Early the next morning Isis jumped out of bed. She was used to being up early and so after writing Chakotay a quick note she had a shower, replicated some clean clothes and went to explore the ship. As she looked at the ship plan on the computer outside Chakotay's quarters she decided to start with Engineering and checking up on her old friend Bella.
Ten minutes later she waltzed into Engineering and surveyed all the engineers working hard, concentrating in their neat Starfleet uniforms. Then she caught sight of her old friends, namely Gerron. She stood back and looked at him. He had grown up a lot since he first came to the colony for training. He was all grown up now. He turned around and saw, she put her finger to her lips to hush him up and nodded for him to follow her into the corridor. She wanted to have a chat with him before everyone else. When he got out he grabbed her up into a hug and spun her around. 'Last time I saw you could barely lift a phaser rifle never mind me' Isis teased as he put her down. 'We thought you died' he said. 'Oh c'mon Gerron did you really think that I would just day with no fanfare. This is me, when I head to the graveyard I will be old grey and have died in a very glamorous fashion. Is that understood?' she asked teasing him some more. 'Yes ma'am' he replied saluting her, just as Tuvok passed. He gave them a strange look. 'Oops you had better get back to work before they think that I'm trying to take over the ship' she whispered shooing him back into engineering 'I'll call back down later on' and with that she was on her way again.
Isis was hungry by now and so headed for the mess hall after inquiring about it's location from the computer. Mmmm she thought finally good coffee she hadn't had any in years and was dying for a cup. She made her way in the mess hall was pretty quite and she didn't recognise any one as she looked around. She went to the replicator and ordered herself a big breakfast a full fry up and a big mug of black coffee. She sat down on her own in the corner of the room and tucked in.
A few minutes later Tom Paris and Harry Kim walked in after the daily visit to the holodeck for 'exercise' in reality they usually played Captain Proton. When they saw Isis sitting alone in the corner Tom nudged Harry and they both started at her. They had sat down close to her looking at her and discussing what Tom knew from B'lanna. After about five minutes of this scrutiny Isis was sick of it. She spun around and they both shut up 'Do either of you have anything to say to me?' she demanded. They jumped 'N-n-no' stammered Harry. 'And what about you lieutenant what do you have to say to me?' she said standing up. But Tom was married to B'lanna and if he could stand up to her he could stand up to this woman 'Are you really married to Chakotay?' he looked and sounded nervous. ''It's none of your damn business. Now stop staring at me or I will kick your ass to Cardessia and back' with that she went back to her table. God, she thought to herself, I'm famous!
Seven had entered the Mess hall just as Tom asked his question. Chakotay's wife?, she said to herself, she must have misheard. Chakotay wasn't yet married to her. She went to join Tom and Harry. 'Good morning Ensign, Lieutenant' as she sat down. 'How are you both this morning?' she asked politely. 'We're fine Seven how are you?' Harry asked sounding concerned. 'I am fine Ensign is there a reason I should not be?' she asked back, surprised at his tone. 'Well the rumours about Chakotay's first wife and his child? They don't bother you?' he asked. 'Chakotay does not have a wife yet, I will be his first wife when we marry in three days' she replied.
Isis was sitting at the other table eavesdropping shamelessly. When she heard the conversation she was shocked that Chakotay hadn't talked to his fiancée yet. It's not my place to judge, she thought as she got up to leave, but that women should know that her wedding was looking very unlikely even if the divorce came through in time.
As Isis slipped out the door Harry pointed her out to Seven. 'Thank you ensign' she said, standing up. Harry watched as she walked out the door her head held high. He loved her so much but he wanted her to be happy and if Chakotay was the one to do that he wished her the best of luck, even if it was hurting him inside.
Seven walked quickly to Chakotay's quarters to speak with him about this matter. It was more then likely just gossip and that woman was just an old friend. When she reached his quarters she opened the door. He had given her clearance last month. The first person she saw was Nixi eating her breakfast while reading a book. 'DADDY' She yelled at the top of her lungs 'The mean lady from yesterday when Kathryn took me for lunch is here and she didn't knock and don't like her and can I make her leave' by the time Nixi had finished her rant Chakotay had appeared. 'Hi Seven. Nixi your bath is ready. Go on now.' 'Yes daddy' She replied angelically as she stuck her tongue out to seven when he wasn't looking. 'Seven I'm sorry I didn't come to you-' he said turning back to her. 'It's alright Chakotay. I take it that the rumour about you having a wife and child are true then?' she asked in a low voice. 'Yes. I should have told you but….but I thought that they were dead so there didn't seem much point' he replied. 'Except for the fact that we are engaged to be married how can we if it's all starting out on a lie? Well Chakotay tell me? Were you ever going to tell me about them?' She was starting to get upset. 'Probably not. It hurt too much' he was finally honest with her. Seven looked at him and smiled, a sad, wry, smile and took his ring off of her finger. 'we should never have gotten engaged. I thought that we would be successful but it appears that I was wrong. I'll undo all the arrangements if you would be kind enough to inform the crew that our wedding will not be going ahead.' She said this all gracefully but the tears running down her face told a different story. 'Seven I am sorry' he didn't know what else to say. 'If our marriage would ever have worked you would have said you loved me by now. Good bye Chakotay' with that she kissed him on the cheek and left.
