A/N: This is my take on the various parings that people subject Kathryn Janeway to.

I don't own "Star Trek: Voyager."

The first time Neelix had organized a Valentine's Day party on Voyager, Janeway had been painfully reminded of the fiancé she'd left behind, and skipped out on the party to mope in her quarters. The second year, she'd considered asking Chakotay out, only to have the celebration rudely interrupted by Vidiians who literally wanted to steal everyone's hearts that Valentine's Day (har, har). The third year, she'd munched Neelix's pink Valentine's cake, wondering if she should reconsider Q's offer to become his mate. Year number for, she had admired the silver catsuited body of her new pupil as she led Seven of Nine through the party, forcing her to make conversation with people. That was the first time since the academy that Janeway had considered lesbianism. (Certainly, a woman would be less emotional and bitchy than Chakotay, and less of a headache than Q.) The fifth year, she fantasized about inviting both Seven and Chakotay into her bubble bath for a three-way. The sixth year, she'd simply stayed in her quarters sipping coffee and reading erotic fanfiction.

Now, on Valentine's Day #7, Janeway was at a loss.

Everyone was paired with someone, it seemed. Tom and B'Elanna were married and expecting a new little hybrid. Tuvok's wife was with him in spirit. Neelix sat in his galley next to an inflatable blow-up doll of Kes that he'd replicated (despite everyone's protests of how creepy it was). Harry Kim pranced around with his latest beautiful, not-a-deadly-backstabbing-traitor-in-disguise, girlfriend, a blue-skinned alien woman in a gold dress that left little to the imagination. And what was this…Chakotay walked into the mess hall, with…Seven?...hooked around his arm.

Come to think of it, the Doctor didn't have anybody either. But that was no surprise; he was bald.

Janeway sipped her coffee slowly, wondering exactly what it was she wanted. What was she jealous of, exactly? She didn't particularly want Chakotay, or Tom, or anyone else on her ship (did she?). She didn't even want a relationship. If she did, she could simply crack her whip and order whichever boy toy she wanted into her bubble bath. She was the captain. Yet she hadn't. Maybe she was just bored, and jealous that these other people had something to do on this holiday.

"Would you like a slice Captain?" Neelix offered Janeway a slice of pink cake. "Oh, what was that Sweetest?" he smiled affectionately at his inflatable Kes. "Ah. Kes says I should offer you some of my special Valentine's Day coffee blend!"

"That's quite alright Neelix, I've already got a cup—"

"No, no! I insist Captain!"

Janeway sighed and closed her eyes, as Voyager's resident kitchen rodent hustled into the back to pour her some of his blend. Actually, she had to admit it looked pretty interesting, pouring out in a dark reddish-pink hue. Janeway graciously accepted the coffee.

"Thank you Neelix. Happy Valentine's Day."

"Oh we plan to!" Neelix giggled, and gave his balloon Kes a peck on the cheek.

Janeway quickly turned away, making a face.

She took a long sip of the coffee. It was good stuff, she had to admit. A rich blend of black velvet coffee with a mix of red velvet cupcake, was what it tasted like. She slowly opened her eyes, gazing down at the dark red blend in the cup, then gasped and jumped. A woman's face was reflected in the coffee, but not her own.

"I always hated this gratuitous holiday," the woman said, her voice echoing as if it really were resonating from inside the coffee cup.

What the hell did Neelix put in this coffee?

"Valentine's Day." This time, the woman's voice was clear, and came from behind Janeway.

She spun around to find the woman standing behind her. The woman stood with her arms folded in a red Starfleet uniform, long brown hair hanging in ringlets over her shoulders.

"Why do I know you?" Janeway asked quietly.

"Oh please." The woman gave her long brunette ringlets a shake. "I know it's been a while, and I only showed up for one episode, but don't tell me you've forgotten Lady Q so quickly?"

The awe on Janeway's face immediately vanished. "Oh, that's all I needed today, a Q. Is your husband going to drop by too?"

"Ex-husband. And no." Lady Q unfolded her arms. "I was just wondering who you planned on spending Valentine's Day with this year, Kathryn."

"It looks like most everyone's taken."

"Well that can be fixed, can't it? You're the captain after all."

Janeway rolled her eyes. "I don't think I even want half the blokes on this ship. God knows what kind of a mess I might—" She looked slowly at Lady Q. "Now just a minute…You're a bit like a god, aren't you?"

Lady Q dipped her head in agreement.

"So why don't you pull that old 'It's a Wonderful Life' gag, and show me what my life would be like, if I'd chosen differently? How about if I'd hooked up with Chakotay, back when he was making me offers in Season 3 and 4. Can you show me what that would look like, if I'd said yes?"

"Oh, I could show you." Lady Q said. "But you might not like the results."

"Try me."

Lady Q shrugged, and snapped both sets of fingers.

With a silver flash, they left the mess hall…