7: Woman Story
Iliya
sat in one of the relatively uncomfortable chairs in the office of the
Enterprise’s new family psychologist.
Chekov sat in the chair next to her, alternating looks between his
girlfriend and the doctor. Iliya was
halfway hysterical, which had become her default mode since she learned that
she was pregnant and that her child’s father didn’t want to make their
relationship official. Chekov tried to
be patient with her, as he could understand her frustrations, but there was
only so much he could take. As soon as
Dr. Moton was hired, Kirk ordered them to counseling.
Iliya’s
face was red and she was shredding tissue as she all but screamed at the
tranquil psychologist. “Dr. Moton, it is
only right that Pavel and I get married.
I am pregnant. Any other decision
is unacceptable!”
“Miss
Vadasconovich, please remain calm. Getting
upset resolves nothing.”
Chekov
chimed in. “Please Iliya. We are here to resolve our conflict. It does not benefit the baby for you to be so
upset.” He tried to touch her arm and
she yanked it out of his reach, glaring at him with angry dark eyes.