"Janeway out." With a pat on her combadge Captain Janeway broke the connection. Looking at Chakotay she read regret, bitterness and impotence in his eyes and she felt the same feelings. After living alone for all that time, both bore the weight of their actions. They had the illusion of being more than a team leader, to relieve their mutual attraction, to love at last. A few seconds before the Transporter destroyed that illusion forever. "Kathryn, I ..." She nodded, a sad smile that was a reflection of Chakotay's.