A theory on why Naomi spent so much time with Seven.

[Guy Gardener]

She's caught up to Icheb in Shattered.

The assumption is that Nelix spent so much time looking after Naomi because he was in a relationship with Sam. But by that logic in the later seasons, Samantha and Seven of Nine were hooking up.

 

[Timewalker]

Neelix and his amorous ambitions to hook up with Samantha

Eh? I didn't see any of that. In fact they had very few scenes together at all.

Besides, Neelix isn't a homewrecker. He (and everyone else) knows Samantha's married.

As for Naomi: It's pretty well accepted that Ktarians age a lot quicker than humans and since Naomi is 1/2 Ktarian, she will too. She's probably Academy-age by the time they get home.

I just finished reading a fanfic where Naomi formally enrolled in Starfleet Academy before age 12 (chronological years; developmentally she was closer to about 16/17 human years).

As for Neelix, he just likes kids. There's nothing wrong with that.

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

The assumption is that Nelix spent so much time looking after Naomi because he was in a relationship with Sam.

More likely it was just because Sam actually had a duty shift and needed a babysitter.

But by that logic in the later seasons, Samantha and Seven of Nine were hooking up.

I could stand to hear a little more.

 

[Guy Gardener]

Would you look after a child you were not related to for 6 hours a day week after week after week for no pay if you were not sleeping with the kids mum?

Now and then, for a friend sure, but consistently?

Either Neelix was getting extra replicator rations or he wanted Sam, or he had Sam.

 

[exodus]

Would you look after a child you were not related to for 6 hours a day week after week after week for no pay if you were not sleeping with the kids mum?

Now and then, for a friend sure, but consistently?

Either Neelix was getting extra replicator rations or he wanted Sam, or he had Sam.

He was Niomi's Godfather, so he was in a way related.
Honestly, I think it would have been a nice touch if she referred to him as "Uncle" Neelix.

 

[Guy Gardener]

Godfather means that Sam and Neelix at the least had a very healthy friendship which we barely ever saw, unless you count that time when she was 20 months pregnant and he made her fix his replicator (actually happened. Not a Euphemism.).

Of course when Neelix was chosen, that would mean that kes was the God Mother, are we sure that Kes wasn't chosen and Neelix wasn't just the Godmothers Boyfriend? Which means that Sam and Kes had a deeper relationship than we were aware of...

Neelix's position in the Wildman family wasn't brought up till seaosn 5's Once Upon a Time...

JANEWAY: Your mission was to keep her occupied, not to lie to her. First thing in the morning I want you to explain the situation.
NEELIX: I don't think that's such a good idea.
JANEWAY: Why not?
NEELIX: Like I told you, she's sensitive.
JANEWAY: All the more reason to answer her questions.
NEELIX: With all due respect, Captain, I'm her godfather! I know what's best for her!
JANEWAY: Neelix.

But look at the Kitchenrat run with the ball, will you?

 

[USS Triumphant]

I think one of the biggest problems with Voyager was that they had to make Neelix Talaxian or some other new species, rather than from Melmac like they obviously really wanted to do.

 

[exodus]

Only one running with the ball here is you.

 

[Lynx]

Neelix and his amorous ambitions to hook up with Samantha

Eh? I didn't see any of that. In fact they had very few scenes together at all.

Besides, Neelix isn't a homewrecker. He (and everyone else) knows Samantha's married.

As for Naomi: It's pretty well accepted that Ktarians age a lot quicker than humans and since Naomi is 1/2 Ktarian, she will too. She's probably Academy-age by the time they get home.

Well now...

When Naomi entered the quarters where she and Samanta lives and saw this:

she screamed and ran away to find someone who could rescue her.

USS Triumphant wrote:

I think one of the biggest problems with Voyager was that they had to make Neelix Talaxian or some other new species, rather than from Melmac like they obviously really wanted to do.

Maybe they actually planned something like this:

 

[Guy Gardener]

Neelix is probably just cat like enough that Gordon would try to eat him probably.

 

[Gov Kodos]

Neelix is probably just cat like enough that Gordon would try to eat him probably.

That could be the greatest Voyager story never told.

 

[USS Triumphant]

Neelix is probably just cat like enough that Gordon would try to eat him probably.

That could be the greatest Voyager story never told.

Tonight on a very special Cooking With Neelix: guest chef Gordon Shumway tries to teach Neelix three of his favorite recipes for cat, instead ends up making Soylent Talaxian. TV14, 1 hour.

HA! I kill me!