USS Hayden – NCC 73898
Stardate 10203.27
Episode 173  "Enter Bishop"

Cast:
CO Cutter	Paul
XO Samantha Skye	Karen
FCO Knight	Trevor
OPS/CSO Lys 	Brian
CTO Kostandinos	Erin
TO Sharpe	Jay K
CEO Michaels	Bryan
EO Davidson	Jay R
MO/CMO Cutter 	Danielle
MO Jerlia Bishop	Heather
Coreena	Karri
Bafii	Brian

and featuring

SM John as Klord, Bodie & Station Tech

Klord
 Prologue: Hayden is docked at SB69 repairs are underway. The crew is assembling in the mess for a meeting called by the CO
     
Klord
 <<<Begin Mission>>>
     
Bafii
 :: standing at the back of the mess hall near one of the windows ::

EO Davidson
 ::somberly walks to the mess hall:: Self: I have got to get on.... ::walks into the mess hall::

FCO Knight
 ::In mess hall eating a sandwich accompanied by an apple juice::
     
XO Skye
 ::Standing near the door watching all the senior crew come in, trying to match the faces with the names she's been going over.::

CEO Michaels
 ::stands in the back of the room leaning against the wall::
 
CO Cutter
 ::in the Ready Room::

Jerlia Bishop
 ::padd in hand she wanders about SB 69 looking for the USS Hayden's docking port::

EO Davidson
 ::sits down in a corner seat not wanting to be noticed::
 
MO Cutter
 ::laying on the top of her bed, fully clothed:: *CO* Are you positive we have to do a meeting thing?  Napping could be more fun... ::wheedles::

Jerlia Bishop
 <Dalton>Jerlia: Mommy, where are we going?

FCO Knight
 ::Looks down and gives the remainder of it to Ganymede::
 
CO Cutter
 *XO*  Sam,  inform me when the crew is assembled
   
XO Skye
 *CO*: Aye, Sir......

CTO Kostandinos
 ::enters the mess and walks over to Brynn, slips an arm around his waist and stands on her tip-toes to kiss his cheek before quickly returning to an "attention":: CEO: Hi there
   
Coreena
 ::With Sean on her hip and Katie holding Talan's hand, the four of them head for the mess hall.::
 
TO Sharpe
: ::Limps into the Mess with a Crutch::

Jerlia Bishop
 ::looks around, mildly listening to her son:: Dalton: I'm not entirely sure myself.....
     
Bodie
 ::barks at the MO::
 
CO Cutter
 *MO*  Keely...  you will be there brat... move it!

EO Davidson
 ::watching the other crew walk in:: CEO: Commander.....do you have a moment?

Jerlia Bishop
 <Sorhea> Jerlia: Maybe it's this way... ::points down a corridor::
 
CEO Michaels
 CTO: Hey cutie...sure am glad I came home last night, much better than working.  ::still leaning against the wall::
 
MO Cutter
 ::looks down at the dog and then rolls her eyes:: Bodie: Your way of telling me to get up?  Nice dog.

FCO Knight
 Ganymede: Go back to our quarters, ol' boy. I don't think the cap'n'll appreciate ya in 'ere.
     
Bodie
 ::grabs the blanket in his teath and trys to pull it off the bed::
   
OPS Lys
:: as they enter the mess hall he feels Katie pull on his hand as she sees the dog ::
 
MO Cutter
 ::grumbles:: *CO* I still think my idea is more fun... ::climbs off the bed::

CEO Michaels
 EO: Well apparently no, considering we're about to start a meeting, but perhaps afterward I'll have a minute or two.

Jerlia Bishop
 ::shrugs:: Sorhea: Well why not? It seems we've been everywhere else.....
   
XO Skye
 ::Wonders what's with the dog.::
 
CO Cutter
 *MO*  Your idea will be MUCH more fun later.

CTO Kostandinos
::eyes gleaming mischievously:: CEO: So am I, trust me dearest ::goes back to happily playing with her engagement ring::
 
MO Cutter
 ::exits their quarters, heading for the mess:: *CO* Deal.

FCO Knight
 <Ganymede> ::Heads out of the mess hall and back towards where he came. Bumps into a few of the standing crewmembers on the way out and continues on::

EO Davidson
 ::nods at the CEO and goes and sits back down in the corner and pulls legs up against chest::
   
XO Skye
 *CO*: It seems most, with the exception of you and the MO, are here.
 
CO Cutter
 *XO*  On my way

CEO Michaels
 ::chuckles at the new Lt. Cmdr.'s comment::  That's typical...
 
MO Cutter
 ::Enters the mess, still thinking a nap would be better::

Jerlia Bishop
 ::finds the docking port and grins down at the padd:: Sorhea/Dalton: This is it.....
 
CO Cutter
 ::walks into the mess::  XO:  Bring em to attention
   
XO Skye
 All: Crew.... Attention!
   
Coreena
 ::Moves over to one of the tables near the back::

FCO Knight
 Self: That's m' buddy. ::Quietly belches and finishes his apple juice::

CTO Kostandinos
 ::stands up straighter::
 
TO Sharpe
::gingerly comes to attention::
 
MO Cutter
 ::sighs and does the attention thing::

CEO Michaels
 ::reluctantly stands at what passes for attention...by minimal standards of course::

EO Davidson
 ::stands up at attention::
   
OPS Lys
:: having helped Coreena with the kids, snaps to as the new woman calls attention ::
 
CO Cutter
 ::moves to the front::
     
Klord
Action: someone unidentified in the rear of the room passes gas rather loudly
   
Coreena
 ::stays seated with the kids::
     
Bafii
 :: glances up at the newcomer ::

Jerlia Bishop
 ::looks at the Hayden's specks on her padd:: Sorhea/Dalton: Well, it seems this place has some sort of nursery.....
 
CO Cutter
 All:  At ease

CTO Kostandinos
 ::eases up::
 
MO Cutter
 ::wrinkles her nose, looks at the back of the room and then faces the front again::
   
XO Skye
 ::Stifles a laugh at the bodily "functions".::

CEO Michaels
 ::leans against the wall::
   
OPS Lys
:: sits down next to Coreena ::
 
CO Cutter
 All:  Listen up please
 
TO Sharpe
::stands at ease::
   
XO Skye
 ::Relaxes her hands behind her back and gives the CO her attention.::

EO Davidson
 ::sits back down in the chair and listens::
 
CO Cutter
 All:  This crew...  this family has lost some of it's own.  We all know that possibility exists when we sign up for Starfleet, but sometimes it seems driven home more...  personally.
 
MO Cutter
 ::listens to her husband yammer again:: <G>

FCO Knight
 ::Leans against the table::
 
MO Cutter
 ::stops smiling::
   
OPS Lys
:: takes Coreena's hand ::

Jerlia Bishop
 ::looks about the ship and heads to the nearest wall panel::
 
CO Cutter
 These were our friends and in many ways, our family.   We will all miss them.
   
Coreena
 ::Wraps her fingers tightly around Talan's::

CTO Kostandinos
 ::bites her lip and keeps listening::
 
CO Cutter
 Each of us will mourn in our own way and I don't want to take away from that.  But it is also time to move on, supporting each other as we go.

EO Davidson
 ::tears falls from the corner of his eye::

CEO Michaels
 ::looks sternly forward, only the severity of the past incidents shown in his eyes::
 
MO Cutter
 ::wraps her arms around her waist, hugging herself::
   
Coreena
 ::Eyes dry, looks ahead, not really seeing anything::

Jerlia Bishop
 ::taps a few buttons:: Self: Hmmm, seems everyone is in the Mess Hall.... you better take Dalton to the lounge and wait for me there... I have to check in......::grins to her son and Sorhea:: Don't want security kicking us off the ship too soon now do we??
     
Bafii
 :: remembers ::

CTO Kostandinos
 ::reaches over and squeezes Brynn's hand::
 
TO Sharpe
::eyes mist up::
 
CO Cutter
 To that end, today we will be welcoming some new crewmates.   Make them feel welcome in your normal Hayden style.  Before we do that though, we have one more goodbye to say.
 
TO Sharpe
::not entirely knowing why::

CEO Michaels
 ::lets a corner of his mouth turn up slightly, then fall back into place::

FCO Knight
 ::Balls right hand into a fist and squeezes very hard::

Jerlia Bishop
 ::grins and nods looking down at Dalton:: <Sorhea> Dalton: How about some ice cream?
 
CO Cutter
 Commander Kiefer Spear was hit harder than any of us by the losses from last mission.  Because of that and other, personal reasons, he has chosen to move on.  I can respect that decision and wish him well.  He too will be missed.

Jerlia Bishop
 <Dalton>:: grins widens:: Sorhea: Okay!! ::skips off with her down the hall::
   
Coreena
 ::Her fingers tighten, the nails pressing into Talan's hand.  No other emotion is seen.::
 
MO Cutter
 ::still listening::

CTO Kostandinos
 ::eyes widen a bit at the Hayden having lost two command members, in one way or another, resulting from one mission::
   
OPS Lys
:: feels the pain in his hand, but that coming over his link with Coreena is far worse than anything that could be physically inflicted ::
 
CO Cutter
 However, I am very pleased to introduce your new XO, Lt. Cmdr. Samantha Skye.  Sam is an old friend and I'm thrilled she's onboard.   As she gets acclimated to the ship, I'm sure she'll be talking to each of you personally.  In the meantime, please welcome her aboard in the "normal" Hayden fashion.
 
MO Cutter
 ::raises an eyebrow at Jason and then just shakes her head.  "Normal" way indeed::
   
XO Skye
 ::Wonders what "the normal Hayden fashion" is.::

EO Davidson
 ::smiles a little at the "normal" Hayden style::
   
Coreena
 ::Her eyes go to the woman standing near the captain.::
     
Bafii
 :: thinks about activating the sprinklers, but decides better to wait ::

EO Davidson
 ::looks at the new XO::
 
CO Cutter
 In addition, ENS Jerlia Bishop has reported onboard as our new Medical Officer.  As she appears to be late, she should fit right in with our medical section.  ::grins toward his wife::

CEO Michaels
 ::frowns slightly and looks at the Lt. Cmdr.  thinking she appears a bit young, and wondering just where she came from...all the while missing Kiefer's presence::
 
MO Cutter
 ::scowls at her smarty-pants husband::

CTO Kostandinos
 ::lets herself smile a little at the CO's comment::

EO Davidson
 ::lets out a little laugh for the first time in a few days::

FCO Knight
 ::Raises an eyebrow and slumps against the booth::

Jerlia Bishop
 ::heads into a TL, padd in hand as she studies the roster:: TL: Mess Hall
 
CO Cutter
 You may have noticed I said MO, which is presently being filled by my lovely wife.  Starfleet regulations prohibit two people assigned to one post, so...   Lt. Keely Cutter, front and center.
 
MO Cutter
 ::figures, great, getting fired by her husband and then walks forward::
   
XO Skye
 ::Hands the CO a velvet covered box.::
   
Coreena
 ::Just listens, Sean quietly watching the proceedings while Katie wiggles around a bit, but doesn't get up.::
 
CO Cutter
 Lt. Cutter, I'm pleased to announce that you have been promoted to the position of Chief Medical Officer, effective immediately.  Congratulations!  ::smiles::   Oh!  One more thing.
 
MO Cutter
 ::Small laugh::
 
CO Cutter
 Since it would just be wrong to have a mere lieutenant in such an important position...  Lt. Cutter, I am pleased and very very proud to promote you to the rank of Lieutenant Commander, with all the privileges and responsibilities of that rank.  Well done Lt. Cmdr.!   ::pins on the pips::

Jerlia Bishop
 ::exits the TL and heads down the corridor::
   
XO Skye
 ::Smiles and claps for the CMO.::

CTO Kostandinos
 ::applause::
 
MO Cutter
 ::laughs again and shakes her head at her husband:: <whispers> CO: Apparently sleeping with the boss DOES help, hmm?
   
OPS Lys
:: applauds - happy to see the doctor getting recognized after all she went through lately ::

EO Davidson
 ::sits in the corner and watches oblivious to almost everyone else::

CEO Michaels
 ::applauds for Keely::
     
Bafii
 :: gets a smirk on his face watching the proceedings ::

FCO Knight
 ::Nods and takes another sip of apple juice::
 
CO Cutter
 <whispers back> MO:  You're gonna go far young lady  ::Grins::

Coreena
 ::Next to her Katie claps enthusiastically even though she doesn't know why.::
 
MO Cutter
 ::laughs again:: CO: Can I step back now

Jerlia Bishop
 ::pauses outside the Mess Hall doors as she hears applause:: Self: OH wonderful... late.... again!....::imagines Thorne's stern visage at the last time she was late::
   
XO Skye
 ::Raises an eyebrow......overhearing the little exchange.::
 
CO Cutter
 ::laughs::  MO:  Yeah...  you can sit down
 
MO Cutter
 ::grins and then goes back to her seat::

Jerlia Bishop
 ::takes a deep breath and enters the mess hall::
     
Klord
Action: the new MO trips and stumbles as she enters the room
 
CO Cutter
 All:  Ahhhh...  there's our new Ensign...  everyone turn and look at her so she's not late again.  ::grins::

CTO Kostandinos
 ::eyes travel over to the new woman who entered... or rather fell... into the mess hall::
 
MO Cutter
 ::raises an eyebrow and then looks back at her husband::

EO Davidson
 ::sees the new person enter::
     
Bafii
 :: helps the newcomer to her feet ::

Jerlia Bishop
 ::nearly falls on her face but quickly regains herself as all eyes are now on her::
 
CO Cutter
 MO:  Welcome aboard Ensign!
   
Coreena
 ::Looks over at Bafii and the new humanoid::

CEO Michaels
 ::chuckles and smiles at the classic Hayden entrance coming from the newcomer::
   
XO Skye
 ::Gives the MO a sympathetic glance.::
     
Bafii
 :: whispers :: Jerlia: His bark is worse than his bite
 
CO Cutter
 MO:  If you're sure you're ready, we'll continue.  After this, you might want to hook up with our CEO...  you seem to have a lot in common.

Jerlia Bishop
 ::turns the color of the CO's uniform and grins sheepishly:: CO: Captain Cutter I presume? ::thick British accent::
 
MO Cutter
 ::stifles a giggle::
 
CO Cutter
 MO:  You presume correctly.

CTO Kostandinos
 ::squeezes Brynn's hand a little more::
 
CO Cutter
 All:  Shall we continue?

Jerlia Bishop
 ::grins through her embarrassment:: CO: Well then the day's not at a total loss.....::cowers slightly as she takes a nearby seat::

CEO Michaels
 ::flexes his hand a bit to get circulation back in it, but smiles at Ashlynn::
 
CO Cutter
 ::tries not to grin at the MO's remark::  Lt. Cmdr. Lys Talan, front and center.
   
OPS Lys
:: gets up and moves forward, a blank look on his face ::
 
CO Cutter
 Per your request, I am pleased to approve your request for transfer to the position of CSO.  However... and perhaps, more importantly....

Jerlia Bishop
 ::shrinks into a seat next to someone in a gold colored uniform::
   
Coreena
 ::Feeling bereft of Talan's presence, watches him move to the front::
 
XO Skye
 ::Hands the CO a medal to pin on.::

CO Cutter
 ::comes to attention::  For distinguishing yourself with your outstanding heroism during the recent Borg incident onboard USS Hayden, I am proud to award you the Starfleet Command Commendation for Conspicuous Gallantry.   ::pins on the medal::

CTO Kostandinos
 ::applause, knowing he deserved that if only for his space walk alone::
   
OPS Lys
:: shocked and amazed :: CO:  Sir....  thank you sir.
 
TO Sharpe
::applauds::
 
CO Cutter
 Talan, simply put you saved the ship and possibly the lives of everyone onboard her.   I, and the crew of the Hayden, thank you.
 
MO Cutter
 ::applauds loudly::

CEO Michaels
 ::applauds for Talan::

EO Davidson
 ::claps for Talan::
   
XO Skye
 ::Applauds for the blonde haired Lt. Cmdr.::
   
Coreena
 ::Watches, not certain how she feels about Talan stepping into her mother's shoes::
 
CO Cutter
 ::whispers::  Talan...  close your mouth and sit down.

FCO Knight
 ::Nods and takes another sip of juice::
   
OPS Lys
CO: Um, yes sir... :: stunned, starts making his way back to Coreena ::
   
XO Skye
 ::A glimmer of laughter comes to her eyes....This really is a tightly knit crew.::

Jerlia Bishop
 ::joins in the applause::
   
Coreena
 ::Looks up at Talan::
 
CO Cutter
 I want each of you to know that I have never been prouder of this ship or this crew than I am now.  I thank you for what you've given for the Hayden so far, and look forward to the future.   Dismissed.
   
CSO Lys
:: sits with Coreena and takes her hand ::
   
Coreena
 ::Looks at the new CSO::

EO Davidson
 ::gets up to leave:: CEO: Commander.....would you mind a moment?
     
Bafii
 :: quietly slips out of the room - a few things to look into ::
 
MO Bishop
 ::watches as everyone rises from their seats....notices someone even taller rise from his:: Self: Now there's a tall drink of water for you....

CEO Michaels
 EO: Yeah sure, Lt.  ::turns to Ashlynn::  CTO: Sorry hon, duty calls, I'll catch up with you later.
   
Coreena
 <Katie> Coreena: Toreena... dismissed means we can go.  Pease?

CTO Kostandinos
 ::grins:: CEO: It's ok, you're dismissed

CMO Cutter
 ::walks towards her husband, smiling sweetly at him and then punching him in the arm:: CO: You big brat!  I can't believe you actually kept this to yourself!
 
TO Sharpe
::stands grabbing the Crutch:: CTO: Oy! Ash...ye up fer a pint?
   
Coreena
 ::Looks from Talan down to her sister::  Katie:  Yes.

FCO Knight
 ::Immediately wanders over to a replicator and orders a new glass of apple juice::
 
CO Cutter
 ::winces::  MO:  OWW!  You gotta work on that love tap thing girl!   ::grins::  SURPRISE!
   
CSO Lys
Coreena: How about we taken them to the holodeck?

EO Davidson
 ::sighs:: CEO: I know its only been a few days I know....but I want to come back to work. Kiara or Kat wouldn't want me to sit around and mope about this. Like the captain said we have to get on with our lives.
   
XO Skye
 ::Stands back just watching the crew interact.::
   
Coreena
 CSO:  Holodeck?  For a picnic?

CMO Cutter
 ::laughs:: CO: Uh huh... surprise yourself!  You're lucky I like brats...
 
MO Bishop
 ::wonders how her son is doing and heads to a small corner of the room to take everyone in::
 
CO Cutter
 XO:  Sam, put the crew on shore leave...  24 hour pass.   Make sure they know to come back ready to get underway.
   
CSO Lys
Coreena: Sure - maybe in the countryside near a brook?  Katie: What do you think Katie?
   
XO Skye
 CO: Aye, Sir......
 
CO Cutter
 CMO:  Yup!   I sure am.  ::smiles::

FCO Knight
 ::Takes juice and moves back to his small booth::

EO Davidson
 CEO: Sir?
   
Coreena
 <Katie> ::Jumps up with a smile::  CSO:  Yesss!

FCO Knight
 ::Takes his seat and picks up a thick, old book::

CMO Cutter
 CO: So what's the plan now, Mr. Brat-Bossman?

CEO Michaels
 EO: If we had a CNS I'd consult her on the matter, but we don't...so I'll take it under advisement Lt.  However right now, we're all on break so I expect you to follow that.  I'll get back to you about your request.
   
CSO Lys
:: laughs - it feeling so good after everything :: Coreena: Well than, shall we? :: stands and offers his hand to Coreena ::
   
XO Skye
 ::Taps her commbadge.:: *All Senior Staff*: Captain has granted 24 hour shore leave.  Return ready to get under way.  Skye out.

CTO Kostandinos
 TO: I'm sorry, but I really can't...  I have about a million things to take care of and we only have 24 hours in which for me to do it. ::smiles apologetically:: Some other time?

EO Davidson
 ::nods:: CEO: Join me for a drink and a game of velocity later?

FCO Knight
 ::Looks up and smirks:: Self: Thought so.
   
Coreena
 ::Standing, she adjusts Sean on her hip, then takes his hand and follows::  CSO:  I have a question.
 
CO Cutter
 CMO:  Hmmmm....  well, we can head for the Starbase or try that nap thingy you were talking about.
 
TO Sharpe
CTO: O'course...::smiles:: Ill just gimp m'way inta tha nearest bar.

EO Davidson
 ::nods at the CEO and goes to meet the new XO::

CEO Michaels
 EO: Perhaps.  ::looking over the Lt's shoulder at their new XO who seems too at home too quickly for his taste::
 
MO Bishop
 ::taps her commbadge:: Sorhea: Sorhea, I came across our crew quarters on my data padd. Take Dalton there and get yourself situated. I'll have Starbase bring aboard the rest of our things.
   
CSO Lys
: :: taking Katie's hand in his free one looks into the golden eyes which he can seem to stare into for eternity :: Coreena: Yes?

CMO Cutter
 ::pretends to think about it for a minute:: CO: Hmmmm.. I don't know.  Tough decision.  You decide.

CTO Kostandinos
 ::wedding plans and ideas are already spinning through her head, and knowing that Brynn won't be much help, is already starting to get overwhelmed::  TO: Thanks, hon.

EO Davidson
 XO: Welcome aboard Commander Skye....Lt. Jay Davidson, Engineering Officer

EO Davidson
 ::extends a hand::
   
XO Skye
 ::Notices some eyes on her......and the EO heading toward her.::
   
Coreena
 CSO:  Our quarters...  they are normally meant for the XO.  And since my father is no longer XO...

Station Tech
 ::walks up to the viewport and look at the Hayden seeing the rather large hole in her side and whistles lowly::
 
CO Cutter
 CMO:  Well, if we do the nap thing, I'm not thinking you're gonna get any sleep.  ::grins::   Did I tell you that I'm darn proud of you?

CTO Kostandinos
 ::glances around, briefly sizing up the new XO, then the new MO, then turns to exit the room, her head continuing to spin a little::
 
TO Sharpe
::feels someone watching him...then notices the MO off in a corner and gimps his way over to her::
   
XO Skye
 ::Extends her hand.:: EO: Nice to meet you.  Lt. Cmdr. Skye.

CEO Michaels
 ::grabs a drink from the replicator and sits down, taking out a PADD and looking it over::
   
CSO Lys
Coreena: I arranged for some family quarters for you and these two :: indicating the kids - then gets a bit of red on his cheeks ::  They aren't too far from mine.  If that's okay?

EO Davidson
 XO: You'll find that this crew is the best in the fleet. But i am sure you already know that.

Station Tech
 ::calls over his shoulder:: Boys... better start chewing some more gum... we got a big hole to plug...
 
MO Bishop
 <Sorhea>Jerlia: Alright. Meet you there later?

CMO Cutter
 CO: Not sleeping.  right.  Wasn't really tired anyway.  ::smiles::   Um.. but I'm not sure about the proud thing dear.  I do my job.  You do your job.  End of story I figure.
   
Coreena
 ::Shakes her head::  CSO:  No.  I like that idea.
   
XO Skye
 EO: So I've been told.....You all seem quite alert so far.....
 
MO Bishop
 ::watches the tall drink of water of a TO come closer to her::
 
TO Sharpe
MO: 'Allo....

EO Davidson
 XO: Ma'am? 
 
MO Bishop
 ::grins up at him:: TO: Hello.....
   
CSO Lys
:: smiles brightly :: Coreena: Good, I'll get a couple crewmen to move everything for you.
 
CO Cutter
 CMO:  ::smiles::  Maybe...  but call it husband prerogative to be proud of his wife, okay?

FCO Knight
 ::Continues reading, ignoring the bustle of the crew around him, Immersed in the story::

CMO Cutter
 CO: I guess I can go with that.
   
XO Skye
 ::Smiles.:: EO: It was a compliment, Mr. Davidson....
   
Coreena
 CSO:  Thank you.  Ummm... what do I do with all of my mother's things?

Station Tech
 ::picks up his trusty tool box and moves to the ship::
 
TO Sharpe
MO: Welcome to the Hayden.

CEO Michaels
 ::sips his drink and reads over the reports from his Engineering crew, even though he's supposed to be enjoying himself::

EO Davidson
 ::nods:: XO: Engineering will be ready for your viewing soon ::looks over at the CEO::
   
XO Skye
 EO: I'm sure I'll be around sometime in the next 24 hours.....
 
CO Cutter
 CMO:  Soooooo....  if we head back to our room, I'm gonna be proud all over you  ::grins::  If we head to the Starbase, we could hit the chocolate shop on the way to the nightclub.
   
CSO Lys
:: starts walking towards the holodeck before Katie pulls his arm off ::  Coreena: Well, I don't know... that's up to you.  You can take it or I can find storage space for you... its up to you.
 
MO Bishop
 ::finishes telling Sorhea where their quarters are then looks at the TO again:: TO: Thank you....:: weak grin:: It wasn't quite the way I had intended to come aboard... but then... I've been in worse situations.....

EO Davidson
 XO: Aye....if you will excuse me ::somber look on his face::
   
XO Skye
 ::Nods to the EO....::

CMO Cutter
 CO: Oh my... I can't make a decision! Hmm... but, you know, we've both been on our feet a lot.......  might need to get off of them..
 
TO Sharpe
MO: Names Pat Sharpe...pleased to meet you

CTO Kostandinos
 ::arrives at their quarters and starts looking over the Wedding checklist that she'd found in the ships computers, growing more and more stressed out by the minute... there was just so much to do!::
   
Coreena
 CSO:  I wasn't sure... ::Looks sad::  Every time I see something that was hers, I start to feel very sad and also angry.

EO Davidson
 ::backs away and goes over to Pat:: TO: Be nice to the young lady Pat my friend.

EO Davidson
 ::smiles jokingly::
 
MO Bishop
 ::holds her hand out to the TO:: TO: Bishop.... Jerlia Bishop.... I'm the ship's new medical officer.....::realization hits her::... but then you knew that didn't you....::awkwardly::

CMO Cutter
 CO: But then.. if you have your heart set on chocolate I'm sure I can oblige you on that.
 
CO Cutter
 CMO:  ::takes her hand and starts for their quarters::  Works for me...  we'll have the chocolate beamed over.
   
CSO Lys
Coreena: I think that's natural... it takes a lot of time I guess... I know this is hard for you.  I wish there were more I could do.

CEO Michaels
 ::looks over at the two new crewmembers for a moment, then goes back to reading and drinking::
 
CO Cutter
 CMO:  Well... if I get that much of a craving for chocolate, I'll melt some and pour it over....   never mind.

FCO Knight
 <Ganymede> ::Re-enters the mess hall in search of his master::

CEO Michaels
 ::shakes his head at how much work still has to be done::

CMO Cutter
 ::laughs as she tries to keep up to her husband who was practically dragging her from the room::

EO Davidson
 TO: Who's your new friend?
 
TO Sharpe
MO: A pleasure Jerlia....Ah'm the Tactical officer.....EO: Ah'm Nice to e'eryone Jay ya know that

EO Davidson
 ::looks down at the Ensign::
   
Coreena
 CSO:  I wish my father did not have to leave... but at the same time, I am glad he did not take Katie and Sean.  Though it is going to seem very strange taking care of them by myself.

CMO Cutter
 ::blushes at his last comment:: CO: But then I won't get any...    er.. ::thinks about what she said:: forget I said that.
 
MO Bishop
 ::smiles at the EO and nods in greeting::

CTO Kostandinos
 ::is ready to throw the padd against the wall:: CEO: Brynn, where are you??  ::sounding helpless and at wits end::

Station Tech
 Action: Brynn's drink has a distinctly vinegary taste.
   
CSO Lys
:: smiles :: Coreena: If anyone can do it I know you can Coreena.

CO Cutter
 CMO:  ::smiles innocently::  Depends on where we pour it dear.
 
TO Sharpe
EO: This Is Jerlia Bishop our new MO...an If' ye'll excuse me.. I need to introduce me'self ta tha new XO

EO Davidson
 MO: Lt. Jay Davidson...ship's engineering officer ::extends a hand::

EO Davidson
 ::nods at the TO::

CMO Cutter
 ::looks at her husband for a second and then quickens her pace::
 
MO Bishop
 ::holds out her hand and shakes his:: EO: Ensign Bishop...
 
TO Sharpe
MO: Jerlia, a pleasure. ::Nods his head and turns to gimp to the new XO::

CEO Michaels
 ::frowns at his drink suddenly realizing it doesn't taste right and puts it back in the replicator::

FCO Knight
 <Ganymede> ::Stops and sniffs at  the XO's feet::
 
CO Cutter
 ::happily keeps up::
     
Bafii
 *CEO*  Hey Brynn - having a relaxing drink  :: chuckles ::
   
Coreena
 CSO:  I have taken care of them a lot... just not alone.  What if I do something wrong or make a mistake?  ::Stops::  Talan, there is still so much I need to learn, how do I make sure I am teaching them things correct.  My mother would correct me when I was wrong.  Who will now?
   
XO Skye
 ::Crouches down and pets the dog.....wondering who's it is and why it's out of quarters.::
 
TO Sharpe
::gimps to the XO::

EO Davidson
 ::shakes the MO's hand:: MO: Nice to meet you.....I am sure you will enjoy it here.

CMO Cutter
 ::makes a sharp turn and enters their quarters::
 
MO Bishop
 ::chuckles:: EO: Well after my entrance... I'm not sure much can go wrong at this point....
 
TO Sharpe
XO: Ma'am?

CEO Michaels
 *Bafii*: You little sh--, you know I was just getting to LIKE having you around.
   
XO Skye
 ::Looks up at the TO and smiles.:: TO: Afternoon.....

Station Tech
 <Bodie> ::slips out of the door as the CO and CMO enter::

EO Davidson
 MO: We all have days like that. You find everything all right?
   
CSO Lys
Coreena: Why don't you talk to some of the other mothers on the ship.  Cmdr Kostandinos has been raising her daughter alone for a long time... she might be able to help.

CMO Cutter
 ::Pays no attention to the dog at all::

CO Cutter
 ::makes a stab for the dog as he races out::
 
TO Sharpe
: XO: 'allo...Lt. JG Sharpe Tactical officer. ::extends a massive paw to shake her hand::
   
Coreena
 ::Nods::  CSO:  I guess...
     
Bafii
 *CEO*  Didn't think I would let you get off too easy, did you?  Are we still on for later?
 
MO Bishop
 EO: I'm sure I will, the last ship I was on was smaller than this one...

EO Davidson
 MO: What ship was that?
   
XO Skye
 ::After one last scratch on the dog's head she stands and shakes the TO's hand.:: TO: Nice to meet you.
 
MO Bishop
 EO: USS Triton....

FCO Knight
 <Ganymede> ::Barks very loudly::
   
CSO Lys
Coreena: I'm sure you aren't the first to feel like this  :: seeing the holodeck, he quickly punches up the program ::
 
CO Cutter
 ::looks after the dog running away then back toward the bedroom in time to see a tunic fly out::  Best of luck Bodie!!!!   ::door slides shut::

CEO Michaels
 *Bafii*: Most definitely, can't let you out of here without saying goodbye.

EO Davidson
 MO: Sounds like a nice crew. What class was she? the ship that is
     
Bafii
 *CEO* Okay, I'll see you then.  Bafii out.

CEO Michaels
 *CTO*: I'm in the lounge 'Lynn, what's up?

Station Tech
 <Bodie> ::Trots off to the mess to get a snack::
   
Coreena
 ::Shakes head::  CSO:  But I must be one of the youngest.

CMO Cutter
 ::giggles and then mock yawns:: CO: Gee.. I really am feeling kind of tired.  I think a nap was a good idea Jase.

FCO Knight
 ::Looks up and notices the barks:: Ganymede: 'Mede! What are ya doin'?
 
TO Sharpe
XO: I jus' wanted ta intraduce me'self

CTO Kostandinos
 *CEO* My blood pressure, that's what - you think you can spare a few minutes out of your busy schedule?
 
MO Bishop
 ::commbadge bleeps in with a desperately whiney voice:: <Dalton> MO: Mommeee.... where's my teddy??
 
CO Cutter
 ::notes the bare skin::  CMO:  Uh huh   ::runs and pushes her back on the bed and begins to tickle her::  Awake yet??
   
CSO Lys
:: under his voice so only Coreena can hear :: Coreena: But probably the kindest and most beautiful  :: enters the holodeck chasing after Katie ::

Bodie
 ::Enters the mess and sees his pal Ganny::

FCO Knight
 <Ganymede> Perks up to his master's voice and heads over to him::
 
MO Bishop
 ::nods to the EO:: EO: Excuse me for a moment.... :;turns away slightly::
   
XO Skye
 TO: Well it's nice to meet you.....I'm not the greatest with names, but I'm sure, I'll get a lot of practice the next couple of days.......

CEO Michaels
 ::I don't think I want to with the way that sounds::  *CTO*: Sure thing hon, be right there.
   
Coreena
 ::Feels a warmth come to her cheeks as she smiles shyly, her first smile in days.::

Station Tech
 Action: the two dogs chase each other franticly around the mess hall barking happily

CMO Cutter
 ::Shrieks with laughter, crawling backwards to get away from the tickling::

EO Davidson
 MO: If you will excuse me.....If you need anything Ensign....don't hesitate to call me and ask. 
 
MO Bishop
 :;turns from the EO to answer her son's call:: Dalton: What is it?
 
MO Bishop
 ::nods to the EO:: EO: Yes of course... thank you
 
CO Cutter
 ::decides he likes this and keeps after her::

CEO Michaels
 ::takes one more look at the new XO and shakes his head that she's not Kiefer and walks out, nearly tripping over the dogs as he goes::

EO Davidson
 TO: Hey Pat ::walks over to Sharpe::
 
MO Bishop
 <Dalton>MO: My teddy, the fluffy white one.... where is it??

FCO Knight
 ::Squats and watches as Ganymede goes away::

CTO Kostandinos
 *CEO* Thanks hon.  ::actually does throw the padd out of sight and buries her head in both hands::

CMO Cutter
 CO: Jason.. Michael.. ::giggles again:: CUTTER!  Stop...
   
XO Skye
 ::Catches the look in the CEO's eyes......Makes a point that she needs to talk to the mustard colored uniform with two and a half pips.::
   
Coreena
 ::Watches as Katie goes running ahead, giggling.  Then puts Sean down as he wants to play with the grass.::
   
CSO Lys
:: chasing after Katie he slips and starts to roll down a small hill... ending up in the bubbling brook with a big splash ::
 
CO Cutter
 ::pauses, still holding her down::  CMO:  What do I get if I do?
 
TO Sharpe
EO: Yes

FCO Knight
 Self: Silly old dog.

EO Davidson
 TO: You up for a few drinks on the starbase, my treat?

CMO Cutter
 ::flutters her eyelashes, trying to catch her breath:: CO: My undying devotion?

EO Davidson
 TO: I think we both deserve a break?
 
TO Sharpe
::Eyes light up:: Need ye even ask If ahm Up fer a pint...lead on Macduff!
 
MO Bishop
 Dalton: It's probably still on the Starbase. It will be brought aboard in a little while....

CEO Michaels
 ::heads down the hall and takes the turbolift to their deck::
 
CO Cutter
 ::pretends to think::  CMO:  Ummm.... not enough  ::begins the tickling again::

CTO Kostandinos
 ::really wants a backrub right now, and maybe some help with all these annoying little details::
   
Coreena
 CSO:  Talan?  Are you alright?  ::Picks up Sean and quickly goes to him.::
 
MO Bishop
 <Dalton>::pouty voice:: MO: Okay.....::sighs::

EO Davidson
 ::puts a hand around his friends sholder:: XO:If you will excuse us Commander

CEO Michaels
 ::walks into the quarters after preparing himself for a hysterical fiancée, smiles and holds his arms out to give Ashlynn a hug::
   
XO Skye
 ::Nods to the EO::
   
Coreena
 <Katie>::Hands covering her mouth, eyes large, looks down at Talan::

CMO Cutter
 ::her tummy starting to hurt from laughing:: CO: Stop.. Jase.. please... okay..   ::trying to breath:: First crack at the shower tomorrow?

FCO Knight
 ::Returns to his seat and his book::
   
CSO Lys
Coreena: I think so  :: extends a hand to Katie ::  Katie: Come here and help me up please

EO Davidson
 TO: How's the leg Pat?
 
TO Sharpe
EO: Sore...but nothin i canna Handle
   
Coreena
 <Katie>  ::Walks over to the water, careful not to get wet, and extends her hand::
 
CO Cutter
 ::stops and rolls over, pulling her on top...   looks up at her::  CMO:  Okay.... but only cause I'm a great guy ::grins::.
   
CSO Lys
:: splashes Katie ::

EO Davidson
 TO: That's good....how long before you back on duty?

CTO Kostandinos
 ::is not quite as hysterical as he thought she was going to be, but accepts his hug anyway:: CEO: There is so, so much to do....  ::breaks away and gestures at the now-broken padd::  If I knew it took all that to plan a wedding, I would have just said we should elope....
   
CSO Lys
:: laughs warmly ::

CMO Cutter
 ::wiggles and then looks down at him, raising an eyebrow:: CO: Great, huh?
   
Coreena
 ::Comes to a stop at the top of the hill and looks down at one soggy humanoid ::
     
Bafii
 :: slips into the holodeck unnoticed ::

CO Cutter
 ::looks hurt::  CMO:  Good?
   
Coreena
 <Katie> ::Squeals as she dances backward::

CEO Michaels
 CTO: I'll put in a vote for that!  ::grins at her, thinking all the while, "why do we have to bother with all this again, when we've been living like we're married for so long anyhow?"::
   
CSO Lys
:: scooping up some water in his hands, starts to chase Katie ::
     
Bafii
 :: smiles to himself :: Self:  Everything is going to be okay  :: sighs and slips back out of the holodeck ::
 
TO Sharpe
EO: Ahm na' sure yet

EO Davidson
 TO: They too me off duty for at least a week egh......::walks towards his favorite bar::
   
Coreena
 <Katie> ::With a look at her big sister to make sure it OK, she scoops up some water and throws it at Talan, the giggling, runs down the stream.::

CMO Cutter
 ::wiggles again, a slow smile working across her face:: CO: MMmmmm  No... you might have been right the first time
 
MO Bishop
 ::looks around the room and decides she better get back there to help them settle in::

CTO Kostandinos
 CEO: You know better...  we'd never both get leave at the same time to do something like that... ::looks up at him hopefully:: A backrub would make it a little easier though....
   
CSO Lys
: Katie: Oh you come back here  :: flicks a small bit of water Coreena's way as he pursues Katie ::
 
CO Cutter
 ::smiles::  CMO:  I knew I loved you for a reason!  ::gives her a long kiss::

EO Davidson
 ::sits down at a booth in the bar and waits for Pat to sit::
   
Coreena
 ::Shakes her head and sets Sean down::  Sean:  I suppose you want to get wet too?

FCO Knight
 ::Finishes the apple juice and the book and closes it::
 
MO Bishop
 ::ducks out of the lounge tripping over the same spot she did when she entered:: Self: Ooof....::looks down::.... they gotta do something about that....

CEO Michaels
 CTO: Yeah it sure would.  ::grins and offers her his back, laughing::
     
Bafii
 :: seeing that everything looks to be well in hand, makes his way to the Breakers ::
   
Coreena
 ::Watches as her brother sits there, pulling up a handful of grass and lifting it to his mouth to eat::

FCO Knight
 ::Goes over and orders another juice::
   
Coreena
 Sean:  No no... humanoids do not eat grass... at least, you don't.  ::Takes it from his chubby hands.::

Admiral Klord
 ::sitting in a secluded booth in a bar on station with a view of the Hayden sipping a scotch

EO Davidson
 Waiter: Bajoran Spring Wine and two orders of Bajoran Hasprat ::looks at the TO::

CMO Cutter
 ::breaks the kiss, her eyes twinkling:: CO: Nice dear.  So.. now for the napping portion... ::grabs a pillow, puts it on his chest and then pretends to go to sleep on him::

CTO Kostandinos
 ::thinks "For he who has done nothing, and doesn't plan to do much, toward getting this thing arranged, he sure has a sense of humor:: CEO: I'll pretend I didn't see that.... ::lets herself grin just a little::  Now let me say again... A backrub would really help....
     
Bafii
 :: entering, he walks up to the bar and gets a drink ::
   
Coreena
 <Katie> ::Giggling so hard she almost trips, dashes up the hill toward a tree::
 
TO Sharpe
EO: Hasprat?
 
CO Cutter
 ::runs his hands up and down her ribs...  just hinting at the tickling...  with an innocent look on his face::

EO Davidson
 TO: Traditional Bajoran dish lieutenant, nice and spicy
   
XO Skye
 ::Heads toward her office on Deck 2...lots of work to get through the next 24 hours.::
 
MO Bishop
 <Klingon female> ::spied the solitary Klingon and saunters up to him... emitting a low growl in his ear:: Klord: Grrrrrrr
 
TO Sharpe
EO: Bloody hell...Ah'll try anythin once!
   
CSO Lys
:: over exaggerating ::  Katie:  What's that - up in the tree :: points to a beautiful deep blue bird ::

CMO Cutter
 ::squirms and then tosses the pillow:: CO: Or maybe not...
   
Coreena
 <Sean>  ::Makes a face, trying to decide whether to cry or get more green stuff.::
 
TO Sharpe
: Waiter: Pint of yer best beer and one o'those hasprats
 
Admiral Klord
 ::snarls at the female:: leave me be wench

CEO Michaels
 <Lt_Aylward>: ::gets extremely frustrated with repairs in engineering so he goes to a portal looking out on the station bar and curses, yells, and gestures at the void outside...then sheepishly backs away after realizing he's visible from the bar::
   
Coreena
 <Katie> ::Stops and looks up into the tree::  CSO:  Where bue burd?

EO Davidson
 <waiter>::goes to get there order::

EO Davidson
 TO: Am I ever glad to be home.

CMO Cutter
 <Censored> ::the odd giggle heard::

CEO Michaels
 ::turns around and massages Ashlynn's shoulders::  CTO: That better?
     
Bafii
 :: grabbing his drink he looks around and sees a familiar face - walks over ::
 
MO Bishop
 <Wench> Klord: Why? Are you too cowardly to accept my challenge?

EO Davidson
 ::laughs at the lieutenant to himself::
 
Admiral Klord
 ::sees Bafii approaching and nods at an empty chair::
   
CSO Lys
:: coming up behind Katie he points :: Katie:  Right there - can you see it

FCO Knight
 <Ens. DeHavilland> *FCO*: I got those specs on the flight controller sensitivity you wanted, sir.
     
Bafii
 :: takes a seat :: Klord: I thought you might be here :: nodding towards the woman :: a friend of yours?
   
Coreena
 <Katie> ::Tilts her head way back?::  CSO:  Nooo

Admiral Klord
 ::looks at the battered Hayden and sighs:: Wench: no... too tired :: Raises his scotch to Bafii ::

EO Davidson
 ::waiter comes back with order:: <Waiter>EO/TO: Here you go gentlemen......if you will just press your thumb on this padd?

CTO Kostandinos
 CEO: Yes, very much so...  ::still thinking about how much has to be done...::  maybe some help with the plans might be nice too ::hopeful::
     
Bafii
 :: salutes and sips his drink ::

MO Bishop
 ::enters her quarters to see Dalton and Sorhea packing away things calmly::

EO Davidson
 ::takes the PADD and give him his thumb print::
 
Klord
 <<<End Mission>>>