Disclaimer: Oh, how I wish I owned it! But I don't. :( It all belongs to Paramount. Except the story.
"Shh!"
"I didn't say anything!"
"Did anyone see us?"
"I don't think so."
"Quiet! The whole deck can hear us!"
"Nuh-uh. The walls are soundproof."
"Are you sure?"
"Kind of. I heard Uncle Tom say something to Mom about needing soundproofed walls."
"Your logic is flawed."
"Shh!"
"There it is!"
"Inefficient design."
"Waste of resources."
"Do you two always have to be so negative?"
"Yes."
"Ugh. Boys!"
"Come on, Mezoti, let's turn this thing on."
"Whooooaaaaa..."
"Where's the color?'
"This looks like Captain Proton or something."
"They're kissing!"
"Eww!"
"This looks like some kind of game."
"It looks funny."
"It looks painful."
"At least it's in color."
"I think it's called hockey."
"That's a stupid name. I'm changing the channel."
"No!"
"What, you guys actually want to watch this?"
"Yes."
"Let's keep looking."
"'Yadda yadda?' I don't get it."
"Must be a grown-up joke."
"Maybe Icheb would understand."
"Don't call him, he'll tattle."
"Ooh, I know the answer!"
"Show-off."
"Come on, let us fully-organic people have a little fun."
"Hock-ey, hock-ey, hock-ey!"
"No. I want to watch this."
"I'm with Naomi. This game is intellectually stimulating."
"Hock-ey, hock-ey!"
"Fine, fine."
"Hey, this looks different."
"I think it's called a cartoon."
"I like it."
"Us too."
"Me three...uh, four."
"Hey, what are you kids doing here?"
"Uncle Tom! Uh, we heard about the TV and...well...sorry."
"Sorry."
"It's okay. Just ask next time, all right?"
"All right."
"Hey, that's Rocky and Bullwinkle. Mind if I join you?"
B'Elanna was definitely ready to relax after a long shift, but when she hailed Tom there was no response. The computer assured her he was in his quarters. Probably fell asleep in front of the TV again. She keyed open the door and entered softly so as not to wake him.
Tom was indeed asleep with his arms draped over the back of the couch, but to her surprise he had four slumbering companions. Naomi and Mezoti were comfortably nestled against him.. Bellies down on the floor lay Azan and Rebi, facing each other with their heads pillowed on their arms. B'Elanna smiled at the peaceful picture, suppressing a laugh. If only she had the Doctor's holo-imager.
She gently took the remote from Mezoti's hand and turned off the TV. As she did, Tom gave a little sigh of contentment. B'Elanna couldn't resist. She leaned over and placed a soft kiss on his forehead, then headed toward the door. Relaxation could wait. First, she would pay a visit to Sam, Neelix, and Seven of Nine - some things surpassed unpleasantness.
"Sleep tight."