10502.03 Down Time…  Part 1

FADE IN:   The USS Don Johnson is docked to the service wing of Starbase 279.  Bathed in bright work lights, she is surrounded by "work bees", service modules and engineers walking on her hull in space suits all tending to her damage as a result of her last mission.  

Inside, there is equally as much action, as Starbase engineers work in concert with the DJ's engineering staff to put things right again.  

With shore leave ordered for all, the crew is also in the process of healing.  Coming to terms with their loss, and the knowledge now, that Captain Adrel's career in Starfleet might be over. 

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CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
@::sitting in the command chair::

CEO_LtJg_Mark says:
::walks into sickbay with Pino as she walks over to see the captain he turns and head toward the XO::
XO_Shemara says:
::in sickbay on the station with Squiggy still next to her face::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
@::sitting in the command chair signing fuel consumption reports::

CO_Santoni says:
::looks at her chronometer as she wanders in the station's corridors trying to find the Admiral's office::

CEO_LtJg_Mark says:
XO: Are you trying to get some extra days off sir? ::smiles::

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
::is in his office::

XO_Shemara says:
::senses the CEO and opens her eyes:: CEO: I look that bad?  ::smiles

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
@::petting Riverwind at his feet::

CO_Santoni says:
Computer: Location of Adm MacLeod's office? ::can't believe she doesn't remember::

CEO_LtJg_Mark says:
XO: You look health enough to help me get the DJ up and running, but I hear that you want to talk to me
CEO_LtJg_Mark says:
::pulls over a seat and takes a seat::

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
<LCARS>  CO:  Admiral MacLeod's office is on level 5, section 12

CO_Santoni says:
Computer: And on which level am I now?

CO_Santoni says:
::sighs as she stops dead in her tracks waiting for the answer::

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
<TO_Gunny>@::Looks at the fur ball on the bridge and rolls eyes::  Self:  The bridge is no place for a K-9

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
@::signing paperwork::

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
<LCARS>  CO: You are on level 12

CEO_LtJg_Mark says:
::wondering if the XO hear his last comment:: XO: Sir are you ok?

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
@<Riverwind>::watching the crew with his beady blue eyes::

CO_Santoni says:
Self: Great! Nice way to start your new position, Maya! ::as she resumes her walk but now to find a TL::

XO_Shemara says:
CEO: Yes Lt. Arca but please call me T'Ponga.

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
<TO_Gunny>@ ::Steps over to the CSO, clears his throat::

CEO_LtJg_Mark says:
XO: Aye sir.. I mean T`Ponga

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
@TO: Yes Mr. Gunny?  <Riverwind> ::looks over at the TO::

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
<TO_Gunny>@ ::holds out a PADD::  CSO:  Sir, the status report on our weapons system repairs and upgrades

CO_Santoni says:
::sees a TL:: Self: Finally! ::looks at her chronometer and starts remember what everyone told her about this Adm MacLeod::

CEO_LtJg_Mark says:
XO: So how you feeling?

XO_Shemara says:
CEO: They still haven

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
@TO: Thank you Mr. Gunny please request that our mission specific pods be outfitted for our next mission

CEO_LtJg_Mark says:
XO: Excuse me?

XO_Shemara says:
CEO: They still haven't found out what is wrong with me.

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
<TO_Gunny>@ CSO:  Very good sir.  ::turns on his heal, and returns to his station::

CO_Santoni says:
TL: Level 5, section 12.

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
::looks at his chronometer, wonders where Captain Santoni is.

CEO_LtJg_Mark says:
XO: Well don't lay down on the job for to long

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
<Sarah>  MacLeod:  Shall I send out a search party?

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
@<Riverwind> ::hops in the XO's chair and pushes the climate control button with his paw until the chair is a balmy -10 F::

XO_Shemara says:
CEO: I expect an answer soon from the medical staff.  But that is not what I want to talk to you about Mark.

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
::glares, then smiles::  Sarah:  Give her a few more minutes, all right.

CEO_LtJg_Mark says:
XO: So what did you want to see me for?

CO_Santoni says:
::rubs her hands together hoping that it will help her relief some stress::

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
<TO_Gunny>  @ ::sends request to the starbase's vessel support services section, to refit pods::

XO_Shemara says:
CEO: As you know you and I have a lot of things in common.

CEO_LtJg_Mark says:
XO: I guess so, have not had a lot of time notice since taking my new post as CEO

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
<TO_Gunny>  @ CSO:  Ah, sir?

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
@<River>::watching reports come in over the XO's handset, slaves OPS to his station and allocates storage for new supplies::

CEO_LtJg_Mark says:
XO: I guess your right have not really though about it

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
@TO: Yes?

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
<TO_Gunny>  @ CSO:  Vessel services is asking how we want the pods configured.  What is our next mission profile?

CO_Santoni says:
::steps off the TL and heads towards the admiral's office::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
@TO: Inform them to keep a reserve on the weapons, sensor and deflector pods just in case, we wouldn't want the station to run out

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
<TO_Gunny>  @ CSO:  Aye aye sir.

XO_Shemara says:
CEO: Well I don't want to seem pushy but I would like to begin to know you better as in.....::is searching for the right words::

CO_Santoni says:
::chimes the door at the Adm's office::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
@::paws the controls changing channel to the sports network::

CEO_LtJg_Mark says:
::not sure what she really taking about but then remembers his conversation with Pino::

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
Aloud:  Come!

CEO_LtJg_Mark says:
XO: Like we have a strong bond between us?

CO_Santoni says:
::enters and stands at attention:: Adm: Santoni, Maya, reporting as required, sir.

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
::stands::  CO:  Captain Santoni, welcome.  ::extends hand::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
@<Riverwind>::wonders how his stock portfolio is doing, changes channel to Federation New Network::

OPS_Pino says:
::Arrives back in the Stations Sickbay to learn that the XO has awakened.::

CO_Santoni says:
::shakes the Admiral's hand:: Adm: Sorry for the delay sir. I got ... lost.

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
CO:  That happens, 279 is a big place.  Please, have a seat.  Can I get you anything?

CO_Santoni says:
Adm: Maybe just a glass of iced water?

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
CO:  Sure.  ::nods to Sarah::

CEO_LtJg_Mark says:
XO: Should I let you sleep I can come back?

CO_Santoni says:
::sits and looks at the Adm's office::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
@::signing torpedo requisition forms::

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
<Sarah>  ::turns and walks towards the replicator::

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
CO:  Pleasant trip in?

CO_Santoni says:
Adm: As pleasant as a trip in a transport can be, I guess. I tried to read a bit on the Don Johnson.

XO_Shemara says:
CEO: No Please Mark stay.

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
CO:  Any questions about the old girl?

CEO_LtJg_Mark says:
XO: Sure not a problem
CO_Santoni says:
Adm: Old girl? So I guess the Don Johnson IS that ship I saw outside...mmm... questions, questions, I've got tons but where to begin...

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
@::signing deuterium and anti-deuterium appropriations request in triplicate <sigh>::

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
<FCO_Jet>  @ ::twiddling his thumbs, thinking that the regulation that the helm must be manned even while docked is a silly rule::

CEO_LtJg_Mark says:
XO: So you were saying?

OPS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
::Walks over to where the CEO and XO are talking.::

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
CO:  That is her.  She's going to be here for another week at least.  They need to finish up on some repairs.  Should give you enough time to get to know the crew and the ship

XO_Shemara says:
::looks up to see OPS approaching::

CEO_LtJg_Mark says:
::hear someone walking behind him and looks over his shoulder and see Cunfiduin ::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
@::signing antimatter pod request forms and magnetic bottle requests in triplicate <does everyone in the universe get a copy of these? sigh>

CEO_LtJg_Mark says:
OPS: Hey Cunfiduin  his the captain awake?

OPS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
CEO: She is asleep but has stabilized. XO: I see you are now awake.  How are you feeling. ::Puts her hand on her shoulder.::

CO_Santoni says:
Adm: So if I understood properly, the current captain.... a... don't recall her first name... Adrel? Is in sickbay and may not return to duty and that's why I have to take over. The crew must be quite in shock. I hope the ship has a good CNS.

XO_Shemara says:
OPS: Cunfuduin I am getting better but I still don't know the results and I want to get out of here soon.

CEO_LtJg_Mark says:
OPS: She a little groggy but I think she just want to get a few extra days off ::smiles::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
@::swapping out old shuttles for new ones, great lets see which form is, oh yes SF-89::
XO_Shemara says:
CEO: Mark you know that isn't true.  ::smiles::

CEO_LtJg_Mark says:
::laughs:: XO: I'm kidding

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
CO:  Well, sadly, your right.  Captain Adrel's situation is...  guarded at the moment.  And as far as a Counselor is concerned.  We haven't officially got one assigned as yet.  But the Station has a competent staff

XO_Shemara says:
CEO/OPS: I am glad you are both here.  It makes me happy to see my friends.

CO_Santoni says:
Adm: I'll make sure to remind the crew that there are personnel here they can talk to. Anything out of the ordinary that is not written on file and that I should know?

 CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
@::this is the part of command I didn’t like, takes next PADD from River's mouth::

CEO_LtJg_Mark says:
XO: Well we didn't have anything better to do

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
<FCO_Jet> @ ::gets a warning chirp from his panel, a proximity alert as a deuterium tanker is coming into position for fuel the ship::

XO_Shemara says:
OPS: Remember what we were talking about last time?  Bonds?

OPS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
XO: So no results yet eh?

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
Comm: Deuterium Tanker: Slow to 0 kph

XO_Shemara says:
OPS: No and I am getting impatient.  I want to go back to work.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
*All hands* Deuterium tanker preparing to dock, set condition 2 yellow alert fire control THIS IS A DRILL*

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
CO:  Nothing that I'm at liberty to share...  I've granted your clearance with the computer on the DJ.  Once you are a board you can transfer your command codes, and officially assume command.

CO_Santoni says:
Adm: Does the crew know that their CO won't return?

OPS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
XO: Patience is necessary Commander.  As for our conversation.  I remember quite well.

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
<Tanker_Jockey> # Comm:  DJ:  Understood Don Johnson...  maneuvering into final position.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
@::pulls out a stop watch and starts it::

XO_Shemara says:
CEO: Mark you have caught my eye so to speak.  I find...... you handsome as well.

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
ACTION:  The deuterium tanker extends her booms, a clunk can be heard inside the DJ.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
::waits as crew responds to fire drill::

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
<FCO_Jet> CSO:  Tanker has connected.

XO_Shemara says:
::fearing she might have scared the poor CEO a little::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
@FCO: Begin Fire drill  ::clicks watch::

CEO_LtJg_Mark says:
::confused:: XO: Ummm ::looks over to Pino:: OPS: Bonds??

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
<FCO_Jet> CSO:  Transfer is in progress

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
*All hands* Begin Fire drill

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
<FCO_Jet> CSO:  Fire drill, eye.

XO_Shemara says:
CEO: Mark don't get me wrong. Please.  It is that I have an interest in you.

XO_Shemara says:
::nods:: CEO: Yes bonds.

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
CO:  No, not yet.  Although I think they are beginning to suspect

OPS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
XO: Connections with others, ma'am.

CO_Santoni says:
::nods:: Adm: So I am to report on ship and announce it to them or will you?

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
@FCO: Simulate Fire in deuterium hook up

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
I haven't as yet scheduled a transfer of command ceremony, I thought I'd wait to see if you had any concerns first.

XO_Shemara says:
CEO: Connections yes.  As we do have many things in common you and I as in engineering , tea, and there are others as well.

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
<Sarah>  ::Finally returns with the ice water::  CO:  Captain?

CEO_LtJg_Mark says:
::smiles:: All: I knew something was going on well T`Ponga you get well first then we'll go from there

CO_Santoni says:
Adm: I do have concerns and apprehensions... but I guess every new captain has them?

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
@::watches as people respond to drill::

CO_Santoni says:
Sarah: Yes, thank you.... ::analyze Sarah::

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
ACTION:  DJ fire teams go through their paces, the ship's fire control team simulates force field activations

XO_Shemara says:
::fearing she might have over done it she doesn't realize that a tear has fallen from her eye::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
@::watches stop watch tick away until all stations report ready::

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
<Sarah>  ::smiles at the CO, then turns to the Admiral and nods before turning and exiting the room::

CO_Santoni says:
Adm: Is she? Wow, if she is an hologram she sure looks quite good...

CO_Santoni says:
::takes a few sips of her not so iced water::

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
CO:  Yeah...  She is, one of a kind.

OPS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
::Pats the XO on the head in a comforting measure then her shoulder then pats the CEO on the back.:: CEO/XO: If you'll excuse me.  I believe there is someone I need to speak with.  ::Having obviously made up her mind on something.::

CEO_LtJg_Mark says:
::wipes the tear from her face:: XO: There is no reason to cry

CEO_LtJg_Mark says:
XO: I'm not that ugly

CO_Santoni says:
Adm: Who is in command right now? The XO I presume?

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
CO:  Anyway.  I can order the DJ's command staff to assemble, if you are ready to take the big chair.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
@::satisfied with the fire drill::

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
CO:  Sorry, Commander John Sea

XO_Shemara says:
CEO: Oh no that is not it, oh my god I am crying again?

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
CO:  He actually was the DJ's former Commander Officer, way back when, retired for a time, but has since returned to active duty.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
@<Riverwind> ::becomes bored, replicates a bone and heads of with a characteristic jingle of his tags::

CO_Santoni says:
Adm: Cmdr Sea, I don't recall seeing his name next to the XO spot on the roster...

CEO_LtJg_Mark says:
::rub her arm:: XO: A little

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
CO:  Officially, he is the chief science officer.  The executive officer has taken ill, and has been temporarily relieved for medical reasons.

OPS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
XO: T'Ponga, let it out. ::Looks at the CEO, then exits the sickbay area and heads for the Adm office.::

XO_Shemara says:
::chokes back the rest of them and senses Squiggy's strength::

CO_Santoni says:
Adm: Okay... then, do you prefer we wait for every one to be back in shape before I officially take command or does it have to be now even if some of the staff are... incapacitated?

OPS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
::Arrives outside the door to the Admirals office, takes a deep breath and cradles the Padd she has been working on and rings the chime.::

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
CO:  Well, the DJ will, like I said remain docked for at least another week.  But I think its necessary for the crew to have a commanding officer.  It will give them a purpose, someone they need to impress

CEO_LtJg_Mark says:
XO: Should I go?

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
@::requests Romulan ale for ship's stores now that it is legal, and 500 tons of fresh vegetables, meat and grain::

CO_Santoni says:
Adm: Aye. So we are to stay here for a week for repairs and then what?

XO_Shemara says:
CEO: No Mark please stay with me I enjoy your company.

CEO_LtJg_Mark says:
XO: Okay anything I can get you

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
@::approves new textbooks for the schools::

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
CO:  Well, there is nothing pressing at the moment.  I might order you to take the DJ out and give her a little post refit shake-down

XO_Shemara says:
CEO: Yes an Earl Grey tea hot.

CO_Santoni says:
Adm: Aye. Anything else I should know or am I ready to go in the lions' cage?

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
@::approves eye glass requests for crew members and families, deducts from human services budget::

OPS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
::Patiently waits to be admitted to his office.::

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
CO:  I think we can.  ::smiles::  Throw you to the lions.  ::pauses::  I like that one.  

CO_Santoni says:
Adm: Well, you can throw me with the cats too... might be less painful for the newbie that I am.

OPS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
::Rings the Admiral's office chime again.::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
@::stocks 10,000 cubic tons of fresh water::

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
CO:  Indeed.  ::pauses::  I like to have these little ceremonies on the bridge, is that all-right with you.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
edit to metric tons

CO_Santoni says:
Adm: I've attended such ceremonies but never was really part of them... so I guess where you want it is okay. Isn't your door chime, admiral?

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
@::requests hull be phaser cleaned and letters repainted::

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
CO:  So it is.  Aloud:  Come!

CEO_LtJg_Mark says:
::walks over and order a Earl Grey Tea and a Chamomile and bring it back over::

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
::watches as the door open::

CEO_LtJg_Mark says:
XO: So when’s the first date?

XO_Shemara says:
::sits up and Squiggy takes his place on her shoulder and stretches his wings::

CEO_LtJg_Mark says:
::hands over a cup of Earl Grey::

OPS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
::Enters the Admirals office and stands at attention.:: Adm: Pardon the interruption sir.  However There is something pressing I wish to discuss with you. ::Looks around and sees a Captain and figures that the woman is the new Captain.::  And our new Captain sir.

XO_Shemara says:
::takes the tea::  CEO: Mark thank you.  Oh and this is ::points to Squiggy:: is my companion as I am sure Cunfiduin told you.

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
::looks to the CO and smiles before looking back at OPS::  OPS:  Lieutenant Pino, what's on your mind?

CO_Santoni says:
Adm: I guess you were right, the crew expects someone to take command...

CEO_LtJg_Mark says:
XO: Yes hey little fella :: reaches out his had and goes to pet the bird::

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
::nods to Santoni::

CEO_LtJg_Mark says:
XO: Cunfiduin  said there was something special about him or is it a her?

CO_Santoni says:
OPS: Lt. Pino, I'm Capt. Santoni. ::extends a hand::

OPS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
Adm: Sir as you are well aware the USS Don Johnson crew has undergone an extremely stressful set of circumstances recently in addition to being short handed.  I have a background in mental health and am hereby requesting reassignment as ships counselor.  The crew know and trust me sir.  They are quiet and shy and not very sharing with those they do

XO_Shemara says:
::Squiggy brings his head back quickly::  Squiggy this is Mark and he is not going to hurt you or me so be nice.

OPS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
Adm: not know.  I feel I am well qualified for this task.  I will continue to assist in the Operations department or wherever I am needed during our personnel crisis.  ::Hands him the PADD.::

CO_Santoni says:
Adm/OPS: Seems I was right when I assumed that the crew would need someone to talk to... and now someone has come forward.

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
OPS:  Indeed...  Funny you should come up here and request that, we were just discussing the lack of counseling staff on your ship

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
@::eyes the Ready Room, thinks of the old days when he would call the CMO for official business::

CO_Santoni says:
OPS: And you believe they will confide in you, Lt.?

XO_Shemara says:
CEO: Mark he is very special and very intelligent as well.

OPS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
Adm: Yes sir.  CO: Yes Ma'am.  Yes several already do ma'am.

CO_Santoni says:
Adm: If it could help the crew cope with their recent loses and this past mission, I guess we are not allowed to refuse this transfer, Adm.

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
CO/OPS:  Well, I would like to get a recommendation from the chief of staff at Starfleet Medical first.  I assume they have your credentials on file.

OPS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
::Remains at attention.::

CEO_LtJg_Mark says:
XO: I grew with a dogs and we breed them just enough to have a new litter to have some more around for the next 15 years

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
OPS:  Sorry, at easy Lieutenant

OPS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
Adm: Aye sir.  You will also find them on the padd with the request.

OPS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
::Relaxes studying the CO and the Adm.::

CO_Santoni says:
Adm: Of course.    OPS: I'm a CNS as well, Lt. so if your transfer is approve and you need any tips and tricks of the trade...

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
@::steps behind main viewer, activates air vent and lights cigar::

CEO_LtJg_Mark says:
XO: My father just contacted me saying that a new litter was just born and he going to send me one if I can get it approved

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
OPS:  Excellent.  I'll look them over and give you an answer, in the morning.

OPS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
::Nods to both awaiting dismissal.::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
@*puff* Aloud: Finally

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