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Chapter 4

Kathryn Janeway sat on the bridge, wondering when the day was going to end. She hoped Tom Paris was thinking the same thing, but as she could only see the back of his straw colored head, she could only guess.

The probe Harry Kim had launched had been ineffectual. She was now faced with the decision of whether or not to bring Voyager in. She pondered over the question for while, and finally decided to let the matter sit for a day. She began to wonder about the matter of foodstuffs, and finally decided. "Janeway to Neelix". "Uh, Captain, what a surprise, I hope you won't mind my chopping, but the crew just has to eat on time. What can I do for you"? Kathryn was again amazed at how seriously he took his self- created job. "Neelix, I hate to interrupt, but I really need to talk to you about a couple of things", she sighed, hoping he would just come up. "Captain", he began indignantly, "Can't this possibly wait until after lunch". "Well, alright, but I want you in my ready room by 1430! Is that clear?" The only response she got was the clattering of kitchen utensils. She sighed again then rose. "Lieutenant Paris, I'd like to see you for moment".