Host SM-Trish says:
USS Cherokee 10606.04 The Chase Part 18

Starring
Trish Yarborough as Johnnie and Adm-Alexander and Starship_Davis
Steve Weller as CO Tio Ayidee
Dawn Freeman as OPS Kyleigh Nash
Scott Dorsey as CSO Scott Nash and Lt_Goode
Mark Haslam as CTO Mark Hazzard
Lynda Anderson as CEO Bishara
Zach Farland as CNS_Wells
Aoibhe O’Sullivan as CMO_Stadi

Absent
Brandon Mitcham as XO Trent D. Worthington III 

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Captain's Log, It seems we have discovered LoDuca's next plot, and it involves our guest Johnnie.  Apparently LoDuca has a good supply of those chips available.  Now we need to know if we can turn that around on him.

Host Johnnie says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Begin Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Johnnie: Johnnie, kid, can you hear me?  Do you know where you are?  ::Looking at the kids glazed eyes.::

Host Johnnie says:
::standing in the fighter, not comprehending what is happening to him::

CMO_Stadi says:
:: In sickbay, preparing for CSO's physical::

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
:: walks slowly to the TL, a confused expression on his face as he hums a strange tune. ::

OPS_Nash says:
::sitting in the chair, facing the CNS::

CEO_Bishara says:
::finishing up her double checks in engineering while preparing for what the captain ordered for her to do::

CSO_Nash says:
:: On the bio bed awaiting the CMO to begin the exam.::

CMO_Stadi says:
:: paces over to CSO:: CSO: Nice to meet you finally. I'm Mira, and I'll be your doctor today... :: opens her Tricorder::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*Goode*: Can you tell if the signal is being blocked or not?  The subject seems to be out of his element at the moment.

Host Johnnie says:
ACTION:  The output of the chip in the boy's head begins to pulse faster.

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
:: enters the TL and sends it towards the bridge, trying to set his mind right for another duty shift on the bridge. ::

Lt_Goode says:
::On the bridge coordinating with the CO and Tactical teams.::

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
:: enters the bridge and relieves the officer at Tactical, looking around the bridge to see who's on duty. ::

Lt_Goode says:
*CO*: Black out parameters are ongoing as per Cmdr. Nash's programming, sir.

CNS_Wells says:
::In office with Mrs. Nash ready to ask the tough questions::

CSO_Nash says:
CMO: Nice to meet you Mira. I'm at your disposal.

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
:: immediately begins to run down weapon and shield readiness, fingers dancing on the console as he checks off each system. ::

CNS_Wells says:
OPS: One last thing before we wrap up our first session, Ma'am.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*Goode*: OK, maybe the chip's looking for direction then.
*CMO*: Doctor, we have a bit of a situation  It seems Johnnie may have been gotten to by LoDuca before he arrived.  Can you work with Commander Nash to figure out how to get those chips out?

OPS_Nash says:
CNS:  Yes, Counselor?

CNS_Wells says:
OPS: I have some concerns with you about our upcoming mission.

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
:: hears the Captain's words and grimaces. :: Self: Knew we should have jettisoned that piece of gutter trash.

CMO_Stadi says:
:: begins scanning, but stops as she hears the comm message:: *CO*: Aye sir. Do you need us with you?

Lt_Goode says:
*CO/ CSO*: That thing has a self destruct mechanism wired in to it.  Detecting elevated heart rate in the child with a chip like Commander Worthington's.

OPS_Nash says:
CNS:  Like what kind of concerns?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CMO*: That may be a good idea, especially if you could bring Commander Nash with you.  He has experience with the chip LoDuca's using.

CNS_Wells says:
OPS: I know this may be delicate, but I know you have some hard feelings about Paul LoDuca and Ms. Smith. I wish we had had more time to cover that. How are you with all that? We need clear heads now and I know they have caused you and your family a lot of hurt.

CSO_Nash says:
*CO*: Can you bring him safely to Sickbay, sir? Since we are both here.

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
*CO*: Sir, perhaps we should be thinking about neutralizing the threat that...child, represents.  He could bring LoDuca down on us before we're ready to deal with him.

CNS_Wells says:
OPS: I guess I just want to know where your head is on all that.

CMO_Stadi says:
:: nods to herself, and glances at CSO:: CSO: I'll get a bed ready. :: paces off to prepare a Biobed::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CSO*: We'll see if we can get him down.
*CTO*: Not yet, we can be ready quite fast, and Goode is blocking the signal at the moment.  I'm holding onto this card.

CSO_Nash says:
CMO: Prep for emergency surgery. We don't have much time.

CEO_Bishara says:
::finishes up with the warp core containment fields and checks the configurations of the power grids to the modified portions of the ship and nods in contentment::

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
*CO*: Its your call, sir.  Tactical reports shields and weapons systems are at your disposal.

CMO_Stadi says:
CSO: Aye, sir. What can I expect? :: starts pacing into the surgical ward and dons a gown and hat::

CEO_Bishara says:
*CO*: Engineering is prepped and ready.  Coming to the Flight deck now sir.

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
:: frowns as he knows just how to block the signal permanently. ::

CNS_Wells says:
OPS: Emotions have a way of effecting our choices under stress. Are you ready?

OPS_Nash says:
CNS:  Let me say this.  How would you feel if some nut case took your newborn twins, not even an hour old, then they decide that they were going to try to leave with them?  What would YOU do and feel on that?  I much rather return to my youth and watch my best friend be murdered again in front of me again by the Jem'Hadar.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CTO*: Have Security clear a path to Sickbay in case we can't Transport him.

CSO_Nash says:
CMO: That depends where it's at. We had to use Transporters and a containment field on Commander Worthington's chip.

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
*CO*: Yes, sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CMO*: Do you think we should Transport him, or would that be dangerous?

CEO_Bishara says:
::picks up her bag and tool kit and heads out of ME for the Flight deck::

CSO_Nash says:
CMO: That nasty bugger was implanted right between the Commander's eyes.

CNS_Wells says:
OPS: You have a right to your feelings...a right to hate even....but your kids are safe now and we have a job to do.

OPS_Nash says:
CNS:  True enough.  Just remember, maternal instincts run deep.

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
*Ens. Norris*: Ensign, take teams Alpha and Bravo and secure a path from the hanger to sickbay.  Be advised that the child is to be considered dangerous.  If he moves, take efforts to protect crew at all costs.

CMO_Stadi says:
*CO*: I think it's best you take him physically here. We have no idea really what's in that chip, or what might set it off.  I have surgical bay 2 ready for him.

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
<Ens. Norris> *CTO*: Sir...all costs?  This is a child, sir.

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
*Ens. Norris*: I SAID all costs.  Do I have to repeat myself, ENSIGN, or perhaps I should find an officer who can actually FOLLOW orders.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CTO*: I'm taking him once it's clear.  I'll take the risk, as it's my call to have him brought aboard.

CMO_Stadi says:
CSO: What was it used for? What happened? :: drags a surgical tray over to the bed::

CNS_Wells says:
OPS: Well, the parent-child bond is the strongest known of relationships. If you feel unsure you can come to me. I want you to know that.

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
*CO*: Sir, negative on that.  He's already proved to be a threat and he could have taken out two crewmembers.  I'll escort him sir.

CEO_Bishara says:
::gets off the TL and heads for the fighter bay::

OPS_Nash says:
CNS:  Understood.

CSO_Nash says:
CMO: It is a rather insidious and invasive mind control device

CNS_Wells says:
OPS: I'm there for you and the Commander too.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CTO*: You can escort me, I'll carry the child.

CMO_Stadi says:
:: nods:: CSO: Anything I should look out for when finding it? removing it?

CEO_Bishara says:
::sees the CO.::

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
*CO*: On my way, sir.

CSO_Nash says:
CMO: Look for the signal from the device, and I'll isolate the explosive.

CNS_Wells says:
OPS: Well I'm confident that you are prepared for what lay ahead. Is there anything else you want to discuss?

CEO_Bishara says:
CO: Sir?

OPS_Nash says:
CNS:  I understand that, however, should it come to my children’s safety or following an order, you can be rest assured of what I will consider at top on my list.

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
:: nods to the next tactical officer, pointing to his station as he moves to the TL checking his sidearm to make sure its ready as he enters the TL and heads to the hangar bay.::

CEO_Bishara says:
::stops mid walk and waits::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
TiC: Once he's clear, get a full check on that fighter.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Stand ready, for now we're in a holding pattern.

CMO_Stadi says:
:: sighs:; CSO: Going to be one of those days, isn't it? :: doesn't smile::

CEO_Bishara says:
CO: Understood sir.

CNS_Wells says:
OPS: I understand but remember you ain't alone. I'd like to set up another get together for us next week.

CEO_Bishara says:
Self: What in the name of all that is holy is going on?

OPS_Nash says:
CNS:  Sure, just let me know when.

CSO_Nash says:
:: Grimaces.:: CMO: Tell me about it. Last time it nearly took poor Trent's head off.

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
*CO*: Captain, I'm on my way to the hangar.  Try not to get close to the subject right now, for all we know he could still have some hidden commands LoDuca intends to implement.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*Goode*: Give me a full jamming signal on things.

Host Johnnie says:
ACTION:  The SO picks up the chip's pulse increasing.

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
*CSO*:  Commander, do we have a way of overloading that chip in case little Timmy decides to go berserk?  Need a way to take the kid out fast before he kills somebody.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CTO*: I'm aware of the dangers, and I'm aware what we're dealing with.

CMO_Stadi says:
:: gapes:: CSO: Let's hope we won't even have a 'nearly' incident this time, round. Put a surgical gown on, will you? And a hat, there. :: points and goes to irradiate her hands::

CNS_Wells says:
OPS: I'll send you an appointment memo. I've enjoyed talking with you. I hope it wasn't to bad for you. ::Smiles hopefully::

Lt_Goode says:
*CO*: Aye, sir. ::Tries to modulate the blocking field to stabilize the pulse rate.:: Sir, you might want to quicken your pace.

CEO_Bishara says:
CO: Sir you need a portable Forcefield generator around you and the kid?

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
:: sighs and exits the TL. :: *CO*: I'm sure you are, but all it takes is a turned back and you might just find a knife in your back.

OPS_Nash says:
CNS:  I've had my fair share of appointments with many counselors in my time.  I have had worse times during a session.

CSO_Nash says:
CMO: Of course. :: Gets into the scrubs and sterilizes his hands.::

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
:: briskly makes his way to the hangar, nodding to the security teams already in position as he walks through the door. ::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: No, I think he's relatively secure.  
CTO: Ready?

CNS_Wells says:
::Stands to walk her to the door:: OPS: Try not to judge me by other counselors I like to be judged on my own merits.

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
:: takes his Phaser out and adjusts the setting before nodding to the Captain. :: CO: Whenever you are sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Reaches down for the child, looking for any signs of weapons before picking up.::

CEO_Bishara says:
Self: Just realizes what she said. Oh man I should keep my mouth shut.

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
:: eye twitches slightly as he keeps his gaze on the child. ::

Lt_Goode says:
*CO*: Can you calm him in some way, sir?  The chip seems to be reacting to his elevated heartbeat.

Host Johnnie says:
ACTION:  As the CO picks up Johnnie, the boy is absolutely rigid in his arms.

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
*CSO*: Commander, did you hear my last request, do we have a way of overloading the chip in case we need to take the boy out quickly?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Johnnie: Relax, we're going to help.  It will be all right.  ::Starts carrying the kid towards Sickbay as quick as possible.::

OPS_Nash says:
CNS:  I don't compare anybody to one another, everyone has a different approach on how to get to the root of a matter.

CMO_Stadi says:
:: smiles sweetly:: CSO: Red suits you. Very flashy.

CSO_Nash says:
*CTO*: I wouldn't recommend it.  It will likely take you and a good portion of the ship out.

CEO_Bishara says:
::watches as the captain carries the child::

Host Johnnie says:
ACTION:  As the CO picks up speed, his claws can be heard on the corridor floors.  Security is now having to run to keep up with the Captain.

CSO_Nash says:
CMO: Why thank you doctor.

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
:: swears a blue streak as he rushes to keep up with the Captain. ::

CNS_Wells says:
OPS: Yes my approach is to knock down the walls then build trust. It takes time I know. I am confident that you and I can become friends as well as colleagues.

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
*CSO*: Great, thanks.  Always nice to know how useful science is, Kevin.

CMO_Stadi says:
:: fiddles with a laser scalpel, waiting::

OPS_Nash says:
CNS:  As I hope as well, Counselor.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Waits at the Turbo Lift for CTO and Sec to enter before calling for Sickbay.::

CSO_Nash says:
*CTO*: Tell that to that butchering madman when we catch him.

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
:: enters the TL and waves off the security team behind him. :: CO: Go ahead sir.

CNS_Wells says:
::Smiles at her comment:: OPS: I guess I should let you get back to work now, huh? 

CEO_Bishara says:
::shakes head:: Self: See what happens when no one listens to me? I told them so! and now look.

CMO_Stadi says:
*CO*: How's it going Captain? :: getting concerned:: Everything ok?

OPS_Nash says:
CNS:  I suppose I could.

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
:: glares at the child, waiting for him to do something. ::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Turbolift: Sickbay.
*CMO*: On our way in the Turbolift.  Should be there momentarily.

CNS_Wells says:
OPS: My door is always open, Ma'am.

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
CO: Sir, permission to speak freely?

OPS_Nash says:
CNS:  I'll remember that.

CSO_Nash says:
*CO*: How is the child. Is he being overly agitated?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Granted.

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
CO: We should chuck him out the airlock and wait for LoDuca to trace the signal.  Would make for less risk for the ship.

CMO_Stadi says:
:: take up her trusty Tricorder, 'Cordy':: CSO: Let me know how I'm doing, yea?

CNS_Wells says:
::Walks her to the door:: OPS: Good, and I'd like to meet your kids one of these days.

CSO_Nash says:
CMO: Count on it, doctor.

CMO_Stadi says:
:: nods her thanks, a little nervous. Doesn't feel comfortable around exploding chips::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: If we wanted less risk, we chose the wrong line of work.  He's an innocent victim.  And if it makes it more useful to you, he could also prove to be an asset.

OPS_Nash says:
CNS:  Be careful what you wish for.  Liam and Kiandra are constantly on the move, they get into everything.

CNS_Wells says:
OPS: what can I say?  I like high spirited kids.

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
CO: Just stating an opinion sir.  Its your ship.

Host Johnnie says:
ACTION:  The TL arrives on deck B.

OPS_Nash says:
CNS:  Are you sure?  They are toddlers.

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
:: opens the door to the corridor and waits for the Captain to pass through. ::

CNS_Wells says:
OPS: I have one of my own.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Moves towards Sickbay.::

CSO_Nash says:
*CO/CTO*: Watch what you do or say around the child, while he may be catatonic he is registering to a small degree what you say and do.

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
*CSO* Should we get him milk and cookies too?  A bed time story perhaps?

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
:: growls as he follows the Captain. ::

CEO_Bishara says:
::not quite sure what to do next::

CSO_Nash says:
*CTO*: You can do that after surgery. That's an order.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Enters Sickbay.::  CMO: Here he is.

OPS_Nash says:
CNS:  There is nothing like having a family of your own to make you feel complete.

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
CSO: I'll add it to my other duties, Commander,  right after protecting the ship from all threats.

CMO_Stadi says:
:: directs CO to the right surgical bed:: CO: Right there. ::starts her scans before he's even settled on the bed::

Host Johnnie says:
ACTION:  As the child is laid on the Biobed, he begins to go into convulsions.

CSO_Nash says:
:: Sees the CO enter and begins the scan for explosives.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Sets the boy down, then steps back.::

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
:: raises his Phaser slightly as the kid begins to react. ::

CNS_Wells says:
::Looks disconcerted by that remark but let's it slide:: OPS: Yes, that is true.

CMO_Stadi says:
:: Holds him down as the CSO scans:: CSO: Nash, quickly.

CEO_Bishara says:
*CO*: Sir do you want me to check for anything unusual?

CSO_Nash says:
:: Isolates the explosive with a containment beam and sets up an algorithm to simulate the boy’s baseline body functions.::

CNS_Wells says:
::Thinks a bit about his own "family"::

CMO_Stadi says:
:: gives the kid a 1/4 shot of sedative to calm him down::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CEO*: Just make sure that he didn't do anything to the fighter in his attempts to get away.

CSO_Nash says:
CMO: Explosive isolated and sent false readings via your baseline scan of the boy.

Host Johnnie says:
ACTION:  The sedative takes effect almost immediately and the boy's body relaxes.

CEO_Bishara says:
*CO*: Understood sir.

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
*Ens. Norris* : Ensign, set up force fields surrounding Sickbay in case of explosion.  Let’s try to minimize the damage if Little Orphan Boom Boom goes critical.

CEO_Bishara says:
::walks over to fighter TK-421 and steps into the cockpit::

CMO_Stadi says:
Self: Damn. CSO: Have you located it? The sooner we get it out of him, the better.

OPS_Nash says:
CNS:  Well, I think I should return to the Bridge, I think there maybe a couple spots of syrup residue that needs to be rubbed out.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: I stand by my decision, the child is a victim until I say otherwise.  It's a risk, but we can use this to try and draw LoDuca in.

CSO_Nash says:
CMO: Here are the readings on the chip. Scan his whole body for it.

CNS_Wells says:
OPS: Good idea. No one likes a sticky butt, when the sit.

OPS_Nash says:
::smiles as she stands to leave.::

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
*Ens. Norris*: And somebody take a team to find out if this little urchin touched ANYTHING on his way from sickbay , Main Engineering , and the hangar.  I want results and I want them YESTERDAY.  Understood!

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
CO: As you say, sir.

CMO_Stadi says:
:: nods and starts to scan, from his head down:: CSO: Right…nothing…nothing…no- hang on. ::scans mouth:: Yep. here we go. :: gently opens the boys mouth and carefully scans, locates the right tooth::

CNS_Wells says:
OPS: Have a good day, Mrs. Nash. ::Walks her to the door::

CEO_Bishara says:
Out loud: Razzelfratt! That kid was in my engine room!

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
*CEO*: Chief Bishara, I need you to take a look at Main Engineering to see if that little brat tampered with anything.  Ens. Green will be there to help coordinate the investigation.  Hazzard out.

OPS_Nash says:
CNS:  You too.  ::As she exits and heads down the corridor to the nearest Turbolift.::

CMO_Stadi says:
CSO: The back molar. Clever.  It’s covered by a cap to avoid detection.

CSO_Nash says:
CMO: Get it out quickly, isolation starting to fail.

CEO_Bishara says:
*CTO*: Now you tell me?  Thanks Bishara out.

CSO_Nash says:
CO: Any where in particular you want the explosive beamed?

CNS_Wells says:
::Goes to his desk and records some notes in K. Nash's patient files::

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
*CEO*:  Would you rather wait until AFTER the ship blows up?  Save the sarcasm for after we save the ship.

CEO_Bishara says:
::climbs out of the fighter and flies for the TL::

CMO_Stadi says:
CSO: You try working in a ten year old’s mouth and we'll see how fast you can maneuver... ::severs the roots of the tooth in question::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: Yeah, fighter TK-421.  Then we'll launch the fighter and let it go boom.

CEO_Bishara says:
*CTO*: I was not being sarcastic either.  I would have thought that since he was in engineering you might have looked there with a different team.

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
:: grumbles as he moves to the console nearest his location, immediately tapping into the Tactical scanners and searching the area between sickbay and main engineering for any signs of foreign materials.::

CEO_Bishara says:
::enters the TL:: Computer: Engineering, Express and step on it!

CSO_Nash says:
CO: Aye sir. I'll beam it out once the chip is free and extracted.

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
*CEO*: I don't have time to bicker with you, ENSIGN.  You have a job, DO IT!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*TiC*: Prepare fighter TK-421, we're going to launch it and make LoDuca think the chip blew up with the child in it.

CMO_Stadi says:
:: feels movement:; Self: aaalllllmost there. :: gets the last bit and takes the tooth, with the chip inside out of the kid's mouth, her hands shaking:: CSO: All yours.

OPS_Nash says:
::she enters the waiting Turbolift, she instructs it to take her to the Bridge.  A few moments later, she reaches the Bridge.  She walks onto the Bridge and assumes her post.::

CEO_Bishara says:
Self: Ut oh, something has Cowboy by the britches today.  
*CTO*: My apologies sir.

CMO_Stadi says:
:: places the tooth into a kidney bowl and hands it over::

CSO_Nash says:
CMO: Thank you Doctor. ::Isolates the explosive with a containment field  and beams it to shuttle TK-421.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Let your Bridge person know we're going to need to look like we're trying to stop that fighter from getting air born.

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
:: doesn't bother to respond, continuing to search the ship’s interior for anything out of the ordinary.  Not even knowing that he's humming again.::

Host Johnnie says:
ACTION:  The fighter is prepared and is waiting instructions from the Captain.

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
CO: My men already know what to do sir.

CEO_Bishara says:
::arrives on deck 15 and slides into ME::  ALL: I want manual inspection of everything in this engine room and I want it done yesterday.

CNS_Wells says:
::Continues charting:: *CTO*: Counselor Wells to Lieutenant Hazzard.

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
:: curses and taps the Commbadge hard. :: *CNS*: WHAT?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: I know, I'm just making certain.  Despite the appearances, I am still looking at the mission.

CMO_Stadi says:
:: sighs with relief, her knees wanting nothing more than to sit down, but turns back to Johnnie and begins to run a detailed scan of the rest of him::

CNS_Wells says:
*CTO*: I have a spot of time now with your name on it. If you can break away from your duties for a bit, I'd like to meet with you.

CSO_Nash says:
:: Takes the tooth and removes the cap getting the chip and hands it back to the doctor.:: CMO: You might want to replace and recap this tooth before he awakens.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: I'll handle the Counselor for now.  Keep with the search.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CNS*: Lieutenant Hazzard is involved with a critical mission at the moment, we'll need to postpone the session for just a bit.

CEO_Bishara says:
::grabs her scanner and Tricorder and begins near the warp core and the DCAF::

CNS_Wells says:
*CO*: Understood Captain, Wells out.

CMO_Stadi says:
:: takes the tooth back with a shaking hand:: CSO; I hope every day isn't like this around here... :: looks down at the little tooth suspiciously::

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
:: doesn't even seem to notice the Captain's response,  returning to his search as he grumbles to himself about nosy counselors and the uses or lack of use of them. ::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*Bridge/ TiC*: Get the fighter launched when ready.

CNS_Wells says:
::Goes back to paper work::

CSO_Nash says:
CMO: They usually aren't, but with LoDuca, that goes out the window.

CEO_Bishara says:
::scans the DCAF and makes sure that there are no micro fractures or minute differences in the skin::

OPS_Nash says:
::after being briefed on the situation::  *CO*:  Aye, Sir.

Host Johnnie says:
ACTION:  The TiC launches the fighter.  As soon as it is barely out of the flight bay, it explodes, rocking the Serenity.

CEO_Bishara says:
::moves on next to the warp core plasma relays and magnetic seals::

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
:: curses as he holds on to the desk to stay upright. ::

CEO_Bishara says:
Out loud: Whoa what in the blazes?  *CO*: What is going on?

OPS_Nash says:
::she is braces herself until the Serenity stabilize.::

CMO_Stadi says:
:: hears her instruments beep for her attention:: CSO: Excuse me. :: turns back to Johnnie and begins reinserting the tooth, a very fiddly procedure considering where the darn thing came from::

CSO_Nash says:
:: Feels a buffeting of the ship and braces himself against the console of the med scanner.:: All: His toys are getting nastier and nastier.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CEO*: LoDuca's trap went bang.  Now comes the hard part, waiting to see if LoDuca's coming for us.

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
:: growls as he takes a step towards the kid. :: CO: That little V’tok!!  I could murder that little brat!

CNS_Wells says:
::Feels the ship rattle:: SELF: Hmmm, that woke me up.

CMO_Stadi says:
:: shakes with the explosion:: Self: Watch it! They should warn when they're about to do that.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: At ease, Lieutenant.  Stand down and tell me what you found.

CMO_Stadi says:
CTO: One step closer to my patient and you'll be wearing your ears as a bobble-hat.

CEO_Bishara says:
*CO* Understood.  I am in engineering by the way.  Sir, begging your pardon but ::laughing slightly:: I told you so.  I told you I didn't like that child from the start.  But....::lets the sentence die with::  with all due respect sir.

OPS_Nash says:
::she begins to fume at the thought of LoDuca using innocent pawns in his nasty sick twisted game.::

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
CMO: Whatever...

Host Starship_Davis says:
#COM: Serenity:  This is the Davis.  We are in your area and noticed the explosion.  Do you need assistance?

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
CO: No sir...nothing on the scanners to indicate the ankle-biter left any other gifts.  But I'll have my teams continue the search just in case.

CEO_Bishara says:
Self: I hate myself for that one.  Always go on my gut instinct.

CMO_Stadi says:
:: still focused on her work:: CTO: Work on those come-backs there Lieutenant Cheeky.  Banter's part of your job.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CEO*: What service are you signed up for?  Last time I checked, Starfleet didn't throw victims away.

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
CMO: Doctor, when you rate banter from me, you'll get it, until then deal.  :: walks out of sickbay on his way back to the bridge. ::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: I have full faith in your ability to find anything he left.

CSO_Nash says:
:: Looks at the CTO.:: CTO: Where are the milk and cookies?

CEO_Bishara says:
*CO*: Sir I am your CEO and the best that I can be.  That is what I signed up for.  Not to throw anyone or anything away.  ::chuckling::

CMO_Stadi says:
:: can't help be chuckle at the CSO::

CEO_Bishara says:
*CO*: Sir by the way I love your mane it looks quite elegant.

CSO_Nash says:
*CTO*: You forgot something?

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
*CSO*: Commander, I have a ship to protect...find someone else to nursemaid the little snot.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*OPS*: Any word from the local authorities?

CMO_Stadi says:
:: smiles:: CSO: Sounds like he's talking about himself, there.

CSO_Nash says:
*CTO*: Good to see that your mood has improved, Lieutenant.

OPS_Nash says:
*CO*:  Nothing yet.

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
*CSO*: Commander with all due respect, if you have anything useful to say then say it...otherwise BUGGER OFF.

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
TL: Bridge! :: fumes as it seems that everyone is determined to anger him....his eye twitching a little more. ::

CSO_Nash says:
CO/CMO: Well, well, he seems to have the testiness for his job back. ::grins::

CMO_Stadi says:
CSO/CO: Perhaps I should run him through a physical again. I don't recall him having higher than average testosterone levels last time.

CMO_Stadi says:
:: gets the tooth reattached:: Self: there.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: I think, I hope, that he's just annoyed by the situation.  But I've never seen him get so worked up so fast.

CEO_Bishara says:
::finally finishes going over engineering manually and diagnostically and internally scanned for added measure::

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
:: enters the bridge and storms over to Tactical...rudely nudging the officer there out of his way and jerking his head to the TL as a way of informing him he is relieved. ::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*OPS*: If they do contact us, let them know we had a malfunction in one of our Escape pods, but we've got everything under control.

CMO_Stadi says:
CO: He might be jealous of all the attention his new little brother's been getting ::nods to Johnnie:: It happens to most children.

OPS_Nash says:
*CO*:  Aye, sir.

CSO_Nash says:
CMO: Ah the onset of early puberty. How's he doing since the extraction?

CEO_Bishara says:
*CO*: Sir if he left anything in here it ain't here no more.  Engineering is spotless.  I am praying.

CMO_Stadi says:
CSO: He's fine. I'm going to let him sleep for a while. Poor kid’s been through enough already today.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CEO*: Very good, keep a crew on it to run a level 5 diagnostic and full check of the area.

OPS_Nash says:
COM: Davis:   We everything under control.  We just had a malfunction in one of our Escape pods.

CSO_Nash says:
CMO: Well, there is that physical you were in the middle of.

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
:: slowly moves the tracking sensor over to the approximate area of the Davis, hands on the ready to raise shields and fire upon the ship if it becomes hostile. ::

CEO_Bishara says:
*CO*: Sir I have divided my staff into three shifts of four doing hourly checks manually and level 3 diagnostics every quarter hour.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO/ CMO: I'm returning to the Bridge.  Let me know when he wakes up, or if anything else comes up.

Host Starship_Davis says:
#COM: Serenity:  Acknowledged.  Davis out.

CSO_Nash says:
CO: Nothing for me to report. I'm just glad we got another of LoDuca's toys.

CMO_Stadi says:
::glances at CO nodding crisply:: CO: Aye sir. CSO: Shall we? ::starts to get out of her scrubs::

CSO_Nash says:
CMO: Lead on, fair Doctor.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: I won't be glad until we can turn it around on him, but hopefully this will let us do that.  ::Turns and leaves Sickbay.::

CSO_Nash says:
*CO*: We'll make every effort to that end, sir. :: Goes back to the Biobed he was assigned to.::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
::has been listening to the entire incident since the boy had been brought to sickbay::  CSO:  Kevin, can you come to my bed and tell me what has been going on here?

CEO_Bishara says:
~~~WildWind: Watch and listen and report.~~~

CMO_Stadi says:
:: watches the CO leave and escorts the CSO to the last Biobed on the left:: CSO: I'm still not used to having a Captain who can purr ::shrugs::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Enters Turbolift, requesting Bridge.::

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
:: growls as he continues to monitor local space. :: Self: run...run...as fast as you can.

CEO_Bishara says:
*CO*: Request permission to come to bridge?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CEO*: Granted.

CEO_Bishara says:
::hands engineering to her senior EO and heads for the TL::

CMO_Stadi says:
:; sees the Adm awake:: Adm: Welcome back, sir.

CSO_Nash says:
:: Hears the Admiral and goes to her bed.:: CMO: I'll be just a second.
ADM: We had a near miss. Seems Johnnie the child had one of LoDuca's little toys implanted in his tooth, and we got another chip. ::Shows it to her.::

CNS_Wells says:
::Gets coffee then goes back to console to see when next appointment is. Hates having a hole in his schedule::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Enters the Bridge.::  CTO/ OPS: Anything to report?

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CSO/CMO:  So that was what you were doing over there.  Now he is using children.

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
CO: Local space is clear, weapon systems and shields at your discretion.

CEO_Bishara says:
Self:  This has got to stop. I can't keep this up much longer.  Now I need eyes in the back of my head too?

OPS_Nash says:
CO:  Nothing that you already know.

CSO_Nash says:
ADM: Aye, Ma'am, it appears so.

CEO_Bishara says:
::steps out of the TL onto the bridge::

CMO_Stadi says:
:: runs a cranial scan of the Admiral, to check her progress::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CMO:  I am feeling much better, thank you for asking Doctor.  I don't believe I know you, do I?

CEO_Bishara says:
::nods to the CO::

CNS_Wells says:
::Decides to head for sickbay to check on the boy::

CEO_Bishara says:
::walks to her station and opens up the bridge engineering station and begins to monitor all systems but does not look in the direction of the tactical station::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO/ OPS: Keep your eyes open.  Looks like the trap didn't spring after all.

CMO_Stadi says:
:: smiles down at the Admiral:: Adm: I'm Dr. Stadi, Mira Stadi. I'm the provisional Chief of Medicine on this boat. :: holds her hand out:: follow the direction of my fingers with your eyes, please.

CSO_Nash says:
:: Feels his elevated stress level go back to normal as the crisis is averted and the Admiral is conscious and asking questions.::

OPS_Nash says:
CO:  I'm not surprised.

CEO_Bishara says:
CO: It might be a bit early yet sir.  Patience is a virtue.

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
:: shakes his head and blows a stray lock of hair out of his eyes, fingers moving over the tactical board rather quickly. ::

CNS_Wells says:
::Arrives in Sickbay and sees the boy still sleeping soundly:: SELF: Hmmm, looks like things in Sickbay have been pretty quiet.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
::follows the doctor's fingers with her eyes::  CMO:  How long have I been out?

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CSO:  Kevin, tell me about the boy.

OPS_Nash says:
::turns to Hazzard::  CTO:  I just noticed, you are looking less blue than you did earlier.

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
:: glares at OPS :: OPS: Commander, I'm a little busy right now, so unless you have something related to Tactical, kindly keep it to yourself.

CSO_Nash says:
ADM: He was the one that the Captain managed to wing and bring aboard after the explosion on Doran 4 that put you here.

CEO_Bishara says:
::hears the OPS but doesn't make a sound nor a facial expression::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CSO:  Kevin, you can't be telling me that a child did this to me?

OPS_Nash says:
CTO:  Gee, give a positive compliment, and one gets snipped at.

CSO_Nash says:
ADM: He is a ten year old Romulan, Orion, Human child with no parents that we were able to find, but it seems that LoDuca got to him somehow.

CMO_Stadi says:
:: can't help but notice the CNS walk in and smiles a little too broadly at him:: Adm: About two days, sir.

CSO_Nash says:
ADM: Yes, Ma'am, but he may have been under control then as well.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CMO:  Please, either call me Admiral or Ma’am.  I haven't turned into a man unless you did it while I was sleeping!  ::grinning at her::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Lieutenant, relax.  I need you focused and working with others.  If you need time to get your head on straight, take it.  If not, relax and get your head on straight.

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
OPS: Do forgive me, but as I recall, the bridge is a place where we are supposed to be professional.  Or do you forget what the Captain and the XO so kindly told me a few hours ago?  I don't think you could, everyone was right here as I got laid into.

CNS_Wells says:
::Sees the CMO acknowledge him and nods a "hello" in her direction::

CEO_Bishara says:
::watching the power grids and the flow regulators on her boards::

CMO_Stadi says:
:: finds Admirals intimidating:: Adm: Yes, sir.. em, ma'am, sir. :: shuts up and goes to get the Adm some food::

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
CO: My head is on straight.  I was against taking that little brat on in the first place.  But of course, no one listens to me.  I'm just the D'garxiin Comic Relief around here!

CEO_Bishara says:
::raises an eyebrow at the CTO's comment:

CNS_Wells says:
::Doesn't bother her she looks busy::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: I made the call, if you have a problem with that, take it up with, or out on, me.  I stand by the decision, even with what happened.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CSO:  Will he be all right now?  Was the chip like the one in Trent's head?

CMO_Stadi says:
::throws the CNS a 'help!' look before moving away from sickbay's Replicator with some light soup and bread::

OPS_Nash says:
CTO:  Understood, Lieutenant.

CEO_Bishara says:
::senses high emotions on the bridge::

CTO_Lt_Hazzard says:
:: returns to his work ...eye twitching a little more. :: CO: Yes, sir.

CSO_Nash says:
ADM: I hope for his sake that we changed his future. Yes, ma'am, it was similar with quite a bit more kick from the explosive than Trent's.

CEO_Bishara says:
::shakes head and continues her watchful eye on her console but is a bit worried at the same time::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
::just shakes her head, then notices the nice aroma of the soup the CMO is bringing her::  CMO:  I am as hungry as a bear.  That smells wonderful!

CMO_Stadi says:
:: makes it over to the Adm and CSO, resting the soup on a tray and pushing it over in front of the Adm:: Adm: You'll want to eat this, sir. It's light, but your stomach's been off solids the last few days. :: smiles cheerily, realizes her mistake and stutters:: Er, I mean ma'am...

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CMO:  Mira, don't be nervous... I promise I don't bite and I think most of the crew will tell you, I love all my crew.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
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