Chapter 3
Kathryn
I sat in the cool grass admiring my tomato plants. In a few weeks,
we'd have vine ripened tomatoes. I heard Chakotay's footsteps and
looked up.
"I'd like to get your opinion on something in the house." he said
with a charming smile.
"Well, you know me, I always have an opinion on something." I replied
brushing the dirt off my hands as I followed him into the house.
A boat, my mind began to swirl with possiblities. A chirping noise
interrupted my thoughts.
"Tuvok to Janeway, Tuvok to Chakotay, please respond. Chakotay's face
was sober as he handed me my com badge.
After hearing Tuvok's message, I numbly walked to my room. I was in
shock. Chakotay and I had become so close here, how could we go back
to what was?
Chakotay
I sat at the table. Kathryn had retreated to her room. I knew what
was on her mind. Those damnable protocols. Just once, I wished she
could forget them completely. I decided to leave her alone for a
while, let her sort things out. Meanwhile, I would begin packing up
supplies. Voyager would be here in thirty hours.
When she finally came back out into the living area, I paused and
stared into her tear-stained face. "Kathryn, are you all right?" I
asked softly.
Tears began trickling down her cheeks again. "We've just discovered
how much we truly love each other, now we're going to lose it." she
whispered softly.
I shook my head. "We don't have to lose it. A crew that cares enough
about us to risk their lives, would also want us to be happy."
"I know, but will our love survive the demands that command places on
us?" she asked hollowly.
"Nothing could make me stop loving you." I assured her, as I took her
into my arms.