Traitorous Love

Part 10

 

by: AW

 

Rated: M

May 2016

 

The conversation came to a standstill as the Janeway women had just heard Kathryn's admition and felt sorrow and surprise. "What about the father Katie-did?" She heard Phoebe's askance.

 

Kathryn felt embarrassed. "He's my first officer."

 

The shock that showed on her mother's face was evident. "The Maquis?"

 

Kathryn nodded her head in embarrassment. "It was an accident; but once I felt him move…"

 

"Oh Kathryn, I'm so sorry."

 

Kathryn watched Phoebe run her hands over her belly feeling her daughter move. ""I'm going to name her Kate." She heard Phoebe explain.

 

Kathryn's jaw dropped open in surprise. "You don't have to do that Phoebes."

 

"I know but I want to."

 

The doors opened and Chakotay walked in, "Five minutes left Kathryn."

 

Kathryn nodded and looked back to her family.

 

"Is that him? I hope so he is absolutely scrumptious Kathryn."

 

Kathryn blushed and nodded. "That's him."

 

Her mother stared at her daughter's finger. "I don't see a ring."

 

"It's complicated mom."

 

She saw the screen begin to scramble. "Well I have to go mom, Phoebe. I love you I'll talk to you next month."

 

Kathryn kissed her fingers and waved bye to her mother and sister. The screen went blank.

 

Kathryn turned and left the astrometrics lab realizing that Chakotay had waited for her outside. It was true they were both off duty right now.

 

She approached Chakotay and raised her lips to his.

 

Chakotay jumped not sure what to expect. It had been so long since they were okay. "Take me home Chakotay."

 

He held out his hand to her and she placed her hand in his. "My quarters. I think I'm finally ready for us."

 

Chakotay nodded afraid to say anything and followed her to her quarters and hopefully their new life.

 

[4 months later]

 

Chakotay woke up and made his way to the living area of what had become their quarters over the past three months.

 

The crew knew them as a couple now and were happy for them.

 

He had last week asked if Tuvok would take command of the ship for a couple of days so that they could be married properly. Since Kathryn was the only person that was legally allowed to marry them, there had to be a temporary change of command for the wedding to be legal.

 

He had not formally asked Kathryn yet but they had spoken of marriage when she had first found out she was pregnant with Edward.

 

She had balked at the idea saying that she wasn't really prepared to be a wife and a mother especially considering the speed that it had all happened.

 

At that point she had said she wasn't even sure she could be a mother.

 

He had let it go, thinking that in the end if this was what she wanted they would make it to that point.

 

He hoped that today would be that day.

 

Kathryn awoke and noticed that Chakotay was not in her bed. She saw the light and knew that he was in the living area.

 

Kathryn got up and pulled on her house coat, walking up the replicator and ordering a coffee.

 

She heard an annoying beep. "Insufficient rations."

 

Kathryn let out a frustrated sigh. "I'm the Captain you'd think I could at least get a cup of coffee."

 

Chakotay heard the grumbling and went to the replicator in the living room and stared at it. "Coffee black."

 

He knew he had the rations and was happy to share.

 

Kathryn walked out of the bedroom cursing her replicator. "Morning Chakotay."

 

She smelled the brew and stared at the cup. Her face lit up. "You didn't did you?"

 

She watched Chakotay nod. "I love you so much Chakotay."

 

"If I had've known six years ago that all it took was a cup of coffee we would have been an item sooner."

 

Kathryn shot Chakotay a death glare. "I don't think so; but it helps."

 

They both laughed and Chakotay reached behind the couch and pulled out a box. Her eyes got huge. "If you're going to do what I think you're going to do –"

 

Chakotay got on one knee and stared into her face showing her a lovely diamond solitaire. "Kathryn Janeway... will you marry me?"

 

Kathryn had tears running down her cheek as she nodded. "I can't perform my own wedding ceremony though."

 

"Already taken care of Kathryn. Tuvok will take command for a few hours and perform the ceremony then give command back to you and it will be legal. We'll officially be husband and wife."

 

She stared at him suspiciously. "You were awfully sure I'd say yes weren't you?"

 

He grinned, "Well you did say yes didn't you?"

 

Kathryn stared at the ring she now wore that told everyone she was his. She had been engaged before but had never felt the need to wear the ring.

 

They were both off today She got out of the sonic shower and got some casual clothes on.

 

"Doctor to the Captain."

 

Kathryn sighed and hit her combadge. "Yes Doctor."

 

"You have been putting off your yearly checkup for two months, I would suggest that since you are not required on the bridge today you pop by this morning and get the checkup taken care of."

 

Kathryn pinched the bridge of he nose. "Very well Doctor I'll make my way down to sick bay."

 

Chakotay walked up behind her and wrapped his arms around his fiancée. "Ring looks good on you Captain."

 

She laughed, "What can I say? My man has good taste."

 

"So what did the Doctor want?"

 

Kathryn sighed, "It seems that I have been putting off my yearly checkup since Edward was born."

 

He laughed, "I guess you'd better get that taken care of then. How long do you think it will take?"

 

She stared at him. "The checkup shouldn't take too long. I'll meet you in the mess hall in an hour."

 

Chakotay nodded. "See you then, and we can take care of planning our wedding."

 

Kathryn nodded and left their quarters.

 

[SICK BAY – 10 MINUTES LATER]

 

Kathryn breezed through the doors of sick bay. "All right Doctor let's get this taken care of."

 

The Doctor raised an eyebrow and stared at the ring adorning the Captain's finger. "I see the Commander finally popped the question."

 

Kathryn scrunched her face up in confusion. "How long has he been planning this? And how many people know?"

 

The Doctor stared at the Captain as he began scanning her. "Captain? When was your last menstrual period?"

 

Kathryn shrugged. "I don't know, I don't really keep track; and since Edward, they've been all over the place."

 

The Doctor stared at her, "Well it looks like you will be welcoming twins in about seven and a half months."

 

"What?"

 

"Well it seems that you ignoring my requests for a checkup had a curious side effect. After Edward was born it left you very susceptible to another pregnancy and since you no long had fertility suppression booster in your system and no back-ups since you ignored my requests for checkups you were left with a baby on the way."

 

Kathryn let her jaw drop open. "What about Chakotay?"

 

"You were the only woman he had eyes for and since you were pregnant he didn't feel it necessary to update his boosters."

 

Kathryn shook her head. "Thank you Doctor, I'll take everything under advisement."

 

With that she walked out of sickbay and made her way to the mess hall. "Oh and Captain no coffee."

 

Kathryn sighed. "Yes Doctor."

 

END PART 10

TBC IN PART 11