This story is a sequel to FOR THE HONOR OF MY HOUSE.

pairing: C/P/J

FOR THE LOVE OF KATIE

Janeway was sitting in her command chair. To her right was her

executive officer, Chakotay.

"So Chakotay, how is married life?"

"Wonderful, Kathryn. Tom and I should be getting to bring the baby

home in a couple of weeks."

"Have you decided on a name yet?"

"No, we've decided to wait for the naming. To be honest neither of

us can decide on a name. I have been pushing for B'Elanna. Tom

wants her name to be Katie Whitecloud."

"Katie Whitecloud?"

"Katie Whitecloud Torres-Paris-Chakotay."

"My stars what a mouth full." Kathryn eye were alight with amusement.

"Of course Katie is short for Kathryn. Tom wants to name her after

you."

"I'm honored, please tell him that for me."

"I will, oh we'd like you to join us for dinner tonight if you don't

have any plans."

"I believe I'm free. Rations are on me this time."

"No need, ever since the re-supply from dear ole Dad we've had plenty

to spare."

"It is nice to be able to loosen up on the rationing. The monthly

resupply on Dilithium crystals has been a godsend. Not to mention

spare parts, and new neural gel packs."

"My last communiqué from the Klingon high council says that there is

a new transwarp project underway. According to the emperor it looks

extremely promising."

"Well! You've been holding out on me, Ambassador."

"Sorry I was sure that Starfleet would be keeping you up to speed on

any developments concerning Operation Pathfinder."

Just then the turbolift opened and the beta-shift workers entered the

bridge.

Tom was relieved of the helm by Ensign Holloway.

"Anything to report Tom?"

"No just another boring shift."

"Just the kind I like."

"Holloway you're welcome to it. I'd rather have a bit of excitement."

Tom excused himself and stepped over to face his captain and the XO.

"Captain?"

"Yes Lt. Commander?"

"Will you be joining the Commander and myself for dinner later?"

"Yes, Tom and thanks for inviting me. Shall I bring anything?"

"No, I've the menu all ready planned. I'll see you both around 1900

I assume?"

"You know us both too well. If we get held up I'll be sure to comm

you."

"You'd better my husband if you know what's good for you."

Tom smiled to take any sting out of his words.

"Now if you'll both excuse me I've a dinner to prepare." Tom moved

gracefully across the bridge and entered the turbolift.

The doors shut as he commanded the lift to proceed to deck eight.

Within a few seconds he was exiting the lift and striding

purposefully toward his and Chakotay's new quarters.

The suite of rooms he entered were palatial compared to regular crew

quarters. Three sets of spare quarters had been converted into this

one Ambassador's suite that he and Chakotay shared.

The rooms were decorated in early Klingon. Various weapons graced

the bulkheads as well as tapestries which were based on the teachings

of Kah'less.

Tom moved to the food preparation area and began issuing orders to

the replicator. Katie and Chak would both enjoy this dinner.

~*~

"Kathryn, I've finished the duty rosters and crew rotations."

"Good, I'm done with my effiency reports. Let's call it a day. Give

me half and hour to get changed and I'll see you and Tom for dinner."

"We'll be waiting."

"Any idea what he's preparing? I thought I'd replicate a good bottle

of wine."

"I haven't any idea. Ever since he took Neelix's cooking course he's

been a dynamo in the kitchen."

"Let's just hope it's not a Klingon dish again. I'm sorry Chakotay,

but I can not eat Gak. The idea of something wiggling on my plate..."

"Don't worry, Tom's under standing orders never to prepare that dish

again."

"Rank does have it's privileges. I'll see you too shortly."

Chakotay smiled and left the ready room. He strode across the bridge

and entered the turbolift.

"Deck 8."

The lift began its rapid descent. Within a couple of minutes he was

entering the quarters that he and his husband shared.

"Honey! I'm home!"

Chakotay was immediately tackled by a blonde form that was moving so

fast it appeared as only a blur.

"Ugh!" Was the only sound that he could make as Tom threw himself

into the older man's arms.

"Tom, you're going to be the death of me."

Tom didn't answer he just claimed the sensuous lips in a deep kiss

that seemed to last forever.

Finally the two men reluctantly pulled away. The glow of love

evident in both the sapphire gaze of the younger man and the doe eyed

stare of his mate.

"Oh Tom, why did we invite Katie again? I'd be happy to skip dinner

and go straight for dessert."

"Oh no you don't! I've worked too hard on this meal."

Chakotay reached out and pinched the perky butt.

"I promise I'll work HARD on dessert."

"Later, go and get dressed. I've got some finishing touches to put

on dinner."

Chakotay pulled away and walked to the bedroom. Within a couple of

minutes Tom heard the sonic shower start up.

Turning back to the replicator Tom entered the final commands and set

the replicator on standby. When Katie arrived it would begin to

prepare the preprogrammed dishes.

Chakotay strode into the room, looking good enough to be the main

course. He was wearing the black form-fitting trousers, red button

down shirt topped with a black leatherine vest.

"Wow!"

"I thought you'd like it. Your turn, get out of that uniform."

"Maybe we should cancel dinner."

"Not a chance lover, now move it, Katie will be here any minute."

"I'll be right back."

Tom strode off to the bath. In a moment Chakotay felt the vibration

in the air which was indicative of the sonic shower.

'I hope tonight goes well. Tom and I have been planning this for

weeks.' Chakotay thought trying to calm his nerves.

Just then the door chime rang.

"Come!" Chakotay called.

Immediately the door opened, allowing the visitor to enter the room.

It was Kathryn, she was dressed in a deep green flowing dress. Her

long, brown tresses flowing down her back.

"Katie, you look stunning!"

"Didn't think the old Captain had it in her did you?" Janeway's

comment was softened by her luminous smile.

"You always look beautiful Katie." Tom's voice came from the open

bed room door.

Janeway the woman not the captain turned to admonish Tom for

eavesdropping. When she saw him her mouth fell open.

"Well, what do you think?"

Tom was dressed in sea green trousers. They were so tight that there

were pleats at the knees to allow for the movement required by

walking. This was contrasted by a rich silk shirt of royal blue.

The finishing touch was a vest of both colors mingled.

"Naomi Wildman designed the vest for me. She said that it would

bring out my eyes."

"Tom only you could wear an outfit like Flotter's and pull it off."

Janeway was smiling and fighting down a laugh.

"My husband the water sprite!"

Tom's face turned a very bright shade of red.

"Calm down Tom, you're clashing with the outfit. I'll tell you what

take off the vest and let me see what it looks like then."

Tom obediently removed the vest and slowly turned.

"That's wonderful, especially that fuck me shirt."

"Katie!"

"Well it is! And she was right it is you."

Tom changed the subject.

"I hope you're both hungry. I've prepared a wonderful meal for us."

"I'm starved."

"Perhaps a cocktail first Katie?"

"I'd love to, what do you have?"

Chakotay strode over to the liquor cabinet and brought down a bottle

of pale blue liquid.

"Romulan ale? How did that get on my ship?"

"Tom succeeded in smuggling a couple of bottles onboard when Voyager

picked him up for the mission to the Badlands."

"Put it away, at least until this one's empty." Kathryn pulled an

identical bottle from the wrapper and handed it to Chakotay.

"Ah, Katie?"

"Don't ask Tom. I just happen to be a woman with exotic tastes."

Chakotay poured three glasses of the potent beverage. As he handed

out the glasses to his two dinner companions he raised his glass in a

toast.

"To Voyager, may her voyage home soon be complete."

"To Voyager," The other two repeated.

Chakotay and Katie had a seat on the sofa while Tom excused himself

and had the replicator begin preparing the meal.

"So, Chakotay, what's the occasion? I mean I appreciate the

invitation but normally the two of you lock yourselves in this suite

after your duty shifts and aren't heard from until the next day."

"I'd like to wait until after dinner. Tom and I both wanted to have

a private talk with you."

"Sounds serious."

"It is, but we've time for that discussion later."

"Katie, Chak if you'll both come to the dining room we'll begin with

the salad."

As Kathryn was seated by Chakotay Tom brought in the first course.

"Oh god, Ceaser salad?"

"I hope you like it."

"It's my favorite."

Tom smiled he'd had to bribe Neelix heavily to get the Tallaxian to

part with that information.

They began to eat, relishing the taste and texture of the fresh

salad. The absence of Leola root brought almost a sign of pleasure

from Kathryn.

"If the next course is anything like this you're both going to spoil

me."

"Is that a crime?"

"No but I'd still like to fit into my uniform tomorrow Chakotay."

"Would you care for some wine?"

"Thank you Tom."

The blonde walked out of the room. In a minute he had returned

carrying a bottle. He poured the wine it was a fragrant white.

Katie sipped her wine in obvious delight.

Tom smiled to his lover, it seemed to be working. He hoped that the

lavish meal would put the beautiful woman at ease.

As the dishes were consumed Tom cleared them away and served the next

course. He offered his special mushroom soup and it was accepted as

gratefully as the salad. This was Chak's favorite.

The meal was heavily fortified with wine. Katie was obviously

enjoying every bite of food and sip of wine.

"Kotay, if you'll clear the soup dishes I'll bring out the main

course."

"Certainly my love."

"You two are too much for words."

With a smile Chakotay took out the empty bowls.

Tom passed the dark man and brought a plate to Katie that smelled

absolutely heavenly.

"I hope you like it."

"Rack of lamb, sautéed spinach and mushrooms and unless my nose is

failing me horseradish mashed potatoes. Tom this just too much!"

"Nonsense, enjoy." Tom leaned down and kissed her on the

cheek. "Nothing's too good for you Katie."

Chakotay had returned and followed Tom's example. With a peck on the

cheek he told Katie, "You're special to us Katie."

Kathryn looked up at the two men and smiled. "Well, are you two

going to stand there all night? Sit down for heavens sake."

They were seated and they began savoring a meal that was bad for

the arteries but good for the soul.

When the final bites had been taken and the last of the wine drank it

was Tom who cleared the plates.

"Wonderful. My compliments to the chef!"

"Thank you Katie. I'm glad that you enjoyed it."

"Liked it? It was wonderful! You'd better watch out, I may very

well replace our cook."

"Neelix would be beside himself."

"I know, I just couldn't do it to him. Chakotay you fire him."

"I can't either. I'd be afraid it'd break his little heart."

"Oh well, I guess we'll be eating Leola root stew tomorrow."

Tom had just made his way back into the room.

"I hope there's room for a little dessert?"

"Just a little, what has the master created for us?"

"Something I think you'll both like."

Tom placed a small plate in front of each of them.

"Strawberry Crème Brule? I have absolutely died and gone to

heaven!" Katie exclaimed.

"Coffee?"

"Yes, please."

Tom poured the rich aromatic coffee into a demitasse cup.

"Love, I'd like a splash of cognac with my coffee."

"Of course. Would you like some as well Katie?"

"Of course."

Tom smiled warmly at her as he added the potent liquor to the

steaming cup.

They slowly relished the rich dessert and the equally rich coffee.

"Well, it's now official."

"What is Katie?"

"I'll have to replicate a new uniform in the morning."

"Stop it, you're perfect."

Kathryn's eyes met Tom's she smiled softly. "Thank you Tom. It's

been a long time since a handsome man complimented me."

"The entire compliment of males onboard must be blind." Chakotay said

in that sexy soft voice of his as he took her hand in his.

She blushed softly.

"I believe that we're ready to adjourn to the sitting room. Katie,

Chak if you would." Tom gestured allowing them to take the lead.

Kathryn and Chakotay arranged themselves on the large sofa. Tom

poured them fresh cups of coffee with cognac.

"Thank you Lover." Chakotay took the beverage, smiling at Tom.

"Thank you Tom. Now I've been properly wined and dined would one of

you like to tell me what this wonderful evening is about? Tom did

you crash the Delta flyer?"

"Thank you Tom. Now I've been properly wined and dined would one of

you like to tell me what this wonderful evening is about? Tom did

you crash the Delta flyer?"

Tom laughed, "No nothing like that."

"I give up then, what's up?"

"Katie, you know that in less than a week the Doctor will be

delivering our daughter."

"Of course, if there something wrong with her?"

"No, we'd like you to..."

"To what?"

"To be a part of her family."

"I'd be happy to be her godmother."

"No, Kathryn. We've both felt this way for a long time. Since

before B'Elanna set up our marriage. We want you to be our wife."

You could have knocked Janeway over with a feather. She couldn't

speak, surely she'd heard them wrong.

"Katie, I know this is sudden, I hope you'll think about the proposal

before you reject us."

*Oh Tom, she thought, *already convinced that you're going to be

kicked aside.*

She found her voice. "You both want me in your family?" She

sounded stunned.

Chakotay knelt in front of her. "Kathryn, when we were left behind on

New Earth, I know you felt the same way I did."

"Katie," Tom said moving to take her other hand. "You gave me my life

back. I've been given a fresh start. All because of you, I have

loved you since we started making our way home. You're strong,

stubborn ,beautiful and any man would be lucky to win your heart."

Tears flowed down her perfect cheeks. The loneliness that she

carefully held in check got out of control. She sobbed into her

hands. The two men wrapped her in their arms, oh their strong arms.

They supported her murmuring soft words of comfort, of assurance, of

love. When her emotions finally were brought back under her control

she found that she was clinging to them, as if her life depended on

it.

She raised her face to Tom, her eyes closed. Tom gently claimed her

mouth in a tender loving kiss. She opened her lips to him. Felt his

tongue gently, yet surely probing the inside of her mouth. Tom

gently ended the kiss. She turned to face Chakotay. To find he had

claimed possession of her mouth. His tongue softly caressing the

sensitive lining of her mouth.

Kathryn broke the kiss. She stared tearfully at both men. How could

they have known. She'd loved them both for different reasons for as

long as she could remember.

The noble Chakotay, sacrificing his ship to save both of their

crews. Taking his place at her side as her Executive officer,

confidant, and friend.

Tom the wounded soul, tossed by the winds of life. Finally he was

beginning to find the healing that he so deserved.

"Am I so transparent?" She asked softly.

"Kathryn, you're not transparent. We both have been allowed inside

the walls you raised to maintain the emotional distance you felt was

necessary. That's why we both know the real you. The woman who took

the responsibility of getting her crew home, of saving a race of

beings that we had never before imagined to exist."

Tom picked up the sentiment.

"The woman who has led this crew in the face of insurmountable odds

over half way home already. An officer who is above reproach, loyal

to the most esoteric standards of Star Fleet. But mainly a woman who

is in spite of being loved and admired by her crew a lonely person, a

person who needs to feel loved and needed on a personal level."

Kathryn pulled both men into her arms hugging them both to her.

Tears were again falling from her eyes.

"Since we were contracted by the Federation and I found out that Mark

had married and started a family. I thought that I'd never love

anyone again. I don't know what I expected, he did wait three years

for me. Finally he moved on and then news about us comes in. We

were still over 35 years from home at that time."

"Katie, you are loved by us. We need you in our lives. Please tell

me that you have the heart to say yes to us." Tom was crying, he

couldn't stand for her to be hurting.

"Tom I have to think this through. You and Chakotay both know that I

can't dally with members of the crew."

"We don't want a dalliance. We want you forever Kathryn, F-O-R-E-V-E-

R. "

"Chakotay, please let me have sometime to think. I do love both of

you but I have to think about what's best for ..."

"The crew? For Voyager? When do you do what's best for Katie?"

"Tom, I have always come a long way down the list. It's the way I

operate."

"Change that, for once put yourself in front of the crew and this

ship. I guarantee that both will survive in spite of your being

happy. Hell I'll go one further, I bet that both will thrive with

the captain happy."

"Kathryn take the time that you need. Please just don't turn away

from us because you don't know how the crew will react. I know for a

fact that many of the crew that you're concerned about are worried

for you. It's not healthy to cut yourself off from all human

contact."

Kathryn stood up, pulling herself together.

"Tom, Chakotay I'll think this through. I promise I won't close you

out. Just please agree to abide by my decision."

"Of course we will Katie."

"It's up to you Kathryn."

"If you'll both excuse me I've got some decisions to make."

She strode out the door, her first stop would be the mess hall.

Damn, but she needed a pot of coffee. She'd probably be up all

night. A pot of Neelix's caffeine rich coffee substitute would

probably be the best choice.

She walked into the mess hall. Sure enough there was the little

Tallaxian. As always he greeted her with a warm smile.

"Captain, It's good to see you out of that uniform."

"Oh, hell." She'd forgotten she was out of uniform. "Neelix, I need

a pot of ..."

"Say no more, fresh coffee compliments of the Paris-Chakotay

resupply."

"I was thinking more along the lines of your coffee substitute."

"What? I mean of course, I'll start a pot of Neelix's finest. It

will be ready in a few minutes. Would you like a snack?"

"No I couldn't eat anything right now."

The little alien went through the obligatory motions that were

required to begin the brewing process of his thick spicy concoction.

When the pot had finished he walked over to the table where the

Captain was sitting.

"Ah Captain, here you are. One pot of the most disgusting stuff I've

ever made."

Janeway almost laughed at the remark.

"You didn't think I knew did you. Just like I'll bet you think I

like Leola root stew."

"You don't?"

"Of course not, it's terrible stuff. But it's a necessary evil. You

see Leola provides 100% of the nutritional requirements for both our

species, and has another benefit. It decreases the appetite thereby

making our food supply go further."

"You're kidding, that's why you've fed us that horrible stew for the

past 5 years?"

"Someone had to be the bad guy. I know that the crew hasn't

particularly enjoyed my meals always. However, no one has died of

starvation so I must have been doing something right."

"Neelix you're amazing! All this time you've been cutting corners on

the supplies and we all thought you just liked Leola root."

"I'll tell you a secret, my mother used to make us eat that bitter

root. I hated it and for along I refused to eat it. When I started

the galley I knew how she must have felt, I came from a large family

twelve of us. My father was a humble miner so Mother always was

trying to make the food go further."

"Neelix you've opened my eyes. I never knew that you were so

responsible."

"What's bothering you Captain?"

"And observant too? You're a man of many facets."

"I'm sorry I won't pry."

"Neelix, I'm sorry. Please don't go, I really do need someone to

talk to."

"The day that Captain Janeway requests a pot of my coffee substitute

I know there's something wrong. Please let's talk in my ready room."

"You have a ready room?"

"Just kidding it's a little store room just off the kitchen. We'll

have a bit of privacy there."

Neelix led her to a small door that had been camouflaged by pots and

various other cooking utensils.

"My little hideout, sometimes I have to get away for a few minutes.

Please have a seat."

Kathryn sat down at the small table. She really didn't know where to

begin. Taking a sip of the hot beverage she began telling Neelix

about her "date" with Tom and Chakotay.

"Neelix it was the most wonderful dinner I think I'd ever had. More

than the food the company was so wonderful."

"I'm glad to hear that my tutelage helped. Tom was my best pupil in

the cooking class."

"That's easy to see, he's a wonder in the kitchen."

"So it sounds like you had a wonderful evening. What happened to

confuse you?"

"After dinner we sat down and we were talking. Tom complimented me

and the next thing I knew both he and Chakotay had kissed me."

"You didn't want them to?"

"Oh yes, I most certainly wanted them to."

"Ok, so you wanted them to kiss you. So why are you confused?"

Neelix already knew the answer, he was trying to make her see it for

herself.

"They both professed love for me and asked that I become a part of

their family."

"Kathryn, please forgive the familiarity, how do you feel about them?"

"I love both of them." She almost sobbed. "But Neelix what if it

doesn't work? Can I afford to risk the rapport Chakotay and I have

not to mention the progress that Tom's made just for my own

happiness?"

"Kathryn, if anyone deserves a little happiness it's you. I know

that you've blamed yourself for Voyager being stranded out here, but

honestly this air of martyrdom just doesn't suit you."

"But..."

"Wait, before you interrupt I want you to think. How did you feel

when the boys kissed you? Are you truly in love or just lonely? If

it's loneliness than don't do it. If you're in love than grab both

of them and don't let go. Voyager, Starfleet and the crew be damned!"

"Neelix what would the crew think?"

"Who cares, you're still the Captain. You've a good loyal group, if

you want to know the truth, I believe that the crew would fully

support any decision that you make. Allot of us are worried about

you. So are you in love Kathryn Janeway?"

"Yes, I am."

"Then what are you still doing here? Go to them, and remember

cherish every moment my girl. You never know when something could

happen."

Neelix was speaking from experience. He'd lost Kes in the blink of

an eye. Sometimes you could tell that he was thinking about her.

"Thank you Neelix. I'll show myself out."

"You take good care of both of them my girl. They need a good woman

to make them tow the line."

She simply smiled. Gods she was beautiful with that magical smile

touched her face. She opened the door and peeped out. The coast was

evidently clear because she quickly stepped out and silently closed

the door behind her.

The tears began to flow down the little alien's face.

"Kes, honey I miss you." His body was wracked by the sobs.

A sudden warmth enveloped him. He knew that she had heard him, that

she was still with him. Drying his eyes he left his tiny sanctuary.

He had a family to feed.

Kathryn having fortified her energy levels with the brew while

talking to Neelix was almost running through the corridors making her

way back to Tom and Chakotay's quarters.

She came to a screeching halt at their door. Her finger pressing the

door chime.

There was a brief delay, she was about ready to either leave or comm

the couple. The door slid back. There stood Chakotay in a silk robe

of crimson red. It left little to the imagination, and was short

stopping about halfway to his knees.

"Kathryn? You're back."

She didn't answer she took his hands and pulled him down to her. She

claimed his mouth just as he'd done to her earlier.

She felt herself being lifted, heard the door close behind her.

Another warm, hard body joined them. She felt Tom embracing her.

She and Chakotay reluctantly ended their kiss and she was immediately

pulled to Tom. The kiss was light, feathery and full of the promise

of the night to come. She felt her knees weaken and her legs began

to tremble.

Tom and Chakotay felt the tremors as well. Chakotay lifted her into

his muscular arms and carried her into the bedroom. He gently placed

her on the bed.

Tom and Chakotay took places on each side of her. Tom was wearing a

royal blue robe just like Chakotay's. Evidently she'd interrupted

them.

"Kathryn, I take it you've come to your decision?"

"Yes, it took a little Tallaxian to kick some sense into me. If

you're both sure you want me."

"We're sure Katie." Tom answered her.

"I love both of you." It was a simple statement but it conveyed a

world of meaning.

"So you'll marry us?" Chakotay asked.

"Yes, Kotay. I'll marry you and Tom."

Tom whooped for joy. He bounced from the bed and ran to the

replicator.

"Computer, champagne, the best vintage on record. Chilled. Next

item, lovers robe, pale pink, sized to fit Captain Janeway."

Immediately the miracle of modern science provided the order. Tom

grabbed it and three glasses. He almost ran back to the bedroom.

Chakotay and Katie were both nude lying on the bed. The darker man's

skin a brilliant contrast her delicate alabaster complexion.

Tom quietly sat down the bottle and took off his robe. He moved to

the other side of the bed. He took one of her hands and Chakotay's.

His mate looked him in the eye and smiled broadly. Together as one

they moved, each taking possession of one of the dark pink nipples

crowning Katie's breasts.

Her head lolled back and a moan escaped her lips. Her hands moved

into their hair, pulling both of them closer, as they teased with

teeth tongue and suction, bringing the twin peaks to life.

Tom's fingers caressed her breast gently, slowly they began to blaze

a trail down her stomach to the moist heat. Tom began to follow the

trail with his tongue, pausing only to place kisses along her stomach

down to her inner thighs. As his tongue made contract with her

clitoris she arched her back a groan of pleasure tore its way from

her throat.

Chakotay moved up to cover her mouth with his. The fiery touch of

his tongue played softly over her lips before entering her mouth.

On and on it went they worshipped her body with caresses, kisses,

nibbles, and butterfly kisses. They expertly drove her to the

brink.

"Oh God! Tom! Chakotay! Please!"

Tom and Chak exchanged a knowing look. Chakotay moved to cradle

Kathryn's head on his lap. Leaning down he whispered to her.

"Kathryn, are you sure?"

"God! Don't quit now!" Was her breathless answer.

Tom moved to cover her prone form. She brought her knees up allowing

him to enter. As he kissed her deeply he gently entered her. She

moaned.

"Oh Tom! Please take me!" She exclaimed wrapping her legs around

him to pull her blonde lover deeper into her warmth.

Tom smiled down at her. Love and lust battling for dominance in his

eyes. Love won, slowly he flexed his hips impaling her. It had been

such a long time.

"Katie, I love you." He said and bent to capture her nipple in his

mouth.

"Oh! Tom! Harder Please!"

Tom obliged her. His rhythm increased in speed and depth, driving her

over the edge.

Katie's eyes were mere slits as the first of the tremors wracked her

body. Her voice took on a deeper more guttural tone as she screamed

out in ecstasy.

Tom felt the orgasm as he rode her, it drove him to greater heights

of passion. His pelvis pounding into the beautiful woman under him.

"Katie, oh god Katie, I'm cumming." He whispered between his moans.

"Tom, I want it! Come on Baby!"

Her words seemed to trigger him, as the seed tore its way from his

body. His back arched instinctively as through trying to plant his

manhood deeper within his willing partner. On and on, it seemed to

go on forever.

*I'll die if it doesn't stop soon.* He thought.

He felt a diminution in his pleasure, slowly it ebbed. As he lay on

top of her catching his breath he felt Chakotay move to cover him.

~*~

Chakotay's cocks was raging hard as he watch his husband take

Kathryn. When Tom had finished Chakotay could stand it no more.

"Tom?"

"Yeah Chak?"

"My turn."

Tom turned his head to look at his lover. Smiling broadly the blonde

man gently pulled away from Katie.

Katie moaned softly at the loss. However it was a brief loss.

Chakotay leaned into her claiming her mouth with his. His hands

caressed her body expertly. He played her like a fine antique

violin. Within minutes she was aching for him to be inside her.

"Chakotay, please put it inside me." She felt like a harlot begging

for it. Deep inside her head the captain's voice was screaming at

her to stop, pull the last shreds of dignity together and leave.

She pointedly ignored the voice.

Chakotay took her roughly.

"Oh god! Chakotay please harder!"

The Indian's mouth was attacking her neck as he slammed deeper and

deeper into her sex. Tom moved to cover her mouth with his. The

blonde man's hands caressing her breasts. Their tongues did battle

within the darkest recesses of her mouth, a battle which both of them

triumphed and neither felt defeat.

Tom pulled his face from hers only to be replaced by Chakotay this

teeth pulling sensually at her bottom lip before the crushing kiss

took her. Their tongues took up the rhythm of their nether regions.

It was too much again she was pushed over the cliff, her world

erupted in absolute chaos as lights exploded before her eyes.

Her body trembled violently as her fluids, hot and sticky flowed from

her. She was only too aware that Chakotay had joined her in her

ecstasy, his large cock throbbing deeply within her as it shot forth

his hot essence.

As their pleasure ebbed into a calmness Chakotay tenderly kissed her

closed eyelids her cheeks and finally her pursed lips. She embraced

him with arms and legs, holding him within her.

"Love you Kathryn," he whispered into her ear, his lips brushing

closely to tickle the tender flesh.

"Love you too." It was all she had the energy to say. She release

her embrace and felt her Indian lover pull out of her. She rolled on

to her side and fell asleep.

~*~

Kathryn was awakened what seemed like minutes later by groans and the

bed rocking. Turning over she saw Chakotay and Tom making love.

Behind them on the table was an antique timepiece. It is was

accurate she'd been asleep over four hours.

"Katie!" Tom called her urgently. "Come here, please."

She moved to the man who was on his hands and knees, immediately she

found his lips pressed to hers. The passion evident in his deep

kiss had her warp core humming again.

"Katie, oh god it feels so good."

She smiled and caressed his face showing him the love and affection

she would want if their roles had been reversed.

Her fingers lingered too close to the bright pink lips and she was

surprised when Tom began sucking on them. Gods it was erotic, she

watched as the older man plowed into Tom's backside. It look very pleasurable.

She shifted her glaze to Chakotay, he was on top of Tom the pleasure

showing on the dark features of his handsome face.

She moved to him, kissing him deeply. Her tongue sought the moist

heat of his mouth. She pinched his nipples bringing a gasp of

surprise and pleasure from him.

"I'm next." She whispered.

"Who do you want?"

"Both of you at the same time."

The look on his face would have made her laugh if she hadn't been

absolutely serious about it.

Tom had overheard the clipped conversation and turned to look at the

pair over his shoulder. Surprise was visible in his blue eyes.

Just then Chakotay evidently hit the blonde mans prostate because he

gasped, his eyes almost crossing and turned.

"Chak, I'm gonna cum."

Kathryn immediately knelt down and took Tom in her mouth. The wet

heat of her mouth destroying the last of his control. He pumped his

salty spunk down her willing throat.

Tom's climax was all it took. The contractions in the bottom man's

anal muscles pulled Chakotay in to a whirlpool of sensation, both of

his lovers, Tom giving his body to Chakotay so willingly with so much

love, Kathryn stroking his legs and back, moving as Tom's orgasm

faded to kiss Chakotay. He tasted Tom's seed in her mouth. His

tongue digging in deeply to share the liquid of Tom's body.

Tom collapsed on the bed, his breathing labored. The blonde hair

tousled in a way that made the blonde man resemble a mischievous boy.

Chakotay followed Tom's example and flopped down onto the bed beside

of the beautiful young man.

"Kathryn, how about breakfast and a bath before we continue?"

"We have to be on the bridge in less than an hour."

"There is a communiqué for you."

"Where?"

"It's on the terminal."

She gracefully extracted herself from the tangle of arms and legs and

walked over to the computer.

"Computer, play message."

Tuvok's visage appeared on the screen. He looked disheveled, or as

disheveled as is possible for a Vulcan.

"Captain, Commander, Lieutenant. I have taken the liberty of

covering the conn today as well as assuming command for alpha shift.

I feel it is necessary that I explain why I have contrived.

When the crew became stranded in the Delta quadrant I felt it was

necessary to monitor Captain Janeway's mental state. I placed a

telepathic link to her mind. For the past 5 years I tried to keep

this secret. I knew that the Captain would never allow herself the

companionship of another member of the crew. It is a well known fact

that humans require companionship to maintain their mental health.

Last night I was awakened by the link. As soon as I realized what

was happening I immediately terminated the link. I did understand

through the link before it was severed however that this wasn't; I

believe the term is 'a one night stand.' The entire crew owes so

much to the three of you. Please do us the honor of giving you all a

well deserved day off."

"I'll be damned!"

Tuvok's image spoke again. "And gentlemen, please give Kathryn the

love that I couldn't, give her what I do not have to give. Tuvok

out."

The message ended.

"Good God!" Was all that Kathryn could get out.

Likewise the two men who were now her lovers and would soon be her

mates were also dumbfounded.

~*~

When the threesome finally composed themselves they decided to take

the offered day off.

"I've got a feeling we're all going to need some time to recover."

Tom quipped with his usual smart-ass grin.

"Chakotay, how do you stand him when he's like this."

"Easy, you do this."

Chakotay leaped on the younger man and began to savagely tickle his

sides.

Tom erupted in laughter. In between fits and struggles for breath he

said.

"Ko----tay! Stop!"

Chakotay complied with the junior officer's order.

"He'll be properly subdued for a few hours now."

"I will not!"

"Really? Do I need to double the treatment?"

"No, I'll be good."

"Now how about breakfast?"

"I'll take care of it. Breakfast is one meal I don't have a problem

making."

"Oh, that's right Lindsey warned me about your pot roast."

"Chakotay! You better watch out you'll end up getting a dose of that

treatment yourself."

~*~

After the men had showered. Kathryn served breakfast.

"Tom I know it's probably not up to your standards, but I hope it's

edible."

"It's great Katie." Tom said in between mouthfuls.

"Thank you, Kathryn it's a pleasant change from dehydrated oatmeal."

"You're welcome. Now I have a couple of questions for both of you.

This newly forged relationship of ours, what effect will it have on

your house's standing in the Klingon Empire?"

Tom swallowed his mouthful washing it down with a sip of uttaberry

juice before answering.

"I've researched the Klingon laws. I've found that while Klingon's

do not as a rule have three-way marriages it is not illegal. Also

since we are all human and Earth's laws on marriage were relaxed in

the 22 century to include same-sex marriages as well as multiple

marriage partners, so we'd be legal from a Federation standpoint."

"If there is a problem in the Klingon Empire there is an ancient law

which allows the male of the marriage an additional consort. The

consort is granted all the same legal rights as the female of the

marriage." Chakotay finished for his mate.

"Shouldn't we contact someone either at Starfleet or on the Klingon

home world and seek their advise. I'm in love with both of you but I

can not and will not stand in the way of B'Elanna's final request

that a house be founded in her name by proxy."

"I'm one step ahead of you. Pop already contacted the High Council.

After a couple of weeks of hemming and hawing they finally relented

that having you in the bloodline of house Torres could only

strengthen it and all of Kronos would reap from that honor."

"You reputation as the leader of our ragtag vessel no doubt has paved

the way Kathryn. How many other Starfleet Captains could get a ship

over 35,000 light-years closer to home in less than 5 years?"

"Chakotay, I'm hardly responsible for all the progress we've made."

"To Klingon Katie, the honor and prestige earned by a crew belongs

to the captain. Now I for one have thought this through and I want

to know one thing."

"What's that?"

"Are you or are you not going to marry us?"

"Kathryn, please don't analyze this. Do you love us both? I mean

really, if you do there's only one answer."

Tears sprang to her eyes unbidden. Chakotay's words touched her to

the heart.

"Yes, I love you both, and yes, I'll marry both of you." She

answered in a whisper.

Chakotay bounded out of his chair and lifted her into his arms.

"Chakotay! Put me down!"

He whooped and spun with her in his arms. Tom looked at the pair of

them and beamed.

"Chak! You're going to make her sick!"

Chakotay put her down and spun, catching Tom in those same powerful

arms he spun his blonde lover until they were both dizzy.

"Chak! Watch out!" Tom shouted as the older man fell over still

clutching Tom to him.

Kathryn was amazed, these two men were acting like children. Somehow

it made them seem dearer to her. She never thought that love could

be like this. She almost felt as though she were trying to walk in

zero g. Her step had a spring to it that hadn't been there in

years.

Then it hit her, she felt alive for the first time since she'd

received Mark's message. Before that she had held hope that he would

be waiting for her.

~*~

She still remembered watching him explaining to her that he'd waited

until finally even her family had given up hope. He cried over the

communiqué, telling her that if he'd only known he would have waited

if it had taken them 70 years to get home. When his emotions were

under control he introduced his wife and child. At that point

Kathryn's heart broke. Seeing Mark holding a child that wasn't hers

was almost more than she could bear. She almost broke the computer

slamming down the button to end the playback.

She had cried herself to sleep that night and many thereafter.

However outside her quarters she quelled all emotion. She emulated

Tuvok, pushing everything down.

She didn't really remember what it was like to let herself feel.

That is until Tom and Chakotay had professed their love for her.

Still she was at a loss as to how she really felt. She owed Neelix a

great debt, she'd found a way to peel back the layers of apathy that

she'd built up to protect herself from the pain.

~*~

"Katie." Tom's hand was gently shaking her shoulder.

"What?"

"You were wool gathering. Are you alright?"

"Yes, infact I believe for the first time in a long time I'm fine."

She smiled a soft sad smile.

"No-no Kathryn, this is not the time for reliving the past, it's a

time for feasting and frolicking, while we have the day off."

Chakotay chided her gently.

Tom lifted her into his arms. Who would have thought that the blonde

womanizer that she'd met when this voyage began would be sweeping her

off her feet.

She wrapped her arms around his neck and stared into those sapphire

pools.

"Oh sir! Unhand me!" She protested in mock tones.

Tom didn't reply he applied a liplock to her open mouth that quite

simply took her breath away.

She missed the movement as he carried her to their bed. That is

until she went air born as he playfully tossed her and she landed on

the mattress with a thump.

"Ouch!"

Chakotay moved to her side and rolling her over began to work magic.

The massage was wonderful. She felt tension release that she didn't

even know she had.

"Oh God, if you keep this up I won't need sex for a month."

"Chakotay, stop right now!"

Kathryn laughingly said, "Tom I'm kidding!"

"Oh."

She looked over her shoulder to see the fair skin turn blood red,

from the neck of his robe right up to the hairline.

"Tom help me. You're good with massages, do the right side I'll do

the left." Chakotay decided to involve the younger man. This would

be a trio no one was going to be left out.

Tom knelt on the bed next to Kathryn and oiled his hands. Rubbing

them together to warm the oil he began kneading her shoulder, working

his way slowly down her arm until he had relieved all the tension

down to her fingertips.

Chakotay mirrored Tom's motions together as one they moved to the

small of Kathryn's back and renewed their ministrations. Down the

long legs and ending at well shaped long boned toes.

"Katie, we need to do the front." Tom spoke softly.

Kathryn had almost been lulled to sleep by their loving caresses.

She languidly rolled onto her back.

Tom began at her hairline, while Chakotay started at her feet. Their

expert attention this time was firing her ardor.

As Tom oiled her breasts, Chakotay reached her nether regions. The

older man had the same expression as he lathed her vagina as when

he'd done her toes.

"God! Are you two made of stone?"

"What's wrong Katie, can't stand a little worship of this beautiful

body?"

"Kathryn we're giving you a much needed massage."

Kathryn sat up and wrapped an arm around each man pulling them closed

to her well oiled and relaxed body.

"Enough with the medicinal massage, what I need now is a good round

of hot sex!"

Laughing sensually each man took a nipple into his mouth. Her head

rolled back as they began to drive her out of her mind.

They again moved over her body, this time their tongues retracing the

paths that had been traveled by their hands.

"Chakotay, Tom Please!"

"I think the lady's ready my love." Tom's eyes were alight with the

fire of his passion.

"Not quite. Hand me that oil again Tom."

As the blonde sex machine reached for the container of oil Chakotay

turned Kathryn again over onto her stomach.

"Thanks Lover." Chakotay said kissing Tom as he took the oil.

The darker man opened the container and began drizzling oil between

the ivory mounds that formed Kathryn's well toned ass.

Chakotay began to massage that area using his fingertips. Finally

slipping a finger inside the tight pucker hidden beneath those firm

buttocks.

"Ohh!"

"It's ok Katie, Chakotay know what he's doing."

Tom had moved back to watch the master at work. He knew that while

in the beginning there would be some discomfort and possible pain,

the pleasure would soon blow Katie's mind.

Kathryn was about to laugh at Tom's naiveté. Obviously he thought

that she hadn't ever done this before. How could she tell him that

she'd learned this pleasure with Mark.

"Oh, yesssss." She moaned aloud as Chakotay deftly inserted a second

finger.

"You've been holding out on us Kathryn."

"What?"

"You've done this before. In fact you've used a cleanser this

morning."

Kathryn just smiled at both of them like the cat that ate the

canary. Until Chakotay slipped in a third finger. She began to moan

and push back on his hand in an effort to force the intruders deeper

within her.

Chakotay motioned for Tom to lie on the bed. As he complied Chakotay

removed his fingers from Kathryn.

She moved to straddle Tom taking in his swollen member.

"Ohh. Katie! Damn that's good!"

Kathryn began sliding up and down on Tom's cock. He began to lift

his hips to meet her downward thrusts.

"Oh Tom, yes harder! Deeper make me yours!"

Just as it was really getting intense she felt Chakotay take hold of

her waist. Knowing what was to come she leaned forward to allow him

access to her.

"This is what you want isn't it Kathryn?"

"OH YES!" She moaned.

She felt the large swollen head of his cock against the ring of her

ass. The penetration almost made her cry out. It had been so long.

Chakotay stopped waiting for her tight channel to adjust to his

intrusion. As he felt the muscles relax he moved forward again. He

did this until he finally as sheathed his penis in Kathryn's tight

warm velvety ass.

"It's all in Kathryn, you tell me when you're ready."

Tom knowing what pains she was enduring did his part to keep her mind

off of it and it make it easier by applying constant stimulation to

her clit.

"Katie, are you alright, should we stop?"

"NO! Just give me a second."

She'd gone this far she'd be damned if she'd stop now. Slowly the

pain began to ebb away, then was gone, in its place was a pleasant

feeling.

"Ok, Chakotay just go slow on this old woman."

The dark muscular man flexed his hip only pulling out a short way

before gently pushing back in.

"Oh, God!"

Tom was about to as if she was ok again, then he felt the flood of

her orgasm.

"Tom! Chakotay! I'm cumming!"

Chakotay began thrusting into her with more vigor. Tom as well

picked up the rhythm and together they drove her to heights of ecstasy

that are only dreamt of .

As her pleasure began to lessen she heard both men's breaths coming

rapidly and viciously. Chakotay was pulling almost all the way out

of her before slamming back in all the way to the hilt of that big

sword of his.

Kathryn leaned down and took Tom's nipple in her mouth. She bit as

she used her hands to caress his sides. Tom slammed into her with

everything he had.

"Katie, oh God Katie! Ohhh! Awh! Shit!" He was practically

screaming. His orgasm almost violent in its intensity."

Kathryn covered his mouth with hers, as if trying to experience his

pleasure vicariously through his moans, and guttural cries.

While kissing Tom she began to contract her anal muscles, the old

tricks were coming back to her. It was only a matter of a few

moments before she felt Chakotay cock begin to throb deep within her.

"Kathryn! Oh Spirits! oh UGhhhh! Ohhh!"

She felt herself being flooded by their seed. It was hot and

searing. It was enough to push her over again.

When all three of them had collapsed on the bed, legs and arms

intertwined. Kathryn smiling from ear to ear looked at the two men.

"That was incredible! Now let's do it again!"

"OH MY GOD!"

"Great Spirit help me." The two men spoke in unison, Tom loudly,

Chakotay just a sated whisper.

"Tomorrow!" She finished and collapsed into a deep love induced

sleep. She was joined by her two lovers.

~*~

Kathryn woke languidly from a deep sleep. Much deeper than she'd

experienced in a long time.

It took a minute to remember where she was. She knew immediately at

it wasn't her cabin, then she felt as well as saw the other two

bodies lying next to her.

The Captain's voice sounded in her head. *You're a slut! You've

totally fucked up this time!*

Mentally she slapped the bitch within. This time she wouldn't stand

in the way of Kathryn's happiness. Regulations be damned, she'd

still get her crew home.

Tom's eye's open and he pinned her with his sapphire stare. She felt

the blood rise in her face and looked down.

"Katie, are you ok with everything that's happened?"

"I'm more than ok Tom, I'm a woman in love, it's just a bit

disconcerting. I thought that I'd live my life alone in the

Captain's cabin just me and my trusty vibrator."

"Hell you can retire that thing. You've got two healthy men to take

care of you now."

"Kathryn?"

Chakotay had been roused by their brief conversation.

"Yes Chakotay?"

"Let's get married."

She didn't answer him verbally. She reached out and placed a hand on

each side of his head and pulled him to her, kissing him deeply.

When they came up for air she pulled Tom to her and kissed him as

well.

"I'd be happy to be the wife of Tom and Chakotay Paris."

They held each other closely snuggling together. Until Tom's stomach

decided to make an unscheduled announcement.

"Well, I believe it's my turn to cook." Chakotay said with a grin.

He pulled away and walked into the bathroom. They heard the shower

running briefly. When he appeared he was wearing the red robe that

he'd answered the door in last night.

"Tom if you'll set the table, I'll have dinner ready soon."

"Sure." Tom followed his mate's example and disappeared into the

bath only to reappear a short time later in his blue robe.

"I took the liberty Katie." Tom said handing her the light peach

robe."

"Thank you Tom. I'll be right out."

Tom smiled, he watched her moved like a tigress through the room and

enter the bath.

"Tom!" Chakotay's voice rang from the next room.

"Coming!"

"Well stop and get in here."

"Not funny Chak!" Tom retorted as he entered the food prep area.

"I thought that it was. Get the table ready lover boy."

Tom placed three antique candle holders on the table. He lit the

wicks of the long tapers.

"Do ya think that Katie's really happy with us?"

"If the glow on her face is any indication, I say..."

"She's thrilled!" Kathryn answered from the doorway.

She work the thigh length peach robe that Tom had given to her. Her

long hair was pulled back into a pony tail.

"It's not polite to eavesdrop."

Her lips formed a pouty frown. "Tom be nice to me."

"I'll be nice Katie, I promise." He waggled he eyebrows as he made

the statement.

"If you two will behave, let's have dinner. We do have to be on the

bridge in the morning."

"I'm spoiled already. I could almost rebel and take another day off."

"What? The Captain Kathryn Janeway take two days off? Chakotay

quick call sickbay I think she's sick."

Chakotay just smiled at his young mate.

"So what's on the agenda for tonight?"

"I thought maybe we'd go to Sandrine's. I know, Katie your methody

rules about fraternization, but I don't think you're as methody as

you were 24 hours ago."

"I could do with a couple games of pool, and the beer's not bad

either." Kathryn replied.

"Think of it as a test run, this way we'll see how the crew reacts."

"Ok it's a date."

"Aren't we a bit past dating?"

"Do you always have to be a smartass?"

"I'm sorry Katie. I didn't mean to, it's just that I've hidden

behind the quips for so long that they come naturally now."

"Tom, you are a wonderful man and I love you. You don't need to

hide."

"Kathryn, I've been trying to convince him of that since we were

married. He's made a little headway. Tom just needs some time."

"When I think of how your father must have treated you for you to

have lost so much self esteem, I just want to get home so I can

throttle him!"

"Easy Kathryn, I feel the same way. However giving voice to those

feelings doesn't help our lover boy here."

"I don't know...I can just imagine dear ole dad being throttled by

our little spit fire here." Tom pointed at Kathryn. "I don't think

he'd survive it."

"Eat your dinner Tom, afterward I think I'll order Kathryn to bring

some of her things down from her quarters."

"Oh really?"

"If you want to that is."

"Don't you think it's a little soon?"

"No, we want you here. If you're not ready we'll understand, we

won't like waiting, but we will."

"I'll pack a couple of bags then. We'll just see how well we do

boring each other in close proximity."

"Oh yes we'll bore you good Kathryn."

"Damn, Tom you've got Chak doing it now!"

"No he doesn't. However you walked into that one and I could resist."

Kathryn laughed, one thing this relationship would never be was

dull. Between Chakotay's calm manner and Tom's boyish charm she'd

have her hands full.

"You two make me feel like a teenager again."

"Really? Well the two of you have worn me slap out." Tom replied.

"What about you Chakotay?"

"I just believe that we're in for the ride of a lifetime, there'll

never be a dull moment." His eyes sparkled with inner laughter as

Kathryn did a double-take. He just put into words what she'd been

thinking.

"You two finish eating, I'm going to pack. I'll see you both in a

little while. Be ready to go to Sandrine's when I get back."

"Yes Ma'am." Tom gave her a mock salute. She pulled him over and

gave him a quick kiss.

"Hurry back lover girl."

"I will love." She kissed Chakotay then turned and strode from their

quarters.

*Well old girl, looks like you've really done it this time. You're

in love with two men and they are both married; to each other. And

they want you to marry them. Looks like it's going to be one helluva

trip home.*

Just then her combadge beeped.

"Janeway here."

"Kathryn, Tom and I wanted to know, when do you want to start our

family? We'll be bringing our daughter home day after tomorrow, but

I thought maybe..."

"Kids? Chakotay let's discuss this later."

"Sure I just thought may want to think it over."

"I'll think about it. Do you think the two of you can handle me with

a heightened sex drive?"

Tom's voice broke in. "We'll give it one hell of a try!"

Kathryn laughed, leave it to Tom to show such enthusiasm.

"I'll be back soon. Katie out." She tapped her combadge.

*I think I'll stop by sickbay on the way back. The doctor will need

to reverse my last antifertility shot. I'd like to see the baby

too. Like I said never a dull moment!*

Kathryn walked down the corridor towards her quarters, she'd pack a

few things and walk back down the same corridor, with a new spring in

her step, on the way to the rest of her life.

the end?