Cast of Characters:
CO     Cmdr. Joshua Grey-feather                           played by     Ted Wharton
FCO  Commander Hope Lane                               played by     Pam Bruyere
CTO  Lt. Cmdr. Wolf                                        played by     John Flory
OPS  Lieutenant Salor                                      played by     Jon Benson
CNS  Ensign Aries Marie Wharton                           played by     Andrew Cotterly

NPCs:
Various                                                    played by     Rich Robbins 

Prologue: It has been two days since the Apache's crew have take control of the human bodies. Things have gone along smoothly so far but the crew is still not sure exactly what they need to do to fix the time line. As of now the Captain A.K.A President Kennedy is just returning from an overseas conference. Will the ever figure out just what they need to do or will they blow it and completely change the timeline?
 
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CO_John_F_Kennedy says:
:: in his office waiting for the rest to come so he can be brought up to speed on the situation ::

CNS_Stewart_Udall says:
::Stands outside the Oval Office yet again and knocks on the door::

CO_John_F_Kennedy says:
CNS: Come in

FCO_Dean_Rusk says:
:: still holding an armful of file folders as he  walks into the President's office :: CO: Jack, this is a serious situation. :: throws several folders on the desk ::

CTO_MacNamara says:
::walks through the White house corridors taking in the history as he moves towards the oval office::

OPS_Johnson says:
::walking by the desk of the presidents office::  Secretary: Has he arrived yet?
 
CO_John_F_Kennedy says:
:: tries to stop as many of the folders as he can ::

CNS_Stewart_Udall says:
::Walks into the Oval Office:: CO: What's the situation?

FCO_Dean_Rusk says:
:: puts his hands on his hips and looks at the CNS ::

CO_John_F_Kennedy says:
CNS: You remember how bad we thought things were when we got here?  It was better then.  The Cubans are definitely arming themselves

Secretary says:
OPS: yes, he is waiting for you.

CTO_MacNamara says:
::walks towards the doors of the oval office::

OPS_Johnson says:
Secretary: thank you.  ::goes to the door and walks on in seeing some of the others have already arrived::

FCO_Dean_Rusk says:
CO: Jack, you know this is going to get out. The reporters are already swarming the hill.

CTO_MacNamara says:
::pauses by the doors for a second and then reaches for the handle and opens the doors and enters::

OPS_Johnson says:
CO: Mr. President. ::nods to him::

CO_John_F_Kennedy says:
CTO: Come in W...Mr. MacNamara.  FCO: So what is the current situation?

CNS_Stewart_Udall says:
::Nods:: CO: I'm not surprised. But I found out that right before we arrived here, Stewart met with Nikita Khrushchev and said, "It’s been a long time since you could spank us like a little boy. Now we can swat your a##".

CTO_MacNamara says:
::heads towards the desk and hands a briefing folder over::

CTO_MacNamara says:
CO: Here`s the briefing you asked for my President

FCO_Dean_Rusk says:
CO: It's all in there. :: indicates the files :: The Russians seem to have a hold on Castro. They're offering him the world to get the nukes installed there permanently.

CNS_Stewart_Udall says:
CO: That's what Khrushchev said. I'm sure that their supply to Cuba is what he meant.

FCO_Dean_Rusk says:
CO: They're snubbing their noses at us Jack and we can't let them get away with it!

CO_John_F_Kennedy says:
:: takes the folders and looks through them :: FCO: I am going to have to address the people...I hate to.  Last thing we need is panic. :: hits his hand on the desk in frustration::  And now we have them parked in out back yard

CTO_MacNamara says:
CO: The Cubans need the Russians more than the Russians need them
 
OPS_Johnson says:
CO: Sir, we could blockade Cuba not allowing any traffic to pass by.

CTO_MacNamara says:
CO: I suggest we begin recon over flights.

CNS_Stewart_Udall says:
CO: I agree with Mr. Johnson. A blockade would prevent any more supplies from being brought.

FCO_Dean_Rusk says:
:: turns to the vice president :: OPS: Now we're talking. Let's us some of our muscle.
 
Aid_Wilden says:
:: walks up to the president's secretary:: P_SEC: Is he in?

CTO_MacNamara says:
CO: We can have the navy intercept and turn back any Russian ships

CO_John_F_Kennedy says:
OPS: That is as I recall what was actually done.  But the chiefs of staff are gonna to insist on tactical strikes to destroy the missiles

OPS_Johnson says:
FCO: We can us that was a reason to search any incoming vessels.

CO_John_F_Kennedy says:
All: I mean I would.  Why park ships when you can bomb something

CTO_MacNamara says:
CO: That would be a mistake. We would just be inviting war with the Russians

OPS_Johnson says:
OPS: That will not do anything but infuriate them more.

FCO_Dean_Rusk says:
OPS: We better make sure they're in International waters when we do. I don't want another incident.

P_SEC says:
Aide: Yes he is let me contact him. *CO*: Mr. President. Mr. Wilden is out here.

CNS_Stewart_Udall says:
CO: Because that would set off a nuclear war, sir.

CO_John_F_Kennedy says:
P_SEC: Send him in

CO_John_F_Kennedy says:
CNS: I know

OPS_Johnson says:
FCO: that can be arranged.
 
 Aide_Wilden says:
:: hears the message and heads for the door::

 Aide_Wilden says:
:: enters the room and sees everyone there:: CO: Mr. President if this is not a good time I can come back?

CO_John_F_Kennedy says:
Wilden: There is not going to be a good time till this is resolved, what do you have for me Mr. Wilden

FCO_Dean_Rusk says:
:: walks over to McNamara :: CTO: Ok, let's get the marines in there then. Have them get a foothold in Cuba and show those...@#%#^%&...we're not standing for this!

CTO_MacNamara says:
::stands and moves to look out over the rose garden hands clasped behind his back as he listens::

 Aide_Wilden says:
CO: It is not good sir. If you ask me those idiots in the UN wouldn't know a nuclear missile if flew up their you know what’s.

CNS_Stewart_Udall says:
::Thinks for a moment:: CO/Wilden: We have missiles set up in turkey, do we not?

CO_John_F_Kennedy says:
Wilden: They want proof all nice and neat on a platter.  But if we wait it might be our heads on the same platter.

 Aide_Wilden says:
CO: True Sir. But if you want the UN's backing on anything you are going to need some better proof.

FCO_Dean_Rusk says:
CTO: Well Bob, what do you think?

CTO_MacNamara says:
::turns:: CNS: Yes. We have missiles parked on Russia`s back door they are doing the same.

OPS_Johnson says:
CO: Then perhaps another recon mission would in order.

CO_John_F_Kennedy says:
Wilden: Get me the Russian ambassador, he and I need to meet face to face

CNS_Stewart_Udall says:
CTO: I have a thought. Is it possible to negotiate with Nikita for both of us to pull out? It would make the most sense.

CTO_MacNamara says:
FCO: I think that would be a mistake. ::sighs:: It could cause the Soviets to escalate this into a full blown war.

Aide_Wilden says:
CO: Aye sir I will return when I have more news and have the arrangements set.

CO_John_F_Kennedy says:
OPS: Agreed step up the U2 fights over Cuba

CTO_MacNamara says:
CNS: That’s a good idea. A mutual withdrawal of weapons by both sides, That old Dog Nikita might just go for it. It saves him from losing face

Aide_Wilden says:
:: leaves the room as the other discuss their plans::

FCO_Dean_Rusk says:
CTO: You don't think the Russians are upping the anti now?
 
CNS_Stewart_Udall says:
CO: Sir, Castro's paranoid. He'll start shooting our planes down.

OPS_Johnson says:
CO: Yes sir.  ::walks over and picks a phone::  Who ever answers: get me the naval base in Florida, hanger commander.

CTO_MacNamara says:
FCO: I think the Russians have been rather restrained. We have parked weapons on their back door. Makes sense they would do the same to us

CO_John_F_Kennedy says:
CTO: Bob get with the Air corps and see what they can come up with for some low level recon.  Something that the UN cannot dismiss as mounds of dirt

CTO_MacNamara says:
CO: Yes Mr. President
 
FCO_Dean_Rusk says:
CTO: Hell Bob, they're less than fifty miles from our porch!

CO_John_F_Kennedy says:
CNS: And if he does Khrushchev will not risk a world war on the actions of a revolutionary

Admiral_Warring says:
*OPS*: Admiral Warring here.

CTO_MacNamara says:
FCO: And our missiles in turkey are that same distance from them

OPS_Johnson says:
*Adm* :Warring, Vice President Johnson. By order for the President increase the flights over Cuba with our U2's. at once.

CTO_MacNamara says:
CO: I`ll instruct the Air Force to send U-2`s and RF_8`s

CO_John_F_Kennedy says:
CTO/FCO: The missiles in Turkey are a good bargaining chip, but its too early in the game to ante them up just yet

FCO_Dean_Rusk says:
CTO: Listen, Castro is their puppet and he's likely to press the button just to prove he's the big man there.

Admiral_Warring says:
*OPS*: Aye Aye sir consider it done.

CNS_Stewart_Udall says:
CTO/FCO/CO: My suggestion would be to meet or telegraph Nikita about a mutual withdrawal.

CTO_MacNamara says:
FCO: Castro is nobodies puppet. the man is using the Russian`s for whatever he can get

OPS_Johnson says:
*Adm*:  And make sure the pilots get good shots,  NO matter what,  get the pictures and get back.   and tell then to never mind the birds flying. if you get my meaning.

CO_John_F_Kennedy says:
CNS: That’s why I am opening a dialog with his ambassador, the COC must be respected

FCO_Dean_Rusk says:
CNS: Good first move, but we need to keep an eye on that wanna be cigar smoking tin plated god.

Host Admiral_Warring says:
*OPS*: Yes I do sir and it is about time.

CNS_Stewart_Udall says:
::Nods:: CO: Aye, sir.

CO_John_F_Kennedy says:
OPS: Have the admiralty prepare a quarantine of Cuba I want the proposed orders on my desk...yesterday

OPS_Johnson says:
*Adm*: One other thing, have a quarantine of Cuba ready, and have the proposed orders in the president’s hand ASAP. Lets block the island.

FCO_Dean_Rusk says:
CTO: Never trusted that man and never will.

Admiral_Warring says:
*OPS*: They will be there in a week sir.

CTO_MacNamara says:
::smiles:: FCO: Gotta admit he makes damn good cigars

OPS_Johnson says:
*Adm* Thank you, I’ll let you get to your business.

Admiral_Warring says:
*OPS*: Roger Sir and good day

CNS_Stewart_Udall says:
CTO: I'm no military person, but perhaps bring Strategic Air Command to DEFCON 2?

OPS_Johnson says:
::hangs up the phone::

CO_John_F_Kennedy says:
All: So far events are unfolding much as we remember them in the history from our time line correct?

FCO_Dean_Rusk says:
:: grins slightly :: CTO: Have you ever seen those hot little numbers he always has in the background? Talk about scenery.

OPS_Johnson says:
CO: Things on in order sir.

CTO_MacNamara says:
::ponders the question for a minute::

CNS_Stewart_Udall says:
::Nods:: CO: Yes, sir.

CO_John_F_Kennedy says:
CNS: Too early.  They will see the change in our movements...it would be putting the recon craft in harms way

OPS_Johnson says:
CO: It would seem so at the moment, perhaps there is something we are missing

CTO_MacNamara says:
CO: I believe we should elevate the militaries alert status

CNS_Stewart_Udall says:
CO: Then perhaps just DEFCON 5 then. Simple peacetime military readiness. It’s always good to be prepared, sir.

CTO_MacNamara says:
ALL: Walk softly bit carry a big stick
 
OPS_Johnson says:
CTO: Big stick?

FCO_Dean_Rusk says:
CO: Jack, how are you gonna to explain this to congress?
  
CTO_MacNamara says:
OPS: Big stick

CO_John_F_Kennedy says:
CNS: DEFCON 5.  Because as soon as we change readiness the Russians will know about it.  Military secrets are the most fleeting of all secrets

CO_John_F_Kennedy says:
FCO: With lots of pictures and small words so not to confuse them

FCO_Dean_Rusk says:
:: laughs :: CO: I'm with you on the small words.
 
CTO_MacNamara says:
CO: I suggest we prep our ambassador to the UN. He`ll need to be ready to shove our evidence down the councils throat.
 
CO_John_F_Kennedy says:
All: I have to have congress with me before I address the people.

 Aide_Wilden says:
::picks up the phone and dials the President’s Office::

CTO_MacNamara says:
CO: I suggest you have your aides begin briefing the house leadership

CO_John_F_Kennedy says:
CTO: Good thinking Bob.  Force feed our ambassador every bit of this information you can.  Tell them to use small words at the UN as well

CTO_MacNamara says:
CO: I`ll also have our recon lads begin regular over flights

P_SEC says:
:: Picks up the phone and listens a moment:: *CO*: Mr. president, Mr. Wilden on Line 1

CO_John_F_Kennedy says:
*P_SEC*: Thank you :: presses the button on the phone:: *Wilden*: What do you have for me?

FCO_Dean_Rusk says:
:: mutters under his breath and walks to the window ::

Aide_Wilden says:
*CO: Sir I have the Russian Ambassador on the phone that is all he would agree to.

CO_John_F_Kennedy says:
*Wilden*: Put him through

CTO_MacNamara says:
CO: Be fire Jack

CTO_MacNamara says:
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 Aide_Wilden says:
*CO* Aye sir putting him through now. :: presses a couple of buttons::

Amb_Hime says:
*CO*: Mr. President what can I do for you?

CO_John_F_Kennedy says:
::sits back in his chair and takes a deep breath to relax the presses the button on the phone ::*Gromyko*: Mister Ambassador kind of you to take time to speak with me on such short notice
 
OPS_Johnson says:
::listens to the CO on the phone::
 
CNS_Stewart_Udall says:
::Sits down to listen and tries to remember what her mom told her about this time period::

Amb_Hime says:
*CO*: It is always good to hear from you.

CTO_MacNamara says:
::sits and listens::

CO_John_F_Kennedy says:
*Hime*: Mister ambassador we have information that you need to be briefed upon at the earliest possibility concerning Cuba

Amb_Hime says:
*CO*: Really and what could that be?

CO_John_F_Kennedy says:
*Hime*: The continued build up and mobilization of Soviet made weaponry on Cuba.

CTO_MacNamara says:
::crosses his legs as he sits on the couch and listens::

FCO_Dean_Rusk says:
:: continues to look out the window but with an ear to the conversation ::

Amb_Hime says:
*CO* : I believe you are mistaken my dear President we are not building  up any weapons in Cuba. All we are doing is providing medical and human aid to our new friends.

CTO_MacNamara says:
Self: medical and humanitarian aid my foot

CNS_Stewart_Udall says:
::Coughs::

OPS_Johnson says:
::walks up besides the FCO and looks out the window with him or her::   FCO: What are your thoughts on this. Are we doing the right thing?  ::saying so no one else will here it::

FCO_Dean_Rusk says:
:: turns and raises an eyebrow ::

FCO_Dean_Rusk says:
:: sighs :: OPS: Hell if I know Lyndon. I just have a feeling that somehow our boys are going to pay for this.

CO_John_F_Kennedy says:
*Hime*: Well we thought we were mistaken in the beginning as well, however as information continues to flow in we find that our assessment if fairly accurate.  Perhaps you have been misinformed sir; I mean a communications mistake could be made considering the distance to your country

CNS_Stewart_Udall says:
::Smiles at the CO, as if to say, "Nice one."::

OPS_Johnson says:
FCO: Perhaps I need to make myself clear.  The only logical thing I can think of is the missiles get fired, the Cubans acting and that’s changing history.

Amb_Hime says:
*CO*: That is possible my dear Mr. President however it also could be possible that your CIA isn't as smart as you think they are and they are feeding you the wrong information.

FCO_Dean_Rusk says:
OPS: This mess is as clear as mud Lyndon.

CO_John_F_Kennedy says:
*Hime*: True sir there might be miscommunication on both sides.  For this reason I would be honored if you could pass along my request to Premiere Khrushchev to open a dialog with him personally

Amb_Hime says:
*CO* : I will do what I can Mr. President but don't hold your breath.

OPS_Johnson says:
FCO: I can see the reference Mr. Rusk. This situation is no clearer as dirty water.

FCO_Dean_Rusk says:
OPS: Didn't I just say that?

CO_John_F_Kennedy says:
*Hime*: I have the greatest confidence in your abilities ambassador as I do in your premiers wanted to clear up any potentially volatile situations that might arise from such a miscommunication

Amb_Hime says:
*CO*: Very well Mr. President I will talk to you later on then. :: hangs up the phone::
 
CO_John_F_Kennedy says:
All: It’s going to be uphill all the way people.  And I don’t have to tell you if we mess up, we wont even be history

FCO_Dean_Rusk says:
:: looks at Kennedy: CO: You buying all that crap Jack?

CNS_Stewart_Udall says:
::Stands up again:: CO: Well done, sir. That went better than it could've been. I'm just curious as to where the opposing force to us is. The ones who are trying to change history.

CO_John_F_Kennedy says:
FCO: Not in the least.  But I went through the channels

OPS_Johnson says:
CNS: That is my thoughts.

CO_John_F_Kennedy says:
CNS: Easy ensign, you may still live long enough to be promoted :: smiles ::

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