USS Cherokee 11007.18 Homecoming? Part 14

Starring 
Trish Yarborough as Executive Producer, Admiral Alexander, Ens. Jones
Steve Weller as Captain Tio Ayidee
Zach Farland as Commander Garrison Wells
Rob Bindels as Lieutenant Konrad Zdunowski 
Dawn Freeman as Commander Kyleigh Nash 
Eduardo Oneto Lisken as Lt. Commander Edward On

Absent
Brandon Mitcham as Lieutenant Jg, Trent Worthington III 

CO_Ayidee says:
Personal Log, Stardate 11007.18, Tio Ayidee recording.  I don't like dealing with Intel, and this encounter won't help.  Despite arguments that he is still under medical care, and that he is needed aboard for debrief, Starfleet Intelligence has insisted on him being "returned" immediately.  Now I need to inform the crew and Admiral.

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CO_Ayidee says:
::On Starbase, returning to the Admiral's Office, not happy about the Subspace Meeting.::

Adm-Alexander says:
::Looks at the chronometer and knows her crew will be returning soon to finish the briefing::

XO_Wells says:
::Entering Admiral Alexander's office after returning from brunch.  Waits to be admitted by receptionist::

CEO_LtCmdr_On	says:
::Enters too to the Admiral office following the XO ::

Ensign Jones says:
XO:  Just knock and go on in, she is expecting you.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::After intercepting the courier, Kyleigh grabbed the package saying that she'll deliver it to the Admiral herself as it's from her anyway, she reaches the Admiral's office just to follow the others inside.::

XO_Wells says:
Ens Jones: Thank you, Ensign.  ::Goes to the door and knocks on it::

Adm-Alexander says:
ALL:  Enter.

XO_Wells says:
OPS: Good timing.

CO_Ayidee says:
::Enters the office with the others.::  All: Not how I hoped that would go.  ::Nods to Ensign Jones on the way by.::

XO_Wells says:
::Enters and returns to the chair he previously occupied::  CO: Is everything alright now?  Emergency over?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
XO:  Thanks.  By the way, when you return to the ship, there will be a surprise in your quarters. ::She walks in and takes a seat, and sets the package on the floor.::

Adm-Alexander says:
ALL:  Everyone have a seat please.  ::Waits to hear the CO's answer to the XO::

CEO_LtCmdr_On	says:
::Enters to the admiral office and takes a seat ::

XO_Wells says:
::Suspects what it is:: OPS: Really?  Oh boy, thanks.  ::Is seated::

CO_Ayidee says:
XO: No, not really.  Well, it's over, but not how we hoped it would end.  It seems Starfleet Intelligence knows more than we hoped they would, and has ordered Lieutenant Worthington returned immediately.

XO_Wells says:
CO: You're kidding?  Well, that's a pisser.  What do we do now?

Adm-Alexander says:
ALL:  As you can see, SFI is going around me at every turn.

XO_Wells says:
ADM: So, does this mean Starfleet has a plan similar to what we had in mind?

CO_Ayidee says:
Adm: Yes ma'am.  I just hope they recover the "forgotten supplies" and put them where they belong.

Adm-Alexander says:
XO: At this point, I have no idea.  Apparently Tio knows more than I do.

XO_Wells says:
CO: So, what do they know? Do they know what we know? And, if so, do they know we know it?

CO_Ayidee says:
Adm:  Need to know, Admiral.  All I needed to know was he is to be put on a courier ship as soon as it arrives.  I wish I had the answers we all want.

FCO_LT_Zdunowski says:
::Just hears what the others say.::

XO_Wells says:
CO/ADM: Courier ship? We can do better than that, can't we?

Adm-Alexander says:
CO:  Well, two can play their little game.  How about we take Trent back to Earth?  It has been a while since I was there, and I really feel like making a few calls on some people.

CO_Ayidee says:
XO: I tried that, honest.  The Admiral may have the pull to alter that, but my pull is hardly enough to outdo an Admiral, even one from Intelligence.

XO_Wells says:
ADM/ALL: I'm up for a road trip.  Let's do it.  There are people on Earth ZG and I could visit and if we can't do the mission we want, we might as well take a vacation.

FCO_LT_Zdunowski says:
::Shakes his head.::

Adm-Alexander says:
ALL:  I don't know about the rest of you, but as the saying goes on Earth, "Something is rotten in Denmark".

XO_Wells says:
OPS/CEO/FCO: Shore leave on Earth, are you with me?

Adm-Alexander says:
ALL:  Do you all realize, if I pursue this, there may be consequences none of us can live with?

CO_Ayidee says:
Adm: Isn't Starfleet Intelligence Headquartered in San Francisco?

Adm-Alexander says:
CO:  Yes they are.

FCO_LT_Zdunowski says:
XO: Well... Need to visit my folks anyway in six weeks. As it is crop time again then.

XO_Wells says:
CO: Yes, very close to my mother's house in Santa Barbara.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
XO: I am up to get a shore leave on Earth

XO_Wells says:
ADM: We live for consequences.  ADM/CO/ALL: Then it's settled.  To OZ?

CO_Ayidee says:
Adm: Then I am confused about things in Denma...oh, never mind.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
ALL:  I guess we can go there.  ::Has a sudden feeling of being unsure that Earth is a good choice right now.::

Adm-Alexander says:
ALL:  All right.  Then when we deliver Trent, I am officially putting in two weeks leave time for the entire crew.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::Images from her past begin to flash in her mind and they are not good memories::

XO_Wells says:
OPS: We could visit our friends at the FNS, you could go shopping with Kandi while I hang out with the guys, or one of them at least.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash	says:
XO:  Huh? Oh yeah, I guess.

XO_Wells says:
OPS: You can take Konrad, you'll need some one to carry your purchases. ::Trying to get a smile out of her, knowing Earth has issues for her::

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
:: Pictures in his minds some family that he has in Earth that he can contact, too ::

CO_Ayidee	says:
Adm: What about LoDuca?  Can we at least send someone we trust to ensure he isn't left to his own devices?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
XO:  I'm sure he has other locations he would rather go to than help me carry my bags.

XO_Wells says:
CO: Who do we trust enough for that?

Adm-Alexander says:
CO:  And who do you propose?  I have no civilian contacts and that is who we need right now.

CO_Ayidee says:
XO/ Adm: I'd rather have a regular Fleet vessel than an Intel ship is all.

Adm-Alexander says:
CO:  Let's be realistic... any SF ships would probably be detected if he is on the planet.

XO_Wells says:
ADM/CO: With all the bounty rewards on his butt, we should just leak it to the media and tell how a certain escaped wanted fugitive is trapped on New Hades.

Adm-Alexander says:
XO:  I like the idea, however, you know the word would get to him and he would find another hole to hide in.

CO_Ayidee says:
All: So what if it were detected?  It's a follow up on a former criminal habitat.  Nothing out of the ordinary.  I don't know, I just want to know it's over.

XO_Wells says:
ADM: There's no place to hide on New Hades.

Adm-Alexander says:
CO:  I really think we should leave this alone for the time being.  Until I know more, I will not authorize it.

XO_Wells says:
ADM: LoDuca would be such a hot topic, no respectable crook would go near him to help him, he's going down, he ain't got a friend left.

Adm-Alexander says:
ALL:  And you better not get lost anywhere ::Looks sternly at all of them::

CO_Ayidee	says:
Adm: Understood.  We'll have to trust that he is as forlorn as we have heard.

FCO_LT_Zdunowski says:
::Raises an eyebrow, but just realizes, that the XO said. Carrying stuff for OPS.::

XO_Wells says:
CO: Starfleet better have a good reason for not letting us end this, if we don't see nothing happening.
ADM: And you will know.
ADM/CO: Then that's when we risk the consequences and do it ourselves.
CO: So, when do we leave for Earth?

Adm-Alexander says:
ALL:  Before you think about going against me, just remember, SFC CAN split this crew up.  Is that what you want?  Right now, we are on a very thin edge.

CEO_LtCmdr_On	says:
::Hears the conversation carefully ::

CO_Ayidee says:
XO: That's a dangerous plan, one that has already been tried to no gain once.  We have to have faith Law will prevail.

XO_Wells says:
CO: The law is too slow.  ::Smiles:: CO: I know you're right, it’s just a disappointment we can't go, I'll get over it.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
ALL:  If you all ask me, I say let Starfleet have this battle, the LoDuca War will rear its ugly carcass again.

CEO_LtCmdr_On	says:
XO: Why you say that the law is too slow?

FCO_LT_Zdunowski says:
XO: What did you see there? I was have in dreamland... Carry the goods for OPS?

XO_Wells says:
CEO: I almost quit Starfleet once to become a lawyer.  Why didn't I, you might ask.  It was so boring, slow and boring.

XO_Wells says:
FCO: Just trying to make Mrs. Nash smile.  It didn't work.  She doesn't think I am at all funny.

CO_Ayidee says:
XO/ CEO: It is slow, but that slow movement allows it to be fair and just in a chaotic world.

FCO_LT_Zdunowski says:
XO: Was have, hear me. I was in dreamland. Sorry.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::Turns to Konrad::  FCO:  For goodness sake, he was just trying to throw out ideas.  You are not obligated to do as he says.  You can do whatever you want on shore leave.

CEO_LtCmdr_On	says:
XO: I know what you mean, I also study law to become a lawyer, but I got angry and left it to become an engineer

XO_Wells says:
FCO: Your body is telling your brain it wants to lie down and digest that enormous brunch you just ate, four sandwiches was it?

CO_Ayidee says:
XO: The alternative is tyranny, whether benevolent or not.  Although it hurts to see the evil go free, it's either that or let the innocent suffer.

FCO_LT_Zdunowski says:
XO: Well indeed. I think I ate at least one sandwich to much. My stomach hurts, I am a bit off track. For the rest, I am good yes.
OPS: Nahah, I will carry your stuff. When I have digested that stuff.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::Glares at the XO as she thinks he just gave her a lost puppy::

XO_Wells says:
CO: I know, I know but, it’s not a perfect system, but what is?
::Smiles at OPS's glare and shrugs his shoulders::

FCO_LT_Zdunowski says:
OPS: Not good? ::Changes his state from half lying to sit upright.::

CO_Ayidee says:
XO: Apparently Lieutenant Zdunowski's digestive system if he ate four sandwiches in the time I was away.

XO_Wells says:
FCO: I could give you something to relieve your stomach discomfort but then, how will you ever learn.  ::Evil grin::

Adm-Alexander says:
CO:  Where is Trent right now?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
FCO:  It'll be all right, when the time comes and should I ask, you can help me with my stuff.

FCO_LT_Zdunowski says:
::Puts his upright, like dog does do.:: OPS: Yes Ma'am. ::Smiles.::

XO_Wells says:
CO: It was quite a sight, Sir.  You just didn't want to go near his jaws, the poor waitress was run ragged.  ::Laughs:: You missed a good time, Sir.

CO_Ayidee	says:
Adm: He is still in Briefing with Intelligence's operative.  Apparently they want more answers than the report gave.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
FCO: Remember, wait for me to ask.

FCO_LT_Zdunowski says:
::Laughs.:: OPS: Of course.

XO_Wells says:
CO: Talk about medical treatment, I hope Trent doesn't need any after his briefing with those Intel stooges.

Adm-Alexander says:
CO:  Well, it is decided then, we take him back to Earth, and it looks like SFI will be riding along with us.  Try to get the C ready as quietly as possible.  I will throw a few things together and be there in an hour.  I will notify Sam to make sure all supplies you need are onboard.

XO_Wells says:
::Looks at the Admiral::  CO: I guess we better go get things ready on the ship, huh?

CO_Ayidee	says:
Adm: Outside of guest quarters, all should be ready to go within an hour.  And the guest’s quarters won't take long.  Just let us know how many we need.

XO_Wells says:
FCO/CEO/OPS: Back to the Cherokee, troops, we are outta here.  ::Gets up to go::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::Grabs the package and hands it to the Admiral::  ADM:  You may want to take something from here with you.

Adm-Alexander says:
::Looks at the package OPS hands her::  OPS:  Is this what I think it is?  ::Smiling::

XO_Wells says:
ADM: See you onboard, Ma'am.  ::Exits office and heads back to the ship::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
ADM:  Yes, two sets of my story and the accompanying doll.  One set for you and the other is T’Sara’s.

Adm-Alexander says:
::Nods to the XO::

CO_Ayidee says:
XO: Should be a quick redirect at least.  Ship should be ready to go anyhow.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
:: Exits admiral office :: ADM: Glad to know you.  See you onboard.

XO_Wells says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

FCO_LT_Zdunowski says:
::Stands up and follows the troop. Still some stomach achings.::

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