When
Janeway and Chakotay contract a virus from an insect bite, which means if
they return to Voyager, they will die and infect the crew. But, the planet's
atmosphere is the only thing that can keep them safe. The Doctor cannot
find a cure. Unable to perform her duties, Janeway is forced to turn over
permanent command of the ship to Tuvok and retreat, with Chakotay, to a
small planet which shields the effects of the fatal disease.
As
the U.S.S. Voyager moves out of communication range, Captain Janeway leaves
Tuvok with strict orders not to contact the Vidiians for help, even though
they may have more sophisticated medical technology to handle the crisis.
While the ship's crew is stuck with the harsh reality of abandoning their
leader and first officer forever. The former Captain and Commander, alone
on a strange planet, awkwardly drop protocol and begin to explore another
side of their relationship.
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