Title: Thrown Through Time
Authors: R. Mason & Joanne Collins
Codes: C/P, C/P/M (only once), M/I (implied)
Ratings: G - NC -17 (depending on where in the story)
Feedback: mchakotayparis
Summary: See Chapter 1
Thrown Through Time Chapter 28
At 0700 Tom and Chakotay entered the living area to find Garrick and Melody asleep on the couch. Chakotay smiles and looked at his daughter and son asleep. Tom went into the nursery and checked on Alaina. She was continently sleeping in her crib.
"Looks like she was right about that being an all niter," said Tom as he came over beside them.
"Computer, disengage sound proofing and end music," said Chakotay as he reached down to pick up Garrick.
"Disengaged," replied the computer.
Chakotay carried Garrick into the nursery, while Tom carried Melody to her room. Chakotay entered her room just as Tom as tucking her into bed.
"Is she all right?" asked Chakotay as he came over beside the bed and looked down at her.
"She's fine Cha, but she needs to sleep. If we leave her here by herself she'll wake up next time Alaina and Garrick start to cry," said Tom as he looked down at her. She was exhausted after the emotional scene earlier with him and Chakotay, then staying up all night with Garrick. The best thing for her right now was sleep.
"Maybe when can get someone to stay with Alaina and Garrick until Melody wakes up on her own. Let me go check," said Chakotay as he left her bedroom.
He went over to his desk and checked the duty roster, soon finding someone who had offered to help in emergencies.
"Commander Chakotay to Ensign Lorin"
A few minutes later a very sleepy female voice answered. "Ensign Lorin, here sir. Go ahead."
"Ensign, I know it's your day off but Melody has just spent all night walking Garrick and I was wondering if you would watch him and Alaina while Melody got some sleep?" asked Chakotay over the com link.
"Yes, sir. I'll be right there. Lorin out," she answered then closed the link.
Chakotay returned to Melody's room to find Tom sitting on the side of her bed watching her.
"I've asked Ensign Lorin to watch Alaina and Garrick while Melody sleeps," said Chakotay as he leaned down and kissed Tom.
A few minutes later the door buzzed, breaking them apart. "That would be Lorin, why don't you go let her in. I'll be there in a few minutes," said Chakotay as he adjusted his clothes.
"Sure thing, Cha," said Tom with a smile, then left.
Chakotay sat down in the spot that Tom just left and looked at Melody. She looked tired but peaceful lying there. Hopefully they had worked out all their problems and now things would get back to normal.
Or at least as normal as they could get for their family. He leaned over and kissed her on the forehead then left to join Tom in the living area.
Tom was showing Ensign Lorin were everything was when he entered.
"Good morning, Commander. Is Melody all right?" she asked.
"She's fine, she just had a rough night with Garrick."
"Yes, sir. I understand about rough nights. My sister went through two weeks of colic with one of my nephews when he was little. "
"Then you understand," said Tom.
"Yes, sir. I'll take care of Garrick and Alaina so Melody can sleep. She'll be fine, sirs."
"If you need anything you can call us and we'll..." started Chakotay.
"Come on, Chakotay. We had better get going if we want to eat breakfast before our shift. Thanks again, Ensign Lorin," said Tom as he pulled a sputtering Commander Chakotay out the door.
She smiled and shook her head at the two men that just left. Now she understood what Melody meant when she said they were a little overprotective.
A little over protective didn't even cover the half of it, but she could understand how they felt. Considering everything that Melody had been through. She walked into Melody's room to find the young women sleeping peacefully in the middle of the bed. She set the computer to monitor her, and then left to check on Garrick and Alaina.
*************************************Commander Chakotay and Lt. Paris both called four times that day before Melody finally awoke at 1500. The computer signaled that she was awake and Ensign Lorin entered her room to find her
trying to get out of bed.
"How are you feeling?" she asked from the doorway.
Melody turned around quickly then grabbed her head as a wave of dizziness hit her. She sat down heavily on the bed and then felt two hands hold her arms.
"Slow down, Melody. You've been asleep only eight hours after a very rough night."
"I'm sorry, I don't remember..."
"That's OK, my name is Lorin. Ensign Jera Lorin."
"Lorin, from the transporter room?"
"Do you always remember everyone from their duty station?"
"I'm sorry, I guess that comes from helping Cha...Commander Chakotay with so many crew evaluations."
"It's all right, do you feel better now?" she asked as she released her arms.
Melody shook her head lightly then looked at the young woman sitting beside her. She was Half-Bajoran, with reddish brown hair. "Yes, thank you. Have Alaina and Garrick been any trouble?"
Melody stood carefully then walked to the bathroom.
Jera' followed her to the doorway just to make sure she was all right. As Melody undressed she could see why so many of the men aboard Voyager expressed interest in Melody. She was slightly smaller in height than most of the women on Voyager, with a medium body build. She was still underweight from her pregnancy but not to the point where she looked sick. Melody turned to see her standing in the doorway.
"Oh, I'm sorry. I just..."
"It's OK, I've always wondered what everyone though of me. But because of the guys no one would tell me." said Melody as she stood up in front of the other woman.
"Why I think...I think you look very nice," said Jera hesitantly.
"*Honestly?*" said Melody. Something in her eyes made her take one more look at
Melody then say. "Honestly, Melody," Jera walked over and helped Melody into the shower then stepped back.
"You're a bit smaller than most, but you look very pretty. In face I know several men who would like to get to know you better."
Melody had turned on the water in the shower so she wasn't sure Melody had heard her so she took a step forward before beginning again. "As a matter of fact, there is one certain Ensign in the Astrometrics lab who would like that a lot."
"Oh really, who?" came Melody's soft reply just above the sound of the water.
"Ian Daniels."
Melody was quiet for a minute before Jera asked. "Melody, are you all right?"
"Yeah, I'm fine," said Melody shakily.
"Look, Melody. Everyone knows about what happen to you and believe me know one wants to hurt you."
Melody had shut off the water and was reaching for a towel, wrapping it around her as she stepped out of the shower.
"I know that. But isn't *sex* a natural progression of any relationship between a man and a women?" asked Melody as she dried her hair.
"Not always, look at your relationship between Commander Chakotay and Lt. Paris. You're relationship with them hasn't ended in sex."
"But I've thought about it," said Melody shyly with her head down.
"That's normal, Melody!" said Jera as she raised her head gently to look her in her eyes.
"After all you're not their biological daughter, and you are a healthy young woman. I know several women who have fantasized about Commander
Chakotay and Lt. Paris., me included. But we know nothing's going to happen because those two are devoted to each other, and you. Fantasies are a normal part of a healthy sex life."
"Gods, I'm confused," said Melody as she sat down on the toilet.
"Look, Melody. Why don't you just make friends with a man first, then if it progress further than that he can help you overcome everything from you past. Or you could talk to Commander Chakotay and Lt. Paris about it, I'm sure they'll help."
"Are you sure?"
"Melody, those two would do anything for you. Do you know that they called four time *each* before you woke up."
"Really? I'm not surprised though, I'll bet they really didn't want to leave this morning either?"
"Your right, Lt. Paris had to practically drag the Commander out so they could eat breakfast before their duty shift."
"Sounds about right."
"In the mean time, why don't we get you dressed before they call again?" Suggested Jera as she took Melody's arm and led her into the bedroom.
Ten minutes later Melody was dressed and sitting on the couch giving Alaina her bottle when Tom called.
"Paris to Ensign Lorin."
Jera looked over at Melody and smiled with her eyes rolled and a smirk on her face. "Lorin, here. Go ahead, Lt. Paris."
"How's Melody doing?"
"I'm fine, Daddy. You know you two should really quit bothering Jera so much."
"Jera?" asked Tom.
"Ensign Lorin, right now I'm sitting on the couch feeding Alaina. When I'm done I'll get something to eat myself," responded Melody.
"Well be sure and eat, Chakotay and I will be home in a little while."
"I will, Tom."
"All right, Paris out," said Tom as he signed off.
"Now I see what you mean, how's Garrick doing?"
"Much better, I think he's learned his lesson about eating too fast," said Jera as she put him on her shoulder to burp him.
"At least until the next time he thinks he's starving. I think Alaina's almost finished to."
Just then Garrick gave a loud burp. "Well, excuse you. Little man," said Jera as she wiped his face. She put him in the swing, then came over and took Alaina from Melody. "Here, let me take her while you get something to eat. I don't want to be in trouble with Lt. Paris," said Jera as she sat down with Alaina and started to burp her.
Melody got up and walked over to the replicator and ordered a small meal for herself, when it appeared she carried it to the table. "I wouldn't worry about that, I know his superior officer,"
Melody looked over at the young women holding Alaina and started laughing. The rest of the time was quietly spent with Melody eating and Jera taking care of Garrick and Alaina.
*************************************When Tom and Chakotay went off duty then both raced home to find Melody asleep on the couch with Garrick in the baby swing. Ensign Lorin and Alaina were lying on a blanket beside the
couch within reach of Melody.
She had not heard the door open so that gave the two men a few minutes to watch the scene before them before she heard them and jumped to her feet.
"Commander Chakotay, Lt. Paris."
"Relax, Ensign. How are they doing?" asked Chakotay as he came over and picked up Alaina.
"Melody and Garrick have been asleep for about forty minutes, while Alaina..."
"Yes, I can see Alaina. Thank you Ensign. You can go and enjoy the rest of your day off. And thank you."
"Yes, sir. Good bye Commander, Lieutenant," said Jera Lorin as she left.
Tom looked over at the two who were sound asleep and smiled. He remembered how just a few hours ago Melody had told him to quit calling Jera so much. He was glad that Melody had made another friend from the crew.
Tom crossed the room and knelt down in front of his oldest daughter, gently stoking her forehead.
Chakotay looked over and saw Tom kneeling in front of Melody and came over beside him. "Is she all right, Tom?".
"She's fine, Cha. She's probably still tired from last night. Ensign Lorin said she had eaten so she's just asleep," said Tom as he stood up and looked at his sleeping son and oldest daughter.
"Looks like we've got babysitting duty tonight. Why don't you take care of these two while I get Mel back to bed," Tom bent over and picked up Melody carrying her into her bedroom. He quickly undressed her, and then put her to bed. While he was taking care of Melody Chakotay had put Garrick to bed and placed Alaina in the swing were she was playing happily.
"Did she wake up?"
"Nope, not even a whimper."
"Good, Garrick's down to. I guess last night wore both of them out."
"Well, now that we have taken care of those two. What do you want to do with the rest of the evening?" asked Chakotay as he gave Alaina's swing one more push then came over and pulled Tom into his arms.
"You know, Cha. I don't know about you but I don't feel like performing in front of an audience" murmured Tom as he looked back at Alaina.
Chakotay looked at the baby, and then cleared his throat. "Uhh, yes. Well...I guess we will have to continue this after she falls asleep."
"Promises, promises. Cha," whispered Tom as he moved out of Chakotay's arms.
Twenty minutes later Alaina was asleep and Chakotay quickly put her to bed in the nursery then returned to the living area to find Tom waiting for him on the couch.
"Now, where were we," said Chakotay as he quickly pulled the younger man into his arms.
"Oh...Chakotay," murmured Tom as he leaned into Chakotay's arms.
"I seem to remember something about picking up where we left off."
"And where was that?"
"Right about here..." said Chakotay as he picked Tom up and carried him into their bedroom to indeed continue were they left off.
"We left at a *good* place," Tom murmured, wrapping his arms around Chakotay's neck.
Chakotay grinned and went back to nibbling on Tom's ear. Tom gasped, this was a sensitive area for him, and he loved
the feeling of the lightly nipping teeth on his earlobe. Chakotay continued to explore Tom's ear, then moved just below it, an area that was particularly sensitive on Tom. He continued lightly nipping and sucking on Tom's sensitive flesh, and Tom arched and moaned in response.
As Chakotay began sucking gently on Tom's aching nipples, he searched blindly in the drawer of the nightstand, finding the small tube by feel. He smiled against Tom's chest when he found it, and again working sightlessly, he squeezed some gel onto his fingers, beginning to prepare Tom gently.
Tom opened up easily for him, the muscles relaxing quickly under the familiar touch of Chakotay's fingers. Tom positioned himself on his hands and knees; Chakotay plunged his fingers once more into Tom, and then began entering Tom, slowly. A few gentle thrusts and Chakotay was completely inside Tom. He began sensuously massaging Tom's prostate with the tip of his erection, and Tom let out a squeaking moan that Chakotay had never heard before. It was as erotic as hell, though, and Chakotay began thrusting harder and faster into Tom, feeling his lover arch back to meet him. Chakotay moved a hand over Tom's hip, reaching to capture his thrusting erection.
The movement of Chakotay's hand on Tom's hardness sent the younger man over the edge, and his internal muscles on Chakotay's erection brought the older man screaming into the abyss with him.
Tom chuckled as they came back to earth.
"Good thing this room is soundproof," Tom murmured as he pulled the covers over them.
Chakotay didn't have the strength to do more than nod in agreement before they were both asleep.
*************************************The next day Melody and Chakotay worked out a duty schedule for her. She would work the mornings in sickbay and spend the afternoons with Alaina and Garrick. They set up a rotating daycare facility so Alaina and Garrick would be supervised while Melody, Tom and Chakotay worked. Melody was also reinstated on the replacement
list when someone got sick.
Melody was on duty in sickbay when Chakotay called and asked if she would come get a report that was in his office for the Doctor. She and the Doctor had finished and he told her that she could get the report now so she left to go to his office. She was sitting at his desk rummaging through the bottom drawer of his desk when the door buzzed.
"Come," she called from under the desk.
The door opened and Ian Daniels entered to an empty office, but soon heard a noise from under Commander Chakotay's desk.
"Found it!" called Melody from under the desk as she rose up and banged her head.
"Damn!" Melody appeared from under the desk rubbing the back of her head.
"Oh, hi Ian." "Melody, I thought that Commander Chakotay..."
"Don't worry, Ian. He just stepped out, he should be back in a second," said Melody as she came from around his desk. Just then the door opened and Chakotay stepped in.
"Ensign? You wanted to see me?" he asked as he looked at the young man.
"Yes, sir. I..."
"Oh don't be so mean, Chakotay. He just got here a second ago." " You know you should really clean out that bottom drawer. You might be able to find thing easier that way," said Melody as she waved the PADD at him.
"I'll remember that," said Chakotay with a smile.
"Yeah, right. And I'm going to take over your job someday. I'll see you later, Ian," said Melody as she left Chakotay's office.
Chakotay watched Melody leave then went around to his desk and sat down.
Ian was still standing at the door waiting for him to say something.
"You can sit down, Ensign," said Chakotay as he motioned for Ian to take a chair.
"Thank you, sir. Uhh sir, I was wondering if it would, I mean...I would like your permission to get to know your daughter better, sir."
"How old are you, Ensign?" asked Chakotay as he leaned back in his chair.
"Thirty six, sir."
"And you've heard about Melody's past and what was done to her?"
"Yes, sir. The whole ship knows about that."
"Then you understand that she is vulnerable and very special to a lot of us."
"Yes, sir. She is special to all of us, well not in the same way as you and Lt. Paris, but..."
Chakotay chuckled then smiled at the young man in front of him. "I know what you mean, Ensign. Just understand this, if you hurt her. In anyway way you will have the whole commander staff and several other officers down on your head so fast you won't know what hit you. Do I make myself clear, Ensign?"
"Yes, sir! Clear as crystal sir!" responded Ian loudly.
"Good, then as long as that's understood I don't see any reason why you shouldn't get to know Melody better. You helped her out during a difficult time and we are both grateful to you."
"It was my pleasure, sir. I'm glad everything work out well."
"So are we, Ensign. Anything else?"
"No sir."
"Then you're dismissed."
"Yes, sir. Thank you, sir," said Ian as he rose and left the office.
Chakotay watched the young man leave, and then smiled to himself. Melody was truly growing up.
*************************************Two days later Ian made his move, Melody was in the mess hall with Tom and Chakotay when he approached their table. Captain Janeway, B'Elanna, and Harry were also sitting talking to Melody while they ate.
"Commander, Lt. Paris, Captain, Lt. Torres, Ensign Kim. Excuse me sirs, may I have a word with Melody?" asked Ian.
At Melody's none reaction Tom reached over and nudged her in the ribs. "Uhh, oh. Sure Ian. What about?"
"Well you see, tomorrow is my day off and..." "Good for you." Chakotay cleared his throat and looked over at Melody. "Sorry, Ian. Go ahead," smiled Melody.
"Yes, well. Tomorrow is my day off and I was wondering if you would like to spend some time on the holodeck with me?"
"Sure, I tell you what. You pick the time and I'll choose the program. Deal?" said Melody with a smile.
At Melody's smile Ian's nervousness disappeared and he relaxed. "Deal, how about 1830? I'll pick you up at your quarters?"
"Fine, see you then. Oh, and Ian...wear something warm."
"Yes, ma'am...I mean Melody. Goodbye, sirs," said Ian as he quickly left.
Melody watched him leave then turned back to the table smiling.
"You know you could have let him ask you in private Melody?" said Janeway.
Melody looked over at her with a puzzled look on her face. "Why?"
"Because there he was standing in front of the whole command staff asking the First Officers daughter for a date. I think he was a little bit intimidated," replied B'Elanna.
"Well he just better get used to seeing you guys around because I'm not giving up my family for anyone," remarked Melody.
"Thanks, Mel," said Tom as he took her hand. "Aren't you going to let him know what program you guys will be using tomorrow?"
"I told him to wear something warm?" "And if he doesn't?" asked Chakotay.
"Then there are other ways to warm him up," replied Melody with a sly smile.
A few seconds later Chakotay reached over and slapped the back of Melody's head.
"What!" exclaimed Melody as she looked over at him? A few seconds later she realized what he was thinking. "Oh come on, Daddy! Just because yours
and Tom's minds are in the gutter all the time doesn't mean mine is. You know sometimes I believe you two think with your groins instead of your brains," said Melody as she stood up. "I have to go; I promised Neelix that I would teach him how to make a pizza. I'll see you both, later," She said, and then left.
"Well, that went well," remarked Janeway.
"I know, I shouldn't have done that but I'm just not used to the idea of Melody dating," said Chakotay.
"Well you had better get used to it, Cha. I have a feeling that we are going to see quiet a lot of Ian Daniels," said Tom. "You know you're going to have to apologize to her."
"I know," he said softly.
"Well, gentlemen. I think we will leave you two alone for a while. You know she's in good hands with Ensign Daniels, Chakotay. He took care of her when she went into labor, I don't think he's going to do anything to hurt her," said Janeway as she stood and left.
"Commander, Tom," said Harry as he followed B'Elanna out.
Chakotay sighed, and then sat looking at the doorway into the kitchen where his oldest daughter and Neelix were.
*************************************After spending several hours in his office working on his reports, Chakotay replicated a red silk rose then returned to their quarters. Tom was sitting on the couch reading a PADD when he came in. He crossed them room and gave the younger man a hug, then sat down beside him.
"Where's Mel?" asked Chakotay as he looked around.
Garrick was playing in the playpen while Alaina was asleep in the swing.
"In her room, she's been in there since I got back."
"Is she still mad?"
"I'm not sure, she just quiet. You better go talk to her before she starts withdrawing again," said Tom as he gave him a quick kiss. "I'll but these two to bed, then we can talk when you're finished."
Tom rose and picked up Alaina and Garrick and carried them into their bedroom. Chakotay watched him leave then sighed and rose to face his oldest daughter. Melody had her bedroom door closed, but he could hear the sound of music coming from within. He knocked softly, and then the door slid open.
Melody was lying on her bed on her stomach reading a PADD.
Chakotay walked over to her bed and sat down besides her placing the rose between her and the PADD. Melody looked at the rose, and then rolled on her back.
"Oh, Daddy."
"I'm sorry, Melody. I know I shouldn't have thought that about you and Ian."
"Why not, isn't sex a normal part of all relationships?" she asked as she turned onto her side.
"Yes but, not every relationship ends up in sex. Look at us for example, we have been together for a year and a half and we haven't ended up in bed together."
"I know, but what if I said I wanted us to?"
"What!" yelled Chakotay as jumped off the bed and headed toward the door.
"Daddy, wait! Please, let me explain?" said Melody as she came up behind him.
Chakotay slowly turned and look at the young
woman standing in front of him. He could tell by the look on her face that she was serious about what she had said, but was still a little confused about something.
"Please, daddy?" asked Melody again as she took his hand and lead him back to the bed and sat down beside him. "I didn't mean that exactly the way it sounded. I know that there are platonic
relationships between men and women." "But I figured if I was going to experience making love for the first time it might as well be with someone I know loves me and would never hurt me."
"Oh Melody, you don't know what you're asking of us," said Chakotay softly.
"Yes I do, Chakotay. I know that you don't think of me in that way and that you and Tom are a couple but..."
"That's not it, sweet one. The problem is that we did or sometimes do think of you like that, and when we do it makes us feel guilty."
"Why, I don't understand?"
"Melody, you are a beautiful young women that any man would be honored to be with. But in our hearts Tom and I think of you as our daughter, but our bodies..."
"Chakotay, I may be your daughter legally but biologically I'm not related to either one of you. Remember." "There is no reason why either one of us should feel guilty about feeling attracted
to each other. It just means that we three have good taste." "I wish it were that simple, sweet one."
"I know, it's a mind over body thing. But would you both do me a favor and at least think about it." "I know that I probably should wait and experience that with whomever I fall in love with, but if that never happens then I will have at least know what it feels like to be with someone who loves me, just for me."
"Oh, Melody. I can't promise anything, but I'll talk to Tom about this, OK?" said Chakotay as he pulled her into his arms.
"That's all I'm asking. Now, if I'm not mistaken you have a very worried husband waiting for you out in the living room." "Go talk to him, and if the answer is no then I'll just have to work something out for myself," said Melody as she kissed his cheek then retrieved her PADD and went back to reading.
Chakotay watched her for a while then slowly turned and left. Tom was sitting on the couch waiting for him and as soon as the door opened he jumped up and met him.
"What happened? I heard yelling?" asked Tom as he looked at Chakotay anxiously.
"Where are Alaina and Garrick?" asked Chakotay as he pulled Tom over to the couch.
"In bed asleep, Cha? What's wrong? What did she tell you?" asked Tom as he became upset.
"Calm down, love. Nothing's wrong, well at least not really. She just told me that..."
"Told you what, Cha! Come on, it can't be all that bad."
"Oh you don't know that half of it. Tom do you remember the morning that we woke up and Melody found us hard?"
"Yes, I remember. But what has that got to do with this!"
"Just listen to me for a minute, Tom." "You reminded me then that Melody isn't our biological daughter and that you had fantasized about her joining us."
"Yes, but..."
"Well it seems that you aren't the only one that has had that fantasy."
Tom just sat there for a few minutes then he
realized what Chakotay was telling him. "You mean that she...Mel wants too..." sputtered Tom.
"It seems so, she just asked us to consider showing her what's it like to be with someone you love."
"But, Cha! We're talking about *Melody* here!" exclaimed Tom.
"I know that, Tom. But consider this from her point of view." "Were the only two people she knows that truly love her and would never do anything to hurt her. What she's asking from us is the ultimate compliment."
"But she should experience that with whomever she falls in love with."
"And if that never happens? You know that it's a possibility because of what her mother and brothers did to her." "She may never get to the point where she can trust another man that much. Do we have to right to deprive her of the experience of being with someone that loves her?"
"Chakotay, I'm not sure I could do *that* with Melody."
"I don't think I could either, but you know there are other ways to make love besides having intercourse."
"Well, I guess that does make a differences." "We would both be there ...I mean I don't think I could be alone with her like that."
"Yes, Tom. It would be both of us. Look, we don't have to make a decision right now. I told Melody that we would discuss this then get back with her later."
"Good, I'm not sure I could give her an answer right now," said Tom as he leaned over against Chakotay's chest.
"I know what you mean, it seems that Kathryn was right when she said that Melody was going to keep our lives interesting," said Chakotay.
"She doesn't know that half of it," said Tom softly.
TBC