Chakotay made his final checks with Starfleet and was walking across the Academy grounds when he noticed a blond woman sitting on a bench under a tree. He would have known Seven anywhere. He glanced around and saw only a few students milling through the flowered pathways. She seemed engrossed in her work but Chakotay knew it was time to say thank you in person.

He walked over and his shadow blocked her sunlight. She glanced up and calmly studied him. "Captain," she finally said.

"Seven. May I sit down?" She nodded and he sat on the bench beside her. Seven lowered her padd as Chakotay leaned forward and said, "I wanted to thank you for saving Kathryn's life. I didn't know what you did when you were in my office that day. I ordered you to leave and…"

"You had every right to throw me out. I created a situation that nearly cost Admiral Janeway her life."

"Yes, you did." He looked at her and said, "To be honest, she is much more forgiving of you than I am right now. But, she and I are moving on and we want you to do the same."

Seven returned her attention to her work. "Now that I have your permission…"

A surge of anger went through Chakotay. He bit his lip and stood up. "See, this is what gets me. You seem to be getting it one minute and then you go completely callous the next. Which one is it, Seven? Which one is real?"

"Do you really care, Captain?"

He shook his head. "No, not really. Kathryn asked me to be nice to you. To forgive and forget but I'm not sure I have it in me because I don't trust you."

Seven shrugged. "At least you may now tell your girlfriend that you made the attempt."

"That girlfriend is now my fiancée. And I'm warning you. If you come near her and try to hurt or sabotage her in any way again, I'll make you wish you had stayed with the Collective."

Seven's head jerked. "You and she are getting married?"

"Yes, in six weeks, when Voyager returns. Kathryn actually would like you to be there."

"I don't think that would be appropriate, Captain."

"Not if you're not truly remorseful, Seven, it wouldn't."

They stared each other down for a few moments before Chakotay stepped back and said, "You have a nice day." With that, he turned and walked away.