"Caretaker" Line-by-Line

{Ready room]

(A split level room with the higher part by the windows, so little Kathryn can stand there and be eye to eye with her crewmen.)

MARK [on monitor]: The doctor called.

 

JANEWAY: And?

 

MARK: And I was right.

 

JANEWAY: She's pregnant?

 

Mark: (via comm) Puppies are due in 7 weeks.

 

JANEWAY: Oh, Mark. You've got to take her home with you.

 

MARK: With me? I just got the rugs cleaned.

 

JANEWAY: She's with child. I can't leave her in a kennel while I'm...

 

MARK: Is this another "love me, love my dog" demand?

 

JANEWAY: Yes.

 

MARK: How could I ever refuse you?

 

JANEWAY: Thanks, honey.

 

MARK (on monitor): So when are you leaving?

 

JANEWAY: As soon as I approve these systems status reports.

 

Mark: All right. Then I won't bother you anymore.

 

JANEWAY: Hey. You never bother me, except the way I love to be bothered. Understand?

 

Mark: (on screen) I'll remember that.

 

JANEWAY: See you in a few weeks. Oh, Mark, go by my house and pick up the doggie bed. She'll be more comfortable.

 

Mark: (on screen) I already did....an hour ago.

 

(Janeway blows a kiss and ends transmission. Doorbell.)

JANEWAY: Come in.