In Confidence
Stage IV
Chapter 3
By: AW
Date: July 2020
Pairing: J/C
Length: 1067 words
Kathryn had been sleeping; Well she thought she was sleeping.
She heard whimpering and she instinctively knew it was her child.
She got up and walked over to where she knew that Kayla was sleeping.
The child was crying quietly, Kathryn felt her heart break at the sight before her.
She picked up the child and help her sitting down on the couch in their quarters. The child quieted and then her blue eyes opened and she began spouting words that made no sense to Kathryn did not understand.
He oldest child was an enigma.
Chakotay walked into the living area and saw Kathryn as her eyes rolled back in her head and Chakotay rushed up to catch his daughter.
Kathryn began spouting words that Chakotay did not understand what she was saying but he realized that the recording was taking down everything that she was declaring was going to mean something to the Bajorans.
Chakotay's universal translator kicked in and he began to understand what his wife was saying.
Kathryn stared at the images around her.
The Pah-raiths are trying to take over.
The child has come from the evil of the world.
They must not own the gateway.
The gateway to the profits must be protected.
Chakotay watched horrified as he saw Kayla's temperature raise.
Chakotay was remiss in interrupting what was happening to his family.
Finally, Kathryn stopped speaking and Kayla's temperature started dropping.
Kathryn groaned and looked to where her daughter had been and was momentarily scared when the child wasn't there.
Chakotay saw Kathryn's distress and touched her arm.
Kathryn spun around to see Kayla in her father's arms. "I think I know who Kayla's biological father is. We need to find out for sure."
"I need to speak to our Doctor and Doctor Bashir between the two of them they should be able to figure Kayla out."
Chakotay stared at her, "You know, already don't you?"
She looked at him, "I remember some of that time and I believe I know who her father is."
Chakotay stared at her, "I am her father." He had tears in his eyes.
Kathryn stared at him, "Of course you are; but you are not her biological father and that answer could save her life."
Chakotay kissed his wife on the cheek.
His hand slid down to her belly. "We have to save all out children, all four of them."
Kathryn stared at him, "Let's get something to eat and speak to our Doctor and get him up here."
Chakotay nodded his head. "Do you know how much I love you Kathryn?"
She had tears in her eyes as she nodded at her husband.
"When I first saw you on my view screen I fell in love. I didn't want to; I hated Star Fleet and all it stood for; but I loved you all the same."
She blinked away the tears, "I saw you on my view screen, and I knew our lives would be forever linked."
He laughed, "What you said to me you wouldn't think so."
She looked at him, "I couldn't let you know; I couldn't show that weakness."
Chakotay stared at her. "If you had've shown me that weakness I would not have put you on such a high pedestal."
Kathryn heard the baby fussing and got a bottle for her and took her back to their quarters.
They entered their quarters and quietly put the child back to her crib and hopefully for a good night's sleep.
Once the child was asleep, the couple went to the communications area and contacted the Doctor.
The Doctor came to the screen. "Captain, Commander; Well hello, what can I do for you today?"
Kathryn drew in a deep breath. "Can you meet us at Deep Space Nine we need you to look at some stuff with Kayla please?"
The Doctor checked his schedule, "I can be there tomorrow evening."
Kathryn nodded, "Thank you Doctor; See you then."
The Captain cut the line and turned towards her husband. "Can you watch Kayla while I run these translations by the Colonel and inform Doctor Bashir that he is going to have to confer with our Doctor tomorrow?"
Chakotay nodded and off Kathryn went.
[SICK BAY]
Kathryn walked into the Medical Bay in DS9. Doctor Bashir watched the Captain walk into the sick bay area. "Janeway what can I do for you today?"
"I think I know who my child's father. Our Doctor, the Voyager EMH is going to be here tomorrow evening to discuss my child with you." She paused and stared at him. "And I need you to do a scan for me."
Doctor Bashir nodded, "What am I scanning for Captain?"
She drew in a deep unsure breath, "I think I'm pregnant."
The Doctor smiled at her, "Well that shouldn't take too long to find out." He scanned her, "Yes six weeks Captain; Would you like to know if it's a boy or girl?"
Kathryn shook her head, "There aren't too many surprises in life, let this be one of them."
Doctor Bashir nodded, "Well good luck and hopefully tomorrow we'll have more answers about your daughter."
Kathryn walked out of the medical bay and walked to their temporary quarters.
She walked in and saw Chakotay feeding Kayla her supper. "Well Doctor Bashir confirmed my suspicions." He went up to her and bent down to kiss her belly. "So, boy or girl?"
She glared at him. "I told the Doctor that I didn't want to know."
He stared into her crystal blue eyes.
He turned and brought Kayla to her crib.
"Chakotay I think I know who Kayla's biological father is."
He looked at his wife. "Does it matter Kathryn as far as I'm concerned Kayla is my daughter."
She stared at him, "I understand but if I'm right this could lead to an explanation about Kayla."
Chakotay shook his head. "Does it really matter Kathryn?"
Kathryn looked at him, "If it is who I think it is it could mean an answer."
Chakotay rubbed her belly and pulled her into his lap, "Chakotay I need to go to ops and speak with Colonel Kira."
Chakotay glared at her. "You need your rest."
She shook her head. "I need answers."
END PART 3
TBC IN PART 4