[startrekds9]

"We liked the idea of showing the domestic life. In the midst of all the pressure that Sisko is under, he still has issues at home. He’s still a human being. Kasidy burns his peppers. That hurts! Life is hard, but you should not have to have your peppers burned!"

- Ira Behr, executive producer & writer
Star Trek Deep Space Nine Companion

It’s really something to see Benjamin Sisko’s interaction with his family and think about how differently he treats family, compared to other captains.

I mean, I’m watching “Far Beyond the Stars”, and already his dad’s chatting with him in Ops and has rested a hand on his shoulder - in full view of the crew. Now he’s walking down the corridor with Kasidy Yates and they’re completely wrapped around each other, arms around waists, faces inches apart, clearly involved, having an emotional discussion.

I can’t even imagine Picard doing anything like that. Command is all. He could never lose face in the eyes of his crew that way.

And Kirk? Hmm. Nope. No pretty yeomen. His true love is Enterprise.

And sadly, neither one had a dad around to hug ‘em, I think. But in both cases, I can’t imagine them allowing it publicly.

Janeway? Didn’t she have a fairly firm “no romance” policy? And Archer… well, I really have no idea…

But Sisko lets his dad scold him, and hugs his girlfriend, and kisses his son, and loses not one whit of authority.

It’s really something to see.

[50shades-of-ba-sing-se]

Saw it in the thrift shop near the dojo and brought it home. Good decision, or best decision?
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