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We're home
*two years later voyager has just got back to the alpha quadrant*
Katie
Owen
*admiral Owen Paris stepped forward and embraced Kathryn in a bear hug*
oh I've missed you so much and I know for a fact that your mother has too, you are coming with me
oh am I?
admiral Paris to earth station Kimberly two to beam down
*Kathryn and Owen Paris beam down to earth everyone starts clapping*
yes hello everyone did I request an escort?
*the 30 or so people yell No!*
well what are you here for then go on off you go
*him and Kathryn both step down from the transporter panel and walk to his office*
where are we going?
my office there's a very special person who wants to say hello
no no no my crew ge.....
I figured that you'd say something like that so you arn't going anywhere yet
but.....
I don't want to make this an order captain
oh fine
good
*they enter his quarters and Owen puts a code into his comm*
Owen! hello what are you doing
hello Gretchen I have some news for you from today we will no longer be doing monthly communications with Katie and voyager
oh dear is everything okay is Katie hurt?
no no Katie's just fine
then why?
*Kathryn steps in front of the screen*
Hello mom
Phoebe what are you doing in San Francisco?
mom I'm not Phoebe look at my hair my clothes
Owen who is that sitting next to you
well she claims to be Kathryn Elizabeth Janeway she burst through a Borg transwarp hub ten minutes ago can we keep her?
*neither Kathryn or Gretchen noticed that he had said anything*
Katie is it really you?
yes mom
Katie I'm sorry to brake you two apart but you have to get back to voyager
I know
Katie I'll beam over as soon as I can if I'm allowed Owen?
yes of course you can the whole crews families will be able to beam up
love you mom
love you too Katie
*the comm screen goes black Kathryn turns around and hugs Owen hard*
thank you Owen
that's okay Katie now let's get you back up to voyager or do you want some time to compose yourself?
no I'll go back to voyager
*they leave for the transporter room Kathryn steps up onto the panel*
Katie
yes?
welcome home
it's good to be back
energise
*Kathryn beams back up to voyager Chakotay is waiting for her*
how did it go?
good, wait how did you know? did you have something to do with it?
Maybe
*Kathryn throws herself into his arms*
thank you so much
*Chakotay hugs her tightly the transporter chief clears his throat*
we'd appreciate it if you didn't tell anyone about this Ayala
of course captain
we are going to tell them so don't worry
yes ma'am
*they both walk out of the transporter room Chakotay gently shoves Kathryn*
oh we are, are we hmm and how exactly are we going to do that?
the welcome home party if you escort me down the stairs half way down you kiss me okay
good plan you've thought about this alot haven't you?
yes I wanted to tell everyone at the same time and there isn't a chance for that on voyager
yes I agree, when are the crews families beaming over?
computer what time is it?
the time is 1529
half an hour
okay shall we get the whole crew to the mess hall?
yes
if you want to then lets get to the bridge
no protest here
*a few crewmembers walk past*
crewman, ensigns get to the mess hall tell everyone you meet to congregate in the mess hall
yes ma'am
*they enter the terbolift*
bridge, where do you think everyone is?
who knows
*the terbolift doors open and they walk into the bridge all the senior staff except Tom and B'Elanna are there Naomi and Samantha Wildman have joined them when the command team walk into there bridge they all start clapping*
what the........
congratulations captain, commander
thank you we were hardly alone though
*Kathryn smiles and Chakotay puts a hand on the small of her back and smiles too*
all your families and friends are going to be beaming up if you can make sure that they stay in either the holodeck, the mess hall and crew quarters
of course captain
*the crew leave except Naomi*
congratulations captain, commander
thank you miss Wildman
thanks Naomi
permission to be dismissed
granted
*Naomi leaves Kathryn looks after her*
she's so sweet
I know I love it that she just wants to be the captain's assistant
I know
*Kathryn walks over to a console and types in a few commands*
this is captain Janeway your families will all be arriving in approximately fifteen minutes they are limited to crew quarters the mess hall and the holodeck Janeway out
*as soon as the com line is closed Chakotay steps up behind her and kisses her neck*
congratulations captain
thank you commander shall we get to the transporter room?
in a minute
*Chakotay spins her around and presses a kiss to her lips she smiles and snuggles up to him*
I'm sure they can wait a few minutes will you come and stay in Indiana for a week or so?
yes of course will you come to Dorvan 5 with me?
of course when do you want to go?
I don't know I'll comm Sekaya later where are you going to stay?
mother will of probably sort something out for me you can stay as well if you want
*Chakotay smiles and twirls her around*
what makes you think Sekaya won't be able to come here she can come and stay at Indiana too if she wants
I'm sure she'd love too now we'd better get to the transporter room
*they leave together smiling*
deck six so who do you thinks going to be beaming up first?
I'd say Harry's parents or admiral Paris
oh I'd say your mother or Phoebe what shall I'd call your mother?
Gretchen and call my sister Phoebe she hates formalities and mom will probably try to hand feed you caramel brownies they are exquisite
*the terbolift doors open and they walk to the transporter room*
ah lieutenant Ayala your still here
I'm still here captain
you can go to the mess hall lieutenant we'll look after everything here
okay thank you captain, commander for getting us back home I mean
that's quite alright lieutenant
*Ayala leaves and they both walk to the transporter controls*
Kathryn to admiral Paris, Owen are you ready for us to beam up the first party?
standing by Katie
energise
*Mr & Mrs Kim appear along with another ten people*
Janeway to ensign Kim, Harry can you Megan and Jenny Delanie crewman Chell crewman Harris and crewman Gilmore come to the transporter room please?
aye captain were on our way
if you would be so kind as to wait outside in the corridor were expecting another transport
of course come on you lot
*the group walks out Kathryn turns to Chakotay and her smile is radiant*
what?
nothing I just don't think I've seen you more beautiful
Katie are you ready for the next transport?
we're standing by Owen
*another group materializes on the transporter panel Kathryn goes through the same thing twenty eight times when they are all there she yawns*
Katie the last few people are requesting permission to transport aboard are you ready?
we're ready Owen
*the last few people materialize on the transporter panel: Gretchen Janeway, Phoebe Janeway Sekaya, admiral Paris, Reginald Barkley, Miles O'Brien, Will Riker and Jean-luc Picard Kathryn freezes then throws herself across the room into her mother's arms Chakotay grabs his sister Sekaya in a huge bear hug, Kathryn's sister Phoebe hugs Kathryn very hard*
Pheebs get off! mom your squashing me! sorry about that Owen is that everyone?
for now yes starfleet will transport anyone who turned up late straight to the mess hall that is where we're going isn't it?
yes, well captain Picard, Mr Barkley, professor O'Brien, admiral Paris welcome to voyager
it's good to be here and please call me Jean-luc
likewise I never got used to professor
well then you must all call me Kathryn
now Kathryn your not forgetting about me are you?
William Riker no I haven't forgotten about you not accidentally anyway come on were expected in the mess hall
hang on Katie arn't you forgetting something?
what oh yes mom Phoebe this is commander Chakotay
hello Mrs Janeway
don't call me miss Janeway I'm Phoebe or nothing
well hello Phoebe
you won't be calling me Mrs Janeway either I'm Gretchen
well then you will have to call me Chakotay
Chakotay
Sekaya this is captain Janeway
Kathryn, you don't serve under me
good to meet you Kathryn Chakotays told me so much about you
oh? nothing to appalling I hope
no quite the contrary he hasn't said anything bad about you at all
well that's a relief
come on Kathryn you know if never say anything bad about you
I know I'm only teasing
*Sekaya and Phoebe walked next to each other Phoebe whispers to Sekaya*
do you think there's anything there
what do you mean?
didn't you notice him call her Kathryn and there walking a bit closer than a first officer and captain would normally I mean look at Jean-luc and Will there's at least a meter between them see look at them
*Kathryn whispers something in Chakotays ear he smirks and nudges her teasingly*
I see what you mean well talk to some of the other crew and see if they have noticed anything
*they both walk up to Kathryn and Chakotay Phoebe loops her arm through Kathryn's and Sekaya loops her arm through Chakotay's*
you two seem to get on well
who me and Phoebe?
yes
*Phoebe rolled her eyes and glanced at her mother*
the family's of the people who were on voyager have developed a close relationship as have many of the people on voyager I don't doubt
yes we are closer than most crews are what do you expect we were stuck together for seven years and there's only one hundred and forty one people on board
*the group walks into the terbolift*
deck five
deck five I thought the mess hall was on deck three?
it is don't you want to see your son?
Tom? why's he on deck five?
sick bay with voyagers Second child
Tom's had a baby!?
well not Tom exactly B'Elanna
*the terbolift doors open and admiral Paris walks out followed by Kathryn*
Chakotay can you take the others to the mess hall well be there in a bit?
of course kath... sorry Captain I'll see you in a bit
*the terbolift doors close Kathryn and Owen walk down the corridor the sick bay doors open and Kathryn walks in first followed by Owen*
captain , dad!
hi captain
*Kathryn smiles and walks over to B'Elanna then whispers to Tom*
go on Tom
do you want to hold her captain?
can I
of course I could do with a brake
oh B'Elanna she's gorgeous what did you call her?
Miral
I thought you might
we also decided on a middle name, captain meet Miral Kathryn Paris-Torres
*Kathryn looked up quickly with tears in her eyes*
oh B'Elanna I don't know what to say I'm flattered do you think you and Tom will be able to come to the mess hall?
yes of course the doctor said we could leave whenever we want
good I think that Harry and a few others deserve a promotion what do you think?
definitely captain
I'd better get to the mess hall or everyone is going to start wondering where I am and sends security to look for me
captain can we come with you?
by we I assume you mean you Tom and Miral?
yes if Tom will let me
I'll ask him, Tom?
*Kathryn turns around still holding Miral and calls Tom over*
yes captain?
are you and Owen coming to the mess hall with me and B'Elanna?
of course captain I wouldn't dream of letting my wife go without me dad?
count me in Katie
come on then I was just saying to B'Elanna we'd better go before Chakotay sends security to look for me do you want me to carry Miral?
you don't mind do you?
no of course not unless Owen wants to hold her of course
no I wouldn't dream of taking her from you Katie
I'm flattered again
again?
I told her about the name
oh you don't mind do you?
no of course not Tom
*sick bay doors open and Chakotay walks in*
I wondered where you'd got to Kathryn
I wondered when someone would come looking for me
*Kathryn smiles at Chakotay who walks over and looks at Miral*
B'Elanna she's gorgeous! what did you call her?
Miral Kathryn Paris-Torres
Kathryn?
yes a middle name
*they stand in silence looking at Miral*
well I can't pull rank on you Kathryn
*Kathryn smiles and hands Miral to Chakotay Miral blinks and looks up at him with an adorable smile*
I think she likes you Chakotay
well I love her
*Chakotay hands Miral to Tom*
shoot I was supposed to get you to come to the mess hall come on Kathryn
hang on Chakotay Tom B'Elanna Miral and Owen are coming to
okay buck up though or security will be coming to find you
hold your horses Chakotay were coming
hold my what? oh never mind come on
*Kathryn looped her arm through Chakotay's and smiles Tom scoops up a sleepy Miral and they all walk out of sick bay and into the terbolift*
deck three I've got to get something out of my quarters I'll be in the mess hall in two minutes
well that's what you said last time and you ended up being almost half an hour so if you don't mind I'm coming with you if you don't mind of course?
no I don't mind
*the terbolift doors open and they all walk out B'Elanna Tom Owen and baby Miral walk into the mess hall Chakotay and Kathryn continue to walk down the corridor when they get to her quarters she keys in the code and as soon as the doors close behind them Chakotay pulls Kathryn into his arms she just had time to laugh before his lips claim hers they brake apart several seconds later*
I did say two minutes
yes you did how long will it take for you to get what you need?
ten seconds
*Chakotay spins around looking baffled*
Ten Seconds!? how the hell?
one, two, three........
*Kathryn walks into her bedroom*
four, five, six.........
*she picks up a small tub*
seven, eight, nine...........
*Kathryn walks back over to Chakotay who bursts out laughing she fluttered her eyelashes at him*
Ten! see
you are something else completely Kathryn come on
*Kathryn smiles and loops her arm through Chakotay's they walk down the corridor and into the mess hall*
see!
*Phoebe whispers to Sekaya*
there together again
I don't know how Kathryn grew up with you
*Kathryn walks to the front of the mess hall*
can I have your attention please, thank you right three things to cover one: I would like to thank each and every one of you I don't know how we would have got through the last seven years without you; second: we have two months of debriefings ahead of us and one to three months of debriefings third: can I have crewmen: Chell, Harris, Gilmore and Lessing
*the four crewmen step forward*
with the power given to me by the United federation of planets I promote you all to the rank of ensign
*Kathryn smiles and pins a pip onto each ones collar applause drowns out the rest of her speech*
next can I have ensigns: Vorik, Kim, Stadi, Delanie, Delanie, Wildman and Ashmore
*the seven ensigns step forward*
with the power given to me by the United federation of planets I promote you all to the rank of lieutenant
*Kathryn smiles and pins another pip to the collar of the new lieutenants applause louder than before drowns out the rest of her speech which she gives up on after about ten seconds*
next can I have lieutenants Mike Ayala, Tom Paris and B'Elanna Torres
*Mike,Tom and B'Elanna step forward confused*
B'Elanna you might want to give Miral to Chakotay
*a bemused B'Elanna hands a sleeping Miral to Chakotay*
with the power given to me by the United federation of planets I promote you all to the rank of lieutenant-commander
*she smiles at her second security chief, chief engineer and pilot and pins another pip to each of there collars*
congratulations t......
*applause much louder than before drowns out her words Chakotay puts his hands over Miral's ears and looks indignant a few people whistle*
to you you all
*B'Elanna throws her arms around her captain*
thank you captain
that's okay lieutenant-commander! B'Elanna Torres
that's going to take some getting used to
captain Janeway
yes admiral
few things to say first you all have two months of shore leave them one to three months of debriefings second voyager will need to be brought up to date with the latest technology and striped of the Borg technology third voyagers welcome home party is in two days till then you will all be staying on voyager you can beam down to earth but we'd appreciate it if you didn't leave San Francisco
of course admiral is that everything?
no, you can party for as long as you want tonight
*everyone claps loudly and Chell brings out a tray of Champaign and a tray of Champaign flutes*
two months of shore leave hmm we could go to your you could go to stay at your mother's for two weeks and I'll go th Dorvan for two weeks then I'll come and stay in Indiana for three weeks with you then you can come back to Dorvan with me for three weeks how does that sound only if your mother doesn't mind of course
mom won't mind she loves having guests it's more whether you'll mind her fussing over you
Kat I won't mind
good
what are you two lovebirds doing mmm?
Pheebs!! shut up and go away
not a chance
yes have you figured out when Kathryn's coming to Dorvan yet?
and when Chakotay's coming to Indiana
if you'd let me get a word in then I'd tell you I'm coming to stay at Indiana for two weeks whilst Chakotay goes to stay at Dorvan for two weeks then Chakotay's coming to stay at Indiana for three weeks then I'm going back with him to stay in Dorvan for three weeks then we're coming back to stay in Indiana whilst the debriefings are going on
oh good then I can try to steal your boyfriend
Pheebs he isn't my boyfriend! now go away
okay fine
*Phoebe walks off followed by Sekaya as soon as there out of earshot Kathryn stands on tiptoe and whispered in Chakotays ear*
I hope you know I didn't mean that you are my boyfriend I just didn't want Phoebe to know your not cross are you?
no of course not Kat why would I be?
good now shall we get some champagne?
*Chakotay smiles and holds out his arm to Kathryn who smiles and loops her arm through it*
Tom Paris I assume?
*Phoebe sticks out a hand and Tom shakes it*
that's me you are wait don't tell me you the captain's sister
that's me is she in the practice of telling people about me?
actually she didn't you two look quite similar
oh thanks
and who's this flyboy?
this is........ what did you say your name was?
I didn't it's Phoebe
okay B'Elanna Phoebe, Phoebe B'Elanna
hi
and who's this sweetie?
this is Miral........ Miral Kathryn Paris
have you told Katie?
yes I think she was touched there was tears in her eyes
what did you want anyway?
information....... about Kathryn and her so definitely not boyfriend Chakotay
oh so you noticed it too did you
I did
*B'Elanna rolls her eyes*
I'll leave you two, to it
okay nice to meet you B'Elanna
nice to meet you too Phoebe
*B'Elanna walks off Tom turns to Phoebe*
so what sort of information do you want anyway?
anything do they spend lots of time together? do they have a deeper bond than you would normally find between a captain and her first officer?
well I'll see what I can do; five years ago they were stranded on a uninhabited planet just the two of them when they came back there was a certain amount of sexual tension between them that quickly dissipated then we got stranded by seska on a barren planet a few weeks later one of the Kazon hit her hard in the face I remember Chakotay caught her when she fell he literally used his body as a shield cradling her against his chest and soothed her she didn't leave her side the whole time when the ship landed he supported her you could see the love in both of there eyes his didn't leave her for a second, four months later we got a visit from Q the she called the bridge fifteen minutes after Chakotay orders her to go to bed and told him that Q had made a personal request Chakotay talked to her the next day and you could see the jealousy in his eyes when he left the ready room, a month later they came to the holodeck together he practically had his arm around her waist I think he did actually in the end, two weeks later she died and he tried to revive her via CPR and failed the doctor revived her in the end but he practically carried her back to the shuttle he had his arm around her shoulders and she was resting her head on his shoulder, after we got back to the ship he went to the ready room carrying a rose in his hand in plain view of the entire bridge when he went into the ready room he his it behind his back a few minutes later they both came out and I heard them talking about sailing on lake George
trust Kathryn we used to stay there when we were kids before you lot got lost in the delta quadrant I think Kathryn still went there each year
oh that's nice anyway a few months later we encountered the Borg the captain was working on a Borg cube and got badly injured Chakotay hardly left her side I remember going into sick bay to talk to kes and he was just sitting talking to her with tears streaming down his face I almost walked out again just before I turned around I saw him kiss her on the cheek a year later when we first got letters from home I don't know what news she got but she secluded herself if Chakotay hadn't got her to come to neelixes party I don't know what would have happened
I know what news she got her fiance Mark had married someone else
oh poor captain they came to that party arm in arm too anyway six months later we hit ''the void'' no stars for two months anyway she locked herself in her quarters Chakotay brought her reports but other than that she didn't see anyone
ah yes my dear sisters depression
yes I remember dad telling me about her other depression anyway six months later we got stuck in chaotic space don't ask what chaotic space is if you want to know ask seven anyway it turned on Chakotays so called crazy gean the captain came to him and reassured him I don't know what she told him but it worked a year later we hit the Borg again this time Tuvok, B'Elanna, and the captain got assimilated when we got them back to the ship I don't think Chakotay left her side once he even slept in sick bay
wow that's some devotion
yes I know we had a film night a few weeks later I don't think I chose quite the right film cast away?
oh yes funny she used to love that film
well it made her cry sob even Chakotay was holding her against his chest she was literally sobbing Chakotay had his arms around her cradling her they didn't leave for three hours now I know why she was so upset
oh?
her fiance did you say his name was mark?
yes
well it took four years for us to get the letters from home
oh yes I suppose that would have hit her hard Tom please don't tell anyone what I've told you Kathryn's well Kathryn's very private
it's okay Phoebe I won't tell anyone even her
thank you
the last thing I can think of was two months ago the doctor had his head taken over Chakotay was furious when he found out that the captain was being held hostage he threatened to have the docs programme decompiled when we got her back I watched him hug her I don't think I've seen anyone hug someone that hard he looked like he's never let her go again they left soon after that and I think they were hand in hand that's all I can think of off the top of my head oh one more thing there on a first name basis
mmmhmm is she on a first name basis with anyone else in the crew?
no
okay can you introduce me to Harry Kim please
yes of course
*Tom turns and yells at Harry*
HARRY, LIEUTENANT HARRY KIM COME HERE
what do you want Paris?
Harry this is Phoebe, Phoebe this is Harry
hi
hi I'm Kathryn's sister
Kathryn? oh the captain
*B'Elanna wonders up*
hi Harry Tom are you done here?
yes why?
I'm taking Miral back to our quarters coming?
yes
*Tom sticks out a hand and shakes first Harry's then Phoebe's*
congratulations on your promotion lieutenant Kim good to meet you Phoebe
good to meet you to Tom
come on flyboy
*Tom and B'Elanna walk out and get intersected by Kathryn before they get three steps*
my sister hasn't been annoying you has she Tom
no no captain she's a nice woman
thank you are you going?
yes Miral's exhausted and so am I to be fair
I don't blame you I would be too
*Kathryn steps forward and hugs Tom then hugs B'Elanna being carefully not to squish Miral*
I'll see you both tomorrow
thanks captain goodnight
goodnight to you both too
*Kathryn smiles at Miral and strokes her cheek then kisses the end of a finger and presses softly it to Miral's nose*
goodnight to you too little one
*Kathryn walks over to where Phoebe and Harry are sitting*
Phoebe come here
why?
I want to introduce you to some of my crew and give you a tour of voyager
okay I'm coming
sorry to steal Phoebe away from you Harry this is the first time that I hadn't had a line of people following me around
that's okay captain
*Kathryn grabs Phoebe's arm and drags her over to Chakotay who is talking to Sekaya*
Chakotay are you ready
yes?
do you want to come Sekaya?
yea sure
okay come on then
*Kathryn loops her arm through Chakotay's and Phoebe's Chakotay loops his arm through Kathryn's and Sekaya and they walk out together*
so where are we going first?
Kathryn?
descending order deck one to fifteen
*Kathryn, Phoebe, Chakotay and Sekaya walk into the terbolift together*
deck one, bridge
so when exactly did you two get on a first name basis?
oh almost six years ago
we both needed a friend
*the terbolift doors open onto the bridge and Kathryn walks out first*
on my bridge you will address me as captain or ma'am in ''crunch time''
did you notice that voyagers welcome home party is the day before Christmas eve?
yes I did and I know the captain did
*Kathryn sighs*
yes I did
what's the matter Kathryn?
*Kathryn gives him a mock glare*
ready room now
*Chakotay laughs*
okay but I'm going to need backup come on you two
*Kathryn smiles and walks into her ready room the doors close behind her and she quickly gets a cup of coffee sits down behind her desk picks up a PADD just as the tone of her ready room door tone sounds*
come in, Chakotay oh and Phoebe and Sekaya how can I help you?
*Chakotay bursts out laughing*
just the same you never change do you Kathryn
what do you mean?
every time I came in here day or night Kathryn is always sitting behind the deal drinking coffee and reading a PADD
oh it's not just when she's on voyager you'll always find her drinking coffee how many cups do you have a day now?
six or seven nine if it's a ''Borg day''
Borg day well I've never heard a bad day called a Borg day before but I like it
well a bad day in the delta quadrant is almost always to do with either the Borg, Kazon, Vidiian, Hirogan or species 8472
if you have nine coffees on a bad day which are about once a week and seven on the other six days that's fifty seven cups of coffee per week wow I didn't think even you could drink that much coffee in one week
hadn't we better keep moving if we want to get to the whole ship
oh yes coffee anyone or tea?
tea
green tea
no thanks
computer one cup of tea and one cup of green tea, Chakotay
*Kathryn hands a cup of green tea to Chakotay who smiles*
thanks
Phoebe
*Kathryn hands a cup of tea to Phoebe*
thanks Katie now can we keep moving? I want to see your famous astrometrics lab
okay well that's on deck five
five! oh come on not fair
*Kathryn laughs stands up and walks into the bridge Chakotay hurrys to catch her up Phoebe and Sekaya hang back slightly to give the other two time to talk*
are you okay?
*Kathryn sighs again*
I would say that I'm fine bit you wouldn't believe me would you?
no I wouldn't what's wrong Kat you can tell me you know I won't tell anyone
I know you won't
*Kathryn turns to Phoebe and Sekaya thinks for a moment then taps her com badge*
Janeway to Naomi
Naomi here captain how can I help?
can you ask your mum if she can spare you for an hour or so?
yes of course captain Naomi out
who's Naomi?
she's voyagers first child she's only five but she looks about ten and acts twelve
Naomi to captain Janeway
Janeway here miss Wildman
mom says it's fine
okay can you come to the bridge please?
can I?
yes of course otherwise I wouldn't have asked!
on my way captain Naomi out
*Chakotay smiles and touches Kathryn's shoulder the terbolift doors open and Naomi steps out*
captain's assistant reporting as requested captain
thank yqou miss Wildman right I have a job for you can you show these two nice lady's around the ship?
of course captain
this is Phoebe my sister, Phoebe this is Naomi Wildman captain's assistant
good to meet you miss Janeway
Phoebe if you don't mind
no of course not
and this is Sekaya my sister, Sekaya this is Naomi Wildman captain's assistant
good to meet you miss.....
it's just Sekaya like Chakotay I don't have a surname
okay Sekaya
right of you could show them around voyager don't worry they won't bite and play any program you like on the holodeck okay?
yes captain
dismissed
*Naomi walks out closely followed by phone and Sekaya Kathryn sighs and tries to smile at Chakotay but she knows he's seen strait through it when he wraps his arms around her drawing her to his chest*
I knew that wouldn't work
why do you always shut your emotions away Kat you can trust me to respect you just as much as before
I know Chakotay it's just so hard I've had to keep my emotions locked away for seven years it's hard to let go
shh Kat let go of at least come with me
*Chakotay gently pulls her to her ready room and hugs her head to his shoulder where she begins to sob Chakotay rubs his hand up and down her back as she sobs*
Kat I've seen you display each and every emotion today happiness, sadness, fear, strength, disappointment, hurt the lot what's the matter
*Kathryn stands on tiptoe and wraps her arms around his neck he scoops her up and carries her over to the sofa and gently deposits her on it*
talk to me Kat please
if voyager hadn't been lost in the delta quadrant I would have got married six years ago today
oh
Mark comed me earlier to ask if he could come up I said no
Kathryn I'm afraid I don't know what the problem is?
Molly
what your dog
yes
what about her?
he wants to keep her
oh dear but she's yours
no mark has a child a boy who adores Molly I told him he could keep her
oh Kathryn why?
I couldn't take there dog Chakotay surely you can understand that?
yes I understand Kat it's just so hard on you now shall we go and see Naomi and her troops?
no can we go to our quarters? I want you to help me pick a dress to wear on to the party
okay come on then
*Kathryn lets Chakotay pull her to her feet where he hugs her tightly then releases her and strokes her hair back from her face*
whatever did I do to deserve you Chakotay
got us lost 75,000 lightyears from earth and had the nerve to try and die on me
*Kathryn laughs and Chakotay kisses her on the tip of her nose then loops his arm around her waist and they walk to the terbolift*
deck three
*they stand in a comfortable silence Kathryn occasionally wipes her eyes the terbolift doors open onto a deserted corridor they walk in silence past the mess hall and to Kathryn's quarters she keys in the code and they walk in Kathryn walks straight into her bathroom and splashes her face with cold water*
I have a p'taQ for a sister
no you don't Kat she's nice
you try living with her for thirty eight years
well I might bend under that kind of pressure
oh you will trust me three weeks is bad enough
didn't you want some help with something?
oh yes
*she pulls him over to the replicator and brings up the dresses menu*
right which one do you like?
right first let's choose a colour
well don't put me in brown or red or black cos they all clash with my hair
okay how about pink?
mmm my sister says pink goes well with my hair
okay pink it is
nothing too frilly how about a dark pink dress that would be nice
mmm yes how about length knee high, floor length, thigh high?
oh floor length by far
okay what about neckline?
well not too low cut I'm not twenty any more
no I know how about here?
*Chakotay marks a line that is not too low but low enough to be good for a party dress*
yes I think so computer replicate a floor length, dark pink, half-line neckline, suitable for dancing
please specify a size
size eight
*a pile of dark pink silk material appears in the replicator Kathryn picks it up*
wow go and try it on
okay wait here
*Kathryn walks into her bedroom and Chakotay walks over to the replicator programs it to replicate a pair of matching high heels Kathryn walks out of her bedroom*
wow Kathryn you look stunning
thanks
twirl, very nice now put these on
*Chakotay hands her a the pair matching high heels Kathryn smiles sits down soon the sofa and pulls them on*
do they fit?
yes how did you know how small my feet were?
your starfleet issue boots are a size four
oh
go and put your uniform Kat and we'll go and meet Naomi, Sekaya and Phoebe computer locate Naomi Wildman?
Naomi Wildman is on deck five in the astrometrics lab
ha! Phoebe will be pleased
come on if we hurry then we'll get to the holodeck before them
I'm coming
*Kathryn smiles and walks out of her quarters Chakotay follows at a jog*
okay okay not too fast Kathryn!
you told me to hurry up
I know I did but....
but what?
nevermind
*they walk into the terbolift*
deck six
*Kathryn smiles and walks onto the corridor as soon as the doors open Chakotay smiles and grabs her hand pulling her around to face him*
calm down surely the brave strong Kathryn Kathryn isn't nervous about meeting a few admirals?
no I'm more worried about what'll happen to the marquis crewmembers the equinox crew seven Icheb and the doctor
ah, well we know the doctor will be fine he's already got his status confirmed by starfleet
Chakotay I want you to know that I will fight for you and the other Marquis B'Elanna, Ayala all of them I promise
I know you will Kat and for that I love you
*they here the terbolift arrive behind them Chakotay tugs Kathryn around the corner and into the holodeck they stand in one of the corners against the wall with the door in the door opens*
.......am would you like to run?
Sekaya?
how about.....um....er......
ok I'll put one of Tom Paris ones on how about the tropical resort program?
okay
sounds good
what's "the tropical resort program" ?
this is
*Naomi reaches up and taps a control*
computer run program Paris three
program running
wow
cool isn't it?
yes, Kathryn!
captain! commander!
relax miss Wildman
hi Chakotay! hi Kathryn!
Katie are you all cried out?
I'm gonna kill you Phoebe!
Chakotay how did you live in the same ship without killing her yourself then I won't have to?
oh she's not that bad Phoebe and if I'd killed Kathryn I'd still be in the brig ten years from now
Chakotay's too good a first officer to get annoyed by me
yes plying her with coffee helps or getting her drunk on Anterian cider
Chakotay! I haven't been drunk for years
*Kathryn smiles at Naomi, Phoebe and Sekaya then looks at Naomi*
don't mind us Naomi just pretend we arnt here
aye captain
*the holodeck doors open Samantha Wildman and Gretchen Kathryn enter the holodeck*
mom, Mrs Janeway
hello dear what's your name then you can call me Gretchen
Naomi Wildman captain's assistant
time for bed sweetheart
ten minutes please mom?
ten minutes then I want you in bed young lady
yes mom
*Sam walks off*
Katie can I talk to you?
in a bit mom if you don't mind?
no of course not sweetie
Chakotay we'd better get back to the party
Aye aye captain
*Kathryn smiles and loops her arm through Chakotay's tugging him to the door*
come on! Chakotay
I'm coming Kathryn! I'm coming
*Chakotay laughs and looks at her affectionately a look which doesn't go un-noticed by Phoebe and Sekaya who exchange a glance Gretchen looks from one to the other Kathryn finally succeeds in tugging Chakotay to the door they leave*
okay what are you two up to?
what did you say mom
*Phoebe says looking angelic*
you know very well what I'm talking about Phoebe
Naomi can you show us around this tropical resort?
yes of course
I'll talk to you later Phoebe
*Phoebe grones*
uugh fine
come on Gretchen
*Phoebe smiles at Naomi and slides her hand into the young girl's hand Sekaya takes Naomi's other hand*
the holodecks are run from a different power source to the rest of the ship th............
lieutenant Wildman to Naomi
*Naomi sighs and taps her com badge*
Naomi here
you have one minute left
okay coming
*she taps her com badge again to close the channel*
I gotta to
okay are you free tomorrow?
yes I think so I'll meet you here at midday tomorrow how does that sound?
good now you'd better get going
I suppose goodnight Gretchen, Phoebe, Sekaya
*Naomi runs out of the holodeck the other three leave at a walk*
computer end program
~~~~~~~~~~~~
*Kathryn smiles at Chakotay as they leave the holodeck and as soon as soon as the doors close behind them Chakotay turns to Kathryn*
so you haven't been drunk for eight years?
almost I'm the captain I can't get drunk your not supposed to either but you've been drunk on more than one occasion
I know I have
*Kathryn laughs and swats at Chakotay*
shut up mister
*they walk into the terbolift*
deck three
*Kathryn smiles at Chakotay and stands on tiptoe to kiss him on the cheek the terbolift doors open and they walk into the party which is considerably smaller than before they left*
computer what time is it?
the time is 0113
right I'd better get some sleep coming?
don't forget that your mother wants to talk to you
oh yea dam can't that wait until tomorrow?
I don't know
captain?
Harry what can I do for you?
I just wanted to say thanks for the promotion
that's perfectly okay Harry I'm just sorry it took seven years
*Harry blushes and smiles*
I don't mind captain, um...... goodnight, goodnight commander
night Harry
*Kathryn smiles at him*
captain a word
*Ayala taps her on the shoulder*
mmm oh hello commander
your probably going to be getting a lot of this but thanks
that's perfectly okay commander you've been a fine officer all these years
thank you captain
*Ayala walks away Gretchen taps her daughter on the shoulder and Sekaya loops her arm through Chakotay's who smiles and wraps his arm around her waist*
Katie dear can I talk to you now?
okay come on then. Chakotay, coming we've got those crew evaluations to go over
mmm? oh yea Sekaya Phoebe Gretchen this way
go and wait in ou....... my quarters okay?
okay Kathryn
*Chakotay smiles at Kathryn then him Phoebe, Sekaya and Gretchen walk off Kathryn walks over to the doctor who is talking to Miles O'Brian Reginald Barkley icheb and seven*
doctor seven Icheb can I steal you for a few minutes?
captain how can we help?
of course captain
captain
good can you go to the briefing room please I'll be there in a few minutes
*they nod and walk out Kathryn taps her com badge*
Janeway to ensign Gilmore Janeway to ensign Lessing please report to the briefing room
on my way captain
aye captain
*Kathryn walks out and into the terbolift*
deck one bridge
*Kathryn yawns and sighs*
Kathy dear
*Kathryn grones quietly briefly closes her eyes and turns to face Q*
Q what do you want?
Kathy do I need a reason to visit my favourite redhead
Q a: my hair isn't red it's auburn and b: I happen to know that your married to your favourite redhead
she's right you know dad
Q what are you doing here?
same as you coming to say hello to aunt Kathy, hello aunt Kathy
hello Q, and Q now will you get off my ship? now really isn't the best time
oh but it is soon your going to be overrun with boring meetings debriefings, ugh I don't know how you stand it
Q get off my ship now
*Q is treated to her level ten death glare*
come on dad
*Q junior clicks his fingers and Q disappears*
thank you where did he go?
back to the continuum goodbye aunt Kathy and congratulations
*Q junior clicks his fingers and he vanishes with a bow into thin air Kathryn sighs and leans again the terbolift wall just as the doors open she walks out and into the briefing room*
thank you for coming so quickly
that's okay captain what's this all about
the debriefings
ahh
doctor I think you'll be fine seven Icheb you two might have a bit more trouble your the first ex Borg since locutus himself as you know that was only because the crew of the enterprise managed to get through to the man inside Marla, Noah you two might have a bit of trouble too because of captain Ransom and the equinox
captain we're willing to accept our punishment
not if I've got anything to do with it you have all served voyager well for the last two four and seven years
*the assembled officers laugh quietly Kathryn smiles*
captain we also want you to know that whatever happens we will stand by you even if you order us back to the Delta Quadrant
*Kathryn smiles and her eyes fill with tears*
thank you, dismissed
*the five officers stand up and walk out as soon as the doors close behind them she presses a sleeve to each of her eyes sniffs and walks out to the terbolift*
deck three captain's quarters
*the terbolift arrives at deck three and she walks down the corridor keys in her entrance code and walks in*
Katie now can I talk to you
yes mom if it's private then we can go on my bedroom
no it's not private I just wondered if your senior staff would like to spend Christmas with us
oh mom you wouldn't mind?
no of course not sweetie I'd love it
you know what moms like with Christmas company
yes I do okay I'll ask them
brilliant how many is there?
let's see there's me, Chakotay, Tuvok, Tom, B'Elanna, Harry, seven, Icheb, Samantha, Naomi well she isn't technically senior staff you met her oh the doctor oh and the Delanie sisters Megan and Jenny and Miral
oh any other friends you want can come
okay do you mind if I extend that invitation to the bridge crew of the enterprise? and of course Sekaya
thanks
no of course not
major Kira Neris contacted me earlier and told us to expect the ops crew from DS9
oh good they can come too well this will be fun
so there's the enterprise bridge crew that's umm eight no nine DS9's ops crew that's seven our bridge crew that's thirteen that's twenty nine all together then there's Sekaya, Phoebe, you, oh add Mike Ayala to that, that's thirty four oh and admiral & Julia Paris, thirty six
don't forget your aunt Martha
thirty seven
Chakotay dear anyone my daughter has missed?
no I don't think so Mrs Ja........... sorry Gretchen
*Kathryn looked at her mother then yawned*
oh Katie you must be exhausted
not exhausted but tired
Phoebe come on let's let your sister get some sleep
*Phoebe yawns and sighs*
she's not the only one okay night sis
*Phoebe punches Kathryn in the arm then hugs her tightly*
goodnight Phoebe
*Kathryn looks to her mother and smiles holding out her other arm Gretchen hugs her daughter tightly Phoebe is the first to extract herself from her sisters embrace Gretchen soon follows Kathryn smiles and hugs Sekaya Phoebe and Gretchen hug Chakotay who looks slightly worried*
mom get off Chakotay you'll squash him
*Kathryn looks at Sekaya*
shall we go and rescue him?
Aye aye captain
*Kathryn and Sekaya walk over to Chakotay who smiles and grabs them too somehow Kathryn ends up squished up in the middle against Chakotays chest he smiles down at her*
group hug
mom get off you too Phoebe and you Chakotay
*Kathryn elbows Chakotay and Phoebe in the ribs Chakotay pretends to look cross then smiles*
okay well see you tomorrow sweetie and you Chakotay
yes see you tomorrow mom Phoebe Sekaya
bye do you know the way to the transporter room?
yes big brother
*Phoebe, Sekaya and Gretchen walk out Kathryn collapses into Chakotays arms he scoops her up and sits down on the sofa pulling her onto his knee she rests her head on his chest and yawns*
come on let's get you to bed
*Kathryn looks up at him sleepily he laughs scoops her up snuggling her into his chest walks into her bedroom and plonks her onto onto her bed then removes her jacket then her turtleneck then slides her night dress over her head then removes her shoes socks and trousers scoops her up again and slides her under the covers then goes puts on his pyjamas and spoons up behind her*
goodnight my darling
*Kathryn yawns and snuggles up to him*
goodnight my love
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
*two day time jump*
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
*Kathryn is sitting on her bed Chakotay is watching her perched on the edge of her bed*
Chakotay can you pass me my hairbrush?
aye captain
*Kathryn snickers and smacks his arm*
thank you
nervous?
a bit
I wouldn't worry I'm sure you'll be the hit of the party
*Chakotay leans down and kisses her, the bleep of her com badge startles her*
Torres to Janeway
*she taps it*
Janeway here B'Elanna
are you ready?
ready?
yea I'm coming over so we can get ready for the party
oh yes I'm ready
okay I'll be there in a minute tell Chakotay to get his ass over here
*Chakotay snickers*
don't worry he heard
I'm on my way B'Elanna
Janeway out
*Chakotay smiles and grabs Kathryn pulling her onto his lap she snuggles her head into his neck*
so I'll meet you in the entrance hall okay?
yes oh and you don't have to kiss me on the stairs either just whenever it seems right okay?
yes I'd better get dressed B'Elanna will be very suspicious if I'm here in my pyjamas
*Kathryn slides off Chakotay's lap and he pulls on his uniform kisses her on the cheek and walks out just as the doors close behind him the door tone sounds*
come in
*B'Elanna walks in carrying Miral*
captain I hope you don't mind I brought Miral
easy B'Elanna it's Kathryn today and no of course I don't mind she's gorgeous
*Kathryn gently tickles her under the chin and she gurgles*
okay thanks do you have a dress?
yup I picked it out a few days ago do you have a dress?
yes what do you think?
*B'Elanna holds up a dark green dress with a high cut neckline and a floor length skirt*
wow B'Elanna that's beautiful
thanks let's see yours
*Kathryn holds up her floor length dark pink dress with the half cut neckline and the matching high heels*
wow cap....... Kathryn I like it
thank you what's Miral's dress like
same as mine
*Kathryn smiles as B'Elanna holds up a miniature version of her dress*
B'Elanna that is so cute
thanks
*Kathryn pulls off her nightgown and pulls on her dress B'Elanna pulls off her uniform and pulls on her dress too*
Kathryn can you zip me up
yes of course
*Kathryn zips up the "back" of her dress then zips B'Elanna up too*
wow Kathryn you look amazing
thanks you do too
*Kathryn smiles and gently pushes B'Elanna to sit on her bed and brushes her hair out*
how do you want me to do your hair?
umm....... can you do it up on top of my head?
yes of course my sister taught me
*Kathryn deftly twists B'Elanna's hair up onto the top of her head and fixes it in position with hairslides then leads her into her bathroom*
wow your sister taught you well
thanks
I'd offer to do yours but I'm not that good at hairstyling
that's okay B'Elanna I'll do it I have been for seven years
*Kathryn twists her hair up onto the top of her head with soft wisps framing her face*
computer replicate an eyeshadow palette in charcoal grey, mistletoe white and raspberry pink and an eyeshadow palette in cinnamon brown and pine green
*two eyeshadow palettes appear in the replicator Kathryn picks them up and hands one to B'Elanna*
do you want me to do it?
yes please
*Kathryn carefully applys B'Elanna's eyeshadow then turns her to face the mirror*
what do you think?
I didn't know you were so good at putting make up on you never wear much
thanks
do you want me to do yours?
yes okay
*B'Elanna carefully puts Kathryn's eyeshadow on*
there
wow B'Elanna your good
thanks
do you have shoes?
no I was going to get some in a bit
okay come on then
*Kathryn grabs her dark pink very high heels and shows them to B'Elanna*
your replicator has a very good taste in shoes
*Kathryn bursts out laughing*
B'Elanna I have a bad relationship with my replicator it hates me Chakotay got them for me
*B'Elanna looks up quickly*
so that's why Chakotay cooks for you all the time
no it isn't I can't cook
what do you mean you can't cook you can make pasta can't you?
nope mom says I'm the only person she knows who can burn water
she is exaggerating isn't she
not quite normally the furthest my cooking goes is the coffee pot the only substantial dish I can cook is vegetable biryani
*B'Elanna smiles and Miral starts fussing Kathryn walks over to her and scoops her up snuggling her to her chest*
oh dear what's the matter sweetheart
*Miral looks at her and blinks Kathryn and B'Elanna both laugh Miral smiles*
there we go is she hard to look after?
no most of the time she's an angel
oh good I like an angle
*Kathryn puts Miral down propping her up on her bed with pillows*
there
you really are good with children Kathryn
*Kathryn smiles and says quietly*
thank you B'Elanna now how about shoes
*Kathryn smiles again and pulls on her high heels then walks over to the replicator*
right you want cinnamon brown heels right how high?
oh I don't know three and a half inches
computer one pair of three and a half inch cinnamon high heels
*they appear in the replicator Kathryn picks them up and hands them to B'Elanna*
wait here
*B'Elanna looks up and nods then pulls on the heels Kathryn reappears with a dark red lipstick and hands it to B'Elanna who smiles and apply it*
now how about Miral?
oh yes come on sweetheart
here's her dress
thanks
*B'Elanna deftly dresses Miral in Green tights her green dress and a pair of cinnamon brown shoes Kathryn gently brushes her hair*
Kathryn would you like to be godmother?
*Kathryn looks up super B'Elanna looks worried*
I...I'm sorry I d.....
B'Elanna I would be honoured
you would?
yes I would
okay that's settled
*Kathryn's door tone sounds*
come in
hay B'E love your dress wow captain you look amazing
thanks Tom and it's Kathryn today
thanks
*Tom smiles at Miral and scoops her up*
and how's my little angel?
*Miral gurgles and chews her fist*
where's Chakotay?
*Tom rolls his eyes*
taking forever Harry's gone to meet Jenny
Jenny as in Jenny Delanie?
yup
Kathryn some day I will work out how you always know gossip before everyone else
it's a curse B'Elanna a curse oh my mom is hosting a huge Christmas party tomorrow do you want to come?
yea okay
*Kathryn smiles*
okay that makes nine
nine?
yes mom, Phoebe, Sekaya, me, Chakotay, you, Tom and Miral
*B'Elanna nods*
who else are you planning on inviting?
well let's see: Tuvok no Tuvok can't come Ayala, seven, Harry, Icheb, doc, Sam, Naomi, Jenny and Meagan Delanie, Jean-luc Picard, Will Riker, Deanna Troi, Beverly Crusher, Reginald Barkley, Geordie La Forge, Data, Wesley Crusher, Kira Neris, Worf, Esri Dax, Miles O'Brian, Odo, Quark, Julian Bashir, Owen, Julia, my aunt Martha and anyones family who want to come
wow that's one big party
yes I know
*Kathryns door tone sounds again*
come in?
*Chakotay walks in then stops short at the sight of her dress*
Kathryn you look amazing
*Kathryn blushes slightly and Chakotay smiles lovingly at her*
thanks
so do you B'Elanna and so does Miral
thank you
well are you ladies ready?
yes we're ready
come on then
*Chakotay smiles and holds out his arm to Kathryn who smiles and loops hers through it B'Elanna scoops up Miral and settled her on her hip Tom holds out his arm and B'Elanna loops hers through it*
after you
*Kathryn turns to B'Elanna*
B'Elanna I failed my alien languages in the academy and I'm going to retry Klingon could you give me a hand?
yes of course I'm trying to speak Klingon and federation standard with her
oh so she's a bilingual?
yea
shut up Tom you don't speak Klingon
*Kathryn and Chakotay both laugh*
okay how does some time in January sound?
sounds good to me
thanks
*B'Elanna smiles and the little group walks into the terbolift*
jav
jarv?
six
ah
*Kathryn nods*
jiwuQ
what?
I have a headache
*Kathryn laughs*
I'll use that one quite alot
*Chakotay smiles and squeezes her arm*
nuqDaq yuch Dapol 'a'
one of them in there is chocolate yuch I think?
well done I said: where do you keep the chocolate?
*the terbolift doors open and the little group walks out Kathryn and Chakotay leading Tom and B'Elanna hang back slightly*
well?
they're close, very close
I know did you see the way she blushed when he said he liked her dress? He adores her
yes and she's literally snuggled up to his arm I bet if he could he'd put his arm around her
*Tom and B'Elanna stop talking as they enter the transporter room Kathryn turns to the transporter chief*
ready lieutenant?
yes ma'am
good
*Kathryn, Chakotay, Tom and B'Elanna step up onto the transporter panel*
energise
*they vanish and reappear in San Francisco in an entrance hall a huge marble staircase leads down to a ballroom*
you two go down well be down in about twenty minutes
there making you wait until the last minute?
yes
*Kathryn scowls and Chakotay moves a hand around to her back and gently strokes it she takes a deep breath and sighs Chakotay nods to Tom and B'Elanna who smile and walk down the stairs*
are you okay Kat? and don't say your fine
I don't know Chakotay we battle for years to get back then suddenly we're back and I don't know what to do with myself it still hasn't sunk in that were back in the Alpha Quadrant I keep expecting to wake up in my quarters on voyager to a red alert or a holodeck malfunction I ran seven subspace checks and have been checking under furniture for holo admitters
*Chakotay laughs and forces her to look at him she does reluctantly he stares into her eyes for a few seconds then tugs her into a corner and hugs her*
Kathryn you can take my word for it we're back paranoia isn't anything to worry about
thank you
Kathryn, Chakotay
*Kathryn turns around confused and they walk out of there corner to face Tom, Harry, B'Elanna and the doctor*
kath..... oh there you are
what are you doing up here?
I sent them up
admiral Nechayev
captain Kathryn your senior staff will be staying up here with you when you hear the bells strike 0400 hours you will proceed to the ballroom
yes admiral
*Kathryn bows her head to Nechayev who nods to her and walks back down the stairs Kathryn turns to the small group and smiles*
okay
who else is down there Harry?
about half the crew
does anyone know what the time is?
it was 0300 hours when I left Voyager thirty nine minutes ago
okay who are we still waiting for?
seven, Tuvok
Tuvok's going back to Vulcan tonight
okay not Tuvok so seven Sam, Naomi and Icheb oh and Ayala
here's Naomi and Sam
*Samantha and Naomi Wildman materialise nearby*
captain why are you all still up here?
admiral Nechayev sent us back up for the grand entrance nice outfit
*Sam is wearing a deep purple flounced skirt with a matching top*
thanks what about Naomi?
she can stay she is the captain's assistant after all
*Naomi grins and runs up to Kathryn and Chakotay slipping her hand into Kathryn's*
okay Naomi? I love your dress
*Naomi is wearing a dark orange floor length long sleeved high collared dress with her hair tied back in an elaborate braid*
thank you captain
*Kathryn smiles and squeezes Naomi's hand and loops her other hand through Chakotay's proffered arm Naomi spots B'Elanna quickly pulls out her hand and runs over to her she smiles and crouches down so she can see Miral*
she's so cute can I hold her?
yes if your careful
gentle sweetheart don't drop her
I won't mom
*B'Elanna smiles and gently puts Miral into Naomi's arms Naomi gasps and beams*
oh she's so tiny
*B'Elanna grins Tom crouches down next to them Kathryn smiles and Chakotay squeezes her hand gently seven materializes a few meters away followed a few seconds later by Icheb*
captain are we required to wait here?
yes thank the admirality for that
now now Katiet don't go calling people names I'm one of those "admirality"
aye aye sir
Oh why the formalities?
Isn't this official starfleet business?
Unofficial starfleet business would be more appropriate
Okay then Owen oh would you and Julia like to come to put Christmas party at my mother's house in Indiana you too seven and you four
We'd love to Katie
Good
I will be hounded
I will be there captain
We'll be there captain won't we Naomi?
Yes ma'am!
I'll be there captain
Good you can all bring your familys too have you seen grescrendrik? Yet Sam?
No but he sent word that he'd be coming from deep space nine tomorrow morning
Good
*Mike Ayala, Megan Delanie, Chell and Vorik materialise*
Ah Mike you can stay here Megan can you go find Jenny and bring her up here please?
Aye captain
*Kathryn smiles and Megan walks away down the stairs Kathryn smiles again and walks over to Mike*
Mike do you want to come to moms Christmas party?
Err.. Yea sure
Good I'll see you tomorrow then?
Yes captain
*Mike smiles at Kathryn who nods and turns to Megan and Jenny who have just come up the stairs*
Good good Megan, Jenny would you two like to come to moms Christmas party?
We'd be honoured captain
Okay see you tomorrow I'll send you all the coordinates tonight lieutenant Vorik and ensign Chell you can go down to the ballroom. Right Tom, B'Elanna, Harry, Jenny, Megan, Mike, seven, Icheb, Sam, Naomi, Doc can you come over here please otherwise your going to have people matirialising on top of you!
*A few people laugh and the group walks over to the side of the entrance hall Kathryn loops her earn through Chakotay's and they walk over Tom Harry and B'Elanna walk a little way from the big group for a whispered conversation*
Well?
I was talking to Kathryn's sister the day we got back she wanted to know about them I told her about what did they call it oh yea "New Earth" the time Seska and the Kazon took over voyager remember when Marj culler punched her?
*The other two nodded*
That time you fell in love with a hologram Harry
Don't remind me
Remember Neelixes gala? Well you didn't see them I was apart from them the last one to leave the holodeck they didn't see me
You were spying on them
No well sort-of I didn't mean to he put his arm around her and stroked her arm and then Q turned up and asked her to mate with him everyone heard about that
*Tom rolled his eyes*
And then they crashed that shuttle and her mind got taken over by that alien remember when he had to do CPR on her he kept his arm around her the entire shuttle ride back and then there's the time we met the Borg and she was injured
Yes and don't forget when we got those letters from home in year four Chakotay got the news about the Marquis I didn't notice top much but I think she was upset too
She was
*B'Elanna and Harry look at her*
Don't look at me like that I can't tell you I promised not to
*Kathryn walks over to the troublesome trio*
What are you three up to you keep glancing at me and Chakotay
Urr nothing captain
That's Kathryn to you and you Harry
Urr yes ma'am sorry Kathryn
*Harry cringes and Kathryn pats him on the arm*
Don't worry Harry you've called me captain for seven years you'll get used to it
Yes cap.. Kathryn
*Kathryn smiles and walks over to B'Elanna and coos over Miral B'Elanna smiles and lets Kathryn hold Miral Chakotay walks over to them and puts an arm around Kathryn's waist tickling Miral's head she gurgles and coos at them*
Call if you need a babysitter B'Elanna
*Kathryn grins and Chakotay squeezes her gently, Seven raises an eyebrow the clock strikes four o'clock Kathryn hands Miral back to B'Elanna and loops her arm through Chakotay's, B'Elanna loops her arm through Tom's, Seven loops her arm through the Doctors, Samantha loops her arm through Mike's Jenny loops her arm through Harry's Megan loops her arm through Icheb's arm Naomi runs to stand in front of Kathryn and Chakotay. Kathryn smiles and squeezes Chakotays arm*
Let's go lead on Naomi
Aye aye captain
*Naomi leads the senior staff down the stairs as people start to notice them and start applauding Kathryn swallows slightly Chakotay whispers to her*
Scared Kat?
Don't you wish
*Kathryn smiles as they get to the bottom of the stairs Kathryn joins hands with Chakotay B'Elanna hands Miral to Naomi who goes and stands by Owen Paris who crouches down to look at Miral with her B'Elanna joins hands with Chakotay and Tom, Harry joins hands with Jenny and Seven, the doctor joins hands with Seven and Sam, Mike joins hands with Sam and Jenny, Icheb joins hands with Jenny and they raise there jointed hands into the air Owen calls out so the whole room can hear him*
Welcome home voyagers!
*Defining Applause Chakotay drops B'Elanna's hand and tugs Kathryn gently into his arms then leans down and kisses her lovingly bringing his arms around her, Kathryn's arms encircle him. For a few seconds there is total silence then everyone starts clapping, Kathryn and Chakotay brake apart Kathryn's smiles is radiant Tom taps Kathryn on the shoulder and she turns to face him*
Congratulations Kathryn
*Kathryn smiles and Tom hugs her B'Elanna hugs Chakotay then Tom hugs Chakotay and B'Elanna hugs Kathryn*
Congratulations! How long have you two been together?
Five years
Wh.. What?! How did you get that past us?
Carefully, you must be losing your touch Tom
*Kathryn smiles and Chakotay wraps his arm around her waist Gretchen hurrys up to them*
Oh congratulations Katie you too Chakotay
*Kathryn smiles and her mother hugs her and Chakotay tightly Data taps Kathryn on the shoulder she turns to face him smiles and hugs him, he looks startled then slowly brings his arms around her*
Data good to see you again
And you captain Janeway
I didn't know you two know each other
I met captain Janeway when she came to mars for the first time thirty six years ago
Thirty six years ago you would have been........ Nine?
Yes
*Chakotay smiles and Kathryn blushes Chakotay loops his arm back through Kathryn's and she tugs him over to the bar, the bartender smiles at them and polishes a glass*
What'll it be?
One beer and, Kathryn?
I'll have red wine
Coming right up; your captain Janeway and commander Chakotay arn't you?
Yes we are
*Chakotay smiles and gently pulls Kathryn closer to his side Gretchen appears at Kathryn's elbow*
You two go sit down I'll get your drinks
Are you sure mom?
I'm sure sweetheart
Mom! Okay come on Chakotay
*Kathryn and Chakotay walk over to the table where Phoebe and Sekaya are sitting*
You pulled that off pretty well Kathryn
Thanks
Five years you even fooled me
And me
*Kathryn, Chakotay, Phoebe and Sekaya all smile Gretchen arrives with a tray of drinks*
Here you are girls and boy
Thanks mom
*Gretchen smiles and hands them there drinks*
We leave in one hour Kathryn no arguments
Yes mom
*Kathryn rolls her eyes and glances at Chakotay who grins pulls her over and kisses her Kathryn pulls away after a few minutes three seconds later Harry taps her on the shoulder Kathryn turns to face him*
How can I help you Harry?
Mom wants to meet you
I'm coming Harry
*Kathryn smiles and leaves the table Chakotay goes to follow her but Gretchen touches his hand and Phoebe puts an arm around him*
Hello Mr and Mrs Kim good to meet you
*Mary and John Kim both smile and hug her*
Thank you for bringing out son home
Mom dad get off Kathryn you'll squash her
*Kathryn grins and wipes her eyes*
I hope I'll see you at moms Christmas party tomorrow?
Of course well be there
Good now....
*Naomi tugs on Kathryn's skirt*
Captain Janeway?
Mmm
*Kathryn holds up a finger to the Kims and turns to the little girl crouching down*
Yes Naomi oh and you can call me Kathryn
Can I call you aunty Kathryn?
Yes of course
Okay aunty Kathryn, mom wants you
Okay I'm coming excuse me Harry and?
Oh Kathryn or captain Janeway
Kathryn's fine
Okay Kathryn John, dad Kathryn, Kathryn Mary, mom Kathryn
Okay I'm see you tomorrow John and Mary, Harry I'll send you the transport coordinates tonight
*Harry nods Kathryn takes Naomi's hand and the little girl pulls her over to Samantha*
Hello Sam
Captain
Kathryn, Sam Kathryn
Okay Kathryn I want you too meet my husband Grescrendrik; Grescrendrik Kathryn, Kathryn Grescrendrik
Good to meet you
Likewise Kathryn Naomi adores you
And I adore her
*Kathryn smiles and squeezes Naomi's hand*
Will you all be at moms Christmas party tomorrow?
Yes aunty Kathryn
Yes well be there won't we love?
Yes
Good I'll send you the transport coordinates tonight okay?
Yes of course
*Owen, Julia, Tom, B'Elanna and Miral wonder over Owen hugs Kathryn Chakotay finally manages to extract himself from Phoebe and Gretchen's clutches and walks over to Kathryn slipping an arm around her waist*
Okay?
*Gretchen appears at Kathryn's elbow closely followed by Phoebe and Sekaya*
twenty minutes Kathryn then time to go
Yes mom
*Chakotay laughs at Kathryn*
What?
Watching you take orders is going to take some getting used to
*Kathryn smiles Tom and Chakotay crouch down Chakotay guides Kathryn to sit on their shoulders*
Okay but no passing me around like a mascot and Don't! Drop me
Don't worry Kathryn
*Kathryn smiles and slightly loosens her death grip on their hair Chakotay and Tom both grab one of her legs*
You can let go now Kathryn
*Kathryn slowly lets go of their hair and raises both hands into the air applause fills the room again Kathryn puts her arms around Chakotays neck and swings down*
Fifteen minutes Kathryn
*Kathryn smiles and Chakotay bows to her*
May I have this dance?
Why of course
*They both laugh Chakotay leads Kathryn over to the dance floor and they begin to dance*
Arn't they sweet?
Yes I don't think I've seen Chakotay so happy for a long time he adores her
Yes he does
Does he know that he's staying at the farm yet?
No
Kathryn'll invite him, hello Samantha
Hi Gretchen, Phoebe, Sekaya
Hi
Hi
Samantha do you want us to look after Naomi for the night?
*Samantha smiles and looks uncertain*
Oh don't worry Kathryn and Chakotay will be staying as well
Well I'll see what Naomi says hang on I'll be back in a minute
*Sam walks off and reappears a few minutes later with Naomi and Grescrendrik*
Naomi aunty Kathryn's mom has asked if you want to stay at there house for the night do you want to?
Can I mommy? daddy?
I don't see why not
If you want to
Will aunty Kathryn be there?
Yes she will
And Chakotay will be there
I want to
Okay thank you Gretchen
*Kathryn and Chakotay wander over both flushed from dancing Naomi runs at Kathryn jumping into her arms Kathryn giggles and swings her around Naomi laughs happily Gretchen smiles then taps Kathryn on the shoulder she turns to face her*
Time to go Kathryn
Okay mom I'll just say goodnight to some friends
*Kathryn puts Naomi down who holds her arms out to her Sam. Samantha smiles and picks up her daughter Kathryn smiles and turns to Chakotay*
Chakotay do you want to come and stay at the farm for a few days?
I'd love to Kathryn
*Kathryn grins and loops her arm through Chakotay's and tugs him off to say goodbye to Tom, B'Elanna and Miral just as they get intercepted by Owen Paris*
Ah Katie I've got to get back to starfleet headquarters
Oh we've got to go top moms making us
*She motions to Chakotay and herself Owen grins*
Trust Gretchen
*Owen smiles and envelops Kathryn in a hug Chakotay lets go of her arm Owen pulls away after a few minutes and wipes his eyes*
Welcome home Kathryn
Thank you Owen, for everything I'll see you tomorrow
Yes me, Julia, Tom, B'Elanna and Miral will be there at 1200 hours okay?
Yes
*Owen smiles and walks away Kathryn and Chakotay wander over to the Paris-Torres family Tom smiles and taps B'Elanna on the shoulder she turns to face them and smiles*
Hi Chakotay hi Kathryn
hi Tom hi B'Elanna Hello sweetheart
*Kathryn smiles as Miral waves a chubby fist at her B'Elanna smiles*
Do you want to hold her Kathryn?
Oh I'd love to
*Kathryn smiles and B'Elanna passes Miral to her aunty Kathryn, who grins and strokes her cheek*
She likes you Kathryn
Oh good
*Kathryn hands her back to B'Elanna*
We've got to go I'll comm you tonight okay?
Yea of course
I want to get the senior staff together at some point I've got an idea
What is it
You'll find out soon enough
Oh come on Kathryn
Wait Chakotay doesn't even know!?
No I don't come on Kathryn
No I'll tell you all tomorrow okay?
I'm not going to be able to sleep now Kathryn it's like Santa all over again
*Kathryn smiles and Chakotay puts his arm around her*
Come on Kathryn we'd better go
Okay
*Kathryn smiles her and Chakotay walk over to Mike Ayala Megan Delanie and Jenny Delanie Mike pulls Kathryn into a crushing hug*
Thank you captain
*He lets go only to half crush Chakotay, Megan and Jenny hug Kathryn*
Thank you captain
You can call me Kathryn all three of you
Get off Mike
Don't squash my boyfriend commander!
Don't worry Kathryn I won't
In return Megan Jenny get off my girlfriend
*They all laugh Kathryn blushes slightly*
Aye sir
Chakotay!
*Chakotay gently slides an arm around Kathryn and they walk over to the stairs and out into the night followed by Phoebe, Sekaya, Gretchen and Naomi*
Well Naomi did you like the party?
Oh yes aunty Kathryn I loved it
*Kathryn smiles Naomi smiles then yawns Kathryn smiles down at the little girl and Chakotay scoops her up Kathryn wraps her arm around his waist and rests her head on his shoulder*
How is she?
Asleep
Oh, Janeway to voyager five to beam to Bloomington Indiana