"It's perfect" said Kathryn. "Are you sure sweetheart? Becau-" her mother replied worriedly. "Mom its perfect", said Kathryn again. "Well if your sure. What time are your friends arriving?" Said Gretchen changing the subject abruptly. "1000 hours. I'm sure" said Kathryn begging to loose her temper. Mabey Gretchen noticed this because her next word was. "Ok"

Kathryn looks exasperatedly at her mother Gretchen smiles. "Its good to have you back Katie" she says smiling at her eldest daughter. "Its good the be here mom" said Kathryn smiling back at her.

"Katie, Mom" comes a shout from the house. "Phoebe? I thought you said she would be coming today" said Kathryn to her mother slightly frustrated. "You know Phoebe" replied Gretchen. "I know Phoebe" said Kathryn grimly.

"MOM, KATHRYN". Phoebe yells. "We're in the garden Phoebe" Gretchen calls back. "MO- oh there you are, hi Katie" said Phoebe grinning at her mother and sister. "Hello Phoebe" said Kathryn grinning at her sister, Phoebe walks down the steps and hugs first Gretchen then Kathryn

"So Katie when's that gorgeous first officer of yours arriving?" Said Phoebe grinning cheekily at her sister. "Phoebe!" Said Kathryn furiously glaring at her sister "Ok first of all he's not my first officer second he's a captain". "Oh your no fun" replied Phoebe grinning at her sister again. "Phoebe!" Kathryn warns. "Okay okay" said Phoebe holding her hands on in a surrender position

Gretchen watches this exchange amused. A pink hover car draws up outside the huge farmhouse

"Kathryn? Tom and B'Elanna are here" says Gretchen to her daughter. "Hmm? Oh" said Kathryn waving at the hover car Miral jumps out and starts toddling across the lawn towards Kathryn. "Anni Ka'frin anni Ka'frin" she calls giggling ''Hello sweetheart". Said Kathryn grinning at the one and a half year old. Miral launches herself into Kathryn's arms, shrieking and giggling. She spots Phoebe and cries. "Anni Phoebe!" She shrieks

Kathryn turns as Tom gives her a gentle hug. "Good to see you Kathryn" he said "And you Tom". Replies Kathryn smiles and gently releases herself from Tom's arms then hugs B'Elanna. "Good to see you lanna" she says smiling at the half Klingon. "Likewise Kathryn" B'Elanna replies

"So whats all this mystery about Kathryn?" asks Tom. Phoebe turns to face them. "Yes Katie what's this about?" She asks. Kathryn grins at her mother. "I'll tell you when everyone arrives" she says. "And who is everyone?" Asks Tom. "Well Tom lets see, everyone is the... ENTIRE CREW. Well except Mortimer Harren". Replies Kathryn

Tom laughs.

"Ok so 140 - 4 = 136" says Tom doing the maths in his head. "One hundred, thirty five Tom" says Phoebe. "What? Who just arrived?" Asks Kathryn. "Chakotay" says Phoebe. Kathryn spins around as Chakotay materializes a few feet behind her and flings herself at him. He catches her surprised. "its um good to see you too Kathryn says a slightly shocked Chakotay.

Kathryn blushing slightly lets go of him he smiles Down at her and kisses her on the cheek. She blushes even more. Then gets knocked to the side as Phoebe grabs Chakotay and squeezes the stuffing out of him. "Phoebe!" Snaps Kathryn and her mother at the same time. Phoebe grins and lets go of Chakotay who tugs on his earlobe. Phoebe grins at her sister

"See that wasn't too hard". She says. "Phoebe!" Gretchen scolds then smiles "No more embarrassing your sister understand?" "Yes mom" Phoebe replies. Tom fails to hide a snort at Phoebe's innocent look. "Oh something you would like to add Mr Paris" says Kathryn rounding on Tom. "No ma'am" says Tom in his best 'good boy' voice.

"Good" says Kathryn

"Kathryn may I ask how you managed to get everyone here?" Asks Chakotay. "Last time I heard Seven was in the gamma Quadrant Harry was on Betazed and the rest of them are-". "Sometimes being an admiral and a celebrity means you can get stuff done" Kathryn retorts. Everyone smiles just as Seven materializes in the duck pond. Phoebe and Kathryn run to help a wet, shocked seven out of the pond. "Seven are you ok?" Asks a worried Kathryn. "I believe I am functioning within normal parameters" seven replies. Phoebe snorts. "Kathryn shall we?" She says grinning. "Yes" replies Kathryn. "We shall" Phoebe and Kathryn both smile at Seven

"Come on Seven we'll find you something dry to put on" says Phoebe "I will comply" seven replies "Mom, Chakotay your in charge" says Kathryn. "Aye admiral" says Chakotay grinning at her. "Mom tell people to transport onto the lawn" Says Kathryn. "Yes dear" replies Gretchen. "Kathryn can I come with you we need to talk" asks Chakotay quietly

"Yes we need to talk but not now I need you to keep or ex-crew under control. We'll talk later ok?" She asks. "Yes your right " replies Chakotay, Kathryn smiles. "Thank you Chakotay" says Kathryn. "Come on Kathryn" Phoebe calls already half way up to the house. "I'm coming Phoebe". Kathryn runs to catch Phoebe and seven. They lead seven up to Phoebe's bedroom

"Right lets get you out of that catsuit first put this on". says Phoebe handing Seven a super-fluffy pink bathrobe. "I will comply" says seven. "And stop saying that" says Phoebe. Seven looks amused, disgruntled and outraged at the same time. Kathryn laughs. "Don't worry Seven Phoebe's the female version of Tom Paris" says Kathryn

"Computer play 'Renegade'" Phoebe commands

"Right seven" Says Kathryn standing up. "How about this?". Kathryn holds out a pair of black denim shorts and a crop top with a Patten of marigolds on. Complete with a matching belt. "That will be adequate" says Seven smiling slightly

"Good now put these on in the bathroom" says Phoebe. Seven nods and leaves

"Now let's get you out of that admirals coat Kathryn" says Phoebe. "Remind me what I did to deserve this" says Kathryn dryly. Phoebe laughs and grabs an outfit for her sister. "Right put this on" she says in a commanding tone. "Okaaay?" Says Kathryn in a worried tone. Kathryn pulls off her admirals coat and puts on a skirt that just covers her thighs and a matching short sleeved crop top both, look like they are made out of hundreds of tiny bright pink flowers

"That's better now you don't look like an admiral. Come here" says Phoebe. Looking slightly apprehensive Kathryn sits in front of Phoebe. Phoebe unties Kathryn's hair so it falls around her face, and orders her sister to: "Shake". Then runs a silver tool over the ends after about ten minutes it is all the way down to her waist. "Why you cut it him the first place I don't know" says Phoebe, exasperated. "Neither do I Phoebe neither do I" Kathryn replies. Kathryn smiles and turns to face Phoebe as Seven comes in.

"Seven you look lovely" said Kathryn smiling at the ex Borg drone. "Thank you captain your outfit is very... Flattering" says Seven. "Thank you Seven. And you can call me Kathryn" Kathryn replies grinning. "Very well, Kathryn". Seven smiles slightly

"Come here Seven" said Phoebe. "Phoebe don't do anything drastic, I'm going to find you some shoes Seven" said Kathryn. "Ok don't take too long I want to do your make up" says Phoebe not looking up from her charge. Kathryn nods and walks out of Phoebe's bedroom and across the hall into her room and over to her mini replicator

"One pair of black slip-on sandals, size six" she requests. They appear in the slot Kathryn scoops them up and walks back to Phoebe's bedroom. "Here you are- How on earth did Phoebe get you hair down?" Kathryn says in amazement. "Thank you cap- Kathryn your sister is very talented"

Kathryn smiles

"Speaking of Phoebe where is she?" Asks Kathryn. "Here" replies Phoebe. "Pheebs didn't you want me?" Kathryn queries. "Yes" states Phoebe, she points to the chair in front of her dressing table "Sit" she commands. Kathryn looks indignant. "Don't you-" she starts

"You will comply" say Phoebe in a very good impression of seven. Kathryn laughs. "Very well Pheebs do what you like to me. I am your canvas". She says glancing at Seven Kathryn sits next to Phoebe's easel. "Turn" she orders. Someone gently knocks on the door and pushes it open

"Its ok you can come in Chakotay" says Phoebe. Chakotay walks in looking astonished, amused, indignant, confused and shy

"Phoebe" Kathryn says warningly. "What?" Says Phoebe indignatly. "Don't worry Kathryn," said Chakotay grinning at them. "Phoebe your mother sent me up to tell you to 'turn that damn music down' and get your butt down there, you to Kathryn. You look lovely Kathryn you too seven"

Phoebe laughs

"Okay, okay no need to explode Chakotay" she says grinning. Chakotay laughs. "I'm just passing on the message I'll go" he says walking towards the door. "No Chakotay you can stay we'll be done in a minute" says Kathryn. Chakotay sits on the bed "Ok"

Phoebe puts the finishing touches to Kathryn's make-up. Pink lipstick that matches her dress and pale green eyeshadow. "There you go Katie" she says looking at her critically. "Thank you Pheebs" says Kathryn sincerely

Kathryn turns to face Chakotay and tucks her hair behind her ears with there pink flower earrings and smiles, cocking her hip and putting a hand on it. Chakotay grins at her. "Well, do I pass captains inspection?" She asks throwing a flirty look his way. "Definitely Kathryn you look gorgeous. You look lovely to seven"

Seven smiles at them both. Kathryn feeling bold grabs Chakotay's hand, he seems surprised but pleased and weaves his fingers with hers as she pulls him through the door

"About half the crew had arrived when I came to get you " says Chakotay. "Good good" Kathryn replies. "Oh Sam and Naomi are here and I left your mother talking to Q-" he states. Kathryn sits him off mid sentence. "You did what!?" She yelps. "I le-" Chakotay is once again cut off by Kathryn. "No no no no no you. Left. Mom. Talking. To. Q!"

"Yes she said she could handle him" says Chakotay. Kathryn snorts. "I suppose if anyone can handle Q its mom" she says grinning

Kathryn, Chakotay, Phoebe and Seven arrive at the group Kathryn immediately runs over to her mother who is chatting to Qjunior. "Q!" Kathryn says in her command voice. "Ah aunt Kathy how are you?" She asks. "I-" Q cuts her off "You look lovely by the way" he says smiling at her. "Yo-" she tries again. "I assure you I am here as a member of you crew" Q reassures her. Kathryn relaxes slightly

"Well I suppose you can stay but no shenanigans understand?" She says glaring at him "Yes aunt Kathy" he replies meekly and looks suitably docile. "Kathryn be gentle with him" says Gretchen glaring at her eldest daughter. "Don't worry Mrs Janeway I'm sure q can look after himself". Chakotay is quick to jump to Kathryn's defence

Kathryn laughs and Icheb appears a few meters away Qjr waves. "Hay Icheb" he calls. "Q" replies Icheb calmly

"One thing you can do Q" says Kathryn. "Yes aunt Kathy? Anything you say". Q says, Kathryn sighs. "Is everyone here?" She asks. Q nods, "Yes". "Good" she says. Kathryn clears her throat and stands on a chair "Can everyone hear me?" She asks. "Yes admiral!" Comes the call from the back. Kathryn takes a deep breath

"Nervous?". Whispers Chakotay. "Terrified" Kathryn whispers back. "Stop flirting you two" calls Phoebe. "Phoebe!" Yells Kathryn. "Don't hit your sister Kathryn" says Gretchen

"Wasn't going to mom" she says scowling at her sister. The blue shimmer of a transport stops her. "Q? I thought you said everyone was here?" She says. "I did you only asked about the crew". Says Q grinning impossibly at his aunt. Kathryn sighs just as Chakotay gaps as he recognises the person appearing on the lawn

"Sekaya!" He breaths