You sit back and pretend not to notice as she comes
toward you. "Doctor." Seven says. "Oh, Seven" you
say as uninterested as possible. "I am here for my
weekly maintenance" she says. You pick up several
scanning devices and begin the tests. You usually
try to carry on a conversation with Seven but you
decide to be silent today.

"Doctor, are you feeling okay?" Seven asks. "Of
course, why do you ask?" you say. "On every occasion
before this, we have engaged in conversation. You
are quiet today." Seven notes. "Yes, why bore you
with useless chatter.....Well my scans are complete.
You're in perfect health," you say.

Seven looks at you quizzically, pauses for a moment
and then turns to leave. Before she exits, she says,
"Goodbye, Doctor. Get well soon."

You feel a little sad. You wish that you could tell
Seven that you care for her but you are scared that
she would reject you. You decide that you will NEVER
EVER tell her. It's better to be safe than sorry....

THE END

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