On what she thought was a routine flight to the surface of a planet, Captain Kathryn Janeway encounters turbulence and must crash land. The strain of the emergency landing causes the shuttle to explode, leaving the Captain with life-threatening injuries.
Her faithful crew maintain a vigil at her bedside, fearful that they will lose the leader who has been their source of strength on their unusual journey through the Delta Quadrant. As Captain Janeway struggles for her life, those who have come to respect and admire her reflect on their own lives and the circumstances that led them to serve on the U.S.S. Voyager.