Disclaimer: All the characters belong to Paramount Pictures. I’m just toying with them.
Rating: For all romantic fools to read.
PG-13
Summary: After Workforce Janeway realize she’s pregnant with Jaffen´s child. How will Chakotay and the crew react?
Janeway was confused, dizzy feeling and her stomach rolled around. Something was wrong. Maybe it was the after-effects from the doctor’s medication for her memory loss down at the planet, Quarra. Maybe her body just needed some time to adjust...
She’d spent her first duty time back on Voyager in her ready room. She felt so tired. Just the thought of movement seemed impossible.
Chakotay rang the chime to her ready room. No answer. He rang twice more. There was till no answer.
“Computer, override door lock: First officer omega 1”
“Access granted”
Chakotay stepped through the doors. The first thing to catch his sight was a sleeping captain lying sprawled on the couch. Her left arm and leg, hanging over the side. She seemed as she had made a crash landing.
Chakotay kneeled down beside her. “Kathryn, wake up!” No answer, not even a stir.
“Kathryn, you have to wake up.” But still there was no answer. Chakotay tried to shake her by the shoulders, but still nothing.
“Computer, what are the vital signs of Captain Janeway?”
“Respiration and blood pressure within normal parameters”
“What is Captain Janeway present status?” Chakotay asked the computer again.
“Captain Janeway is asleep!”
Chakotay picked Kathryn up from the couch and cradled her in his strong arms.
“Computer execute a site to site transport to captain Janeways quarters”
Chakotay felt the smooth sensation of the transports and noticed the shimmering light. The next moment he was standing in Janeways living room. He walked through the room into the bedroom. Carefully he put down Kathryn on her bed. Poor woman, she’s completely worn out, Chakotay thought to him self.
He removed her boots, jacket and socks and pulled the bedcover over her. He replicated a cup of hot herbal tea and sat down comfortable in one of her living room chairs. Waiting for Kathryn to awake... he was off duty anyway, and she wasn’t to report back for duty within the next 14 hours.
………
Chakotay woke from an uncomfortable sleep in Captain Janeways living room chair. Soft groans had woken him. He walked towards Janeways bedroom. As he came closer he noticed that they were coming from her bathroom. It sounded like somebody was vomiting. The doors opened as he stepped closer and before him he saw Kathryn sitting with her head over the toilet holding her hair and she spilled everything within her. Chakotay rushed to her side.
“Kathryn… you okay…. you’re sick! Let’s go see the doctor?”
“NO…” Kathryn answered, barely, as she once again was forced to cover her head over the toilet.
She had been doing this for about 8 days now. Not being able to keep anything down. She still felt so tired. She was getting an idea of what was wrong, but tried to ignore it. She missed Jaffen…
Chakotay could see her loosing her consciousness. They were sitting on the floor and she felled over towards him and he caught her halfway. He picked her tiny body on in his strong arms and asked the computer for a site-to-site transport to sickbay.
……….
The doctor was activated upon their arrival. With tricorder in hand he came towards them as Chakotay laid Janeway down on the nearest bio bed.
“What happened?” The doctor asked. Chakotay explained the whole story to him.
The doctor did his hmmms and ahhhhhs… Chakotay waited anxiously near by. Then the doctor turned to him:
“Thank you for bringing her by commander. I’ll take care of this from here” The doctor turned back to focus on his data padd.
Chakotay took a few steps closer:
“Will she be okay?”
“Yes she will be fine, commander. She just needs to listen to her doctor a little more closely” the doctor didn’t turn to face Chakotay.
“But what’s wrong with her… obviously something is wrong” Chakotay was getting quite annoyed by the way the doctor was brushing him off.
“I’m sorry commander, but I’m at no liberty to discuss the captain’s medical condition with you, unless it has a direct cause on the performance as captain”
“So it’s nothing serious?”
“No commander”
“Thanks Doctor. Please call me when she wakes up”
“Aye aye commander”
………..
Two days had passed since her visit in sickbay. 4 months ago she was living a happy unknowing life on Quarra. She’d been able to get Chakotay off her back by telling him; she had experienced a brief case of the arethian flu.
Today was her birthday. Neelix had served her a talaxian birthday breakfast. Which she was able to keep down… until she reached her ready room…
She had invited Chakotay for dinner. Just for the two of them. Tonight was going to be the night to tell him.
She was getting clad in a black dress with long arms decorated with a gold color pattern along her arms. A similar golden shawl was resting upon her shoulders to conceal the middle of the body/stomach. The low cut on the dress brought out her perfect shaped bosom. It was hanging loosely around her body. Leaving it to the imagination to dream about what was underneath.
Janeway was button up the dress in front of the mirror. She stopped as she reached her abdomen. Gently she laid a hand upon the now showing bulge. Soon she would have to think about maternity uniforms.
She was standing sideways towards the mirror. Looking at how fast the life within her was growing. Her hands brushing over her stomach, gently.
She hadn’t noticed the eyes looking at her from the doorway, admiring her, he knew…
Slowly he walked back into the living room and made sure to make a little noise as he once again approached her bedchambers.
“Kathryn, are you in here?” he called out.
She hurried in button up the rest of her dress.
“Yes, I’ll be right there”
He was standing in the middle of the room with an enormous bunch of red roses. His hand hidden behind his back. She smiled lovingly at him.
“Are those for me?”
He extended the roses towards her.
“Yes, and a happy birthday from our crew” He grinned
“And this is just from a lost soul” He extended his other hand, holding out a thin black velvet box.
Kathryn accepted the box and opened it. Her mouth fell open and her eyes grew wide as she brushed her fingers over the white pearl necklace.
“Oh, Chakotay it’s so beautiful. It must have cost you months of rations”
Chakotay was standing beside Kathryn. He took the necklace from the box. Opened the lock and walked to stand behind Kathryn. He placed the pearls around her neck. Kathryn felt them heavy and reached to touch them with one hand. Chakotay placed his hand on her arms, still standing behind her. He kissed her cheek.
“Happy birthday, Kathryn”
A single tear escaped and ran down her cheek. She turned around and tried to speak:
“Chakotay… I’m….”
But he didn’t let her finish.
“You’re welcome Kathryn…Well I’m starving, don’t know about you? Shall we”
He smiled warmly at her. Pulling out her chair she accepted the gesture.
………..
The evening was moving along far to fast… It had been such a long time since they had had the time to really enjoy each other’s company.
They were sitting on her sofa, sharing a pot of coffee, and laughing.
He loved her this way, laughing, happy and relaxed. This was the Kathryn he loved loving.
“Do you feel it move yet?” he asked.
Her smile faded. She didn’t look up.
“Yes”
“May I feel it?” He moved in closer on her.
She was sitting with her legs crossed and her arms resting on her thigh. Her precious bugle reveled into the open. She hadn’t noticed how obvious it seemed, for those to know what to look for.
He had moved to sit right beside her. He laid his big hand softly on her abdomen. She could feel the warmth form his hand. He run his hand up the stomach, and suddenly he felt a flutter like bubbles through water. He grinned and looked at Kathryn who was eagerly surprised. She hadn’t felt the baby move yet. This was the first time. She covered Chakotay´s hand with her own, she Looked at him with a surprised expression, smiling.
Then she remembered their situation. He removed his hand and she looked down again.
“How long have you known?
“Just for a couple of weeks”
“Why didn’t you say anything?”
“I figured you would tell me when you were ready”
“Tonight… I was going to tell you tonight” She looked up at him. “Jaffen would’ve been very pleased”
“Yes… I know” Chakotay answered silently. “I want you to know I’ll be there for you Kathryn… if you want me to?”
She looked up at him her tears treating to spill.
“I would like that” She tried to smile, but it faded in the mist of tears. She leaned towards him and he welcomed her as she laid her head of his cheats.
“Always Kathryn… Always”
…………..
The senior officers took the news very relaxed. Janeway had explained who the father was and that she would handle any and all complaints concerning the crew’s feelings about a pregnant captain. But she didn’t receive any. Not even one.
Now they were heading towards Earth. Only minutes to go before the blue planet would appear on the view screen. B´Elanna had delivered a beautiful baby girl upon their return/arrival to the Alpha Quadrant. Everything happened so fast. Kathryn hadn’t even had time to tell her mother the news yet. She was 6½ months pregnant now, showing nicely the growing life within her. Kathryn and Chakotay were still keeping things on a friendly basic but it was getting difficult to keep distance. Kathryn experienced hormones racing, demanding physical contact.
One evening Chakotay was giving her a backrub. She was only wearing her bra to cover her upper body. He’d slipped the strops down from her shoulders. In the background soft music, Mozart – Ave Marie was playing. Kathryn felt deeply aroused by Chakotay´s touch. Sliding his strong hand and fingers form her shoulders down her back and up again and forward to stop by her cleavage. Repeating his actions… Her head had fallen backwards and he caught her in a fast movement. With her head resting in his hand, her eyes looking deeply into his, he moved his head down to hers and kissed her softly, so very softly on her velvety lips. Then he drew back, finished the backrub. They never talked about it and their eyes showed no regrets.
Of cause Star Fleet had paid interest into who was the father of her unborn child. And with clear conscience she told them the truth…
……….
The investigations were over and Kathryn and her crew could finely go see their family. All the Marqui had been offered jobs at Star Fleet and all the originally Star Fleet crew had received promotions. Harry had finely received the rank fitting his abilities as lieutenant commander. The same happened concerning Tom Paris.
Janeway had been offered the position of Admiral at Star Fleet HQ. But hadn’t decided whether to except or not.
Right now she and Chakotay were walking the long way down the hall to greet her mother and sister. She didn’t know what to expect as a reaction from her family. She was just glad Chakotay was there to support her. They didn’t say a word as they rounded the last corner and entered the room…
“Oh, Kathryn my sweetheart” Her mother flung around her neck, tears running down her face, but the hug was briefly as her mother, still holding Kathryn by her shoulders, looked down at her.
“My God Kathryn, you’re pregnant?”
“Yes… I wanted to tell you but I wanted to tell you in person”
“Oh that’s wonderful… Congratulations” Gretchen turned to Chakotay and gave him a big hug.
“I’m so happy for you, Chakotay. Kathryn has talked so much about you. Welcome to the Janeway Klan”
Gretchen looked at up him. Smiling and touching his face with her hand. No words were necessary. Kathryn looked up at Chakotay and smiled briefly. *So this is it* Chakotay thought to himself… *Now I’ve got her. She is mine. She wants me. No protocols.* They looked each other deep in the eyes. Kathryn was done hugging her mother and sister. It was time to go home…Kathryn and Chakotay left hand in hand…*No more Star Fleet* Janeway thought to herself… *No more away missions*… *Now it’s just you and me, and our baby*.
……….
3 months later….
A smaller reunion was taking place at Tom and B´Elanna´s place. The crew had found their future either on earth or near by, in or without Star Fleet. Kathryn Janeway was 2 weeks over due but that was of no concern. Right now she was enjoying the sight of so many happy people. Kathryn and Chakotay had married 3 weeks after their return to Earth. They lived in a beautiful house close to her mother. They were both teaching at Star Fleet Academy together with B´Elanna and Tuvok. Tom was working, as fly instructor at Star Fleet and Harry was first officer on a star base near Mars. Seven was rejoined with Axem and living in Sweden with her aunt. The Party was doing fine when Janeway felt a sharp pain in her side. She didn’t think much about it. It was probably the baby playing around. She joined the rest of the senior officers standing by the banquet small talking.
“Captain on deck”
Tom was the first to notice her, and of cause he had to joke about her.
“Please Tom, you know it’s Kathryn of duty” Kathryn gave him one of her famous smiles, but was then interrupted by one sharp pain. This time so strong she was forced to bend forward by reflex.
“Captain, are you alright” Tom was at her side in an instant, supporting her by her elbow.
“I don’t know” She was getting a little concerned. This didn’t feel right. The doctor was coming to her aid.
“B´Elanna, please get the Captain a chair” He ordered.
Kathryn inhaled heavily as more pain ran though her abdomen. B´Elanna sat the chair behind Kathryn.
“Please captain, take a seat…” She did as told. The doctor ran his hand over her abdomen while the other one supported her back.
“Have you been experiencing pain like these before Captain?”
“No… not like this… I’ve been feeling small pains in my lower back since this morning. Nothing else” Kathryn grasped in shock and then looked down between her legs. Her dress was wet and so was the ground beneath her. She looked back up at the doctor.
“Well then Captain, I believe you’ve just gone into labor, and by the timing of your contractions, you don’t have time enough to get to the hospital.”
“WHAT!!!! Get me Chakotay” Harry ran to fetch him.
“What about our bedroom. Can we use that?” B´Elanna asked.
“We’ll have too… Let’s get the Captain inside” The doctor and Tom supported each side of the captain. But they didn’t make it far before another contraction hit Kathryn. She almost crumpled to the ground, if it weren’t for Tom and the Doctors support.
“Oh my God, it’s getting stronger… Where the hell is Chakotay when you need him?” Kathryn spoke through guttered teeth’s.
People around were beginning to suspect what was going on. Kathryn didn’t know if she would make it to the house. It felt miles away. Then in a sudden and graceful movement Tom lifted her off her feet, one arm around his neck, the other supporting her stomach.
“Just relax Captain. The ride is on me”
………
They made it to Tom and B´Elanna´s bedroom. Tom laid Kathryn on their bed. B´Elanna had removed the bed covers and replaced it with clean sheeting’s.
“Tom, place some pillows to support her back! B´Elanna, I’ll need some hot water and towels!”
As Tom got behind Kathryn to place the pillows Chakotay stormed into the room.
“What happened?” He asked firmly as he walked to sit beside Kathryn.
“The Captain has gone into labor Commander. We have no time to go to the hospital. Luckily you’ve got the best medical attention you could wish for right here to assist you”
“But she’s alright?” Chakotay asked.
“Well, if you could leave us alone for at minute I’ll do my examination and bring you an answer”
“Okay” Chakotay turned to face Kathryn who were breathing heavily.
“I’ll be right back.” Kathryn just nodded. Unable to speak, trying to focus on her breathing.
………
Harry, B´Elanna and Samantha Wildman were waiting outside the door to the bedroom. Cries could be heard from their captain.
Inside Kathryn struggled to bring life to see the light of day.
“One more push Captain!”
“I can’t” Kathryn was exhausted. Everything was going so fast.
“Tom, get around her back. When I say push you push at her back!”
“Aye Doctor” Tom got into place.
“One more time captain and you will see your baby, just one more time!”
“Come on Kathryn, I’m so proud of you. Just one more time and you’ll be holding our baby”
Kathryn looked into Chakotay´s eyes… This really was going to be their child… not her and Jaffen´s, no, her and Chakotay´s.
“Now push Captain… Push… a little more, a little more”
Kathryn was running out of strength. She felt her consciousness drift. She wouldn’t be able to hold it much longer.
And then it was over… She heard soft baby moans…
“Congratulations captain, commander. You have a beautiful baby girl”
“My God she’s small… Is she as she’s supposed to be?”
“Yes… Everything is as it should be” the Doctor gently handed the baby to Chakotay who laid the baby on Kathryn’s breast.
“She is so tiny… so beautiful” Kathryn had tears in her eyes.
“Just like her mother” Chakotay kissed the top of Kathryn’s forehead. “We’re a family, Kathryn”
“Yes. Now we are a family Chakotay… I love you”
“I love ýou” Their lips meet for a passionate kiss but were interrupted by small cries from their daughter.
“I believe your daughter is hungry”
Kathryn nursed the baby while the Doctor finished her up. The baby was done eating and was now lying on top of Kathryn’s chest, sleeping to the sound of Kathryn’s heartbeat thumbing beneath her small head.
………….
Harry, B´Elanna, Samantha and Naomi had come to stand beside the bed.
“She really is very small Captain” Naomi declared.
“Well, babies are very small. And she’s not even an hour old, so she’s supposed to be this tiny” Samantha answered her 7 year old daughter.
“Congratulations Kathryn, Chakotay. She’s very beautiful”
“Thank you B´Elanna” Chakotay answered.
“She looks very much like you Captain” Harry commented.
“That’s because she’s 96 % human ensign” The Doctor replied.
“The Captain must have very strong genes” They all looked up to see Tuvok standing in the door.
“Tuvok you made it after all” Harry greeted happily.
“Yes. And I brought a friend”
He turned to let Seven pass through the door.
“Seven, oh, it’s so good to see you” Janeway spoke softly.
“As am I, to see all of you. We came to expect a party and are presented with a birth”
“Would you like to see her? Please both of you come closer” Chakotay rose from his position at the bedside to let the newcomers have a look at the new life.
Seven sat at the bad beside Kathryn and not a second passed before Naomi was on her lap.
“She’s not even an hour old, that’s why she’s so tiny… I’ve missed you Seven”
Naomi put her arm around Seven’s neck to a big hug. “
“As I have missed you” Seven hugged her in return.
“Congratulation Captain, Commander”
“Thank you Tuvok… Chakotay and I have a question to ask of you” Kathryn spoke.
“Yes?”
“Will you be the godfather of our daughter?”
The room went silent. “It would be an honor” Tuvok replied. Janeway smiled tenderly at him. They knew each other well enough for Kathryn to know he was deeply touched by their request.
“Why don’t we let the captain and Commander get some privacy? Drinks are on me.” Tom suggested. And they all left the room quietly, not to wake the baby.
………
Chakotay was lying beside Kathryn, stroking the auburn hair on their baby’s head.
“What are you going to name her?” Chakotay asked.
“I don’t know really. All the names I thought of don’t seem to fit her… What do you think?” Chakotay looked passionately into Kathryn’s eyes.
“How about, Olivia?” Kathryn said the name out laud a few times.
“It sound perfect”
She looked down at the baby.
“Olivia… welcome to the world… this is your daddy and I’m you mommy. You’ll be hanging out with us for a while” Smiling she looked up into Chakotay’s eyes.
“Thank you”
“For what… you did all the work. I’m the one who should be thanking you!”
“No. Thank you Chakotay, for giving me…us another chance… I love you”
“Not as much as I love you Kathryn”
They kissed. And so began their lives as a family, surrounded by friends and loved ones, to have and to hold forever.
Fin.
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