A Moment in Sickbay

Rating: T

Pairing: J/C, J/K friendship.

Summary: Shortly after Basics, AU. After overhearing a conversation between Captain and Commander, Harry has a moment in Sickbay with Kathryn.

Disclaimer: Voyager and characters aren't mine.

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Kathryn Janeway was sat patiently in Tuvok's living quarters, she and Chakotay had decided to tell him their good news first. As he sat opposite of her placing Vulcan spiced tea in front of her her noticed her discomfort.

"Tuvok, you know that you are a very dear friend to me don't you?"

"Yes Captain and I regard you the same." He replied as she stared at the cup of tea.

"Well I know you like to be honest and blunt so I shall get to the point. I am pregnant. I am 12 weeks pregnant and in light of this, the baby's father and I have decided to get married and we would like you to do it." She smiled nervously as his eyebrow came back down to its normal position.

"I do not understand Captain. Your fiancé is still on earth." Kathryn sighed at Tuvok's reminder of the man she had cheated on with Chakotay.

"No Tuvok. The baby's father is Chakotay. We began a relationship on New Earth and when we returned we never expected to find I was pregnant. I…I don't agree with abortion, not one bit so we are going to make the best of this. You know how much I want to be a mother this is my chance. Deep down I know that…Mark has forgotten about and moved on. Tuvok?" she questioned as she finished rambling, her oldest friend had been scarily quiet.

"Captain, I understand that you have strong maternal feelings however I want to caution you. Is this new and dangerous place safe to bring up a child?" seeing the fear on her face he changed his tune slightly. "I will marry you and the commander, when it to proceed?"

"3 days' time, we will be announcing it later today, and Tuvok not a word to anyone, not yet anyway" she smiled and patted his arm before leaving.

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The crew were happy to be back where they belonged, on Voyager granted it had been a day or two. Ensign Harry Kim, was one of those happy crewmembers, was lying back in bed he wasn't usually one to struggle sleeping but…he had seen and heard things on Hanon IV that troubled him.

"Are you cold, Kathryn?" Chakotay asked

"No, is everyone alright" she asked looking up revealing her tearstained cheeks, moving in front of her and taking her hands he smiled.

"Kathryn, you don't need to blame yourself, the crew don't blame you. Be glad we are safe and together as a team." He gave her a reassuring smile.

"But I broke my promise to get the crew, to get them home and my promise to you, to stay healthy for the sake of our baby. I'm sorry" she had placed their hands together on her tiny bump.

"I know love, but be glad we will have the opportunity instead blown to pieces, eh. Now come sit by the fire, you'll be warmer." Taking her hand in his.

"I don't need a fire when I have you." She smiled lying her head on his shoulder and waiting for his arms to surround her. Looking up into his big brown eyes she hoped their child would have he told her how much he loved. Slowly he lowered his head and kissed her.

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Harry knew when they arrived back the two had rushed to sickbay and he had checked if she was still there and she was. He was worried, about his captain, her baby and of course the commander. He had liked the thought of another child aboard Voyager he assumed Naomi would love another child to play with and Neelix loves spoiling her. Deciding sleep was impossible until he had talked to the Captain.

"Computer locate Captain Janeway."

"Captain Janeway is in Sickbay." The computer answered promptly. Grabbing a robe he tiptoed out his quarters and made his way to sickbay.

The lights were dimmed but he could see the captain and the Commander. She was still on the bio bed and he sat in chair holding her hand. Walking over Harry realised his captain wasn't asleep.

"Captain, are you okay?" he whispered. She was startled at first but calmed to see it was only young Harry Kim.

"Yes Ensign" she lied. Taking a deep breath Harry rephrased his question

"When I ask if you are okay I'm actually asking if you and your baby are okay" she sat up and looked shocked, nervous and disappointed that he had eavesdropped on her and the commander, "I didn't mean to hear you talking it's just…we all worry about you like you worry about us. I won't tell anyone, not even Tom, especially not Tom not how much he asks me if I know something." Her expression soften and she lay a hand on his shoulder.

"I have experienced some unpleasant symptoms due to our time on Hanon IV, nothing for you to worry, this one" she placed her hand on her stomach "didn't react to well, due to this being the critical trimester. A little care from the doctor and we'll be okay. Thank you for your concern" she smiled at him and smiled back, he was a caring young man and she felt guilty that he was here and not enjoying life as a young man on Earth.

"I'm glad. I'm sorry to have startled you and for eavesdropping" he apologised again and she smirked.

"Consider it forgotten but if I find out that it has entered the gossip stream you will be scrubbing plasma manifolds until this one is at least one." She joked her eyebrow raising slightly.

"Yes Captain" he nodded and turned to leave but then stopped and hugged his captain and to his surprise she hugged him back.

"Thank you Harry" she whispered before he left. Lying down again Kathryn smiled to herself, maybe Harry would be a good Godfather.

Harry smiled gleefully as he re-entered his quarters he felt relieved that his captain and her baby were okay and that she definitely had the Commander by her side. That night he slept like a baby.

Epilogue

It was another two days before the doctor told Kathryn she could return to the bridge for some light work. The crew had been told that the Captain had contracted an infection and was unable to see anyone. However that would be blown over today when Kathryn and Chakotay announced their wedding and her pregnancy.

The couple were on the couch in her ready room. He was just perfecting the official invitations to the ceremony for selected members of the crew, senior staff plus Kes, Sam and Naomi and of course Neelix. She was going over what her ship wide announcement would contain, in her head. At 1000 hours the two got up and left for the bridge.

Not looking anyone in the eye Captain Janeway and Commander Chakotay strode to the middle of the room. Tom exchanged looks with Harry, who knew what they were about to do and fought hard not to smile like an over excited child.

"This is your Captain. I am delighted to inform you that I am back on duty. I felt it important to inform you all we are fine. Furthermore, the commander and I wish to invite you all to holodeck 1 in 3 days at 1600 hours to celebrate our…marital union. Individual invitations for the ceremony are being sent out promptly and we hope to see you all on the Holodeck. Thank You, Janeway out." Smiling satisfied she sat in her chair while Chakotay sent out the official invitations out via PADD.

Looking she saw Harry smiling and looking in her direction, she smiled back and winked discreetly at him. He was a good man.

Author's note: Hope you liked that. I kind of like the sort of mother/son relationship Kathryn and Harry have and I hope this was obvious in this. Let me know by leaving a review.

Coming soon: Mom ate a human, after overhearing her parents Melonie gets a little confused.

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