Author's Note: I was very personally unsatisfied with the whole second part of the series- in other words this whole story. Anyway I hoped you enjoyed it and I'm just going to wrap it up and move on the part three. I found season two particularly difficult to deal with- especially since they were all stuck on this planet. I realize I shouldn't have limited myself to the planet- and could have branched out a little more, but Paramount didn't give me much to work with. So in any event- here's the end of part 2 in the Delta Quadrant series. Thanks for all your reviews and support throughout this story!

It was good to be back on Voyager. Her consul was a welcome sight, and so was the mess hall- and even Neelix's cooking. She sat down next to Tom in their usual spots, and mused at what a reckless hero he had become, and how so many things had changed since they got back from the planet. She and Tom had been spending a lot of time together, walking around the holodeck, drinking and playing pool in Sandrine's… She had to admit, it was a most welcome change. After all for almost six months she had found herself becoming more and more attracted to Tom, and spending time with him was a great way to lure him in. Romance was never her strong suit, but as she flashed him a smile, she could tell he let his defenses down just a little bit.

The Captain and Chakotay seemed a little on edge with each other though. It seemed that the planet had forced them to discuss things they didn't want to discuss. B'Elanna knew all about that. She and Harry had spent many nights spying on the pair, just to see exactly what was going on. Not to mention, she had a secret desire to win Tom's ludicrous betting pool, she really needed some chocolate and she was almost clean out of rations. She could see the Captain let out a heavy sigh and look at Chakotay, almost in an annoyed manner. She walked over to get a little more breakfast from Neelix, but only so she could over here what the Captain and Commander was talking about.

" It seems like the crew is happy to be back…"

"Yes, oh- Chakotay- there is something I've been meaning to ask you."
 "Go ahead…"

" I'm getting a bit rusty at pool, and I was wondering if you would join me for a game tonight?"

" I'd be delighted." As she got up she winked and said:

"Tonight, 2100 hours. That's an order."

Smiling a ridiculously wide grin, B'Elanna sauntered over back to the table.

"Hey Tom…" she grinned as he looked up at her mouth full and eyes wide.

"Mmm"

"Put me down for 2130 today- for the CO pool." He swallowed rather quickly and looked at her quizzically.

"Meet me in Sandrine's at 2100 hours; I think we can expect some action from our favorite Command pair…"

"You think?"

"I heard the Captain ask Chakotay- so she could- brush up on her game of pool…"

"Wonder which stick she'll be playing with."

"Paris you are a pervert."
 "A handsome one I hope?"

 "Don't get too cocky Paris…" he snickered again and she smacked him, hard.

"You are so juvenile."

"You love it B'Elanna."

"Keep dreaming pig boy."

Laughing they walked out of the mess hall, continuing the banter until they reached the bridge.