~*~*~
The doors to the holodeck closed behind them as they started the walk 'home'.
It had been a simple request, Kathryn approaching him as the crew party died down. "Walk me home," she had said. When she said home, his mind wandered to place light-years behind them.
"I'd love to walk you home, Kathryn," he said, wrapping her arm around his.
She smiled, letting *him* guide her even though it had been a 'Captain's' request.
"Why are you so good to me, Chakotay?" she asked softly, tenderly, and with peace in her heart.
He smiled, "Because you deserve it, Kathryn."
© 2000 Anne Rose