**** Notes ****

This turned out a lot longer than I expected. But I feel that a 'total change of heart in the 6th season' story needed a bit more inner dialogue and pondering to be convincing. Obviously, this is a fun and unrealistic plot. But at least the characters should be developing normally.

I am a big Star Wars fan and it was great fun letting the Voyager crew take the piss, since the shows seem to be antagonized often. The fact that Chakotay/Janeway actually resembled Han/Leia a little only occurred to me after I'd already written the first two days. :-)

The Voyager Movie Nights

It was a week after they had repaired the "Memorial" on Tarakis, and things slowly returned to normal. Tom was still feeling the after effect of the imposed memories, but he found he'd lived through stranger things than having memories of something you didn't do. The Delta Quadrant simply had a way of rewarding them with these 'unique experiences' all the time.

But for now, all was quiet, everyone did their jobs, and Tom remembered he had a TV. He and B'Elanna hadn't used it since Tom's 'vision', but tonight he decided to inviter her and have a nice evening snuggling with an old movie, maybe he could even replicate some popcorn again, that had been nice.

B'Elanna came over at 1900, wearing comfortable clothes as he'd 'ordered', and smiled.

"So, Helmboy, what's it going to be?"

He had chosen a 'classic' film from earth's 1960s period.

"You're gonna love it," he said and kissed her hello. "It's a classic agent thriller - James Bond: Goldfinger."

"I've never heard of it."

"There's still a lot you can learn from me, lieutenant.." he added with mock condescension, which earned him a playful smack.

During the film, Tom was pleased to see that she was enjoying herself, at least if he was interpreting the signs right. She kept calling Goldfinger a 'dirty petaQ', growling at his actions, which where, obviously, without honour. He marvelled at how Klingon she could be at times.

At the typical cheesy ending, B'Elanna looked up playfully at him. "So the good guy always gets the girl. I see now why you like that Captain Proton programme so much!"

Tom laughed. "Ah.. the world seems a little easier this way, doesn't it? Not being stranded, just a mission to accomplish – and at the end you get the girl!"

"I think we can arrange that..."

In the morning, B'Elanna and Tom got dressed and ready for another "Delta Day". Just before they went separate ways, B'Elanna gave him a kiss. She certainly looks happy today! Tom thought. She grinned and said "you know, last night was really fun. We must do that again."

He grinned mischievously and put his arms around her. "No problem..."

She growled a little. "Don't get too confident, flyboy. And I mean the film.. it really takes your mind of things, doesn't it?"

He considered for a moment. "You know, you're right. Being on the holodeck probably spoiled us, but I think it's nice not be part of the story for a change."

She smiled. "We should invite the others over as well! Everyone could use a little distraction after last week.." He looked a little disappointed, but she quickly added "well, not that that changes the rest of the evening--" and he cheered up again. Then, suddenly, there was that gleam in his eyes. He smiled, almost evil it occurred to her. She shook her head. "Oh no... you're plotting again, aren't you. What is it this time!"

"Oh, I don't know, I just thought your idea was great. We should ask Harry to join us..."

She knew there was more.

"--and what about Chakotay and the Captain..."

She knew he was plotting to set them up again.

"--they'd sure welcome some quality time with their crew..." he grinned, eyes sparkling.

"Tom, don't. You've already set them up enough, I think whatever we do will eventually make it worse. Just let them be!"

But Tom would not budge.

"Relax, B'Elanna, it's just going to be a nice evening with friends... how about the-" he held up his hands, like he was presenting a slogan "- 'Voyager Movie Night'. And if they happen to sit next to each other, well... it would simply give them some time off command and provide some relaxation.."

She stared at him suspiciously.

"...really!" he added. She grinned. "Alright."

"Tonight, 1900, you ask Chakotay, I'll get the Captain and the others."

"Done. See you later!"

The Captain was in her ready room, and there wasn't much going on anyway so he took his chance and went.

"Come in."

She smiled at him. "How can I help you today?"

"Well, Captain, you see, the day we got back from the shuttle mission, B'Elanna had a surprise for me. She had built an 1960s earth television set for me, and we ended up watching old cartoons and films all night. Well she fell asleep, but..."

He stumbled a bit and she grinned. "That sounds nice.. quite a change, isn't it, when you're used to holodecks?"

He visibly relaxed and continued, smiling. "Yes, and you see we were thinking.. we'd like to invite some of our friends around for.. well a little movie night... would you like to come?"

She looked surprised, but amused.

"That's nice, thank you Tom." She really seemed too surprised to say anything else.

"1900 my quarters, think about it, tonight we'll watch Star Wars." He pulled a smug grin. "I think it'll give us all a nice laugh."

Kathryn smiled to herself when he was gone. It was good to see them recover, and it was certainly nice to be invited. She pondered what to do. It couldn't hurt. She deserved a little fun sometimes, didn't she? And for once it seemed he wasn't going to set her up with Chakotay. Although he'd probably be there. She frowned. There was just not the same amount of closeness between them these days. Maybe it would be fun to just relax for one night. She made up her mind.

Later, she met Chakotay in the mess hall. It was again one of these moments... she walked in and he was the first thing she noticed among everyone else. It seems to be the same thing with him, she thought happily, as he immediately stopped the conversation he was having with a young ensign and joined her at Neelix' counter. He smiled. "Let me guess. Coffee."

She only grinned. "No complaining, Chakotay, I am not using the replicator and it's only my third today."

"You never cease to surprise me." She liked the sound of his voice so much. There was so much caring in it. She wasn't sure about his feelings, whether he still loved her the way she knew he had. She was certainly confused over her own fluttering stomach when he flashed her another of his dimpled smiles. I am not only addicted to coffee, she thought. I am addicted to seeing him smile. Having him around is the nicest part of every day. She must've seemed in thoughts and he just looked at her, a quizzical look on his face, as if he could read her thoughts. He probably damn well could. Most of the time.

He led her to a table. "So... I take it you're invited tonight too?"

"The Voyager Movie Night?" she laughed. "Tom always has to add a touch of grandeur, doesn't he?"

He grinned. "Does make it sound more glamorous."

"Well, I'm looking forward to having some fun for a change, and I think it's nice they invited the Captain. Maybe it's time I started mingling again. It's long overdue." She started to stare into her cup pensively.

He spoke quietly. "I'm glad you're coming." She looked up, no expression on her face, waiting.

"Well, you've kept to yourself a lot lately. I think it's great you join us. And.. well having you there means fun, even if the film is bad."

She smiled in appreciation. "You're right, I have been... isolated. I don't really know why. But I agree, whatever the occasion, spending an evening with you.. and the others will be nice."

For a moment, she saw intense feelings in his eyes. He really is glad, it shot through her mind. It looked as if he wanted to take her hand and say something, but then decided not to. He smiled and got up. "See you tonight, then." She sighed more heavily than she wanted to and finished her coffee, which didn't even appeal to her so much anymore.