Leah Benson (mirror)

Leah Benson was a pilot on the Enterprise (NX-01) and then the USS Defiant (NCC-1764) (In Between Days: The Light).

History

Early Life

Leah was born in 2116 (In Between Days: Bread).

She was hired as a pilot to fill in and got more work when Melissa Madden died (In Between Days: Bread).

Starfleet

Leah was with Starfleet from an early time, but rose more quickly through the ranks after Madden's demise. She was able to leave the USS Defiant (NCC-1764) in 2192 with the help of Josh Rosen, who helped her because they were members of the same faith, which they practiced in secret (In Between Days: Bread).

Personal Life

She was an alcoholic and a lesbian, and dated a schoolteacher, Leonora Digiorno, who she killed during an alcoholic rage, on May 18, 2165 (In Between Days: Fortune). She later dated Science Crewman Diana Jones, who left her when she (Diana) learned that Leah had murdered Leonora (In Between Days: Bread).

Memorable Quotes

"Like I said, I was a boozehound. The previous honey was Leonora Digiorno. I made her go out and get me more. When she refused, I offed her."

— (In Between Days: Bread)

Note(s)

• Images of actors are used to simulate the cast of the series. As a result Leah Benson is portrayed by Mayim Bialik.