The baby shower was as fun and exciting as such an event should be. All five woman and their partners enjoyed being the center of attention. Having almost the entire crew on break and celebrating together was as wonderful as it was rare. But like all good things it came to an end. Seven, never fond of parties, had left early to set up the camp site and wait for Kathryn.

"Chakotay can I see you a moment?" The first officer knew that it wasn't actually a question.

"Yes, Captain. What can I do for you?"

Janeway held up a finger and tapped her combadge with her other hand. "Two to beam to the Captain's ready room."

Chakotay was surprised at the change of location but even more surprised at the punch in the arm he got once they were alone.

"This is all your fault damn you." She wasn't actually hitting him hard enough to hurt but she was getting her point across. "Make a friend Kathryn it will help you feel better. Take a lover Kathryn it will be good for you." She grabbed his shoulders and tried to shake him. Her success was minimal due to her comparatively small size.

"I am expected to meet her now, in the woods, alone! What the hell am I going to do? Do you know what she expects of me? Damn it Chakotay I am 43 years old and she is 26." The Captain stopped to take a breath.

Chakotay was doing all he could to look serious and contrite but it was with great effort. "Kathryn I…"

"Be quiet," she wouldn't let him speak. "You talking is what got me in to this in the first place. Oh God Chakotay I don't know if I can be what she wants. A middle aged Star Fleet Captain. Is there even enough woman left in me? I am not young anymore what if.."

"Kathryn stop!" Chakotay grabbed her by the shoulders. "She loves you. You are already what she wants. You two have been friends for four years. She knows exactly who you are and how old you are. It will be fine. It will be wonderful. Just go to her, drop the shields and let things happen."

Kathryn took a deep breath. "I am being silly and insecure." Chakotay nodded.

"Yes, but now that you have let it out I am sure you will be fine." He bit the inside of his cheek as he tried to keep from laughing. "I am sure if you ask her she will be gentile with you." The Captain punched him again.

"Thank you. I am sorry to put you through that." She shook her head and covered her eyes.

"It's ok, everybody needs a friend once in a while. And I know you are a little short of confidants right now. Just go to her…now."

Before she could say another word Chakotay hailed the on duty engineer. "Locate Seven of Nine and transport the Captain to that location." Janeway's eyes went wide but before she could speak the blue light engulfed her and she was gone. "Sorry Captain" he said to the empty space she had just vacated. "I don't think I could have lasted another moment." At that the commander flopped on to the couch and burst out laughing. After a few moments he was under control and gave himself a stern lecture outlining what he was not supposed to be thinking about over the next few days.

Because Kathryn was transported to her Seven didn't hear her arrival. Kathryn found her standing next to a tree with her forehead resting against it. "Seven?" The young woman turned her head at the sound of Kathryn's voice. Janeway was stunned to see a tears on her cheeks.

"Seven what is wrong. I'm sorry I am late I didn't mean to upset you." Kathryn moved forward and put her arm around Seven. "Tell me," she said in a loving voice.

Seven pulled her self together and looked at Kathryn. As is usual when she is stressed, Seven responded in full Borg mode. "I am sorry to disappoint you Captain but I think I should return to the ship." She nodded her head and pulled out of Kathryn's arms. She began to walk away.

"Seven stop right there. You are certainly free to leave at any time but I deserve to know what is wrong. Why you are changing your mind about us? You were so sure just hours ago, what has changed?" It took everything Kathryn had to keep her voice even. She could feel her heart breaking with every word she spoke.

Seven slowly turned back around to face Kathryn. "I do not know what to do. I am inexperienced in these maters and you are not. You have had romantic relationships and I have not." Kathryn took a step towards Seven and Seven took a step back. "I am Borg you are human. I don't know if there is enough human in me to be what you want."

Janeway gave her head a gentile shake as she reached out to her love. Grabbing Seven's hand she gently pulled her in to a hug. "We are more alike then you will ever know my Seven." She pulled Seven in tighter and whispered in her ear. "I am too old, you are too Borg. It has been too long for me, you are just starting out. We can't let our insecurities derail our love." Kathryn kissed seven gently on her cheek. "If it makes you feel any better I have never been in love with a woman before. And I want to be with you so very much!"

Seven moved in and gave Kathryn a slow tender kiss. "I am sorry Kathryn I should not have lost faith in our love."

Pulling away Janeway led Seven to a large log that was a perfect love seat. "I think we should just slow down and remember that we don't have to fall in to bed at the first chance. Let's sit down and enjoy the sunset together."

Seven had picked the perfect spot for their time together. They were in a grassy clearing next to a small lake. She had set logs around a fire pit and set up a habitat a far enough away as to not be bothered by the smoke. The ladies found them self looking at each other not the sun set. After a just a few moments Seven pulled the smaller woman on to her lap. Her kisses started out gently but quickly became passionate.

Seven pulled away and looked deeply in to Kathryn's eyes. Her stomach clenched at the desire that was evident there. "I find that going slowly no longer has the appeal that it did just a few moments ago."

"Mmmm" Kathryn sighed as she leaned in for more kisses. Seven's hand moved up to stroke Kathryn's breast and her sigh became a moan. Encouraged Seven stood up and set Kathryn gently on her feet.

"I find this location insufficient." The women no longer needed to talk. They moved swiftly to the shelter Seven had prepared for them.