Yes, Seven, There Is a Santa
Rated G
“Seven!” Naomi shouted as she ran down the corridor. “Seven, I saw him and the little people!”
“Who?”
“I saw the big man in the red suit and the little guys!”
“You were dreaming.”
“No, Seven,” Naomi insisted. “I really did see them in the Mess hall!”
“Where was Neelix?”
“I guess he was still sleeping,” Naomi shrugged. “Because no one but Santa and the elves were there.”
“Naomi,” Seven said firmly. “There is no such thing as Santa or Elves. If you persist…”
“Seven!” A firm voice came from behind Seven causing her to turn so she could see the source.
“Yes, Captain?”
“Go to the databanks, look up “Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus”, read it, and then come join us for the morning Christmas celebrations in the Mess hall.”
“Captain, I fail to see the reason to delude the child with myths and superstitions.”
“Read it!” The captain insisted. “And that’s an order.”
“Yes, Captain,” Seven replied submissively and then she went to do as she was told.
The captain placed her hands on her knees as she address Naomi with a bright smile, “Now, let’s go see what Santa and his elves have brought everyone.”
Naomi nodded eagerly as she reached for the captain’s hand. Then with great exuberance, she practically dragged Captain Janeway to the Mess hall.
