It was because of the twins that Kathryn was put on light duty earlier than when she was carrying Kimberley. While going over the crew evaluations she was summoned to sickbay. Walking through the doors she called out "REPORT!"

"Kimmy was complaining of a stomach ache while studying with Ensign Brooks on Holodeck 2. She has a slight temperature but nothing to be alarmed about. However 20 minutes earlier Lieutenants Ashmore, Bentley and Jackson came in with same complaints."

"That's odd. Is everyone up to date on his or her immunization boosters?" she asked pulling the Doctor aside.

"Yes Captain. I have a feeling it's just your regular common flu bug. I'm going to release Kimmy now. Give her lots of fluids and make sure she gets plenty of rest. That goes for you too – plenty of rest.

"With a nod Janeway lifted Kimberley off the biobed. "Let me know if there's any changes in the rest of the crew."

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Kathryn stirred in Chakotay's arms and slowly opened her eyes. She had heard a noise that she knew she should recognize but because of the fogginess of her mind, couldn't identify what the sound was. The noise was followed by a whimper and she looked over to see her daughter standing in the bedroom doorway crying.

"Honey what's wrong?" she asked slowly climbing out of bed.

"I – throwed up - my - dinner." Kimberley said between sobs. Looking into the living room Kathryn saw the mess on the carpet, squeezed her eyes shut and pinched the bridge of her nose. She had gone to bed early with a headache and had only fallen into a deep restful sleep a short time ago. "I - tried to - make it to - the bathroom mama. Honest I did. Please don't be mad at me." Kimberley had huge crocodile tears running down her face. Wiping them away gently Kathryn tried to get her to calm down. "Accident happen sweetie. It's all right" she reassured. Suddenly Kathryn felt her stomach lurch, announced she was about to be sick also and headed for the washroom where she herself spent the rest of the night leaving Chakotay to take turns looking after her and Kimberley for the remainder of the night.

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Everyone had already arrived when Chakotay walked into the briefing room to start the morning staff meeting. "Commander, no offense but you look terrible this morning. Did you not sleep well last night?" Harry asked.

"No Ensign, as a matter of fact I didn't. Let's get this meeting started."

"By 1030 hours this morning, 23 more crew members have become quite ill. Their symptoms are identical to what you stated Kimberley and the Captain have." The Doctor reported grimly.

"There's got to be some explanation as to why everyone is suddenly so sick. Neelix I want you to talk to people. Found out if they ate or drank anything out of the ordinary. Tuvok I want you to take an away team down to the surface and start investigating." He was rewarded with a chorus of 'aye sir's'. "Uh Commander, I would like to consult with some of the medical personnel on Drakus. Maybe they have some answers or can see something we're missing" the Doctor inquired.

"Permission granted. Everyone in sickbay seems stable and Kes and Paris can help if it's needed. Dismissed". Leaning back in the chair Chakotay rubbed his hands over his face and groaned aloud "oh, this is turning into one hell of a bad day".