**************************************************** Disclaimer time once again! One-hundred-and-fourth verse same as the first . . . everybody *sing*: I don't own these characters, (chorus) Paramount does! I don't own this venue, (chorus) Paramount does! I am making no money off of this, (chorus) Paramount does not either! This story involves love and sex and affection between two men, aka: slash. If that is *not* your cup of tea, sweet as it is, then don't read it! (simple, ain't it??) Feedback is *very* much appreciated, and always answered. Flames will be passed around to friends and chuckled over. :) Fifty-first story in the Stage Direction series. Sequel to 'Ssst', 'Growl', 'Chuckle', 'Sob', 'Grin', 'Sigh', 'Smile', 'Yawn', 'Whisper', 'Groan', 'Hover', 'Waffle', 'Comfort', 'Fidget', 'Grimace', 'Sizzle', 'Glare', 'Shrug', 'Doze', 'Snort', 'Whack', 'Stretch', 'Snicker', 'Pace', 'Hug', 'Clink', 'Wonder', 'Kiss', 'Doubt', 'Surprise', 'Cuddle', 'Ahem', 'Confer', 'Recover', 'Rant', 'Soothe', 'Hold', 'Whistle', 'Feel', 'Squeak', 'Move', 'Splash', 'Shiver', 'Advise', 'Fly', 'Reconcile', 'Mend', 'Miss', 'Chat', and 'Forgive'. 'Give' by Amirin **************************************************** "Neelix? What else needs doing?" "Not a thing, Tom. All we have to do now, is enjoy ourselves." "I think I can manage that." "You have really outdone yourself this year, Lix. Everything looks beautiful." "Yes, it does." "I do not understand, Harry. Our relationship did not engender this sort of response from the crew." "Tom and Neelix just look so . . . *cute* together, Seven. That's all." "We are not . . . 'cute'?" "Harry appears . . . happy, B'Elanna. It has been quite some time." "He and Tom worked things out. With Neelix's help, from what I hear." "As have the two of you." "Yes. Vorik, are you okay with that?" "I am, indeed. Your estrangement from Lieutenant Paris made things . . . awkward. For your sake, I am relieved that this is no longer the case." "Thank you." "You are most welcome." "Well, this is turning out better than I expected." "You were expecting the worst, Kathryn?" "No, Chakotay, I expect the best, prepare for the worst . . ." ". . . and take what comes." "Neelix certainly put a lot of effort into this evening." "I think he had help." "And inspiration." "I'll drink to that." "Everything's going *wonderfully*." "Yeah, it sure is. It's perfect." "Lix? What's wrong?" "You never told me what you wanted for Prixia." "And I know you said you already had what you wanted, but still . . ." "Be right back." "Here." "What's this?" "It's what I want for Prixia, Neelix. More than anything." "And you're giving it to *me*?" "This isn't the way it's usually done, Tom." "I know. But since when have I ever done anything the 'usual way'?" "A good point. Shall I open it?" "Please." ***********************end