A Captain's Wish
Kathryn Janeway was sitting on the bridge she had been on duty almost all day. The bridge was filled with senior staff. Ten weeks prior to this date, five years into their journey, she and Chakotay gave into the temptations. No one knew, and they had returned to Captain and Commander at all times. As Kathryn sat there in her chair her stomach started to cramp, she wanted to double over in pain but she refused to allow herself to do that. Then it happened as she sat there her pants felt damp, she lurched from her chair.
Chakotay- Captain?
Janeway- I'll be right back, I.I forgot something.
She left the bridge uneasily and headed for her quarters. When she got there she realized it was more serious than she believed.
Janeway- Janeway to the Doctor
Doctor- Yes, Captain?
Janeway- Can you transport to my quarters; it's an emergency!
Doctor- On my way, Doctor out.
Moments later the doctor materialized with his Med Kit and called for her.
Doctor- Captain!
Janeway- I'm bleeding, and my stomach.
Doctor- (scanning her) Captain why didn't you tell me you were pregnant?
Janeway- Pregnant!
Doctor- Yes, Doctor to transporter room one, lock on the captain's signal and transport us to Sick Bay.
Janeway- (After materializing) Pregnant! That can't be, you're wrong doctor, I'm menopausal.
Doctor- Yes, lay down on bio bed two, please
Janeway- Doctor I feel lightheaded what's happening?
Doctor- Captain, I am sorry.
Janeway- What is it?
Doctor- You're miscarrying.
Janeway- Can you.?
Doctor- There is nothing I can do, I'll need to do a procedure but.
Janeway- I'm on duty.
Doctor- Captain.
Janeway- Give me an analgesic.
Doctor- I can't just.
Janeway- Doctor, you want me to comfortable?
Doctor- Yes, but.
Janeway- I would be most comfortable if the Commander was here
Doctor- I can call him, now
Janeway- No! If won't give me anything, I'll be leaving anyway.
Doctor- Very well, you win; here is something for the pain and the bleeding.
Janeway- Thank you. Oww!
Doctor- Sorry, as soon as you're finished, come back here, I have to perform a small procedure.
Janeway- Very well, Doctor
Kathryn Janeway left Sick Bay and headed for the bridge. She walked on the bridge and without stopping on her way to the Ready Room she called to Chakotay.
Janeway- Commander, my Ready Room, now.
Chakotay rose and entered a few seconds behind her, she turned and faced him approaching him she spoke.
Janeway- Chakotay I didn't forget something this morning.
Chakotay- I know
Janeway- I was pregnant.
Chakotay- You, I, We are. I don't believe it!
Chakotay reached his hand out and touched her stomach; he didn't expect to feel anything but he thought he would check, just incase. As he did she looked down and pictured the smile she saw on his face when she said "pregnant". Then she realized it was short lived. She wanted so much to let the flood gates loose. The more she thought about the joy he was feeling the higher the water levels rose. She keep the Captain façade anymore, as he looked up at her he saw pain in her eyes and tears running down her cheeks.
Chakotay- Kathryn.
Janeway- Chakotay!
She collapsed on his chest and he held her tight still totally bewildered. Through her tears, her head still buried in his chest, she told him.
Janeway- I . I miscarried, that's why I left the bridge.
Chakotay- Kathryn.
He kissed her head and stroked her back and hair. As she quivered in his arms his heart broke. After she calmed down they sat on the couch and talked.
Janeway- Chakotay I never thought for one second there was any chance of me getting pregnant. If I had thought there was I would have never allowed myself to do what I, well, we did. I never realized the bliss and pure joy that goes along with having someone, a person, growing inside of you. When the doctor told me I was not going to conceive I didn't think it would affect me like this.
Chakotay- Kathryn, you may be the Captain of a starship, and you may be leading a crew stranded, probably for a long time in the Delta Quadrant. You may be leading an expedition into the unknown but under that is a woman, a very beautiful and emotional woman. I can see that even when you can't. If we had stayed on New Earth we would already have a child that is one thing I don't doubt for a moment. I also doubt very much that you will never be a mother, because you already are. You're a mother to this crew, to Harry especially.
Janeway- You're right, but a child of my own, Chakotay I would like nothing more then to experience parenthood with you.
Chakotay- Well, we have about one hundred children; we're old.
Janeway- (laughing) Thank you, will you accompany me to Sick Bay, I don't want to go through that alone.
Chakotay- Of Course. I am partially responsible for this.
Janeway- Janeway to Tuvok
Tuvok- Tuvok here
Janeway- Take over for a little while.
Tuvok- Very Well Captain. Tuvok out
Janeway- Shall we go out the back?
Chakotay- Certainly, after you Kathryn
The pair walked to the Medical Bay, they took their time. Finally, they arrived.
Janeway- Doctor?
Doctor- Captain, Commander. I take it everything went smoothly.
Janeway- Yes, it did. I'm ready, what exactly will you be doing?
Doctor- It's just a very simple procedure. I will need to know two things
Janeway- Certainly
Doctor- How long have you been intimate and when was the last time you two had.
Janeway- Doctor!
Doctor- Captain, I don't mean to be indelicate but I must know.
Janeway- Very well, just once about ten weeks ago.
The doctor performed the very quick and easy procedure while Kathryn and Chakotay talked. Before she knew it the doctor was finished.
Doctor- That's all Captain, you may go. Computer save all files to KJaneway1272.
Janeway- Thank you doctor.
Chakotay- Does she need to come back for any follow-up visits.
Doctor- No, that won't be necessary Commander.
Chakotay- Thank you, doctor.
Doctor- My pleasure
Kathryn and Chakotay leave and go their separate ways. Kathryn was so tired. The next morning she woke up early and went to the holodeck. As she stood there she wondered.
Janeway- Computer open file KJaneway1272
Computer- File Open
Janeway- Display on screen
Kathryn stood staring at the screen and after a few minutes she spoke again.
Janeway- Computer project an approximate image of the child at two years.
Computer- Image complete
As Kathryn stood staring at her would-be two-year old Chakotay had awoken and was wondering where she was, as they were supposed to meet for breakfast.
Chakotay- Computer locate Kathryn Janeway
Computer- Kathryn Janeway is in Holodeck One
Chakotay- Is there a program currently running in Holodeck One?
Computer- No
Chakotay decided to see what she was up to, while he was on his way Kathryn made a few adjustments.
Janeway- Computer Project an approximate image of the child at five years
Computer- Image Complete
Kathryn approached the child and knelt down in front of her. Chakotay entered the holodeck.
Chakotay- Kathryn, what are you doing?
Janeway- (rising) Chakotay!
Chakotay- Who is that?
Janeway- Our child at five
Chakotay- What?
Janeway- You should see her at two; she's adorable, Computer project and approximate image of the child at two years.
Computer- Image complete
Chakotay- Wow, how did you do this?
Janeway- The doctor saved all my scans to my file; I accessed it.
Chakotay approached her and stared at his daughter, he put his arm around Kathryn. She leaned her head on his shoulder and smiled, he kissed her forehead and looked back at his beautiful daughter.
More to come.
Kathryn Janeway was sitting on the bridge she had been on duty almost all day. The bridge was filled with senior staff. Ten weeks prior to this date, five years into their journey, she and Chakotay gave into the temptations. No one knew, and they had returned to Captain and Commander at all times. As Kathryn sat there in her chair her stomach started to cramp, she wanted to double over in pain but she refused to allow herself to do that. Then it happened as she sat there her pants felt damp, she lurched from her chair.
Chakotay- Captain?
Janeway- I'll be right back, I.I forgot something.
She left the bridge uneasily and headed for her quarters. When she got there she realized it was more serious than she believed.
Janeway- Janeway to the Doctor
Doctor- Yes, Captain?
Janeway- Can you transport to my quarters; it's an emergency!
Doctor- On my way, Doctor out.
Moments later the doctor materialized with his Med Kit and called for her.
Doctor- Captain!
Janeway- I'm bleeding, and my stomach.
Doctor- (scanning her) Captain why didn't you tell me you were pregnant?
Janeway- Pregnant!
Doctor- Yes, Doctor to transporter room one, lock on the captain's signal and transport us to Sick Bay.
Janeway- (After materializing) Pregnant! That can't be, you're wrong doctor, I'm menopausal.
Doctor- Yes, lay down on bio bed two, please
Janeway- Doctor I feel lightheaded what's happening?
Doctor- Captain, I am sorry.
Janeway- What is it?
Doctor- You're miscarrying.
Janeway- Can you.?
Doctor- There is nothing I can do, I'll need to do a procedure but.
Janeway- I'm on duty.
Doctor- Captain.
Janeway- Give me an analgesic.
Doctor- I can't just.
Janeway- Doctor, you want me to comfortable?
Doctor- Yes, but.
Janeway- I would be most comfortable if the Commander was here
Doctor- I can call him, now
Janeway- No! If won't give me anything, I'll be leaving anyway.
Doctor- Very well, you win; here is something for the pain and the bleeding.
Janeway- Thank you. Oww!
Doctor- Sorry, as soon as you're finished, come back here, I have to perform a small procedure.
Janeway- Very well, Doctor
Kathryn Janeway left Sick Bay and headed for the bridge. She walked on the bridge and without stopping on her way to the Ready Room she called to Chakotay.
Janeway- Commander, my Ready Room, now.
Chakotay rose and entered a few seconds behind her, she turned and faced him approaching him she spoke.
Janeway- Chakotay I didn't forget something this morning.
Chakotay- I know
Janeway- I was pregnant.
Chakotay- You, I, We are. I don't believe it!
Chakotay reached his hand out and touched her stomach; he didn't expect to feel anything but he thought he would check, just incase. As he did she looked down and pictured the smile she saw on his face when she said "pregnant". Then she realized it was short lived. She wanted so much to let the flood gates loose. The more she thought about the joy he was feeling the higher the water levels rose. She keep the Captain façade anymore, as he looked up at her he saw pain in her eyes and tears running down her cheeks.
Chakotay- Kathryn.
Janeway- Chakotay!
She collapsed on his chest and he held her tight still totally bewildered. Through her tears, her head still buried in his chest, she told him.
Janeway- I . I miscarried, that's why I left the bridge.
Chakotay- Kathryn.
He kissed her head and stroked her back and hair. As she quivered in his arms his heart broke. After she calmed down they sat on the couch and talked.
Janeway- Chakotay I never thought for one second there was any chance of me getting pregnant. If I had thought there was I would have never allowed myself to do what I, well, we did. I never realized the bliss and pure joy that goes along with having someone, a person, growing inside of you. When the doctor told me I was not going to conceive I didn't think it would affect me like this.
Chakotay- Kathryn, you may be the Captain of a starship, and you may be leading a crew stranded, probably for a long time in the Delta Quadrant. You may be leading an expedition into the unknown but under that is a woman, a very beautiful and emotional woman. I can see that even when you can't. If we had stayed on New Earth we would already have a child that is one thing I don't doubt for a moment. I also doubt very much that you will never be a mother, because you already are. You're a mother to this crew, to Harry especially.
Janeway- You're right, but a child of my own, Chakotay I would like nothing more then to experience parenthood with you.
Chakotay- Well, we have about one hundred children; we're old.
Janeway- (laughing) Thank you, will you accompany me to Sick Bay, I don't want to go through that alone.
Chakotay- Of Course. I am partially responsible for this.
Janeway- Janeway to Tuvok
Tuvok- Tuvok here
Janeway- Take over for a little while.
Tuvok- Very Well Captain. Tuvok out
Janeway- Shall we go out the back?
Chakotay- Certainly, after you Kathryn
The pair walked to the Medical Bay, they took their time. Finally, they arrived.
Janeway- Doctor?
Doctor- Captain, Commander. I take it everything went smoothly.
Janeway- Yes, it did. I'm ready, what exactly will you be doing?
Doctor- It's just a very simple procedure. I will need to know two things
Janeway- Certainly
Doctor- How long have you been intimate and when was the last time you two had.
Janeway- Doctor!
Doctor- Captain, I don't mean to be indelicate but I must know.
Janeway- Very well, just once about ten weeks ago.
The doctor performed the very quick and easy procedure while Kathryn and Chakotay talked. Before she knew it the doctor was finished.
Doctor- That's all Captain, you may go. Computer save all files to KJaneway1272.
Janeway- Thank you doctor.
Chakotay- Does she need to come back for any follow-up visits.
Doctor- No, that won't be necessary Commander.
Chakotay- Thank you, doctor.
Doctor- My pleasure
Kathryn and Chakotay leave and go their separate ways. Kathryn was so tired. The next morning she woke up early and went to the holodeck. As she stood there she wondered.
Janeway- Computer open file KJaneway1272
Computer- File Open
Janeway- Display on screen
Kathryn stood staring at the screen and after a few minutes she spoke again.
Janeway- Computer project an approximate image of the child at two years.
Computer- Image complete
As Kathryn stood staring at her would-be two-year old Chakotay had awoken and was wondering where she was, as they were supposed to meet for breakfast.
Chakotay- Computer locate Kathryn Janeway
Computer- Kathryn Janeway is in Holodeck One
Chakotay- Is there a program currently running in Holodeck One?
Computer- No
Chakotay decided to see what she was up to, while he was on his way Kathryn made a few adjustments.
Janeway- Computer Project an approximate image of the child at five years
Computer- Image Complete
Kathryn approached the child and knelt down in front of her. Chakotay entered the holodeck.
Chakotay- Kathryn, what are you doing?
Janeway- (rising) Chakotay!
Chakotay- Who is that?
Janeway- Our child at five
Chakotay- What?
Janeway- You should see her at two; she's adorable, Computer project and approximate image of the child at two years.
Computer- Image complete
Chakotay- Wow, how did you do this?
Janeway- The doctor saved all my scans to my file; I accessed it.
Chakotay approached her and stared at his daughter, he put his arm around Kathryn. She leaned her head on his shoulder and smiled, he kissed her forehead and looked back at his beautiful daughter.
More to come.