The Day He found out
Pt 3
Chakotay wasn't sure how he felt about his current situation or the news about Kathryn. He really thought he didn't care. After all she was a grown women and she could make any choices that she liked. And if she wanted to pine after her old fiancé, who was he to judge. He had almost made himself believe what he thought until he got to the front door of the hospital.
He froze.
Coming up the stairs was a very pregnant Kathryn Janeway. All the thoughts that he had had previous to seeing her disappeared. His heart cracked under the pressure of seeing her. The emotions that he felt buzzed out like wild ravenous hornets. And he was powerless as his heart was stung hundreds of times.
He shook his head and quickly sat on the couch. He picked up the newspaper and pretended to read it while Kathryn made her way through the doors. She walked directly to the front desk and checked in. Chakotay at that point quickly made his escape.
Kathryn was feeling rather tired these days. The due date was approaching, and soon she was going to be a mother. She always thought that she would enjoy her pregnancy, but now that she was actually pregnant she wasn't so confident. She was thrilled to be having a baby; she just wasn't thrilled that Mark had to do every little thing for her.
When she was finally able to sit, the nurse came and got her. Kathryn slightly cursed under her breath. The nurses had watched her for 10 minutes trying to sit and when she finally accomplished the task, they wanted her to stand up.
She sat down on the examination bed, while her perky nurse asked her ridicules questions.
"So how are we feeling today?"
Kathryn took a deep breath. "I feel tired."
The nurse giggled. "Well of course you're tired you're having a baby."
Kathryn grumbled under her breath.
"What was that dear?"
"I said I know that I am having a baby. I have been carrying it around for months!"
"My someone's a little testy today."
"Why don't you come a little closer so I can show you how testy I can be."
The nurse scooted over to the door. "The doctor will be with you shortly."
Kathryn grinned internally and externally. Even thou she was pregnant she could still make people run.
The doctor arrived a few minutes later. He closed the door behind him.
"Well Kathryn I have to say you are quite a piece of work."
Kathryn turned her head. "And what do you mean by that?"
"It seems that my latest nurse just quit. Apparently she is a little afraid of you. Do you have anything to say to that?"
Kathryn sighed. "I only hope that she isn't interested in a career at Starfleet. "
"Honestly Kathryn I cannot run a practice without my nurses and this is the 5th one that you have scared off."
Kathryn opened her mouth to say something but instead decided not to. So instead she changed the subject. "Have you seen any of the former crew lately?"
"Just the usual ones. Samantha and her daughter, Tom and the baby. You know the usual."
Kathryn tried to relax.
"Have you seen Chakotay doctor?"
"No, I can't say that I have. I will be right back Kathryn I should get you some new vitamins."
Kathryn nodded. She noticed a few magazines that were on the counter. She went to grab one when all of the magazines and doctors folders fell on the ground. She cursed as she slid off the bed to pick them up. At that moment something caught her eye. Lying in a mess of magazines and charts was a folder with Chakotay's name on it. She picked it up from the pile and noticed a time and date on the chart. She finished putting the magazines and charts back on the table just as the doctor retuned.
"Here you go Kathryn."
"Doctor I want to ask you something."
"Certainly."
"Why did you lie about Chakotay?"
"I don't know what you are talking about Kathryn?"
Kathryn removed the magazines from the charts and held up Chakotay's for the doctor to see.
"Kathryn I have an oath to uphold. He only came in for a routine physical."
"Then why wouldn't you just say that?"
"Because I really didn't want to get into a conversation with you about a patients condition."
"Condition? What condition?"
"I'm sorry I said condition I meant health."
"Fine can I go now doctor?"
"Certainly, but please remember to take these vitamins."
Kathryn left the hospital and headed back to her apartment. When she finally got there she was exhausted and so sat on the couch to take a nap.
She was awoken later that night by a loud bagging on her door. When she finally opened the door 2 police officers were there.
"Admiral Janeway?"
"Yes, what can I do for you?"
"I'm sorry to bother you maim, but there has been an accident."
TBC