Chakotay walked down the corridor, fists clenched to his sides and mind reviewing his conversation with Seven in Astrometrics. He had a gut feeling this was Katheryn's handy work, the Admiral to be exact. How the hell was he supposed to handle two Janeway's? Reaching his office, he entered his access code and stepped in. So engaged in his own thoughts, he did not notice the figure standing in front of the viewports.

"Chakotay" his name fell sweetly from her lips but when he glanced up she immediately noticed the fire in his eyes. So different than the way he regarded her the past few days.

"Admiral Janeway" he smirked "I was wondering when my turn for a special visit would happen." Chakotay rounded his desk and sat in his chair, leaning back his hands crossed behind his head. "Please tell me what you have come to recklessly ruin for me now?"

A small smile tugged on the side of her lips "I see you've spoken to Seven"

"A smile Admiral? Really? Does destroying my world make you so happy?"

"Call me Kathryn and No, I have never found pleasure in your unhappiness. You know that Chakotay." Admiral Janeway moved away from the viewport, sitting in the seat on the other side of his desk. "I'm sorry about the smile. It's been a long time and it's so good to see you Chakotay. Even when you look like you want to blow me out of an airlock."

Chakotay crossed his arms across his chest, refusing to let go of his anger and determined to not fall into Katheryn's charms again. Whether it be Admiral Janeway or Captain Janeway his heart has had enough of her game.

"What did you say to Seven?"

"The truth"

"The truth in order to get your way? What exactly is the truth Admi…Kathryn?"

"That she will be critically injured during an away mission and that she will not survive. That her death will destroy you and what little was left of our friendship." Kathryn leaned in closer "Don't you see Chakotay? I took the risk to come back for you and Tuvok. To get this crew home. Tuvok can get the treatment he needs….and you….can marry Seven and live happily ever after."

"Marry Seven? I have only been on several dates with her."

"You will marry her in my timeline Chakotay"

Chakotay wasn't sure if he was feeling bold or just tired of the constant skirting around their feelings for each other but the words were out of his mouth before he could stop them.

"I must have gotten tired of waiting for you Kathryn"

She didn't even flinch. Captain Janeway would have, Chakotay noted, but this Kathryn didn't even blink an eye. Instead a small smile swept across her lips. That same damn smile. He hated that smile. Hated that it made his heart beat faster for the past seven years. Kathryn leaned back in her chair, her eyes dancing with delight and her smile growing little wider.

"Are you still in love with me Chakotay?"

He had intended to throw her off her high horse with his last statement but she countered and now it was him who was reeling. Losing control. He simply stared at her, unable to control his racing mind.

"Chakotay? Are you still in love with me in this time period? With Captain Janeway? Because she's still in love with you. I never stopped loving you Chakotay. Even when you married Seven. It broke my heart but I only wanted you to be happy. I know what I have said in the past and how I've pushed you away, but deep down inside Captain Janeway is in love with you. Kathryn Janeway will always be in love with you."

Chakotay could barely hear her over his thundering heartbeat. Was he even breathing? He uncrossed his arms, bringing his defenses down and gripped the side handles of his chair. He waited for her to be this direct for so long, why couldn't he respond?

Kathryn stood up and rounded the desk. She placed her hands on each of his cheeks looking into the brown eyes she missed so much. Her lips moved to his right ear and she whispered: "If you love me please don't give up on me." She shifted slightly to gaze into his eyes one more time and placed a tender kiss on his lips, turned and started to leave his office.

"Kathryn" he whispered before she reached the door.

She stopped and turned slightly to face him.

"I won't give up on you. On us."

Admiral Janeway smiled, tears brimming in her eyes. She nodded in acknowledgement, turned and exited his office. For once in her life knowing that everything was going to be okay.