1 Talent Show
Kathryn Janeway hadn't planned on attending Neelix's latest talent show but somehow she was there. She watched the show until the end and was about to leave because she thought it was over when Neelix got on stage and announced that there was still one more act to go. Janeway sat back down and watched the stage expectantly. What she saw surprised her. Chakotay got up on stage with just a stool and a microphone. He started singing.
1.1
1.2 "How can I just let you walk away, just let you leave without a trace
When I stand here taking every breath with you ooh
You're the only one who really knew me at all"
At this Janeway got up and started heading for the door.
1.2.1 "How can you just walk away from me when all I can do is watch you leave
1.2.1.1 Cuz we've shared the laughter and the pain, we've even shared the tears
You're the only one who really knew me at all"
She turned around and looked at Chakotay, he looked right back at her.
"So take a look at me now there's just an empty space.
And there's nothing left here to remind me just the memory of your face.
Take a look at me now cuz there's just an empty space
And you coming back to me is against all odds bot that's what I gotta face"
Janeway just stood there wondering why he was doing this and how she should react. She started walking again and vowed that she wouldn't turn back this time no matter what.
"I wish I could just make you turn around, turn around and see me cry.
There's so much I need to say to you so many reasons why.
You're the only one who really knew me at all."
Even though she had resolved not to she stopped. She didn't turn around but she stopped. He kept on singing.
"So take a look at me now cuz there's just an empty space
And there's nothing left here to remind me just the memory of your face.
Take a look at me now, cuz I'll still be standing here"
Janeway started walking again and this time she didn't stop. Although she had left he still kept on singing.
"And you coming back to me is against all odds.
That's the chance I've gotta take. Oh oho.
Just take a look at me now."
After he finished singing he left the holodeck and went looking for Kathryn. He checked all the where people hung out on the ship. He didn't find here.
"Computer location of Captain Janeway."
"Captain Janeway is in her quarters." The computer announced in its dull tone.
He went to her quarters and rang the chime.
"Come in." is what he heard very faintly. He went in and found her on her couch.
"Why?" she asked.
"You know damn well why" he said. He walked over to the couch and took her face in his hands. "I love you Kathryn, I've loved you all along but when I try and tell you that you push me away and shut me up."
He leaned forward and kissed her. She kissed him back. He pulled back and leaned his forehead against hers.
"I love you Kathryn."
"I love you too."
He looked at her. "Then why didn't you tell me before?"
"I didn't think it would be right for me to … fraternize with my crew."
He didn't say anything but put his arms around her and eventually fell asleep. He loved her and she was finally free to do the same.
Kathryn Janeway hadn't planned on attending Neelix's latest talent show but somehow she was there. She watched the show until the end and was about to leave because she thought it was over when Neelix got on stage and announced that there was still one more act to go. Janeway sat back down and watched the stage expectantly. What she saw surprised her. Chakotay got up on stage with just a stool and a microphone. He started singing.
1.1
1.2 "How can I just let you walk away, just let you leave without a trace
When I stand here taking every breath with you ooh
You're the only one who really knew me at all"
At this Janeway got up and started heading for the door.
1.2.1 "How can you just walk away from me when all I can do is watch you leave
1.2.1.1 Cuz we've shared the laughter and the pain, we've even shared the tears
You're the only one who really knew me at all"
She turned around and looked at Chakotay, he looked right back at her.
"So take a look at me now there's just an empty space.
And there's nothing left here to remind me just the memory of your face.
Take a look at me now cuz there's just an empty space
And you coming back to me is against all odds bot that's what I gotta face"
Janeway just stood there wondering why he was doing this and how she should react. She started walking again and vowed that she wouldn't turn back this time no matter what.
"I wish I could just make you turn around, turn around and see me cry.
There's so much I need to say to you so many reasons why.
You're the only one who really knew me at all."
Even though she had resolved not to she stopped. She didn't turn around but she stopped. He kept on singing.
"So take a look at me now cuz there's just an empty space
And there's nothing left here to remind me just the memory of your face.
Take a look at me now, cuz I'll still be standing here"
Janeway started walking again and this time she didn't stop. Although she had left he still kept on singing.
"And you coming back to me is against all odds.
That's the chance I've gotta take. Oh oho.
Just take a look at me now."
After he finished singing he left the holodeck and went looking for Kathryn. He checked all the where people hung out on the ship. He didn't find here.
"Computer location of Captain Janeway."
"Captain Janeway is in her quarters." The computer announced in its dull tone.
He went to her quarters and rang the chime.
"Come in." is what he heard very faintly. He went in and found her on her couch.
"Why?" she asked.
"You know damn well why" he said. He walked over to the couch and took her face in his hands. "I love you Kathryn, I've loved you all along but when I try and tell you that you push me away and shut me up."
He leaned forward and kissed her. She kissed him back. He pulled back and leaned his forehead against hers.
"I love you Kathryn."
"I love you too."
He looked at her. "Then why didn't you tell me before?"
"I didn't think it would be right for me to … fraternize with my crew."
He didn't say anything but put his arms around her and eventually fell asleep. He loved her and she was finally free to do the same.
