1 Changes

Chapter 3

Rated: R Just to be safe.

Disclaimer: They aren't mine! I wish they were heck they probably wish they were. (Even fictional characters need to get out and have a little fun.) As usual there is no profit here, just exile from the Ferengi community.



"Please don't do this Chakotay, just drop it please." Kathryn was practically begging.

"Either you tell me now or I'm playing this program." He nearly shouted.

Tears sprang to Kathryn's eyes as she turned and ran from the office. She had to think, had to be alone. As she passed through the sitting area she ripped off her Comm badge and threw it on the couch. Without looking back she stormed out of their quarters.

Back in the office Chakotay sat back down, took a deep breath and activated the replay. What he saw confused, shocked, angered and scared him.

*** "There you are. Breakfast is almost ready, wanna set the table and tell me how your meeting with Tom and Belanna went." Holo Chakotay stopped working on their meal, hugged Kathryn, kissed her cheek and drew her with him back to the kitchen area by the hand. As Kathryn sat the table she gave him a detailed account of a meeting that happened a few days prior. Knowing that for this Chakotay that meeting happened only this morning.

Chakotay watched as his wife and 'he' ate breakfast and chatted. Already he felt that there was something... something that he should recognize but just couldn't grasp it.

*** On the screen Chakotay helped Kathryn clear the dishes, staying as close to her as possible. As she placed the last dish in the recycler he spun her around and kissed her. She wrapped her arms around his neck and deepened the kiss. When she broke away she was gasping for breath but hungry for more of his attention. Holo Chakotay wrapped his arm around her waist and led her to the couch. They sat down in silence, content to just be with each other, to touch one another.

"Do you know how much I love you Kathryn?" The hologram asked as he planted a kiss on the top of Kathryn's head.

"I think that I do, but how about you refresh my memory Commander." She said with a wink and a quick kiss on the lips. After several tender, slow lip kisses Kathryn turned to settle her back against Chakotays chest.

Chakotay watched as his holo-image began to undress and caress his wife. Watched as layer by layer was removed. As he stared at the screen he was hit with the revelation that it had been months since he had touched Kathryn the way his image was touching her now.

"Computer how many times has Captain Janeway ran this program in all?"

"Captain Janeway has run program "Changes" forty two times since its completion on star date 53035.2" Stated the ship board computer.

"Damn it, this has been going on for almost a year and I just now find out about it." Berating himself as he punched the desk.

Chakotay sat back in his chair staring at the screen. A million questions running through his mind, as his wife and an image of himself madelove on the couch and again in their bed. He watched as she got up to shower and his image followed her; washed her and shampooed her hair for her. He watched as she tried to put her uniform on only to be distracted by his images kisses and caresses. He watched as she kissed him at the door and listened as she told him she loved him. He listened and watched as his image pleaded with her to come back to their bed.

"WHY!" He yelled, but he didn't know if he was directing the question to Kathryn or himself.

"Computer locate Captain Janeway." He requested, his voice barely a whisper

"Captain Janeway is in her quarters." Stated the computer.

Chakotay searched the cabin for his wife. He needed answers. After looking in their bedroom he made his way to the couch. Once he sat down he found her Comm badge and realized that she had left it there so that she could be left alone. With what anger that was left in him he threw the badge across the room. Not knowing if he was angrier with Kathryn or himself for not giving her what she needed.