AN: Thank you again to everyone who has stuck with this story. By request, here is the party with Tuvok's dance. Big thank you again to everyone who reviewed or sent me a note. It's hugely motivating to know you've read and enjoyed a story of mine and some of the notes are beyond lovely and special. Thank you!

"Thank you, Neelix!"

The crew shouted and cheered as Neelix entered into the holodeck. The program had recreated a tropical island beach and everyone was dressed in bathing suits and grass skirts. Kes walked up to Neelix and placed a lei around his neck. She kissed him on the cheek and said, "No uninvited visitors this time."

Janeway and Chakotay walked up along with Tom and Belanna. They all greeted Neelix and Janeway said, "We've made an entire security sweep. No terrorists, no guns, and no explosives. I'm afraid you'll have to create your own excitement this time, Mr. Neelix."

Neelix clapped his hands. "I shall be very happy to. Everyone enjoy!" Cheers went up as the island music started and the crew paired off to dance and play party games. Before long, Neelix was heading the limbo contest and the misery of the past week was forgotten.

Seven entered in her standard uniform and looked around. Chakotay walked up to her and said, "Not in the party spirit, Seven?"

Seven eyed his tropical attire. "I do not see the purpose in wearing a costume."

"It's fun. You should try it some time."

Seven put her hands behind her back and said, "I am here. I have fulfilled my obligation."

Chakotay shook his head. "Not yet you haven't. You haven't wished the guest of honor well." He pointed at Neelix who was trying to get his stocky frame under the limbo stick. "It's also customary to join in the games. I think you'd do quite well at limbo."

Seven watched for a moment then glanced at him. She waved a hand and said, "After you, Commander."

Chakotay lost his smile. He took her by the arm and led her to the bar. "How about a drink first? I'll need one before I attempt that."

The two of them walked away as Tom and Belanna found Harry. Harry was sitting on the lap of a bikini clad woman enjoying a neck rub. Tom cleared his throat and said, "I don't recognize this female as a member of our crew."

Harry moaned and said, "She isn't. She's a hologram."

Belanna crossed her arms. "You invited a hologram to this party?"

"No," Harry said. "I created her when I got here."

"You know she can't leave here to go home with you like the Delaney sisters can?" Tom said.

Harry moaned again as the woman rubbed his skin. "If you can get one of them to come over here and help me rehabilitate, I'll play."

"You'll play?" Belanna said. "You've been spending too much time with Tom."

Tom gave an offended look and threw up his hands. "And that's a bad thing?" Belanna shook her head and walked away. "Computer, delete female hologram."

Harry's woman shimmered away and he jumped up. "What did you do that for?"

Tom grabbed Harry and pulled him towards the Delaney sisters. "Harry, you almost died. Women love a hero. Just follow my lead and you'll be thanking me in the morning."

Janeway watched her crew laughing and celebrating. She sighed deeply and relaxed with a big smile on her face. It had been too long since she had felt like this. They were a fine crew and they made her proud.

"It is good to see you looking so pleased, Captain."

Tuvok walked up beside her in a Hawaiian shirt and casual pants. Janeway admired his dress and said, "Mr. Tuvok, it's good to see you here and in the spirit."

"Indeed."

Janeway took his arm and pointed him towards the island band. "We created that stage for you. Have you been practicing?"

Tuvok stiffened. "Practicing, Captain?"

"Your hula," she said. "A cultural exchange using only your hands to speak. Don't tell me you haven't brushed up."

"I did not think you were serious about that."

Janeway led him over to the music. "No worries. You can follow my lead."

Tuvok scanned the room to find someone to rescue him but quickly remembered no one outranked the Captain. He let her lead him onto the raised platform where the band was. She called everyone to attention. "I want to thank all of you for your efforts over this past week. Once again, in the face of adversity, we came through together. As one crew with a common goal: to take care of one another and to get ourselves home. I didn't think I could be any prouder of all of you before these events took place. But, once again, you've proven me wrong and exceeded the expectations any commanding officer could ever place on you."

She turned to Neelix and said, "You, Mr. Neelix, have been a wonderful addition to this crew. To our family. We could not have come this far without your contributions and your infectious enthusiasm. You keep our spirits up even in the worst of times. We've come through one of those worst times and now it's time to celebrate the other side of it."

She turned to Tuvok. "Well, we've had enough words. The hula is a dance appropriate to this program. It is a customary Earth dance from the islands which expresses feelings and words through movement and hand gestures. Mr. Tuvok, since you are a man of few words, I think it's only appropriate that you lead us in dancing it."

Ayala shouted his approval from the back of the room and the rest of the crew joined in yelling their encouragement. Tuvok's unease was palpable and Janeway leaned over to him. "Follow me. Hula music, please." She faced the crowd and said, "Join us!"

The hula music started and Janeway's hips started to sway to the music while her hands gestured. Tuvok remained still until she danced up to him and placed her hands on his hips and pushed them back and forth. "Captain, I do not think…"

"Don't think, Tuvok, dance."

Amidst the cat calls and yells, Janeway and a stiff Tuvok led the crew in the hula as Voyager sped through the stars back on its way towards home.