 The teddy bear that Radu finds is the very same one that was used in  an episode of _"Babylon 5" (1994)_ (qv) written by Space Cases  creator Peter David (I) (qv). Its a running gag between David and  Babylon 5 creator J. Michael Straczynski (qv). Davids wife gave  the bear to JMS, who hates "cute" things. In  _"Babylon 5" (1994) {There All the Honor Lies (#2.14)}_ (qv), the  character of Sheridan tosses it out of an airlock into space (for  the same reason). Peter David took revenge in defense of his wifes  honor. When Radu brings in the bear, Rosie says, "What kind of dope  would toss a perfectly good Earth bear into space?" Later, we find  out that the bear was left by an evil race called the "Straczyn."  JMS has reportedly sworn vengeance.