel uneasy about
leaving the base. Forgive me? -- Love, John
Time/Date: 17:36 LT - 341 Days PEO
To: John
Yes, and you're
not locked out. I get off duty at 1800. Come by if you can. -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 09:23 LT - 342 Days PEO
To: Helena
I'd like you to
join us on the reconn to that planet. We're getting strong readings of
terranium that I'd like you to verify. -- John
Time/Date: 09:37 LT - 342 Days PEO
To: John
See, we are
getting away -- just not alone. -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 17:00 LT - 347 Days PEO
To: John
I've completed my
initial exam of Maya. There are some minor differences, a few basic needs we'll
have to monitor and adjust for in her diet, but over all she is compatible with
humans. She is frightened and uncertain, though. Could you stop and see her
after you're done in Command Center? -- Helena
Time/Date: 17:35 LT - 347 Days PEO
To: Helena
I'll see Maya,
then take you to dinner. -- John
Time/Date: 17:56 LT - 347 Days PEO
To: John
No, let's eat in.
I don't feel up to facing all those questions about Picard and Torrens. --
Helena
Time/Date: 18:03 LT - 347 Days PEO
To: Helena
All right. -- John
Time/Date: 18:15 LT - 347 Days PEO
To: All Alphan Personnel
From: Koenig.J@CommandCenter.Alpha.org
Subject: Services
Memorial services for Lew Picard and Jose' Torrens will be
held at 1900 hours tomorrow evening in Rec Room Two.
Commander John Koenig
Time/Date: 14:00 LT - 357 Days PEO
To: John
I may be late for
dinner tonight, John. Maya is coming in for another series of tests and exams
this afternoon. I'm not sure how long it will take. Her immune system seems to
be linked to her metamorphic abilities. It may get quite involved. Will you be
in your quarters later? -- Helena
Time/Date: 14:46 LT - 357 Days PEO
To: Helena
I have a late
meeting with Tony Verdeschi, but hope to be done by 2000. Call me. -- John
Time/Date: 09:04 LT - 365 Days PEO
To: All Moonbase Alpha Personnel
From: Koenig.J@CommandCenter.Alpha.org
Subject: Anniversary
In commemoration of the one year anniversary of Breakaway,
all Alphan personnel are invited to attend the gathering in Rec Room Two
beginning at 1600 hours tomorrow. We shall be remembering friends and fellow
Alphans who are no longer with us, sharing our hopes and fears of the past
year, along with our dreams of the future. Come help us cement our unity as a
community and celebrate our survival. Refreshments will be available.
Commander John Koenig
Time/Date: 13:04 LT - 372 Days PEO
To: John
Meet me in the
Observation Room when you can get away from Command Center, John. -- Love,
Helena
Time/Date: 14:02 LT - 372 Days PEO
To: Helena
Spending an
evening strolling under the stars in the Observation Room has never been so
appealing, Helena. I'll be there by 2100. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 12:49 LT - 389 Days PEO
To: Helena
... I need some
help with your new nose. -- John
Time/Date: 14:58 LT - 389 Days PEO
To: John
Come to my
quarters - and bring your own clay. -- Helena
Time/Date: 15:04 LT - 389 Days PEO
To: Helena
I like the real
thing better than the clay replica, but... do I still get to keep the bust? --
John
Time/Date: 15:34 LT - 389 Days PEO
To: John
Wouldn't you
rather keep the real thing? -- Helena
Time/Date: 16:06 LT - 389 Days PEO
To: Helena
I'm greedy. I want
both. -- John
Time/Date: 17:35 LT - 390 Days PEO
To: John
You've got it.
We'll both be in your quarters after duty tonight, and this time you'd _better_
be able to tell the difference! -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 09:47 LT - 395 Days PEO
To: Helena
You have quite a
talent for surprises, Helena. Last night was wonderful, thank you. I love you.
-- John
Time/Date: 11:49 LT - 395 Days PEO
To: John
Something
different now and again is always good for the love life. I love you as well.
-- Helena
Time/Date: 07:59 LT - 402 Days PEO
To: John
John, there are
all sorts of rumors buzzing about the base concerning us. What happened while I
was on Vega? -- Helena
Time/Date: 13:47 LT - 402 Days PEO
To: Helena
I admitted to a
total stranger - Zamara - that I loved you. At the time I didn't care who knew
or how exaggerated the reports about it became. I just wanted to be with you on
Vega, to keep you safe. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 14:47 LT - 402 Days PEO
To: John
I love you too. --
Helena
Time/Date: 14:48 LT - 410 Days PEO
To: John
Would you mind if
we postponed dinner until tomorrow night? I'm worried about Michelle Osgood. I
need to do some research on alternative procedures and options for her
mechanical heart. -- Helena
Time/Date: 15:03 LT - 410 Days PEO
To: Helena
Tomorrow is fine.
Is Michelle in Medical Center? -- John
Time/Date: 15:49 LT - 410 Days PEO
To: John
Not yet, but it
won't be long until I have to confine her. I see no other way to keep her alive
until we can perfect this artificial heart for her.
Come to my
quarters. I'll have a surprise. -- Helena
Time/Date: 17:25 LT - 429 Days PEO
To: John
Neutrino
transmissions from Earth. I'm sad to learn there is no longer autumn color in
New England. It was breathtaking. -- Helena
Time/Date: 13:04 LT - 435 Days PEO
To: Helena
Ben just told me
he released you to quarters, with orders to rest, but he said nothing about
visitors. Mind if I come by? -- John
Time/Date: 14:49 LT - 435 Days PEO
To: John
I don't mind if
you come by. I don't mind if you stay. Are you and Alan all right? -- Helena
Time/Date: 15:02 LT - 435 Days PEO
To: Helena
Yes. No signs of
viral pneumonia for either of us, just a bit of smoke in the lungs from the
fire. -- John
Time/Date: 15:24 LT - 435 Days PEO
To: John
Good. I was
worried about both of you. -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 15:37 LT - 435 Days PEO
To: Helena
And I about you.
Had you not made it back, I'd not have wanted to be rescued from Scotland. --
Love, John
Time/Date: 13:39 LT - 440 Days PEO
To: John
Ben is allowing me
back on full duty tomorrow. Shall we celebrate tonight? -- Helena
Time/Date: 13:56 LT - 440 Days PEO
To: Helena
What did you have
in mind? -- John
Time/Date: 14:12 LT - 440 Days PEO
To: John
Surprise me. It is
your turn. -- Helena
Time/Date: 09:35 LT - 465 Days PEO
To: Helena
Let's try this
again. Can you clear your schedule for a week to ten days? Some of the out
lying structures are due for checking and maintenance. I said I'd go --
something different to do -- and I'd like you to come along. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 16:54 LT - 465 Days PEO
To: John
I've cleared ten
days, beginning three days from now. What should I pack? -- Helena
Time/Date: 17:00 LT - 465 Days PEO
To: Helena
Surprise me. --
Love, John
Time/Date: 08:00 LT - 478 Days PEO
To: John
Did you have as
much trouble getting back into uniform this morning as I did? It was a lovely
ten days away. Thank you. I _definitely_ love you. -- Helena
Time/Date: 11:56 LT - 478 Days PEO
To: Helena
Yes, I did --
sometimes I hate these uniforms. I liked what you were wearing the other night
much better. Dinner tonight? -- Love, John
Time/Date: 13:48 LT - 478 Days PEO
To: John
Yes to dinner --
1900 my quarters. -- Helena
Time/Date: 10:38 LT - 495 Days PEO
To: Helena
I'm going on a
reconn flight to investigate the hotter region of space we're heading into.
Care to join me? -- John
Time/Date: 14:47 LT - 495 Days PEO
To: John
I'd love to, but I
can't. Michelle Osgood is getting worse, and Pat is none too stable or
reasonable right now. I'd better stay here and work on some way to help her.
I'll miss you. -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 15:02 LT - 495 Days PEO
To: Helena
I don't leave
until tomorrow. Tonight? -- John
Time/Date: 15:54 LT - 495 Days PEO
To: John
Yes. -- Love,
Helena
Time/Date: 11:34 LT - 500 Days PEO
To: Helena
I'm glad that fire
storm passed Alpha with so little damage caused. How's Michelle? -- John
Time/Date: 13:37 LT - 500 Days PEO
To: John
So am I -- the
only time I ever want to be that hot and sweaty again is when you and I get
there together. Michelle will be fine, Pat too. -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 14:36 LT - 510 Days PEO
To: John
I need to see you,
John, make sure you're all right, make sure you're... you. – Helena
Time/Date: 14:46 LT - 510 Days PEO
To: Helena
I'm fine, Helena,
but it may be awhile before I can look in the mirror again and not think about
the heart of Kalthon, and what nearly happened to us because of it. I'll come
by your quarters as soon as I can. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 15:03 LT - 510 Days PEO
To: John
The only heart I
care about right now is yours. -- Helena
Time/Date: 15:49 LT - 510 Days PEO
To: Helena
My heart is fine,
and it belongs to you. That image creature could never have known or
comprehended - or cared - how much I love you. -- John
Time/Date: 16:03 LT - 510 Days PEO
To: John
That's what gave
it away, why I _knew_ it wasn't you. Tonight? -- Helena
Time/Date: 16:54 LT - 510 Days PEO
To: Helena
Yes. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 15:23 LT - 560 Days PEO
To: John
I love you with
all that I am, but sometimes... What were you thinking? -- Helena
Time/Date: 07:59 LT - 561 days PEO
To: Helena
I was thinking of
us. I apologize if I embarrassed you. -- John
Time/Date: 09:58 LT - 561 days PEO
To: John
I wasn't
embarrassed, I just... would rather keep our private life private. I've never
been comfortable with public displays of affection. I love you and I don't care
who knows it, but I do care who _sees_ it. -- Helena
Time/Date: 11:45 LT - 561 Days PEO
To: Helena
Would you rather I
kept my hands off you except when we're behind closed doors? -- John
Time/Date: 09:38 LT - 562 days PEO
To: John
No, but I would
appreciate discretion. -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 17:34 LT - 563 Days PEO
To: Helena
So I have a case
of raging hormones... I think we'd better talk about this further, in more
depth. I don't want you to feel uncomfortable, but I also want to be able to
fully express my love for you - no matter where we are or who may be around.
I've always been a very tactile person, Helena. I need to be able to touch you,
embrace you, hold you. -- John
Time/Date: 11:34 LT - 564 Days PEO
To: John
I understand that,
John, and I don't want you to change, it's part of who you are, part of the man
I love. Yes, we do need to talk. -- Helena
Time/Date: 13:43 LT - 564 Days PEO
To: Helena
Our talk will have
to wait. Long range sensor scans have detected millgonite on the planet we're
nearing. I'd like you on the reconn team. – John
Time/Date: 14:04 LT - 564 Days PEO
To: John
All right. Will we
have a chance to talk on the way down or the way back? -- Helena
Time/Date: 16:49 LT - 564 Days PEO
To: Helena
We can arrange it.
-- Love, John
Time/Date: 08:09 LT - 568 Days PEO
To: John
I'm sorry I made
such a fuss. Having you hold me, feeling your arms about me after I escaped
from that rock negates any discomfort I may have because other people were
around to witness it. Will you forgive me? -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 12:04 LT - 568 Days PEO
To: Helena
My quarters
tonight and I'll show you how much I forgive you. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 13:47 LT - 575 Days PEO
To: John
If I don't start
spending some nights in my own rooms, I'll forget what they look like. Besides,
I think they need dusting. Let's make it my quarters tonight. -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 14:00 LT - 575 Days PEO
To: Helena
Okay. Your couch
is more comfortable anyway. -- John
Time/Date: 14:42 LT - 575 Days PEO
To: John
You're planning to
sleep on the couch, then? -- Helena
Time/Date: 15:02 LT - 575 Days PEO
To: Helena
No, nor am I
planning to sleep. -- John
Time/Date: 09:38 LT - 588 Days PEO
To: Helena
I'm glad you
didn't fall asleep after dinner as Taybor did. -- John
Time/Date: 10:04 LT - 588 Days PEO
To: John
Mmmm, so am I. --
Love, Helena
Time/Date: 11:43 LT - 597 Days PEO
To: Helena
Are you sure
making this replica Maya for Taybor is a good idea? I get the feeling he won't
settle for an imitation. -- John
Time/Date: 12:54 LT - 597 Days PEO
To: John
I agree, but we
must try. We certainly can't let him have the original! -- Helena
Time/Date: 13:56 LT - 597 Days PEO
To: Helena
Agreed. Never. I
don't trust him. -- John
Time/Date: 14:56 LT - 597 Days PEO
To: John
Neither do I. Are
you free for dinner? -- Helena
Time/Date: 15:49 LT - 597 Days PEO
To: Helena
Yes, and the rest
of the evening as well. -- John
Time/Date: 12:54 LT - 601 Days PEO
To: Helena
Are you planning
to trade anything with Taybor? -- John
Time/Date: 13:45 LT - 601 Days PEO
To: John
No. You're the
only thing on this base I truly value or treasure. So far I have no reason to
'trade you in' for something better. -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 14:49 LT - 601 Days PEO
To: Helena
I love you. --
John
Time/Date: 10:23 LT - 604 days PEO
To: John
Still thinking
about Taybor's perfume? -- Helena
Time/Date: 11:04 LT - 604 Days PEO
To: Helena
No. Last night
proved to me, beyond all doubt, that we definitely do _not_ need it! -- Love,
John
Time/Date: 15:09 LT - 604 days PEO
To: John
That was just the
beginning. -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 08:39 LT - 611 Days PEO
To: Helena
I am definitely
convinced. Too many more nights like the last couple and you'll have to put me
in Medical Center for physical exhaustion. You have completely put Taybor's
perfume out of my thoughts. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 09:16 LT - 611 Days PEO
To: John
Told you we didn't
need it. Should you need to be put in Medical Center, I can arrange for a
private room. -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 10:37 LT - 611 Days PEO
To: Helena
That would defeat
the purpose of putting me in Medical, wouldn't it? -- John
Time/Date: 13:42 LT - 611 Days PEO
To: John
I know.... :)) --
Love, Helena
Time/Date: 14:52 LT - 639 Days PEO
To: Helena
Are you sure you
don't mind my going off on Reconn without you? -- John
Time/Date: 15:04 LT - 639 Days PEO
To: John
Of course I mind,
but I also know it's part of your job, part of who you are. You'd be bored to
tears and very unhappy if you had to stay in Command Center all the time. And
I'd be equally unhappy. I wish I could go with you, but if there is even a
chance of finding that terranium we need, I should be here. I'll miss you. --
Love, Helena
Time/Date: 15:46 LT - 639 Days PEO
To: Helena
And I you. -- John
Time/Date: 12:53 LT - 647 Days PEO
To: Helena
I still find it
hard to believe the moon was used as a base for observation of the Earth so
long ago. Yet Pasc and Etrec are proof. I regret not having met Pasc, and
admire him for making such a sacrifice in order for his son to survive and
return to their own people... Are you all right? -- Love, John
Time/Date: 13:46 LT - 647 Days PEO
To: John
Yes,... I will be.
Tonight? -- Helena
Time/Date: 14:03 LT - 647 Days PEO
To: Helena
Of course. I love
you. -- John
Time/Date: 13:42 LT - 775 Days PEO
To: Helena
Are you as tired
of this seemingly endless quiet period as I am? An alien contact or some
interesting readings from long range scanners would be nice. I'd even welcome
some of the stress that came from playing the ILFC and Space Commission
political games back on Earth. -- John
Time/Date: 07:58 LT - 776 Days PEO
To: John
You are bored. You
could give yourself a vacation. -- Helena
Time/Date: 14:32 LT - 776 Days PEO
To: Helena
Can't... not my
turn. -- John
Time/Date: 10:36 LT - 777 Days PEO
To: John
Have you thought
about the advantages of being on Alpha? -- Helena
Time/Date: 14:32 LT - 777 Days PEO
To: Helena
Advantages - other
than you? -- John
Time/Date: 15:07 LT - 777 Days PEO
To: John
Yes. Think about
it. If we were on Earth, we could be fighting about money, or relatives, or
careers interfering in our private life or who I chatted with too long while
you looked at someone else with more than just a little casual interest at some
boring party, or where to live, or where to go/not go on holiday... The list
could be endless. -- Helena
Time/Date: 12:49 LT - 778 Days PEO
To: Helena
True, but it would
be more exciting than this current lack of activity. Are you the jealous type?
-- John
Time/Date: 15:43 LT - 778 Days PEO
To: John
No, but I'm not
one to look the other why either. Why, have you a roving eye? -- Helena
Time/Date: 16:03 LT - 778 Days PEO
To: Helena
No - you're all I
could ever want to fill my field of vision - and my dreams. -- John
Time/Date: 18:47 LT - 780 Days PEO
To: John
Care to elaborate
about those dreams I fill? -- Helena
Time/Date: 19:00 LT - 780 Days PEO
To: Helena
I'd rather show
you. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 13:36 LT - 895 Days PEO
To: John
I hope your
experiences on Luton won't prevent you from giving me flowers on my birthday.
-- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 14:49 LT - 895 Days PEO
To: Helena
I think I can
manage it by then. Is that a hint? -- John
Time/Date: 09:39 LT - 896 Days PEO
To: John
No, just wondering
if you might be developing a phobia that needs treating. -- Helena
Time/Date: 11:43 LT - 896 Days PEO
To: Helena
I thought Mathias
handled the psychological cases. -- John
Time/Date: 14:32 LT - 896 Days PEO
To: John
He does, but I do
keep an eye on you. Personal reasons. -- Helena
Time/Date: 15:38 LT - 925 Days PEO
To: Helena
Sorry you won't be
able to make the concert tonight. It's not the same without you. -- John
Time/Date: 15:49 LT - 925 Days PEO
To: John
How did you know I
won't be able to attend the concert tonight? I just realized it myself. --
Helena
Time/Date: 16:02 LT - 925 Days PEO
To: Helena
A feeling I had.
Maybe I'm psychic. -- John
Time/Date: 12:54 LT - 929 Days PEO
To: John
> Maybe I'm
psychic.
You are, my tests
confirmed it. Are you all right? -- Helena
Time/Date: 16:36 LT - 935 Days PEO
To: Helena
I think so - just
tired. Does the Lambda Variable occur often? -- John
Time/Date: 16:58 LT - 935 Days PEO
To: John
In your case, the
latent ESP tendencies needed outside stimulation to kick your receptiveness
into high gear. You may retain a small amount of your sensitivity, but for the
most part, without that alien influence, you should return to normal and be all
right. I wish I could say the same about Carolyn Powell. -- Helena
Time/Date: 09:45 LT - 937 Days PEO
To: Helena
How is Carolyn? --
John
Time/Date: 14:36 LT - 938 Days PEO
To: John
Still sedated.
Victor and Maya have both agreed to help with her re-education. -- Helena
Time/Date: 15:03 LT - 938 Days PEO
To: Helena
I'm not surprised.
-- John
Time/Date: 15:30 LT - 938 Days PEO
To: All Alphan Personnel
From: Koenig.J@CommandCenter.Alpha.org
Subject: Services
Memorial services for Sally Martin and Mark Sanders will be
held at 2100 hours in Rec Room Two this evening. Anyone who is free is
encouraged to attend.
Commander John Koenig
Time/Date: 09:03 LT - 939 Days PEO
To: All Alphan Personnel
From: Russell.H@MedicalCenter.Alpha.org
Subject: Carolyn Powell
Those who have expressed a desire to assist with Carolyn
Powell's re-education and development should contact Professor Victor Bergman.
He and Maya will be heading the project and organizing volunteers. Your
willingness to help in this matter is most appreciated.
Helena Russell, MD, CMS
Time/Date: 15:39 LT - 960 Days PEO
To: John
It's fascinating
to watch Carolyn's re-education and see her develop different interests. She
and Bob Mathias have spent a good amount of time together and he suspects she
may - this time - select to take degrees in chemistry and biology instead of
physics and engineering. It's too early to be certain, but she's showing very
little interest in her previous areas of research. -- Helena
Time/Date: 16:03 LT - 960 Days PEO
To: Helena
Victor has been
keeping me up-dated on Carolyn's progress as well. I'm glad it's going so well
for her. Are you free tonight? -- John
Time/Date: 16:34 LT - 960 Days PEO
To: John
Not tonight, but I
have two days off beginning tomorrow. Care to help me enjoy them? -- Helena
Time/Date: 16:58 LT - 960 Days PEO
To: Helena
We'll both enjoy
them. -- John
Time/Date: 12:53 LT - 972 Days PEO
To: Helena
I'm still quite
puzzled as to why Magus didn't think you and I were right for one another. Do
you suppose it really was due to our personality traits? -- John
Time/Date: 13:54 LT - 972 Days PEO
To: John
Maybe, but more I
think it was Magus trying to impress us and confuse us so we wouldn't see
through his deceptions and exploit his weaknesses. And I'm relieved we were
able to do just that before any of us were caused to do things against our
individual wills; to submit to his choices rather than our own. -- Helena
Time/Date: 07:48 LT - 974 Days PEO
To: Helena
My choice - almost
from day one - has been you. As I was being manipulated, forced to kiss Maya,
my thoughts were of you; wishing it was you I held in my arms and not wanting
anything more to happen that would hurt you. I've never loved anyone as I love
you. Nor will I again. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 15:37 LT - 974 Days PEO
To: John
I love you as
well. -- Helena
Time/Date: 06:59 LT - 1005 Days PEO
To: Helena
Have you thought
about our moving in together? -- John
Time/Date: 09:46 LT - 1005 Days PEO
To: John
Yes, but... I
don't think either of us is ready. We both need a place to retreat in privacy
-- away from our offices and the main source of stress -- when needed. Our jobs
here on Alpha demand that, and I'm uncertain we could maintain that crucial
privacy within the give and take needed when living together. -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 08:45 LT - 1009 Days PEO
To: Helena
Yes, I know you're
right, and while I love you with all that I am and love being with you, there
are times when I do need to be completely alone. Maybe later? -- Love, John
Time/Date: 15:23 LT - 1010 Days PEO
To: John
Yes, maybe later.
And there's nothing wrong with the system we have now. Works quite well. --
Love, Helena
Time/Date: 23:45 LT - 1032 Days PEO
To: John
I'm sending this
with the hope that - by some miracle - you'll find the right 'door' in space
and will be brought back to Alpha - to me - via the warp that has separated us.
Were it not for Maya's illness and the fact I must stay alert and focused for
her, I believe I would have fallen apart by now. I know that sounds callous,
using someone else's need to aid myself, but... I don't know of any other way
to keep going. Work saved me after Lee was lost, perhaps it will again... Come
home to me, John. I do not want to face a life on this base, out here in space,
without you. I need you beside me to help make me complete. I love you. --
Helena
Time/Date: 21:37 LT - 1033 Days PEO
To: Helena
I love you as
well, Helena. Come to my quarters when you can. I think I need to hold you
close as much as you need me to hold you. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 12:53 LT - 1035 Days PEO
To: Helena
I wish we could
get away - anywhere - for even a few days, but the damage done when we went
through that space warp needs my attention, and Victor and Maya are picking my
brains for all the little details I remember about putting that space warp
locator into operation. Save me! -- Love, John
Time/Date: 14:56 LT - 1035 Days PEO
To: John
I know we can't
get away, but what about a little diversion while still here on the base? Will
a romantic dinner, some dancing and an early night help? -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 15:00 LT - 1035 Days PEO
To: Helena
It certainly will.
-- Love, John
Time/Date: 11:48 LT - 1152 Days PEO
To: Helena
We may have used
up all our off duty time thanks to Brian, but we _are_ still on the same shift.
Will I see you tonight? -- John
Time/Date: 14:32 LT - 1152 Days PEO
To: John
Yes. We still
haven't worked out all the aspects of Brian's love test. -- Love, Helena P.S. Thank you.
Time/Date: 09:34 LT - 1153 Days PEO
To: Helena
Any time. -- Love,
John
Time/Date: 14:37 LT - 1222 Days PEO
To: Helena
Are you free to attend
the concert tomorrow? Paul Morrow on guitar and Victor on violin can't be
missed. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 14:48 LT - 1222 Days PEO
To: John
Yes, I'm free to
attend -- unless someone decides they need a doctor. -- Helena
Time/Date: 15:02 LT - 1222 Days PEO
To: Helena
I always need a
doctor, but not necessarily in any medical capacity. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 16:39 LT - 1222 Days PEO
To: John
Sure you want to
_attend_ the concert? We could listen to it over the base system. -- Helena
Time/Date: 16:54 LT - 1222 Days PEO
To: Helena
Yes, we should
attend, but maybe we can slip out early. Victor will understand. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 14:23 LT - 1265 Days PEO
To: John
Sometimes,
Commander, your romantic streak is overwhelming. Meet me in the Observation
Room. -- Helena
Time/Date: 10:03 LT - 1266 Days PEO
To: John
I was more than a
little distracted last night. When did you say that report is due? -- Helena
Time/Date: 11:34 LT - 1266 Days PEO
To: Helena
Next week, but if
you finish it early, you get bonus points. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 12:54 LT - 1266 days PEO
To: John
And these bonus
points are good for...? -- Helena
Time/Date: 14:56 LT - 1266 Days PEO
To: Helena
A long,
uninterrupted weekend alone with the commander of your choice. -- John
Time/Date: 15:45 LT - 1266 Days PEO
To: John
Oh, it will be so
hard to make a choice... You'll have the report tomorrow. – Helena
Time/Date: 14:37 LT - 1280 Days PEO
To: John
Could you pop in
to check on Victor? He claims he's all right, but he took a nasty tumble when
that shock wave hit us. I'll be in Medical Center another three to four hours
-- minor injuries all, but I want to be sure. Thanks, John. -- Helena
Time/Date: 15:04 LT - 1280 Days PEO
To: Helena
Victor should be
on his way to see you right now. As his C.O. I ordered him to Medical, as his
friend I asked him -- so both you and I will feel better knowing he's been
checked out. -- John
Time/Date: 17:38 LT - 1280 Days PEO
To: John
Thank you --
Victor had a sprained wrist from the fall he took. He'll be fine. -- Helena
Time/Date: 12:43 LT - 1287 Days PEO
To: Helena
These shock waves
are getting more frequent and stronger. Alan, Maya and I are going out to
investigate. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 14:43 LT - 1287 Days PEO
To: John
Wish I could see
you off, but Medical Center is far from slow these days. Be very careful, John.
I'll miss you and want to see you back here in one piece. I love you. -- Helena
Time/Date: 17:34 LT - 1290 Days PEO
To: John
I wish there were
some way to thank those beautiful, naked and green aliens for controlling the
last explosion and sending you back to Alpha - to me - unharmed. -- Helena
Time/Date: 17:49 LT - 1290 Days PEO
To: Helena
Come to my
quarters after duty and we'll celebrate -- Alpha's survival and my return. --
Love, John
Time/Date: 09:04 LT - 1291 Days PEO
To: John
We can celebrate
like that any time you wish - even if there is nothing much to celebrate. I
think everyone has a pretty good idea of what we did last night - I can't stop
smiling to myself. -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 09:27 LT - 1291 Days PEO
To: Helena
Yeah, I know. --
Love, John
Time/Date: 10:35 LT - 1309 days PEO
To: Helena
Are you all right?
Ben said you've been on sick call for three days. Can I help? -- Love, John
Time/Date: 14:32 LT - 1309 Days PEO
To: John
I'm fine, I just
needed some time to myself, John. Were we still on Earth, I'd have rented a
hotel room and curled up with a trashy romance novel and a box of expensive
Belgian chocolates and just hid out for awhile. I'm okay now. Meet me for
dinner? -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 15:04 LT - 1309 Days PEO
To: Helena
Of course. Shall I
order in? -- Love, John
Time/Date: 15:48 LT - 1309 Days PEO
To: John
Yes, please. I'll
be waiting in your quarters when you get off duty. Any chance we can get away
again soon? -- Helena
Time/Date: 16:03 LT - 1309 Days PEO
To: Helena
Yes, the out
buildings should be checked for damage from the shock waves. Shall I volunteer
us? -- John
Time/Date: 10:39 LT - 1311 Days PEO
To: John
I really had
something with less work and more relaxation in mind, but yes, volunteer us.
Away is away, after all. -- Helena
Time/Date: 10:49 LT - 1437 Days PEO
To: Helena
Sorry about it
being so much work and very little time for each other. None of us anticipated
that much damage being done by the shock waves. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 15:49 LT - 1437 Days PEO
To: John
It was a learning
experience -- but if I never see another circuit board, it will be too soon.
Even with all the work, it was nice to get away and have you as the only other
living being about for hundreds of kilometers. -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 10:43 LT - 1500 Days PEO
To: John
I need to see you.
We may have an epidemic beginning, but I'm not able to trace the source. My
office ASAP! -- Helena
Time/Date: 16:32 LT - 1502 Days PEO
To: Helena
Do we need to
isolate various sections of the base to combat this? -- John
Time/Date: 16:39 LT - 1502 Days PEO
To: John
No one section of
the base seems to have a heavier infection rate than any other. Isolating areas
now probably won't help. I doubt it ever would have. -- Helena
Time/Date: 16:58 LT - 1502 Days PEO
To: Helena
I know this may
sound selfish, but I'm glad you're not recommending isolation procedures. I
don't want to be separated from you. Are you okay? -- Love, John
Time/Date: 19:43 LT - 1502 Days PEO
To: John
Yes, so far, just
tired and no closer to the cause, but I have found something that I think will
help those affected to sleep and to lessen the symptoms. -- Helena
Time/Date: 09:38 LT - 1506 Days PEO
To: John
You were breaking
all accepted medical procedures in such circumstances, but it was very pleasant
to recover from the effects of that beta cloud and wake up to find you beside
me in bed. I think we scandalized my entire medical staff. -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 10:05 LT - 1506 Days PEO
To: Helena
Too bad. Can we
continue our recovery together? -- Love, John
Time/Date: 10:15 LT - 1506 Days PEO
To: John
I'll be in Life
Support most of the day, assessing the damage caused by that creature, but
tonight I'm all yours. -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 16:23 LT - 1506 Days PEO
To: Helena
Mind if we just
cuddle and sleep? I'm still tired. -- John
Time/Date: 17:32 LT - 1506 Days PEO
To: John
So am I. Cuddle
and sleep it is. -- Helena
Time/Date: 14:23 LT - 1524 Days PEO
To: Helena
Are you sure it
was a good idea to release Tony from Medical? He and Shermeen Williams are
trying to increase the hops yield. -- John
Time/Date: 12:35 LT - 1527 Days PEO
To: John
Just refuse to
taste his brew and you'll be safe. Or, I could write you a doctor's excuse...
-- Helena
Time/Date: 14:32 LT - 1528 Days PEO
To: Helena
I'll take the
doctor's excuse. Is a physical required? -- John
Time/Date: 09:32 LT - 1529 Days PEO
To: John
You are quite fit,
no physical required -- unless you want one... -- Helena
Time/Date: 10:28 LT - 1529 Days PEO
To: Helena
Would you conduct
this physical? -- John
Time/Date: 11:43 LT - 1529 Days PEO
To: John
Of course. You
think I'll let anyone else get their hands on you? -- Helena
Time/Date: 13:43 LT - 1529 Days PEO
To: Helena
Okay. When and
where? -- John
Time/Date: 15:32 LT - 1529 days PEO
To: John
My quarters, 2000
hours. Wear something easy to change out of. -- Helena
Time/Date: 16:02 LT - 1529 Days PEO
To: Helena
Me Tarzan, you
Jane? -- John
Time/Date: 17:02 LT - 1529 Days PEO
To: John
Okay, maybe not
quite _that_ easy. -- Helena
Time/Date: 12:43 LT - 1712 Days PEO
To: John
Medically it would
have been fascinating to study the life cycle of people from Vindrus' universe;
see how their life span, lived opposite from ours, affected their philosophy as
well as their psychology and medical technology, but not if it meant crossing
over to their world to do it. Shermeen is all right, just a little shaken up. --
Helena
Time/Date: 14:32 LT - 1712 Days PEO
To: Helena
I still don't
believe the look on Verdeschi's face when Shermeen returned the hops plant to
him. Maya is delighted to have a new
means of teasing him. I have to agree with her. -- John
Time/Date: 15:02 LT - 1713 Days PEO
To: John
Does that mean no
more beer experiments? -- Helena
Time/Date: 15:48 LT - 1713 Days PEO
To: Helena
We can hope... but
I suspect we won't be that lucky. -- John
Time/Date: 09:42 LT - 1810 Days PEO
To: John
Would you mind if
I use your case when I present my extended findings regarding the Lambda
Variable to the Science Board? Carolyn remembers nothing of her ESP experiences
and probably never will. -- Helena
Time/Date: 15:32 LT - 1812 Days PEO
To: Helena
May I think about
it? -- John
Time/Date: 16:49 LT - 1812 Days PEO
To: John
Of course. --
Helena
Time/Date: 09:49 LT - 1815 Days PEO
To: Helena
Yes. -- John
Time/Date: 11:36 LT - 1815 days PEO
To: John
Thank you. Will
you attend the meeting? -- Helena
Time/Date: 16:32 LT - 1816 Days PEO
To: Helena
Yes - reluctantly.
Victor thinks I should be there as well. -- John
Time/Date: 17:32 LT - 1816 Days PEO
To: John
As do I. I would
appreciate it. -- Helena
Time/Date: 17:59 LT - 1816 Days PEO
To: Helena
I know... all right.
-- John
Time/Date: 08:59 LT - 1817 Days PEO
To: John
Thank you. I love
you. -- Helena
Time/Date: 08:49 LT - 1897 Days PEO
To: Helena
Did you have a
message from 'The Alphan Poet' this morning? -- John
Time/Date: 09:03 LT - 1897 Days PEO
To: John
Yes, and it made
me wish I were coming off duty instead of just going on. That was quite...
erotically descriptive. -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 10:43 LT - 1897 Days PEO
To: Helena
"Descriptive"
is very diplomatic, My Love. Graphic and explicit also come to mind. -- Love,
John
Time/Date: 14:23 LT - 1897 Days PEO
To: John
Inventive too. My
place tonight? -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 15:03 LT - 1897 Days PEO
To: Helena
Absolutely. --
Love, John
Time/Date: 09:00 LT - 1900 Days PEO
To: Alphan Personnel
From: Russell.H@MedicalCenter.Alpha.org
Subject: Classes
Those who receive this message are due for re-certification
of your First Aid training. Classes will be conducted by various members of the
Medical staff. The schedule is as follows:
Basic First Aid
----- 1400-1800 Tuesday (1903 Days PEO)
Advanced First
Aid -- 1400-1800 Wednesday (1904 Days PEO)
Beginning CPR
------- 1400-1800 Thursday (1905 Days PEO)
Advanced CPR
-------- 1400-1900 Friday (1906 Days PEO)
Attendance at these classes is mandatory and you will be
excused from your regular shift duties to participate.
Helena Russell, MD, CMS
Time/Date: 10:04 LT - 1900 Days PEO
To: Helena
I've never been
good with First Aid. May I have some private tutoring as well? -- Love, John
Time/Date: 11:59 LT - 1900 Days PEO
To: John
Yes. Doctor
Mathias will be teaching the remedial courses. -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 13:43 LT - 1900 Days PEO
To: Helena
Ha ha... -- Love,
John
Time/Date: 09:00 LT - 1920 Days PEO
To: John
Base wide physicals
and psychological checks indicate no serious side effects or after effects from
our encounter with those energy needy creatures. Bartlett is recovering from
the loose teeth you gave him and Carter's broken jaw is mending nicely. He says
it's a blessing - not having to eat the Alphan food. -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 10:38 LT - 1920 Days PEO
To: Helena
How long will
Carter be wired shut? -- John
Time/Date: 14:32 LT - 1920 Days PEO
To: John
Six to eight
weeks. Solid food is not the incentive to heal as it was on Earth. -- Helena
Time/Date: 15:58 LT - 1920 Days PEO
To: Helena
Yeah... I'm glad
you were able to find a way to break their telepathic influence on all of us,
Helena. I was beginning to doubt my sanity. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 10:39 LT - 1921 Days PEO
To: John
I wasn't overly
pleased by the possibility of your developing psychological problems; of your
having hallucinations. I'm relieved it was us and not you. -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 15:32 LT - 1921 Days PEO
To: Helena
And if it had been
me? -- Love, John
Time/Date: 13:48 LT - 1922 Days PEO
To: John
We'd have found a
way to treat you and I would still be in love with you. -- Helena
Time/Date: 13:59 LT - 1925 Days PEO
To: Helena
You have an
excellent bed-side manner, Doctor Russell. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 14:32 LT - 1925 Days PEO
To: John
How does it
compare to my in-bed manner? -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 16:48 LT - 1925 Days PEO
To: Helena
Two totally
different things -- no comparison. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 13:49 LT - 1926 Days PEO
To: John
You have a pretty
good bed-side manner yourself, Commander, very diplomatic. And your in-bed
manner has no equal. -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 14:41 LT - 1932 Days PEO
To: Helena
Maybe we both
should have been diplomats. -- John
Time/Date: 12:34 LT - 1933 Days PEO
To: John
And miss the
opportunity to have been stuck on this piece of rock together? No way. -- Love,
Helena
Time/Date: 13:46 LT - 2011 Days PEO
To: John
Maya is all right,
we all are. No permanent injuries as a result of our encounter with Dorzak,
just a lot of guilt feelings. I'm aware there was no way I could have known
what removing that implant would do, but it changes nothing. I still feel
responsible for the deaths of those women. -- Helena
Time/Date: 14:32 LT - 2011 Days PEO
To: Helena
Don't. Sahala
doesn't hold you - or anyone - responsible.
Alan told me she's aware of the fact you and others were controlled by
Dorzak - just as her own people were. She's grateful we came to understand that
and helped to get Dorzak back under control. You did what you had to do. --
Love, John
Time/Date: 14:47 LT - 2011 Days PEO
To: John
I know, I keep
telling myself that, but it doesn't help to ease the guilt. -- Helena
Time/Date: 14:57 LT - 2011 Days PEO
To: Helena
Don't think about
it. Dinner tonight? -- Love, John
Time/Date: 15:37 LT - 2011 Days PEO
To: John
... Yes, but I
doubt I'll be very good company. -- Helena
Time/Date: 15:47 LT - 2011 Days PEO
To: Helena
I'll worry about
that. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 17:58 LT - 2011 Days PEO
To: Helena
Helena, I'll have
to cancel our dinner tonight. We've a new contact - possibly a planet, that
we've named 'Tora' - and we're headed directly for it. Maya and I are going out
to check on it, and see if there is any way we can avoid colliding with it.
It's about 36 hours away at present, so we're leaving immediately. Back as soon
as we can. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 18:00 LT - 2011 days PEO
To: John
Be careful. --
Love, Helena
Time/Date: 09:30 LT - 2018 days PEO
To: All Alphan Personnel
From: Koenig.J@CommandCenter.Alpha.org
Subject: Memorial Services
Memorial services for Greg Sanderson will be held in Rec Room
One at 14:00 hours today. All Alphans are urged to attend if possible.
Commander John Koenig
Time/Date: 10:47 LT - 2018 Days PEO
To: John
I know you've been
cleared of radiation contamination, but your being that close to one of the
domes makes me uneasy, John. I want to see you in Medical Center every day for
the next two weeks to monitor your condition. If there is *any* sign of a
delayed reaction, I want to know about it as soon as possible. -- Love,
_Doctor_ Russell
Time/Date: 10:59 LT - 2018 Days PEO
To: Helena
Yes, _Doctor_.
How's 1130 hours? We can have lunch afterward. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 11:04 LT - 2018 Days PEO
To: John
Consider it a
standing appointment. -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 15:23 LT - 2107 Days PEO
To: John
I think we need to
re-evaluate the 'vacation' rotation schedule, John. I've noticed stress levels
beginning to rise in a number of people. The days off and chances to get off
base to other areas of the moon aren't as effective as they first were. Any
ideas? -- Helena
Time/Date: 08:48 LT - 2108 Days PEO
To: Helena
You're all the
distraction I need, but as I'm not willing to share you, I'll give it some
thought. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 15:38 LT - 2108 Days PEO
To: Helena
Perhaps we could
put the need of holiday alternatives out to everyone - see what kind of ideas
they have. You already know what kind of ideas I have. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 10:49 LT - 2110 Days PEO
To: John
Yes, I do, and
they are usually quite distracting and very enjoyable. Let's mention this need
at the next Command Conference before opening it up to all base suggestions. --
Love, Helena
Time/Date: 16:39 LT - 2111 Days PEO
To: John
I've had a
thought. What about a variation of the "Take Your Children To Work"
days we had back on Earth? One day a month, people from each section 'trade',
visit another section to see what goes on there. -- Helena
Time/Date: 13:32 LT - 2113 Days PEO
To: Helena
Not bad. It will
give people a chance to see that being commander isn't all it's cracked up to
be. We'll mention it at the Command Conference as well. -- John
Time/Date: 16:46 LT - 2113 Days PEO
To: John
And I thought you
_loved_ being Commander. -- Helena
Time/Date: 16:59 LT - 2113 Days PEO
To: Helena
No one has offered
to trade with me, so I haven't much choice. -- John
Time/Date: 08:49 LT - 2117 Days PEO
To: John
We could always
make Commander an elected position. -- Helena
Time/Date: 14:38 LT - 2117 Days PEO
To: Helena
Let's stick with
swapping jobs for now. Do _you_ want to be Commander? -- John
Time/Date: 12:26 LT - 2122 Days PEO
To: John
No thank you. Been
there, done that. I was kind of hoping I could visit reconnaissance for a day
-- talk Alan into letting me fly an Eagle. -- Helena
Time/Date: 13:48 LT - 2122 Days PEO
To: Helena
I'll warn him. --
Love, John
Time/Date: 16:38 LT - 2122 Days PEO
To: John
You're sleeping on
the couch in your own quarters tonight!... See you at 1900? -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 09:02 LT - 2188 Days PEO
To: All Alpha Personnel
From: Koenig.J@CommandCenter.Alpha.org
Subject: Anniversary
To mark the six year anniversary of Breakaway, and our
relative success at survival, a base wide party/celebration/day of remembrance
will be held on Wednesday in Eagle Hanger Two, beginning at 1200 hours. Shifts
will be rotated at four hour intervals to allow all those who wish a chance to
attend.
Commander John Koenig
Time/Date: 09:49 LT - 2191 Days PEO
To: John
Wonderful party.
I'm going to have to get you to dance more often. -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 13:37 LT - 2191 Days PEO
To: Helena
Only in private
and only with you. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 15:32 LT - 2191 Days PEO
To: John
We have more than
just six years of survival to celebrate, John. -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 16:34 LT - 2191 Days PEO
To: Helena
We certainly do,
we have each other. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 08:02 LT - 2308 Days PEO
To: John
I need to see you
in Medical, John. There are a couple of test results I'm not happy with. You
did not contract the disease that killed everyone on Ellna, but something sure
tried very hard to invade your system. ASAP, please! -- Helena
Time/Date: 08:48 LT - 2308 Days PEO
To: Helena
On my way. -- John
Time/Date: 13:27 LT - 2309 Days PEO
To: John
All right. I'm
much happier with these new results. I'll clear you for reconn duty to the next
planet in the system, but only if you promise one thing. -- Helena
Time/Date: 13:58 LT - 2309 Days PEO
To: Helena
What? -- John
Time/Date: 14:36 LT - 2309 Days PEO
To: John
Don't fall into
the hands of Amazon women with whips. -- Helena
Time/Date: 14:48 LT - 2309 Days PEO
To: Helena
Deal. -- John
Time/Date: 10:27 LT - 2316 Days PEO
To: Helena
Helena Russell...
did I remember to tell you that you looked damn hot in that blue flight suit?
-- Love, John
Time/Date: 11:26 LT - 2316 Days PEO
To: John
No, you didn't
tell me, but thank you. What about Maya? -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 11:38 LT - 2316 Days PEO
To: Helena
I wasn't looking
at her. When I saw you come over that hill I knew I'd been spared a death in
hell. That's what it would have felt like - to be stranded there and never see
you again. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 12:49 LT - 2316 Days PEO
To: John
Sorry I had to
disobey your orders, but there was no way I was going to let you die on that
planet when there was a chance I could get to you via the glider. No, I take
that back. I'm _not_ sorry I disobeyed orders. -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 14:37 LT - 2316 Days PEO
To: Helena
Didn't think you
were. Thank you for listening to your heart and not my orders. How's Tony? --
Love, John
Time/Date: 14:59 LT - 2316 Days PEO
To: John
Tony will be fine,
he's recovering nicely. Maya is fine as long as she knows Tony will be all
right. How are you? -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 15:21 LT - 2316 Days PEO
To: Helena
I'm in desperate
need of a certain physician's care. Can you make a house call? -- Love, John
Time/Date: 15:46 LT - 2316 Days PEO
To: John
How's 1900? --
Helena
Time/Date: 17:29 LT - 2316 Days PEO
To: Helena
Perfect. -- Love,
John
Time/Date: 12:37 LT - 2354 Days PEO
To: Helena
Have you given any
more thought recently to our living together? -- John
Time/Date: 15:23 LT - 2354 Days PEO
To: John
Yes, I have. We
practically are now. -- Helena
Time/Date: 11:23 LT - 2356 days PEO
To: Helena
But you still want
your own quarters? -- John
Time/Date: 13:47 LT - 2357 Days PEO
To: John
Yes, I do. It has
nothing to do with you, John, or how I feel about you. I need my solitude every
now and then. If we were living together, it would be harder to do. I love you,
I always will, I'm just not ready yet. -- Helena
Time/Date: 14:21 LT - 2357 days PEO
To: Helena
I can wait. I
don't want you to do anything you're not ready for or feel uncomfortable about.
I know there is no one else in your life. I'm just selfish, I want to be with
you as much as I possibly can. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 14:58 LT - 2357 Days PEO
To: John
You're always with
me, John, more than anyone else I have ever loved. You are a part of me that I
can't bear to be without. -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 09:59 LT - 2358 Days PEO
To: Helena
Why do we tell
each other these things by e-mail instead of in person? -- John
Time/Date: 10:28 LT - 2358 Days PEO
To: John
We always seem to
have other things to do when we're together -- in person. But if you'd rather
talk... -- Helena
Time/Date: 15:32 LT - 2358 Days PEO
To: Helena
Never mind... I
love you. -- John
Time/Date: 13:26 LT - 2371 Days PEO
To: John
I've been thinking
about our living together. Why haven't we ever discussed marriage? -- Love,
Helena
Time/Date: 14:02 LT - 2371 Days PEO
To: Helena
I tried marriage
once. Had Jean not been killed in the war, we would have divorced, and probably
not amicably. That kind of thing makes you wary of a second try. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 14:28 LT - 2372 Days PEO
To: John
I know. My
marriage to Lee was troubled when he left Earth on the *Astro Seven* mission.
But I'm not Jean and you are _definitely not_ Lee. -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 17:32 LT - 2375 Days PEO
To: Helena
Now it's my turn
to ask for some time to think about it, to think about marriage for us. --
Love, John
Time/Date: 11:27 LT - 2376 Days PEO
To: John
Think as long as
you need to. I do love you. -- Helena
Time/Date: 13:28 LT - 2376 Days PEO
To: Helena
I know. If I were
to ask, would you say yes? Would marriage make a difference? -- Love, John
Time/Date: 16:25 LT - 2376 Days PEO
To: John
Not in the way I
feel about you, not in how much I love you or how much I want to be with you.
I'd still need my solitude and I'd still be in love with you. I was just
curious. -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 13:27 LT - 2379 Days PEO
To: Helena
Could you keep
your quarters for when you need to be alone and move in with me in every way
but officially? I know the Commander, I can put in a good word... -- Love, John
Time/Date: 14:09 LT - 2379 Days PEO
To: John
That's an option.
I'll give it some thought. -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 14:47 LT - 2379 Days PEO
To: Helena
Can we do our
thinking together tonight? Your place? -- John
Time/Date: 15:11 LT - 2379 Days PEO
To: John
Yes to both. 1800.
-- Helena
Time/Date: 18:28 LT - 2416 Days PEO
To: John
Don't you _ever_
step into some unknown alien beam again! I know you had to follow Maya, but
when I saw you disappear... I don't expect an answer to this message, John,
give your hands a chance to heal. Just know I'm glad both you and Maya are
safe, the Dorcons are gone, and I love you. I'll stop by when I get off duty.
-- Helena
Time/Date: 09:49 LT - 2418 Days PEO
To: John
Glad you're
feeling better. -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 11:38 LT - 2418 Days PEO
To: Helena
Me too. -- Love,
John
Time/Date: 12:39 LT - 2485 Days PEO
To: Helena
Any suggestions
for relieving this long stretch of boredom? -- John
Time/Date: 14:28 LT - 2485 Days PEO
To: John
Do you mean
personally, or base-wide? -- Helena
Time/Date: 15:29 LT - 2485 Days PEO
To: Helena
Base-wide,
definitely. You've never given me a chance to be bored personally. -- Love,
John
Time/Date: 15:39 LT - 2485 Days PEO
To: John
Oh, you _do_ know
the right thing to say! -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 15:49 LT - 2485 Days PEO
To: Helena
I do try. So, any
suggestions? -- John
Time/Date: 16:00 LT - 2485 Days PEO
To: John
I'll think about
it and tell you tonight while we're not being bored. -- Helena
Time/Date: 14:39 LT - 2549 Days PEO
To: John
See, I ask for a
planet to explore in order to relieve the boredom, and next thing you know,
we've come into range of one. -- Helena
Time/Date: 15:39 LT - 2549 Days PEO
To: Helena
You're good. --
John
Time/Date: 16:02 LT - 2549 Days PEO
To: John
So you've said. Do
I get to come on the planet reconn? -- Helena
Time/Date: 16:39 LT - 2549 Days PEO
To: Helena
Of course. You never
know when you'll need a doctor. -- John
Time/Date: 17:02 LT - 2549 Days PEO
To: John
> You never
know when you'll need a doctor.
Seems I said that
once before and the results were not all that enjoyable. Care to quote someone
else? -- Helena
Time/Date: 17:14 LT - 2549 Days PEO
To: Helena
Nope. We leave at
2100 hours. So much for our long, leisurely dinner plans. -- John
Time/Date: 17:27 LT - 2549 Days PEO
To: John
Dinner when we get
back, then. Or maybe we can arrange a private picnic on the planet. -- Love,
Helena
Time/Date: 17:39 LT - 2549 Days PEO
To: Helena
Doubtful, readings
indicate surface conditions aren't very encouraging, but maybe an evening
stroll. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 17:57 LT - 2549 Days PEO
To: John
Can you arrange a
full moon? -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 18:27 LT - 2549 Days PEO
To: Helena
I'll see what I
can do. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 10:39 LT - 2604 Days PEO
To: Helena
I meant what I
said last night. I do want to marry you. Hesitations and fears be damned. I
love you and nothing else makes any difference. We'll work out your need for solitude and any other things that
have been holding us back. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 14:29 LT - 2604 Days PEO
To: John
May I ask what
made you change your mind? -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 15:39 LT - 2604 Days PEO
To: Helena
Seeing you in
Medical Center -- as a patient. When that creature came out of no where and
mauled you, I thought my life would end along with yours. As I sat with you in
the Eagle on the way back, not being able to do anything but hold your bandaged
hand and wish I had the same blood type so I could at least help you begin to
recover, I knew I never wanted to feel that way again. My heart was in my
throat, I couldn't breath, I couldn't think, I couldn't do anything but pray to
the powers or beings that rule the universe for your recovery; for your
continuation as a part of my life - the most important part of my life. I know
marriage won't change how we feel about each other, but it will re-enforce and
strengthen our ability and need to spend time with one another. It will say to
the rest of the base - the rest of the universe - that we love each other and
are proud of it. Marry me. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 16:20 LT - 2604 Days PEO
To: John
I could see all
that, and more, in your eyes, your expression when I woke up and found you
sitting next to me. Have dinner with me tonight. I'll know my answer by then.
-- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 10:28 LT - 2605 Days PEO
To: Helena
Now it's my turn
to ask; what made you change your mind? -- Love, John
Time/Date: 11:39 LT - 2605 Days PEO
To: John
You. -- Love,
Helena
Time/Date: 17:38 LT - 2640 Days PEO
To: John
This is your last
night as a single man. Have any special plans? -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 17:48 LT - 2640 Days PEO
To: Helena
After our separate
parties -- I promise not to get drunk -- I thought we might spend the rest of
the night together. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 17:55 LT - 2640 Days PEO
To: John
Together - how? --
Love, Helena
Time/Date: 18:01 LT - 2640 Days PEO
To: Helena
Talking, holding
each other, laughing, crying, saying goodbye -- and hello. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 18:09 LT - 2640 Days PEO
To: John
What, no wild,
passionate, mind numbing sex? -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 18:16 LT - 2640 Days PEO
To: Helena
Thought we could
save that for our honeymoon. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 18:27 LT - 2640 Days PEO
To: John
You are a man of
many surprises. What should I pack for our honeymoon? -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 18:38 LT - 2640 Days PEO
To: Helena
Anything but
uniforms. I'll be in by 0100 hours. Your place? -- Love, John
Time/Date: 18:47 LT - 2640 Days PEO
To: John
Yes. I'll be in by
0100 as well. Have fun at the party. At least I know there won't be a stripper.
As CMS, I have many ways of getting even with any one who even _tries_ to set
it up... -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 18:53 LT - 2640 Days PEO
To: Helena
You know I never
look at other women. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 12:38 LT - 2662 Days PEO
To: Koenig.H@MedicalCenter.Alpha.org
Hi, Doctor _Koenig_.
I'll be a little late getting home tonight -- late afternoon meeting. -- Love,
John
P.S. See, I changed your address.
Time/Date: 13:01 LT - 2662 Days PEO
To: John
From: Koenig.H@MedicalCenter.Alpha.org
Hi -- me too.
We're married, I've nearly got all my things moved into your - our - quarters
and you'll be late. Does this mean the honeymoon is over? -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 14:39 LT - 2662 Days PEO
To: Helena
Don't put anything
on the bed and I'll show you how far from over it is. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 09:21 LT - 2663 Days PEO
To: John
Sex fiend. --
Love, Helena
Time/Date: 09:34 LT - 2663 Days PEO
To: Helena
Only with you. --
Love, John
Time/Date: 11:28 LT - 2924 Days PEO
To: John
Happy anniversary.
-- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 12:37 LT - 2924 Days PEO
To: Helena
Ummmm,... don't be
upset, but what anniversary? -- John
Time/Date: 13:02 LT - 2924 Days PEO
To: John
Eight years ago
today we exchanged our first e-mails. -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 13:56 LT - 2924 Days PEO
To: Helena
Good thing no one
else can gain access to them. I wouldn't like others to read some of what we've
exchanged. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 14:04 LT - 2924 Days PEO
To: John
Hmmm, I agree.
Have you saved any of the messages? -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 14:49 LT - 2924 Days PEO
To: Helena
A few - the really
good ones. You? -- Love, John
Time/Date: 15:18 LT - 2924 Days PEO
To: John
Yes, some. We
don't have real paper love letters to save, but we do have these, Alphan Love
Letters. -- Helena
Time/Date: 15:27 LT - 2924 Days PEO
To: Helena
I never thought of
all these messages back and forth as love letters, but you're right. I never
once wrote a love letter to Jean. --
Love, John
Time/Date: 15:33 LT - 2924 Days PEO
To: John
Nor I to Lee. It
just never felt right. Maybe because my concept of a love letter was different
than it is now. -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 15:49 LT - 2924 days PEO
To: Helena
Yes, mine as well.
I'll be off duty early. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 16:14 LT - 2924 days PEO
To: John
As will I. -- Love,
Helena
Time/Date: 11:09 LT - 3102 Days PEO
To: Helena
Are you okay? What
did Ben say? -- Love, John
Time/Date: 11:21 LT - 3102 Days PEO
To: John
We've been so busy
here this morning - quarterly physicals - that neither of us has had a spare
moment. I'll talk to him at lunch. -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 11:25 LT - 3102 Days PEO
To: Helena
I want to know
right away. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 11:37 LT - 3102 Days PEO
To: John
You will, I
promise. -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 14:48 LT - 3102 Days PEO
To: John
Ben says I'll be
fine -- just a little anemia. I need some rest and more iron in my diet. As of
tomorrow I'll be on sick call for a week. Care to join me? -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 14:52 LT - 3102 Days PEO
To: Helena
If we're both on
sick call, I doubt either of us will get much rest. And, I can't. Too much work
coming up. But how about lunch every day so I can check your pulse or
temperature or whatever? -- Love, John
Time/Date: 15:07 LT - 3102 Days PEO
To: John
Won't be accurate
readings if you check my pulse or temperature. They are both always elevated
when I'm near you. -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 15:28 LT - 3102 Days PEO
To: Helena
Okay, so I'll tuck
you into bed for an afternoon nap. I'll be off early tonight. -- John
Time/Date: 09:39 LT - 3111 Days PEO
To: Helena
Scanners have
picked up another contact. It looks promising. Now that you're back on duty,
care to join me on reconn? -- John
Time/Date: 10:39 LT - 3111 Days PEO
To: John
Yes, I would. When
do we leave? -- Helena
Time/Date: 12:34 LT - 3111 Days PEO
To: Helena
1500 hours today.
-- John
Time/Date: 13:46 LT - 3111 Days PEO
To: John
I've got an
emergency here, John, I won't be able to go. Ed Spencer will go on the reconn
mission with you. Sorry. -- Helena
Time/Date: 13:50 LT - 3111 Days PEO
To: Helena
It's just _not_
the same. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 14:01 LT - 3111 Days PEO
To: John
I know. Look for a
nice quiet spot where we can be alone. -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 19:49 LT - 3127 Days PEO
To: Helena
The planet wasn't
as good as it seemed on long range scans, but there is another planet in the
system that looks very promising. We'll be in range in about ten days. -- John
Time/Date: 12:03 LT - 3128 Days PEO
To: John
I'll be on that
one. Promise. -- Helena
Time/Date: 11:43 LT - 3140 Days PEO
To: Helena
The spot we found
was lovely -- a shame the planet was so hostile in every other way. Still,
being alone with you for even that brief interval was worth it. Maybe next
time. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 15:25 LT - 3140 Days PEO
To: John
Yes, perhaps next
time. There will be more opportunities, John. I'm sure of it. Dinner tonight?
-- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 16:33 LT - 3140 Days PEO
To: Helena
I'd like that. --
Love, John
Time/Date: 11:49 LT - 3421 Days PEO
To: John
It was a beautiful
planet. I wish we could have - somehow - communicated with the natives and
negotiated a small area for colonization. -- Helena
Time/Date: 14:35 LT - 3421 Days PEO
To: Helena
As do I. Sometimes
I begin to doubt that we'll ever find a new planet to call ours. -- Love, John
Time/Date: 15:04 LT - 3421 Days PEO
To: John
Don't give up,
John. We will find that place to call home. -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 11:52 LT - 3795 Days PEO
To: Helena
The second moon of
the third planet has a breathable atmosphere and adequate water sources. We're
going to check it out. We'll be gone over 2 weeks. Come? -- John
Time/Date: 12:49 LT - 3795 Days PEO
To: John
I can't. I've a
heavy surgery schedule and can't ask others to cover it, along with some research
data that is time critical. Look for that quiet, secluded spot for us to be
alone. See you when you get back. I miss you already -- Love, Helena
Time/Date: 16:59 LT - 3812 Days PEO
To: Helena
I found that
secluded spot, but the water was contaminated and undrinkable, even with
extensive treatment. Guess we keep looking. -- Love, John
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Time/Date: 16:59 LT - 3812 Days PEO
To: Koenig.H@MedicalCenter.Alpha.org
From: Koenig.J@CommandCenter.Alpha.org
Subject:
> I found that secluded spot, but the
> water
> was
> contaminated and
> undrinkable even with extensive treatment. Guess
> we keep looking. -- Love,
> John
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Time/Date: 10:00 LT - 3813 Days PEO
To: All Moonbase Alpha Personnel
From: Verdeschi.A@CommandCenter\Security.Alpha.org
Subject: Notice
Doctor Helena Russell Koenig died earlier today due to
complications from injuries received in an accident in Medical Center late
yesterday afternoon.
Memorial services for Helena Russell Koenig will be held in
the gymnasium at 1500 hours tomorrow. Base operations will be placed on
'automatic' so that all personnel wishing to attend services may do so. Victor
Bergman will deliver the eulogy.
Until further notice, Commander John Koenig is taking an
extended leave of absence...
Anthony Verdeschi
Temporary Acting Commander
Moonbase Alpha
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Amanda Russell
July 10, 1997
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