Kathryn worked steadily in her office until her door chimed. "Come in."
Belanna stepped through and Kathryn rose to greet her. "Belanna, it's good to see you. What can I do for you?"
"Actually, it's what I can do for you."
Kathryn shook a finger at her. "I've been meaning to talk to you about that."
"Don't worry. Tom will make sure Chakotay comes back in time for the big day."
"Good."
Belanna folded her arms and sank into a chair. "That is, if I don't kill him first."
Kathryn propped herself against her desk. "Problems? I'm about to get married. I don't want to even think about married people having problems."
Belanna smirked. "I wouldn't worry. You're marrying a mature man. I still have a little kid. Two actually."
Kathryn smiled. "What did Tom do now?"
Belanna took a deep breath. "Are you aware that your fiancée is going to have the bachelor party to end all bachelor parties while they are away on this mission?"
Kathryn's eyebrows rose. "Oh, is he?"
"He is."
"Courtesy of his first officer, I assume."
"Of course."
Kathryn shook her head. "No, he won't."
"You bet he won't. Tom is married to me."
The two girls were silent for a moment. Belanna's foot jiggled as she thought and stewed over Tom's planned celebration. Suddenly, she snapped her fingers. "I know, you can order them not to have it. You outrank them."
"In professional matters, not personal." She folded her arms. "I don't think that would be appropriate. Where is this party taking place?"
"Holodeck."
"The holodeck?" Kathryn smiled. "Why, Belanna, holodecks go down all the time. They need maintenance, don't they?"
Belanna's foot stilled. "Are you ordering a complete diagnostic on Voyager's holographic capabilities?"
"I can't order that, Belanna, without it looking suspicious but relays blow out all the time. Am I correct?"
Belanna rose and shook her head. "It's a shame that has to happen right before his big event too."
Kathryn laughed as Belanna left the office.