So. As to make things make sense in my AU. Vanessa is no longer Amelia's daughter. She is Estelle's older sister. And as for TNG? Well. Meet Maxine Buck!
Maxine is 2 years old and was abandoned. Amelia found her on the streets on the way to work and took her in as her own. Even with Amelia's cold demeanor, she loves Amelia very much. Especially since, apparently despite the cold demeanor, her meals are always filled with love.