AN: Thank you to everyone who let me know how much they enjoyed the first part of this story. I hope you also enjoy this sequel. As always, thanks for reading!

Kathryn walked down the streets of San Francisco carrying her cup of coffee just as she did every morning. The Starfleet Headquarters building rose up tall before her and she entered making her way to her office.

As she walked through the door, she found Chakotay in her chair perusing the computer. "That had better be general access, Mister, or you're in big trouble. I don't want to arrest my groom right before my wedding."

Chakotay grinned and clicked it off as he turned towards her. "Actually, I was reading my orders to take Voyager out." He rose and kissed her as she walked around the desk.

"Your orders? They've handed them out already?"

"Yes, Voyager will be exploring much closer to home this time."

Kathryn brushed aside some desk padds and put her coffee down. "Of course you will. I told the other Admirals that I didn't think it was smart to send Federation vessels into the Delta Quadrant again so soon after our last encounter with the Borg. I think they've seen enough of us for now"

Chakotay lifted her left hand and watched as her ring sparkled in the natural light streaming in through her window. "Are you sure that was the only reason?"

Kathryn blushed a little. "I promised I wouldn't interfere with your career. Not that I wouldn't like to very much to ensure your safety." She put a finger up as he began to speak and said, "I promised. You took care of yourself long before we met and I won't throw my weight around to protect you."

Chakotay smiled. "You're lying."

Kathryn took her hand back and turned to her desk. "Only a little bit."

Chakotay placed his hands around her waist and pulled her back. "I promise I'll be careful. Besides, I have Tom as my first officer now, remember?"

She put her hand back and patted his cheek. "Now that makes me feel better. I'll just have Belanna watch him and then I'll watch you."

Chakotay gave her a playful squeeze. "Why do I get the feeling the women are taking over my life?"

Kathryn turned and kissed him. "Relax and enjoy it." She pulled away and waved him from her chair. "As much as I would love to keep you here, my love, you have a ship to fly and I have more orders to give out."

Chakotay walked around as she sat and drained her coffee cup. "When do you ever stop? You could live here if we let you. It worries me that I won't be here to coax you out into the real world."

She gave him a mock glare and tossed her cup at him. "Out! That's an order, Captain!"

Chakotay smiled as he caught her cup and then quickly headed for the door.