Chief Medical Officer's Log- Stardate 3.456789.012

This morning, after seventeen hours of labor, Captain Janeway delivered a healthy baby girl. She weighed 4 kilograms and was 50 centimeters long. My initial visual analysis was that she is half Vulcan. After doing a DNA test on the placenta, I have determined that my initial assessment was correct. Lt. Commander Tuvok is the father.

First Officer's Personal Log- Stardate 3.456789.012

I can't believe it. Kathryn gave birth to her daughter this morning, and I found out that Tuvok is the father. Of all the people! I was hoping that the father was going to be some alien from a one night stand or something. I know that wouldn't be like her, but this is just too much to deal with.

I let myself fall in love with her, and I pursued her for four years. She pushed me away every time I tried to get close because she said that as captain, it was inappropriate for her to become romantically involved with a crewmember. She was obviously lying to me!

No, Kathryn wouldn't lie to me. It's not like her. Tuvok must have pressured her into this. That #$! already betrayed me once when he pretended to join the Maquis in order to spy on me, and now he's taken the woman I love.

Chakotay was too angry to continue his log. He decided that he should talk to his spirit guide to try to calm himself down. He took down his medicine bundle, sat on the floor, and got started. After a few minutes, he saw a vision and began conversing with his guide.

The next morning, Kathryn sat in her quarters resting. The baby was asleep, and Tuvok was on duty. Around lunch time, Tuvok came in to check up on them. "Chakotay let me off early today."

Kathryn smiled. "I've been thinking about what you said last night just before I went into labor," she said, "The answer is yes."

Their eyes met, and she continued, "Tonight is the first night of Prixin. What better opportunity than the annual party celebrating families, than to make both of our joyous announcements?"

"Indeed."

News had spread of Janeway's delivery, but the father's identity was still a secret. The Doctor was bound by confidentiality not to disclose, and Chakotay was still too embarrassed at losing to a Vulcan to bring up the subject.

The crew gathered that evening for the party. After the opening speech was read, and the festivities began, Kathryn picked up a glass of water and a spoon. She tapped the spoon on the glass and asked for everyone's attention. "Prixin is a wonderful holiday, where we can celebrate the spirit of family. In that spirit, Tuvok and I have two announcements to make. The first is that we want to announce the birth of our daughter. We decided to give her a Vulcan first name and a human last name. We are pleased to introduce you to T'Lea Janeway."

The entire room was abuzz for a moment, and then everyone quieted down for the second announcement. "Additionally, Tuvok has asked for my hand in marriage, and I have accepted. We will be joining in holy matrimony in six weeks."

With that, the entire room cheered. The rest of the evening was spent congratulating the happy couple and celebrating the newest addition to the Voyager family. As the party died down, Chakotay was sitting alone in the corner moping. Kathryn was tired, so she took T'Lea back to her quarters. Tuvok looked over at Chakotay and decided that he needed to go over to talk to him.

Chakotay saw Tuvok approaching, and felt uneasy. He didn't know what to say, and he certainly didn't expect the words that came out of his mouth. "Do you love her?"

"I beg your pardon," Tuvok replied.

"I said, do you love Kathryn? Or are you marrying her just because you got her pregnant? Are Vulcans even capable of love? And what about T'Pel?" Chakotay got more upset with each question.

Tuvok was taken aback, but decided that in the interest of preserving good work relations, he had better answer the questions. "First, T'Pel re-married a year and a half ago. When she found out that I am still alive, she divorced me. I am not an adulterer. Second, Vulcans are capable of love, and every other emotion. We simply control our emotions and do not display them openly."

"And what about third and fourth?" Chakotay was beginning to raise his voice.

Tuvok got quiet, and he responded, "I love Kathryn with all my soul."

Chakotay was absolutely shocked to hear this. He was expecting a long monologue about how getting married was the logical thing to do. The pause grew slightly awkward, and then Chakotay said, "I do, too. And, after some soul searching, I've realized that part of loving someone is putting their wishes first. I want Kathryn to be happy more than anything in the world. It appears that I can't give that to her, but you can. Will you promise to do everything in your power to make her happy?"

Tuvok replied, "Yes."

They stood up, and Chakotay extended his hand as a gesture of peace. "Then you have my blessing. I wish the two of you the best, and I promise not to interfere in your relationship."