NOBODY’S CHILD by Pat McCoy CHAPTER TWELVE – To Boldly Go Pat is unable to control her tears as she boards her ship bound for Q’onos. The crew-members discreetly keep their distance as she heads straight to her guest quarters and closes the door. She sends her thoughts to her husband, “Please stay safe, my […]

NOBODY’S CHILD by Pat McCoy CHAPTER ELEVEN – Hither, Yon and Another Family Mystery Pat and Sam have snuck onto a runabout which takes them to a friend’s ship that has been in standard orbit with other ships. They beam from the runabout onto the friend’s ship where they find that their luggage has already […]

NOBODY’S CHILD by Pat McCoy CHAPTER TEN – You Are Cordially Invited to the Bonding Pat sees the room change from San Francisco to the transporter room aboard the Enterprise. The Captain greets them with a smile as she asks him, “Permission to come aboard?” “Permission granted and welcome back!”, the Captain replies, “It’s good […]

NOBODY’S CHILD by Pat McCoy CHAPTER NINE – San Francisco and Wedding Plans Pat is surprised at how much has changed, around San Francisco during the intervening years. “It’s been quite awhile since I’ve been here! I’m not sure if I’m going to be able to locate any of my old haunts!”, she comments to […]

NOBODY’S CHILD by Pat McCoy CHAPTER EIGHT – Homeward Bound Sam looks about the transporter room. “It would appear to be so. I have heard much about the different incarnations of the U.S.S. Enterprise!” Pat looks back at her Great-Grandfather, who is scowling. “What?” “Would you mind stepping off so that WE can get off?! […]

NOBODY’S CHILD by Pat McCoy CHAPTER SEVEN – The Needs of the Many… One member of the Vulcan authorities comes out to meet them. As he approaches, Patricia is suddenly stunned by his good looks. He is strikingly handsome with a physique that just won’t quit. She firmly reminds herself not to permit her thoughts […]

NOBODY’S CHILD by Pat McCoy CHAPTER SIX – Spock! When Patricia arrives back in her own quarters at her assigned post, and unpacks, she notices that her message light is blinking. “Computer, play messages.” She lays down on the bed while watching and listening to the messages play back. An image of Doctor Leonard McCoy […]

NOBODY’S CHILD by Pat McCoy CHAPTER FIVE – Celebrations at DS9 Patricia steps through the airlock of Deep Space Nine and looks about the Promenade. The place is bustling with activity in preparation for celebrating the anniversary of the Defeat of the Dominion. She is surprised to see Bajorans and Cardassians working side-by-side on various […]

NOBODY’S CHILD by Pat McCoy CHAPTER FOUR – Through the Ranks It felt like it was only yesterday that Patricia had been admitted to Star Fleet Medical Academy and began her studies as a cadet. She couldn’t believe how fast the years had flown by! In spite of all the set-backs and hardships, she had […]

NOBODY’S CHILD by Pat McCoy CHAPTER THREE – Academy Challenges After obtaining her high school diploma, Patricia wanted to begin her Academy studies immediately. Doctor McCoy insisted that she put on the brakes and allow some breathing room between completing high school and preparing to enter medical school. “Child!”, he fussed at her while they […]

NOBODY’S CHILD by Pat McCoy CHAPTER TWO – Fasten Your Seat Belts! It wasn’t always smooth sailing as the years passed. Oh, there were the usual bumps, bruises, scraped knees and elbows of a regular childhood that Gramps could heal with a kiss. But before McCoy could blink, the child became a sullen teenager. He […]

NOBODY’S CHILD by Pat McCoy CHAPTER ONE – The Lost One It had been awhile since Doctor Leonard Horatio McCoy had become semi-retired. His age had caught up with him to the point that he was no longer able to keep up with the younger crew members in Star Fleet. His attempt at a desk […]