Kimberley noticed that Joan was barely listening and was very quiet; not contributing any ideas to the conversation; which was very unlike her. Kim tried catching Joan's eye but to no avail. "OW" she cried out as she felt someone's boot connect with her shin.

"Where's your research info?" Michael asked.

"Right here and next time you kick me, I'll kick you right back just as hard" she threatened angrily.

"Speaking of research info, word going round the ship is that Lieutenant Jackson ended up getting temporarily relieved of duty for getting caught in a compromising position with another member of the crew."

"I heard he was confined to quarters"

"That's the same thing dummy"

"No it isn't. Relieved of duty means you can't work but you're allowed to still use the recreation facilities, and confined to quarters means that you only leave to go to report for duty or get food in the mess hall, but if you do that then you have to take your meal right back to your quarters. It's the same as if you're grounded." Naomi explained while looking over the report she was writing.

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Chakotay had spent the last 3 hours going over the sensor readings collected from the moon they orbited. "I would like to start mining operations as soon as possible. I was thinking maybe if we had two teams go down Neelix could join one team once he finished with you and the ambassador. For the other team I was thinking maybe Ensign Ludwerg could lead it, he is quite competent when it comes to knowledge of…" Chakotay stopped mid-sentence and looked up. He smiled to himself when he saw the Captain curled up on the couch of her ready room, snoring softly. "If I was boring you, why didn't you say something?" he softly whispered. Hearing the door chime ring, he asked the computer to identify who was on the other side. "Come in Miss Janeway".

She was startled to hear Chakotay answer the door. "Where's the Captain?" she asked, then nodded when she looked in the direction he pointed. They continued to speak in hushed tones so as not to wake Kathryn. "Is it true that Lieutenant Jackson has been confined to quarters?"

"Not that I'm aware of. The Captain gave the final discipline report. Why?"

"I was curious". Chakotay didn't believe this was the only reason and his look said so. "Okay, people are saying that he's confined to quarters for getting caught with another crewmember. Others are saying that he's been relieved of duty".

Kathryn heard voices filtering through into her dreams and slowly realized they were that of her First Officer and her daughter. Blinking a couple times she rubbed a hand across her eyes trying to focus on where she was and clear the fuzz in her mind. She instantly sat up with a worried look on her face, "Commander how long was I asleep?"

"About half and hour. Don't worry no-one has been around other than Kimberley."

"Bridge to Captain Janeway, the ambassador said he is ready to meet with you as soon as you would like"

Heaving a sigh and frowning at Chakotay Kathryn closed the link and stretched. "Is there something you need Kimberley?" Kim repeated her question about Lieutenant Jackson and patiently waited for an answer.

"That matter doesn't concern you. I'll see you both at dinner tonight…dismissed".

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Captain's Log Stardate

Mining operations on Solaris Planetia IX were successful and the natives were generous enough to help us with repairs as well as re-stocking foodstuffs and other mechanical parts.

Ending her log Kathryn sat back in her chair, closed her eyes and sighed heavily as she felt a stirring from inside. "Finally getting too cramped in there to move around easily? Please feel free to come check the ship out from my vantage point" she quietly said with a smile as she massaged her ribcage. Noticing the time she went to check on her daughter. "Rise and shine Peanut" she called out, walking in to find an empty bed. Retracing her steps Kathryn called out again only to be answered by silence. "Computer locate Kimberley Janeway".

"Kimberley Janeway is in her quarters."

"I already checked my quarters" she told the computer grumpily. Faintly she heard the activation of a comm. badge and Naomi's voice floating through the air. Following the noise she tracked it to Kim's bedside table.

Kimberley's P.O.V

I can't believe it's come down to this -- thrown in the Brig overnight just because I wasn't wearing my comm. badge and when I get out I'm grounded for two weeks…two weeks. I can't see how any of this is fair.

"IT'S NOT FAIR!!!" Kimberley screamed throwing the padd against the bulkhead in a fit of anger causing her visitors to jump.

"It never is…Naomi, Icheb would you please excuse us" Kathryn walked up to the force field separating her and the prisoner. Shaking her head slightly she reached over and deactivated it then stepped aside. "One day your temper is going to get you in a lot of trouble Miss Janeway." When Kimberley didn't say anything Kathryn continued, "You're free to go. You are, however, still confined to quarters for two weeks".

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Three weeks after Kim's brig incident:

Naomi, Michael and Kimberley dashed down the corridor on Deck 3 then disappeared into the Captain's quarters. "We have to hurry" Kim said with a mixture of panic and excitement. "Michael Torres to Icheb, coast is clear".

"Acknowledged" Icheb answered. Ten minutes later he and Lieutenant Jackson arrived.

"Took you long enough" Naomi commented when they arrived.

"We had to take a small detour to avoid a confrontation with Commander Chakotay" Icheb explained. Without any more hesitations everyone got busy with completing their surprise task. A short time later they heard the door chime ring. Naomi, Icheb, Michael and Kimberley looked to each other, "Computer identify who is outside Captain's quarters" Kimberley queried.

"Commander Chakotay"

"Shit" she swore softly. "You guys stay here and don't make a sound." She let him in and was talking when Lieutenant Jackson emerged from the washroom. Seeing his C.O. he stopped dead in his tracks. "Intruder alert! Security team to the Captain's Quarters" Chakotay barked upon seeing Lieutenant Jackson.

"No wait, Sir it's not what you think" Kim and Jackson said simultaneously.

"Lieutenant you have exactly 10 seconds to explain why you are in the Captain's Quarters alone with her 15 year old daughter" Chakotay demanded in an eerily calm voice, the anger visible in his eyes.

"It's easier to show you Sir" Kimberley explained disappointedly. Taking his hand she led Chakotay to the room where the other three were waiting. "It's a surprise for the Captain, please don't tell her" Naomi pleaded.

Chakotay tapped his comm. badge and ordered, "Stand down red alert. Security team cancelled and dismissed"

"This is why I was spending so much time w/ the Lieutenant, so I could get his input and ideas" Kimberley explained weakly, still unsure of how much trouble she was in if any.

When Kathryn stepped into her quarters after work that day she immediately sensed something was going on. "You can't come in yet."

"Kimberley what's going on?"

"Nothing, just close your eyes". Kim took her mom's hand and guided her in, "okay open them." Kathryn gasped and looked around in complete awe. She slowly walked in and lightly fingered the handmade antique crib. "It's beautiful. Where in the world did you get it?" she asked as she fought to control her voice.

"You really like it? Lieutenant Jackson made it. Naomi, Michael, and Icheb helped me decorate the room". With her eyes shining with unshed tears, Kathryn embraced Kim and kissed her on the top of her head, "I love it thank you". Reaching in she picked up the patchwork quilt that Kim gave to her at Christmas and stood there with the tears streaming down her face, no longer able to hold them back.