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Disclaimer: see part one 'I'm Holding On To Love' was written and belongs to Shania Twain/Robert John 'Mutt' Lange. This is number 6 on her 'Come On Over' album. I love this song and had to use it! No infringement was intended.

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Annie entered holodeck one alone, to find several crewmen had already arrived and sitting at tables and drinking their punch. She looked around the room and felt pleased with herself. She and Tom had programmed the holodeck to have a Nightclub look from the late 20th Century. There was a big dance floor in the middle of the room and a long bar off to the left-hand side. Coloured lights were positioned in each corner of the room and Tom had insisted on a reflective ball to hang down in the centre of the dance floor. The place looked perfect.

Neelix had been decorating the room to give it a party atmosphere, therefore balloons and streamers were placed randomly. He'd gone as far as replicating party hats and party poppers for the occasion also.

Annie scanned the room and found Neelix tending bar. He was facing away from her so he didn't see her approach.

"One of your non-alcoholic beverages please bartender!" Annie asked, as she carefully climbed onto the barstool.

Neelix turned round and narrowed his eyes.

"Annie?"

"Hi Neelix" Annie gave him a friendly smile.

"You look…wow…I mean…wow" Neelix said somewhat stunned into speechlessness.

Annie blushed "Thank you Neelix. I felt like making an effort"

Annie had curled her auburn hair then piled it on her head, allowing wisps and curls to surround her face and neck. Her eyes were darker due to the heavy eyeshadow, but it complimented her features and made her look softer. She wore a touch of blush and gloss graced her lips. Annie wore a strapless dress that comprised of an all-in-one deep pink slip covered by black lace with tiny pink flowers on. The dress was quite tight and showed every curve, including her very round belly. She looked amazing. She felt amazing, a feeling she hadn't had in a while.

"You look very smart yourself Neelix" Annie winked at him, it was his turn to blush then. He was wearing black trousers, a white shirt and a black waistcoat. He looked the part of a high-class bartender.

"Here you go Annie, one non-alcoholic fruit punch for you" he placed her drink on the bar "Now if you'll excuse me I want to check on the food"

"Ok, thanks Neelix…oh and Neelix, could we please have some music on?"

"Sure…Computer play Paris-Janeway selection 3-4-9 Alpha"

Sounds of Frank Sinatra began filling the room.

Annie smiled and turned to face the rest of the room, with her back to the doors.

 

 

Kathryn stood staring at herself in the mirror, unsure of what she saw there.

"I love you"

Kathryn turned her head to the bedroom door and smiled at who was there.

"I love you to" Kathryn turned back to the mirror. Chakotay came and stood behind her and wrapped his arms round her waist.

"You look…amazing" he mumbled into her hair, inhaling her scent.

Kathryn was wearing a navy blue dress that went over one shoulder, sat above her knee and zipped up at the side.

"Thank you" his hands began to wander over her body and came to rest over her hot centre. Kathryn involuntarily moaned.

"You know what I love about you" he began kissing her neck.

"What do you love about me?" she sighed happily.

"The way you say my name"

Kathryn looked over her shoulder "What?"

"I love the way you say my name, it turns me on and I have difficulty controlling myself"

Kathryn grinned at him.

"So…you'd lose control if I say…Chakotay"

Chakotay groaned into her neck. Kathryn felt his arousal press into her bottom.

"We don't have time…Chakotay" she laughed when she felt it press against her harder this time.

Chakotay spun her round to face him.

"All it would take is for me to slide up your dress, slip off your panties and enter you where you stand" he blew in her ear, then nibbled on the lobe.

Kathryn breath became laboured.

"I think I can manage a quick one…for you" her lips began to curl at the sides.

Chakotay smiled at her then licked his lips. He then moved in and placed his lips over hers. He began to kiss her passionately and with force and she returned it.

 

While kissing her, his hands moved to the hem of her dress and he slowly pulled it up, all the while bringing his hands up her thighs, sending shivers down her back. When he reached her hip, he toyed with the elastic, then moved his hand over her hot centre, she was wet already. He rubbed her then ripped her panties off.

Kathryn pulled her lips from his.

"I thought you were going to slip them off?" she raised her eyebrow.

"I changed my mind" he then plunged his fingers into her with such force that she came with an intensity that made her legs buckle under her.

Chakotay caught her and lifted her up slightly, she then placed her legs around his waist and he rested her against a wall.

He removed his fingers from him and slowly began to lick each one.

Kathryn watched him as he licked her juices from his fingers. Once he was finished he began to undo his trousers with one hand. Kathryn then kissed him again, she could taste herself on him.

"Chakotay…I want you in my now" she breathed against his lips.

His trousers fell to his ankles. "You're not wearing any underwear?"

"I stopped wearing underwear after the first time we made love," he said into her ear.

His thick erect member began to rub her. She tried to position herself over him, but he would pull away.

"Don't tease…Chakotay"

That was his undoing. He plunged into her and they began to rock as one. An observer would find it difficult to see where one began and the other ended.

Kathryn met each thrust and began to thrust against him harder.

"Oh spirits…Kathryn"

"Make me yours Chakotay"

"You are mine…" he gasped "now and forever"

She came and he soon followed. She could feel his warm seed spill forth into her. He began to remove himself from her, but she tightened her hold

"I don't want you to leave yet..." she kissed him "I like you where you are"

"We do have a party to go to," he said against her lips

"I know…I know…" she breathed "but I just want to hold onto you...and this moment a little while longer."

He looked at her and smiled "Okay, okay"

Kathryn then gave him a sly smile

"Another round?"

"You up to it?"

"Is that a challenge Commander?"

Chakotay laughed.

"I know you liked to be challenged…Captain and what better person than me to do it"

They laughed, then began their lovemaking session again.

 

 

Kathryn and Chakotay entered the holodeck to flashing lights and loud music.

Kathryn scanned the room looking for Annie, unable to find her.

"I can't see her anywhere" Kathryn shouted so Chakotay could hear her.

"She might be with Tom and the others, we'll try looking for them, okay?" he shouted back.

Kathryn nodded and began looking for members of her senior staff.

Chakotay tugged on her arm.

"Over by the bar"

Kathryn turned to look over at the bar and saw Tom and B'Elanna standing, talking to a woman in a black dress, sitting on a barstool. She couldn't tell who it was from the back.

They made it to the bar.

"Hi Captain, Chakotay" Tom called so her could be heard over the music.

Tom was wearing black slacks and a white short sleeved shirt, while B'Elanna wore a long red spaghetti strapped dress.

"Hi!" Kathryn and Chakotay replied in unison.

"Have you seen Annie?" Kathryn asked.

"Yeah" replied "she's behind you"

Kathryn looked behind her, she did a double take. Annie had been the woman on the barstool.

Annie watched as Kathryn and Chakotay's jaws nearly hit the floor.

"Annie?"

"In the flesh" she gave a soft smile.

"Wow…you look…gorgeous!" Chakotay said finally finding his voice.

Annie blushed

"Why thank you…you two don't look too bad yourselves…" Annie narrowed her eyes "although you look a little flushed Kathryn" Annie's tone was serious, but her eyes held a sparkle of mischief.

Kathryn felt the heat rise in her cheeks.

"I…uhm…just had a hot shower" Kathryn smiled, showing her teeth hoping to hide her embarrassment.

Annie held back her laugh and looked over at Chakotay and winked. Chakotay just laughed in response.

The small group was later joined by Harry, Neelix, the Doctor and Seven. Harry wore similar attire to Tom, except his shirt was a dark blue. Seven, with the Doctor's help wore an ivory dress that accentuated every curve she had. She looked beautiful but her discomfort was obvious.

An hour into the party, Annie pulled Harry onto the dance floor. Tom and B'Elanna joined them while Kathryn and Chakotay sat at a table watching them.

"She's having a good time," Chakotay practically shouted into Kathryn's ear.

Kathryn only nodded, fearful if she spoke the tears would spill forth.

"She'll be okay Kathryn" Chakotay said trying to sound hopeful.

Kathryn turned to face her lover and gave a small sad smile.

"No…no she won't…but thank you anyway" Chakotay squeezed her hand, reassuring her in any way he could. She squeezed his back.

Kathryn turned back to the dance floor and saw Annie dancing her way towards them, smiling and laughing all the way.

"Come dance" Annie shouted, Kathryn shook her head "I can’t dance"

"Your point?" Annie laughed then grabbed Kathryn's hands and pulled her to her feet and dragged her to the dance floor.

Chakotay laughed put was soon pulled to his feet by B'Elanna and was brought to where the others were dancing.

They danced for what seemed like ages, all laughing and having a great time. For this time only Annie and Kathryn were able to forget their troubles and really enjoy themselves.

Annie continued to dance with Harry. They were facing one another, when Tom Jones' Sexbomb came on. Tom caught Harry's eye and winked at him. Harry then realised that Tom was up to something and her wanted him to follow his lead.

Annie missed this and was startled when she felt a pair of hands grasp her hips from behind. She turned to look over her shoulder and saw Tom. She then felt Harry move up closer to her body, well as close as he could get considering how pregnant she was. Harry then placed his hands just above Tom's. Annie realised what they were doing and began laughing.

Kathryn was dancing with B'Elanna and Chakotay when she saw them out the corner of her eye. Annie was sandwiched between Harry and Tom. They each had a hold of her hips and they were moving her back and forward between in time with the music. Annie was laughing, then turned her head and saw Kathryn watching her, she winked at her mother. Kathryn winked back and began laughing as well.

Everyone stood back to watch Annie, Harry and Tom dancing in the middle of the dance-floor. They watched as Tom called for B'Elanna, then with one hand he manoeuvred B'Elanna behind him to join their fun. She then called for Chakotay, who pulled Kathryn with him. It ended up with the majority of the crew going boy girl in one long line, half behind Tom and the other half behind Harry. When the music ended everyone stopped their dancing but their laughing continued.

Annie turned to Tom, tears of laughter streaming down her face.

"I can't believe you did that!" Annie began wiping the tears from her eyes, continuing to laugh.

Tom laughed "Why? Didn't you enjoy it?"

"Far from it, far from it Tom" Annie then placed a kiss on his cheek then turned to Harry and did the same to him.

"Thank you both, that was a lot of fun"

"I don't think I've laughed so hard in…ages" Kathryn said moving next to Annie, she also began wiping at the tears.

"It was most…intriguing" Seven stated.

Everyone turned to look at Seven and smiled at her.

"That it was Seven" commented Chakotay.

"What happened to the music?" Neelix asked looking around at all the crew.

"We've stopped the music here so we can have something to eat and say a few things" said Tom moving off towards his makeshift stage, which was hidden behind a pair of deep red curtains.

Neelix moved over to the buffet tables, while the group moved to their seats. Annie sat in between Kathryn and B'Elanna, they were discussing the baby. Chakotay sat next to Kathryn and was talking to Harry about the latest warpcore diagnostic.

"Could I please have your attention ladies and gentleman"

Everyone became quiet and turned to the stage to see Tom addressing them all.

"I would just like to say thank you to you all for coming tonight. I hope your having a good time" he received whoops and applause as their answer.

"Well that's good to know" he laughed "but mostly I would like to thank Annie…" a spotlight landed on Annie, everyone began clapping again. Annie put her head down and laughed.

"Annie come up here…say a few words" Annie shook her head, but B'Elanna pushed her up. Tom began leading everyone in a chant to get Annie up to the stage.

"Annie, Annie, Annie, Annie…" Annie finally relented and walked to the stage. Kathryn and Chakotay looked at one another, then back at the stage, where Annie was walking up the steps to the microphone Tom had set up.

Annie gave a small wave.

"Thank you Tom…I'll never forget this" Annie smiled sarcastically. Tom bowed in return, everyone laughed at him. Annie took a deep breath and looked out into the sea of faces that she now considered to be her family. Kathryn caught her eye, she smiled at her then blew her a kiss.

"I'm pleased you're all enjoying yourselves…I know I'm having the time of my life. You have…all been wonderful to me and I'll never forget that…never. You've taken me into your family and made me one of your own." Annie paused "About a week or so after my arrival, Q returned and told me he wouldn't be returning me to Earth…"

"Are you ok with that Annie?" B'Elanna shouted.

Annie gave her a loving smile "Yes I'm fine with that. I'm quite happy to live the rest of my life here B'Elanna"

Kathryn grasped Chakotay's hand and braced herself for the bomb Annie was about to drop on the rest of the crew.

Annie went quiet for a short while. She could feel her heart racing and her palms were now extremely sweaty. Annie took in the crew once again.

"I found out today…that I'm having a baby girl…and I wanted to share this with you all now," Everyone began to cheer "well I hope you enjoy the rest of the party and the buffet is now officially open…but please leave something for me" she laughed nervously.

Annie walked down the steps towards Kathryn and Chakotay. They met her half way.

"Are you all right?" Chakotay asked concern evident in his voice.

Annie stretched her cheek with her tongue before speaking.

"I couldn't say anything…but what the hell…I'll live" she instantly regretted her words "sorry, bad choice of words"

Kathryn then embraced her, allowing the tears to fall silently.

 

 

Music played quietly in the background, as everyone sat round eating their food and discussing everything from their personal lives to ships business.

Annie was talking to B'Elanna, when Tom came over and sat down in front of her.

"Hey Annie…I hear you like to sing" Tom said

Annie nearly choked on her food.

"You did? Who told you such lies?" Annie narrowed her eyes.

"A certain member of your family who shall remain nameless"

Annie looked over at Kathryn, standing by the bar. Kathryn smirked then winked at her and turned to the bar to order herself a drink.

Annie began struggling with her words, trying to decide as to what she would say.

"I…uhm…" Annie coughed to clear her throat "I enjoy singing yes…why?" she knew what was coming next.

"Just wondering" Annie blinked at him, she hadn't expected that. Tom then stood up and walked away, giving B'Elanna a kiss before leaving.

"He's up to something" B'Elanna said grinning.

"Why do you say that?" Annie asked taking a bite of what reminded her of chicken.

"Cause he's Tom…he's always up to something!" They both laughed and continued with their discussion.

 

 

Twenty minutes after Tom spoke to Annie, he proceeded to get up on stage and introduce his karoke machine to the rest of the crew.

"Come on someone…it'll be fun" no one volunteered "if someone doesn't get up and sing I'm gonna have to…and it won't be pretty" he pleaded.

"I can testify to that" called B'Elanna from her seat.

"Thanks B'Elanna" Tom replied sarcastically.

"Oh okay…I'll sing for you all" the Doctor said moving towards the stage.

"Don't let me twist your arm Doc"

Tom's amusing tone was lost on the Doctor.

After the Doctor sung several songs, volunteers finally came forward. Naomi even got up to sing a few songs. While members of the crew sang, everyone else continued to dance their hearts out. They were having a great time.

Annie continued to dance with Harry, with Tom, B'Elanna, Kathryn and Chakotay dancing near by. When a song came on that Annie knew, she would begin singing. Tom watched her, then moved over to Kathryn.

"Should I?" he asked her.

Kathryn looked to Chakotay, knowing what Tom was asking of her.

Kathryn turned back to him and gave him a large grin.

"Go on Tom…but I know nothing of this"

Tom winked and moved away from the group.

The last song finished and everyone began to stand still on the dance floor.

Tom came onto the stage once again.

"Are we enjoying tonight?" he called into the microphone.

A round of applause and a chorus of "Yeah's" were his response.

"I'm sorry I didn't hear you!" Tom held his hand to his ear to emphasise his point.

His response was much louder this time.

"That's more like it" he laughed.

"Well I think it's time that we had someone new up to sing…what do you think?" everyone began clapping.

"Will you please give a joyous round of applause to a resident pregnant woman…Annie" once again the spotlight hit Annie. Her eyes were wide and her jaw slack. She then felt hands on her back pushing her forward

"I…no…I…can't…won't…" her pleas were ignored.

Tom came to greet her at the steps and helped her up to the stage.

"So what are you going to sing for us then Annie?"

Annie stood there in silence.

"I think that's the first time I've seen her dumbstruck since she arrived here" shouted Chakotay from the dance floor.

Everyone began laughing, including Annie.

"I don't normally sing in public, I'm not very good…"

"I've heard you…and I happen to think otherwise" interrupted Kathryn

"Yeah…sing Annie," shouted Neelix

Annie looked at all the faces in the crowd and watched as they began clapping and whistling, wanting her to sing.

"OKAY…okay…" she laughed "I'll do it…I'll do it for crying out loud. But continue dancing…I'm nervous enough without you all watching me."

Annie turned her back on the crew so she could look at the karoke and decide which song to sing.

Tom left the stage and Annie turned back to face everyone and cleared her throat. Music began to play and everyone began dancing once again. Annie then began to sing and move about on stage.

 

Kick it!

 

I don't need a shrink to tell me what to think

There ain't missing link in my love life

It's alright, I ain't that uptight

I don't need a psychic 'cause I don't really like it

When someone tries to tell me just what my future holds

I already know

 

Annie then removed the microphone from its stand and began walking round the stage. She no longer needed to look at the words on the screen. Her voice began to fill the holodeck with the deep huskiness, yet sweet sound harmonious voice that was full of joy and clout. Annie certainly knew how to sing a song.

As she began to move the crew stopped dancing and turned to face her.

Kathryn watched as her daughter moved about the stage. She certainly didn't look like she was pregnant from the way she moved and you would never have guessed that she was dying. It was just the way Annie wanted it. But Kathryn could see deep down into the young woman before her and although she was dancing and moving around so quickly, she was becoming weaker and weaker.

 

Your love keeps me alive

You're all I need to survive

I got you by my side

 

So I'm holdin' on - I'm feelin' strong - baby you're the one

For all my life!

Yeah I'm holdin' out - there ain't no doubt - I can't live without

You all my life!

I'm holdin' on to love to save my life

 

I don't need to get all caught up on the net

'cause I'm already set

Can't you understand - already got my man

No I don't need proof to show me the truth

Not even Dr Ruth is gonna tell me how I feel

 

Your love keeps me alive

You're all I need to survive

I got you by my side

 

So I'm holdin' on - I'm feelin' strong - baby you're the one

For all my life!

Yeah I'm holdin' out - there ain't no doubt - I can't live without

You all my life!

I'm holdin' on to love to save my life

 

Save me - Kiss me

 

Annie then blew a kiss to the whole of the crew.

 

(I'm holidin' on to love to save my life)

 

Your love keeps me alive

You're all I need to survive

I got you by my side

 

So I'm holdin' on - I'm feelin' strong - baby you're the one

For all my life!

Yeah I'm holdin' out - there ain't no doubt - I can't live without

You all my life!

I'm holdin' on to love to save my life

 

Save me, save me, save me

Save my life

 

Annie stood on the stage somewhat out of breath, smiling. She hadn't noticed that everyone had stopped dancing and was now facing her.

"You never told me she was that good" Chakotay whispered into Kathryn's ear.

"I didn't know she was that good" she whispered back.

"You've stopped dancing" she said matter of factly.

The Doctor who had been sitting this one out stood from his seat and began to slowly clap. He was then joined by another and another until everyone was clapping and whistling at Annie.

Annie could feel her bottom lip begin to quiver, it stopped when her unborn daughter began to kick. Annie laughed, feeling the tears in her eyes.

Tom came bounding onto the stage and hugged Annie.

"You were great…god I didn't know you could sing like that"

Annie just shrugged "I shower a lot!"

"Encore!"

"Again!"

"Give us another song!"

They all shouted for Annie.

"Your public awaits you mademoiselle!

Annie stepped up to the front of the stage and bowed as best she could. She then stepped back and began to sing another song.

 

The party continued late into the night. Partygoers began to dissipate in the early hours of the morning. Annie was one of the last to leave.

"Well…I am exhausted" she lay her head on Chakotay shoulder

"We should get going" Kathryn stated as she pulled Annie up to her feet.

Annie looked at her with tired eyes.

"No…I should get going…you are still wide awake" Annie yawned

"But…"

"There are no 'buts' about it…unless it's his! Now goodnight" with that Annie walked towards the door. "Night you guys" she called to the others in the far corner.

"Night Annie" Tom, B'Elanna and Harry called after her.

She was then gone.

Kathryn sat down next to Chakotay.

"That was an amazing dress she had!" Chakotay stated

"Hmm? Ooh…yeah. It seemed vaguely familiar to me, but I don't know why."

"You wanna take a midnight stroll of your magnificent ship, Captain?" Chakotay grinned, bringing out his dimples to help his case.

Kathryn raised her head to look at him.

"It is waaaay past midnight Chakotay…but nevertheless I'll take a stroll with you anywhere" she smirked at him.

They stood up and called their goodnights to the others and began a stroll of Voyager.

"They were rather chummy tonight, don't you think?" Tom said looking after the Captain and Chakotay.

"Yeah they were" said B'Elanna "but the Captain was extremely teary eyed tonight…"

"Which isn't like her at all" Harry finished for her.

"Exactly…and that worries me" B'Elanna said looking around the empty holodeck.

 

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