Host SM-Trish says:
USS Cherokee 10910.25 Shore Leave, Part 8

Starring 
Trish Yarborough as Executive Producer and Adm-Alexander
Steve Weller CO_Cmdr_Ayidee
Zach Farland as CNS_Cmdr_Wells 
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Nash 
Rob Bindels as FCO_Lt_Zdunowski 
Eduardo Oneto as CEO_LtCmdr_Luc_On

Absent
Alexander Vulkis as CMO_Lt_Brabas

Host CO_Ayidee says:
While Shore leave continues, we do have business to attend to with the departure of Captain Hazzard.  First step is to get the Command Staff in order, second will be to let the crew know.

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Host Adm-Alexander says:
CO:  I am sorry this has fallen to you Tio.  It seems like this crew has had nothing but upsets for the past few years.  Everyone should be getting here shortly.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::On Beach, checking to make sure everything is set up.::  Adm: It's gotta be, good planning for the future needs to be taken one step at a time.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::on her way to meet with Tio::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CO:  You are absolutely right. I hope those you have chosen decide to serve.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
::Finally gets to the cabin. Changing gear. Picking up his badge and checking for messages.::

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
::On my way to meet the rest of the crew::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Adm: Hopefully this will also give the crew a chance to relax together.  They are used to danger together, sometimes you need to relax together to get to know each other.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
::There is a message, that he needs to get to the beach.:: Self: So, vacation is over, I guess. A vacation of one day. Is called a day off in Poland.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CO:  And they deserve every minute of it.  I wish I could give them a month off, however you and I both know how likely that would be.

Host CNS_Wells says:
::Traveling by Transporter to Iraka Beach where the Admiral is, with five year old boy, who has never met real Starfleet people, Dad's don't count::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
::looks up to see the CNS with a child::  CNS:  And who is this young gentleman you have with you today?  ::smiling at the boy::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Adm: I don't think that would go well.  We all want to get back to work, after Lee.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
::Packs all gear, leaves, closes the building and walks to the nearest transporter. It appears about 10 minutes of stiff walk away. That is the bad thing of a remote location.::

Host CNS_Wells says:
ADM: Well, by chance my son was here on Risa with his other Dad.  This is Zachariah Garrison Wells.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
<T'Sara> ::sees someone near her age appear on the beach::

Host CNS_Wells says:
Zach: Zach, this is a real live Admiral.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
Zach:  Nice to meet you Mr. Wells.  ::offers her hand to young Zach::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS/ Zach: It's an honor to meet you, master Wells.

Host CNS_Wells says:
<Zach>:: Holds out his hand in greeting being ever the little gentleman:: ADM: It is very nice to meet you, Admiral, Ma'am.

Host CNS_Wells says:
Zach: This is my friend Tio, I told you about him.

Host CNS_Wells says:
<Zach>:: Wanting to shake the Cait’s paw, another first.  He can't seem to find any words to say however::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
Zach:  If you will look over that direction, you will see my daughter.  Would you like to go play with her for a while?

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
::Gets to the transporter location. And asks to be beamed at the given location.::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
::tries not to smile at the child's dilemma::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::reaches down to shake Zach's hand.::

Host CNS_Wells says:
<Zach>Adm: I get it.  You all need to have a big meeting.  Sure I'll make myself scarce.  ::Runs off to join the little girl::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CNS:  And here I thought he was a young man, however he is quite smart isn't he Gary?  Seven going on 35?

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
::Gets beamed near the captain and the counselor.::  CO/CNS: What is the need to be here that fast? I just found my way around, alone. Which appeared pretty nice if you get accustomed to it.

Host CNS_Wells says:
ADM: He is at that.  Very sophisticated, for a five year old.  He is use to being around adults.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
::turning she watches as T'Sara introduces herself to Zach::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::reaches to where she is meet with Tio and she sees the others, so she joins them::

Host CNS_Wells says:
ADM: Five and already forty.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CNS:  Wow!  I think we both had small old people for children! ::laughing::

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
Adm: Good day admiral. I did not know you where here too. How are you doing ma’am?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: It was an invitation, not a call to arms Lieutenant.  ::laughs.::  We have some business, so we thought we'd throw a small party to minimize the working on vacation.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
FCO/OPS:  Hello you two!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Good day, Commander.

Host CNS_Wells says:
::Sees the boy will be okay with T'sara:: CO: So, what's this all about?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
ADM:  Hello.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
::arrives were the rest of the crew:: All: Hello.

Host CNS_Wells says:
::Sees the others arrive and is ready for business::

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
CO: I packed all my stuff. Look! ::Puts bag full of stuff up.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS/ OPS: We need a word with the two of you apart from the rest, if you don't mind.

Host CNS_Wells says:
CO: Where's Mark? Stuck in the can again?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: I didn't mean for you to cancel your vacation.  Just a bit of a get together, and a bit of a briefing.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  Don't know.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CO:  Tio, you go ahead and I will entertain the rest of the crew.

Host CNS_Wells says:
::Looks at Tio being all mysterious and does as directed::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: That's part of what we need  to talk about.  Over here, by the tree should be good.

Host CNS_Wells says:
::Stays in eye shot of the kids::

Host CNS_Wells says:
::Follows::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CEO/FCO:  The CMO should be here shortly, how about we get a head start on something cool to drink?  The end table over there ::pointing:: has several beverages.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
Adm: Thanks!!! After all that walking I may need something to drink.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::follows Gary & Tio::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
::just as she speaks about the CMO, he calls saying he is in surgery but will come as soon as his patient is stable::

Host CNS_Wells says:
OPS: Didn't know what?  Oh, Mark.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Steps off to the side with OPS and CNS.::  CNS/ OPS: I'll start off direct, Captain Hazzard has taken a leave of absence, and the Admiral has asked me to take Command back.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
::Nods towards the admiral.::

Host CNS_Wells says:
CO/OPS: Yeah, this ain't good is it?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS::  Yeah, that, just answering your question.

Host CNS_Wells says:
CO: Well, congratulations but, what happened to Mark?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS/OPS: No, change like this is never good, but we're going to move forward so we can get back in the Lee chase.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::hears the news about Mark, she is stunned as she is going to miss him more than anyone can know.::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CEO:  Help yourself.  I think I am going to try this mixed fruit juice.  I so love it.  And I am sure the kids would like something as well.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: I don't know the details yet, but he had a family emergency to deal with.  And he doesn't know how long he'll be gone for.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
FCO:  Where have you decided to stay while you are here?

Host CNS_Wells says:
CO: Well, that's too bad but, no good bye?  That's rough.  It will be hard on the crew, another command change, I mean.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: But that does bring up some choices.  For the first, I would like you to become First Officer, keeping some sort of stability at the top.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
Adm: At a cabin, somewhere in the big forest. No modern thing. You have to make a fire by hand, if that tells enough.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
Adm: Did you know, you can freeze to death here? Near my cabin is a lake. Ice cold. And I tried to swim in. Even too cold for a Polish lad.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
FCO:  Yes it does.  Apparently you like to "rough" it!

Host CNS_Wells says:
CO: I feel like I've been drafted.  Sure, I'll just have to increase Junellen's work load to free up more of my time.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
:: he drinks the mixed fruit juice :: Self: Yummy!

Host Adm-Alexander says:
::roars with laughter::  FCO:  Too cold for you?  I can't have that, a frozen FCO will never do.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
Adm: To be honest? Too cold for me. But I expected a warmer lake. Hehe. And now I am here, in full uniform, while the rest is holiday clothing.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: I'm sorry to have to have asked it, but I am glad you accept.  It is well earned, even if the reasons for the move are not ideal.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CEO:  Where are you staying on Risa?

Host CNS_Wells says:
CO: Maybe some changes in my life were long over due.  ::Looks to check on Little z to see if he's okay::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: I would like you as our Second Officer as well, if you would.  You've been a leader for some time on the ship, now we would like to make it official.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
Adm: Must be a misunderstanding. But, I will change clothes on a later occasion.
::Stops talking, as he does not want to interrupt the talks between the admiral and the chief engineer.::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
FCO:  You can go into my cabin and in the bathroom.  I am sure you can find some shorts or a bathing suit that might fit.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Don't know what to say except that I'll do my best.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
Adm: I stayed in Risa for 5 years in a cottage near Thiara lake

Host CNS_Wells says:
OPS: You'll do great and we all know it.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
Adm: Thank you madam. :: Stands up and walks to them cottage of the admiral, in order to change clothes.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS/ OPS: Excellent, then the easy part is over.  Now it's time to let the crew know.  Thank you both.  ::Holds out hand to shake each of theirs.::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CEO:  Let's take the kids their drinks.  ::grabs one glass and hands the other to the CEO::

Host CNS_Wells says:
OPS: I hope you like paper work cuz its all yours now.  ::Place evil laugh here::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS: Thanks for your vote of confidence.

Host CNS_Wells says:
::Shakes the paw::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::shakes Tio's paw::

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
:: takes the glass and he is thankful::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
~~~OPS:  At least we have Captain Kitty back instead of a stranger.~~~

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CEO:  So you have been fortunate to live here on Risa?

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
::Changes clothes, folds the uniform as good as possible in the sack, Places it in the hallway, and walks over to the admiral again.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::nods towards the Admiral in recognition of what she said::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
<T'Sara> Admiral:  Momma, please tell me that drink is for me?

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
Adm: Yes, It is very relaxing

Host CNS_Wells says:
::Follows CO and OPS back to the others::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
T'Sara:  Yes it is, and the CEO has one for Zach there.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::joins everyone else::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: If I can have your attention for a minute please, we have one more bit of information to get through today.  I'll try to keep it brief.

Host CNS_Wells says:
<Zach> ::Takes the drink from CEO:: CEO: Thanks, Mister.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
::she hands her daughter the glass and watches her almost drink half of it in one gulp::  T'Sara:  Stop that or you will get a stomach ache drinking it so fast!'

ACTION:  The crew hear what they think is their XO calling them together.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
Zach: You’re welcome.

Host CNS_Wells says:
::Walks over to the group and is greeted by the boy with a drink::  Zach: I hope that isn't a glass of sugar, young man.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: I'll come right to the point instead of sugar coating it, but Captain Hazzard has had to take a leave of absence to take care of some things, and isn't sure when he'll return.  Therefore, the Admiral has asked me to take over Command, effective at 1130 hours today.
Additionally, Counselor Wells has accepted the First Officer role, and commander Nash will become our Second Officer.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
::Takes a place to sit down.::

Host CNS_Wells says:
::Listens to CO and observes reaction of crew present::

ACTION:  The crew begin to cheer and clap after their initial shock is over.

Host CNS_Wells says:
<Zach>:: Hears his Dad's name mentioned and looks up at him::

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
:: claps ::

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
::Gets up, like stitched up by a bee, as he hears what Tio said.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::nods in response of everyone's well wishes::

Host CNS_Wells says:
::Smiles at the kid and motions him to listen to the Captain::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ALL:  I am sure we have every confidence in you three. ::claps::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Finally, this will change little.  We all know our jobs, and we all want to bring Lee and LoDuca to justice.  AFTER we get ourselves back in proper form with some much needed R&R.  The meeting is over, now get back to fun.  Don't make me make that my first order.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
Self: Uhm... that is it about. And I take a seat here on a very undiplomatic moment.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CNS/OPS:  Congratulations you two.  Tio will need all the help he can get.

Host CNS_Wells says:
<Zach>: CNS: Okay meeting over. Bye.  ::Wriggles out of CNS's embrace and runs off, back to the exploring he was doing before the "big meeting"::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
<T'Sara> ::runs up to her mother::  Admiral:  Can we eat now?  I am so hungry!

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
ADM: Thanks. ::she takes the advice of her now CO & leaves to continue her day of pampering::

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
All: Let me repeat if I listened good enough. The Cait, Captain. The counselor second in command, and commander Nash as second officer. Well, well. Congratulations, you all.

Host CNS_Wells says:
::Watches kid rush off then, to ADM:: ADM: Thank you, Ma'am.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS/ OPS: Sorry I had to take you away from your families, but we had to get this finished to move forward.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CNS:  For what Gary?  Kids are kids, no matter who they belong to or where they come from!

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
::starts to congratulates his new superior officers::

Host CNS_Wells says:
ADM: It takes a village, right?  Well, I have most enjoyed doing the parent thing.  It's been a while.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CNS:  Yeah, but I think we have made a mistake getting those two together.  Looks like they are plotting, and heaven only knows what!

Host CNS_Wells says:
CO: It's fine.  I get the chance to show off my greatest achievement, that kid over there. ::Looks over::  CO/ADM: I don’t know about any one else but, I feel better.
ADM: As long as I can remember he's always loved exploring things.  He got a great curiosity about... heck, everything.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CNS:  The crew had been living on an adrenalin rush.  You forget how to live normally after a while.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: It's a great achievement, it always is.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CO:  It looks like the rest of the crew have begun to serve themselves to the food.  How about us doing that?

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
::Takes his seat again. Overlooking the beach.::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
FCO/CEO:  Lets eat!  Tio has ordered some great food!

Host CNS_Wells says:
ADM/CO: So, what's the plan?  I think we should spend a few more days here then, get back to it.  Are we going to get the assignment we all want to get, without naming and names… Frank Lee.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Adm: Good time to start.  ::Steps to the food tables.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: If I have any say in it we will.  Sometimes it's not good to take a job personally, but in this case it's hard not to.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CNS:  I haven't heard anything yet.  Remember, I was ordered to take the R & R with all of you.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
Adm/FCO: I am hungry, too

Host CNS_Wells says:
::Follows other to food table.  Yells out:: Zach: Time to eat.  Come on, you can torture the wildlife later.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
Adm: Food? Where? I am hungry. Sorry dozed off, well sort of. It is so quite here.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
::laughs at the way Gary jokes with his young son::

Host CNS_Wells says:
ADM: Right.  Okay so then, I'll worry about nothing but my tan until we know.  See?  I remember how to relax and not sweat it.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
FCO:  The food tables are right there in front of your nose!  I am beginning to wonder if I have a blind pilot! ::chuckling::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CO:  Should I check the Cherokee over for scratches since our FCO is having troubles seeing?

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
::Chuckles.:: Adm: Can you imagine? Not only a drunken pilot, but also a blind one?

Host CNS_Wells says:
CO: Maybe we can get together one night for dinner and maybe put together a course of action, you know, just in case we get the assignment.  ::Looks at ADM and winks::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
ADM: In his defense, flying by sight at Warp is physically impossible.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
CO: Thank you captain. And indeed, this is a lot of food.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
::looks over at the FCO with a skeptical look on her face::  CO:  But does HE know that?  ::trying to keep from grinning::

Host CNS_Wells says:
All: Besides you don’t need to see to fly a ship, you just gotta know what buttons to push.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
::Starts to laugh.:: Adm: Well… no. ::Blinks an eye.::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CEO:  I am going to charge you to make sure our FCO doesn't need glasses.  Have him see the CMO when we get back to the Cherokee!

Host CNS_Wells says:
<Zach>::Joins the line to the food in front of CNS::

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
:: sees the food and takes some bites ::

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
Self: Utoh.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
<T'Sara> ::stands behind Zach waiting her turn::

Host CNS_Wells says:
::Hands the boy a plate:: Zach: Remember to take a vegetable or two.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
Adm: Yes, sir :: nods ::

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
Adm: I am sorry, but I dozed off. But if you insist on it, I will go to the doctors office. ::Puts something on his plate.::

Host CNS_Wells says:
::Looks at his kids dirty hands and decides to let it go::

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
::Its a bit and judges it, if it meets Polish quality.:: CO: It tastes good. Thank you sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: We'll start preliminary plans after we get back to the ship, even if we don't know for sure we will be allowed.

Host CNS_Wells says:
::Fills his plate and oversees his son's food choices too.  Smiles cause he's doing a good job managing the serving spoons and coordinating his plate.  ADM: Not bad for not yet five.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Think nothing of it, this crew has earned it.

Host CNS_Wells says:
CO: Well, I'll be thinking about it until then.  Just in case.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CNS:  He is a wonder, Gary!  He is going to be very tall as he gets older!

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
CO: No, that is not it, I was measuring it to Polish standards.

Host CNS_Wells says:
::Once plates are full, finds a seat near the others to park it and picnic.  Tucks napkin under Little z's chin::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
::takes her daughter's hand and finds an empty blanket to sit on to eat their lunch::

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
CO: And it meets the standard.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: I'm glad it meets the standards then.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
CO: Yes it does, it even exceeds it.

Host CNS_Wells says:
FCO: Konrad, you old dog, when did you get here?

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
CNS: Some time ago. I missed you too, buddy.

Host CNS_Wells says:
::Starts eating and watching Zach do the same::  FCO: How are the mountains?

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
CNS: The forest, mountains are beautiful. Wished I could stay for ever. But even forever ends at some time.

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