- So you also felt something controlling your own body, right? I cannot find anything in Tuvok's or M. Kim's epidermal tissue. There is no residual effect of any kind of "bump" on Tuvok's skin, the doctor said puzzled.

- What about you, Harry?, asked the Captain. Did you have a part of the body where it swallowed that you put in contact with the commander Chakotay's own bump?

- … Yes, captain. Harry said hesitantly and shyly.

- Which part? The doctor asked.

- I'm not sure…

Janeway frowned. Tuvok raised an eyebrow. Harry's embarrassment was apparent.

- Did you fight with the commander, Ensign?

- Humm… I guess… you could say… not really.

- Could you be more specific, Harry? the captain insisted.

- I'd… rather not… explain.

Harry was completely red. Janeway and Tuvok gave each other a perplex look.

- Ensign, your actions weren't your own, your shame is irrelevant. You did not perform those acts on your own accord. You will not be held responsible for them.

Harry hesitated and finally sighed.

- I tried to stop myself when I was with Chakotay, but my body wouldn't let me.

- I experienced the same phenomenon, assured Tuvok. We had an altercation in which I hit the Commander on several occasions in the Mess Hall, but only when I touched his hip with my elbow did a force came out of my body into his. I was then freed from the alien influence. The commander also seemed back to normal for a moment, but then he escaped with you, Mr. Kim.

- Did you have a similar experience? Kathryn said with round eyes.

- Whenever I tried I just couldn't. Then there was the incident with Tuvok.

- Go on, encouraged the Captain.

She wanted answers.

- Not exactly. It was a rough…and…violent contact… But it wasn't with insults and anger…

There was an interrogative silence.

- I'm not sure I quite understand what you mean… insisted the captain.

- It was quite… the opposite.

Tuvok raised his chin and added:

- I believe Ensign Kim engaged in a passionate sexual intercourse with the commander.

Harry was turning white and his eyes couldn't leave the floor. His feet balanced frenetically as they were hanging down the biobed.

- I see, Janeway whispered. I understand, Harry.

She said softly putting her reassuring hand on his thigh.

- Where did you say your bump was?

- I had something swelling in my palate…

This was getting more and more graphic.

- Can I say it also stopped when my bump touched his own and some kind of energy left my body? I was then free from the mind control I was under.

- Very well. Where is Commander Chakotay now?

- I have no idea. After the most awkward moment of my life, he apologized, got dressed and left in a hurry.

- I see. Doctor, do whatever you can to find the origin of these bumps and mind control. There might be other crew members that are affected and cannot tell us, she said before heading for the door with Tuvok.

- Yes, captain.

- I would rather not have officers jumping each other's throats, whatever the reason is…

- Tuvok! called Harry.

Tuvok and Janeway turned around. Harry called attention to them:

- If you don't mind my asking, how big was the lump on your elbow?

- Not that big. Merely 2cm of diameter and a few millimetres upward. Why?

- So was mine, but Chakotay's is huge. Almost bigger than my fist! I can't believe anyone noticed it before.

- Perhaps we were prevented from seeing it. Tuvok, continue your research, I want to find Chakotay, now!

- Yes, captain.

- Also, Neelix mentioned he was eating a lot.

Tuvok's combadge chimed and a voice rose:

- Ensign Lee to Commander Tuvok.

- Tuvok, here.

- Section B.2 has been sealed off. We believe the Commander is in the Jefferies' Tube intersection. Our security command codes won't work.

- I'm on my way.

- We also found traces of blood on the floor. It's definitively human blood.

The Captain gave a shocked look.

- Doctor, you're with us.