Stephen of Borg 2 Posted September 13, 2005 I was wondering if you think that she should have married Thomas instead of Will? I mean, for all of those years that Thomas was left by himself, he told Deanna that the only thing that got him through all of those years was the thought of seeing her again. What are your thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kor37 9 Posted September 13, 2005 Thomas was the man she fell in love with. Will was the man who drifted away from her so yes...she should have married Thomas. Whatever happened to him anyway? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BakulaBabe 2 Posted September 13, 2005 (edited) I could be mistaken, but I think he joined the Maquis. (BTW, I voted "no".) Edited September 13, 2005 by BakulaBabe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Susan_Delgado 0 Posted September 13, 2005 (edited) Thomas Riker joined the Maquis, stole the Defiant and gave himself up to save his crew. (Someone else may have to help me with this ... I can't remember the specifics. Did Thomas end up in Cardassian custody, or did he end up dead at the end of that episode?) Yes, Deanna should have hooked up with Thomas Riker. He remained completely devoted to her while Will put his career ahead of her. How many of us would give everything we had to go back in time and get a second chance at happiness with someone like that. Edited September 13, 2005 by Susan_Delgado Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kor37 9 Posted September 13, 2005 Thomas Riker joined the Maquis, stole the Defiant and gave himself up to save his crew. I know that part. I was just wondering what happened to him after the Cardassians took him away. I imagine he was either executed or killed during the Dominion War. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIMIMELA 1 Posted September 13, 2005 Riker seemed to love her more and they seem to fit together like jigsaw pieces. So, no. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Picard 12 Posted September 13, 2005 That's a good question. Thomas was more passionate than Will (in every way, perhaps B) ), he also seemed to be willing to sacrifice a great deal for her... and I just loved how he led her to Ten Forward using all those little hints in "Second Chances", that was SO cute... :) I'm sure he'd never have joined the Maquis if she had followed him. But still, too many things had happened and I think she was just too overwhelmed by the happenings. Perhaps Thomas expected too much, I mean, it must have been like a journey to the past for her. I'm somewhat glad Deanna married Will in Nemesis, though, so I have to say, no. I doubt that things could have worked between Thomas and De. At first perhaps, yes, but not for a long time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaBeachGuy 12 Posted September 13, 2005 No, she should have married Will. Will is the man she fell in love with whether or not he changed over the years so did she. Thomas also changed by his years living by himself. He was not the same person that she knew all those years ago. I would say that all that time alone would have made him unstable, as witnessed in "Defiant". Deanna would have never gone along with what Thomas did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theunicornhunter 2 Posted September 13, 2005 I think Thomas was offered life in prison rather than execution in exchange for surrendering. However, one wonders if after the war he might not have been freed (or killed). Maybe Deanna should have married Worf. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaBeachGuy 12 Posted September 13, 2005 Maybe Deanna should have married Worf. 352041[/snapback] I'm glad she didn't, it would have really hampered Worf's development on DS9. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Madame Butterfly 0 Posted September 13, 2005 What you are attracted to in your youth isn't necessarily what is right for you later in life. She made the right choice, though I can see why his passionate nature was so alluring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethlehem 7 Posted September 13, 2005 The women are such romantics! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Madame Butterfly 0 Posted September 13, 2005 The women are such romantics! 352064[/snapback] Yes, we are. And if you are lucky to find a man who is also romantic, you've got a catch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaBeachGuy 12 Posted September 13, 2005 I think both men and women are romantics, it just seems harder for some men to show it at times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Madame Butterfly 0 Posted September 14, 2005 I think both men and women are romantics, it just seems harder for some men to show it at times. 352071[/snapback] That's why we treasure the ones who can show it easily. I wonder if they learn it from their fathers, or it's a part of who they are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethlehem 7 Posted September 14, 2005 I must be a part of who we are, because I was raised mostly by my mother Almost forgot I am glad women are such romantics it makes sharing the popcorn at the Drive Inn so much more fun!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Madame Butterfly 0 Posted September 14, 2005 I must be a part of who we are, because I was raised mostly by my mother 352079[/snapback] Are you saying you're a romantic Boosehound? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaBeachGuy 12 Posted September 14, 2005 It's just a product of society. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Madame Butterfly 0 Posted September 14, 2005 It's just a product of society. 352084[/snapback] Well I believe it is something that has to be learned. You look to your parents as how to have a romantic relationship. If your Dad is thoughtful and considerate of your mother in a romantic sense, than the chances are greater that you will also be thoughtful and considerate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethlehem 7 Posted September 14, 2005 A little bit from my mothers side Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Takara_Soong 4 Posted September 14, 2005 To get back on topic, I voted Deanna married the right guy when she married Will. I think Deanna would have ended up being more counselor than wife for Thomas as he tried to adjust to life amongst people again. The fact he left Starfleet and joined the Maquis shows that the adjustment to a structured life was too much for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaBeachGuy 12 Posted September 14, 2005 I think RC might have advocated Deanna having 2 husbands in this instance... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Validus 0 Posted September 15, 2005 She should have married Worf. That's who she should have married! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MANVERU 0 Posted September 20, 2005 ^^^^^^^ Hahahaha Yes, perfect couple!!! Um, please forgive, but who the hell is Thomas Riker? A brother I presume? man oh man, I certainly have missed quite a few episodes!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yillara Skye 1 Posted September 20, 2005 Um, please forgive, but who the hell is Thomas Riker?A brother I presume? man oh man, I certainly have missed quite a few episodes!!! 353029[/snapback] Thomas was a result of a bit of a transporter accident. He was left on the planet when the William Riker we all see for the entire series, went back to the ship he was on at the time and continued the timeline as we all know it. "Second Chances" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
youbroughtheryouRiker 2 Posted September 25, 2005 Thomas has eight years of LIFE in general to catch up on. Imagine being on a deserted island or in a coma since 1997. You don't just have to catch up with the woman you love, you've got things like Clinton's impeachment, Bush II's entire presidency, 9/11, probably the O.J. Simpson trial, "Who Let The Dogs Out", "Family Guy", "Shakespeare In Love", Snoop Dogg, etc. to catch up on. It's almost unfair to ask a woman that you're not even married to to be patient with you while you try and adjust back into life. I feel the same applies with Thomas here. Deanna, not even knowing of Thomas's existence, has moved on with her life. This newfound passion is not enough for them to go on, so marrying Thomas does not seem to be an option. I don't think Will would have been right either. He moved on beyond her once. I'm not familiar enough with the character development that led to their marriage, but it does not seem that he would have been a good husband, despite what Lwoxanna said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
