What we leave behind... inspired by Camryn's fiddle!
"I don't want to leave… this."
"I know."
"Where do we go from here?"
"That, I don't know."
"On Voyager, we can't pursue what started here."
"I understand."
"Why are you so wonderful?"
Chakotay smiles and takes her hand. He gently kisses her knuckles and let's his lips linger there for a moment, searching for the right words to say.
"I love you, Kathryn!"
She draws in a deep breath and swallows past the lump in her throat.
Captain's mask in place, she reluctantly lets go of his hand and taps her badge.
"Janeway to Voyager. Two to beam up."
THE END
BDC 2010