I never really had him
Following Endgame- Kathryn realizes that she has to let go.
When I say Seven and Chakotay together I really wasn't surprised. The two most eligible bachelor and bachelorette were finally together. I smiled at both of them as I went to my ready room for the last time.
As I sat at my desk I pondered all of the times that I had sat in the same place. And I wondered for the first time in 7 years, if this distance that I had maintained was really necessary. When we had first started this journey I was sure, now I really wasn't.
I went over to the replicator and smiled. "In a few short hours we won't have to test one another again!" "But in the meanwhile one Vulcan martini."
Just as I was beginning to say goodbye to my ready room, the door chimed. The alcohol had already started on my senses, so I remained seated. I took another sip of my drink when he entered. I let out a little sigh, and he looked up and I thought that he might have heard me, but instead he gave me a few reports from the bridge.
He asked me if their was anything else that I wanted, or needed. I looked into his soft brown eyes; the ones that could make sugar melt and said, "No."
As he was leaving I told him that it had been a pleasure working with him.
He said the same. And just as he reached the door, I said, "I hope that she brings you the happiness you desire Chakotay, you deserve the best."
"How did you know Kathryn?"
I cleared my throat. "A woman can always tell when a man is in love with another woman."
And just as the door was closing he added. "I'm sorry Kathryn you waited to long." And then the door closed. And so did that part of my life. That chapter would always remain closed.