Title: The Age Old Tale
Author: C.J. Grant
Rating: G, Drabble
Summary: Chakotay is suspicious.
A/N: For Yvie and Briana (because she asked). Paramount owns all things Star Trek. No money was made in the creation or enjoyment of this story.
Instinct told him it was already in progress. He'd caught eyes resting on him too long. People looked away abruptly upon scrutiny.
He left the Bridge and walked quickly home. In his quarters, he knew he'd be safe.
He stepped in and felt a weight lift from his shoulders. He'd escaped.
Or so he thought.
On the dining room table sat an object he didn't recognize. He scooped it up in his hand.
An old Cognac. Around the neck of the bottle hung a hand written note, penned by a familiar hand.
"Happy Birthday, Old Man. Don't drink it alone."
