Host ASM_Bruce says:
Prelude: Last time on ACTD Kootenai Station…

Two weeks ago the Alpha Shift was getting ready for their shift.  As the CEO left his quarters, he tripped over a small basket containing a baby.  Not thinking too much about it the CEO went to work....until the baby sneezed.  When she sneezed, the Station's phasers fired with each sneeze.

One phaser blast hit a passing Ferengi vessel, which was headed for the station.

After talking with the Ferengi officer in command the Ferengi's were going to continue on their way.  However, the baby sneezed again causing more phaser fire to hit the Ferengi vessel.

At this point, the Ferengi's open fired on the station.  Returning disabling fire only, the station crew managed to disable the Ferengi vessel entirely.

Upon bringing the vessel aboard the station the Ferengi crew were beamed to Sickbay where they did not respond to the medication given to them by the EMH.  So they were subsequently transferred to the morgue assumed dead.

About this time Sickbay started to get a little crowded, so the baby started to cry
causing the station to shake violently.

The CEO and his staff are now working to repair the Ferengi vessel and the CTO and EMH are currently trying to figure out what the connection is between the baby and the station’s computer systems.  As the baby went to sleep she passed gas, causing a photon torpedo to fire.

Will the crew fix the Ferengi ship?  Will the EMH and CTO figure this mystery in time? Stay tuned.

Time lapse: 2 minutes…

Cast of Characters

Pablo Delsoglio as TO Expendable
Kytra Seliquini as CTO Commander Bao’tzhu Shengming Rr’Vellan
William Beeler as CEO Ensign Tydus Adun
Eric VanSickle as TO Lieutenant Groth Masters

Guest Appearance
SM-Darlene Wise as EMH and Ferengi
ASM-Bruce Oriani as Ferengi Computer and Ferengi Commander

Host SM_Darlene says:
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Host EMH says:
::In Sickbay trying to cope with the crowded conditions while running scans on the baby::

TO_Expendable says:
::Feels the stations still shuddering::

TO_Masters says:
::In sickbay, hoping the EMH can figure out what is with the bambino::

CEO_Adun says:
::Exits turbolift and heads for the computer room on the Ferengi vessel::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Crosses her arms, feeling very aloof::

Host EMH says:
::Looks at the brain wave signature on the monitor and furrows his brow::

TO_Expendable says:
All: I think we should try to isolate the baby until we know with what we are dealing right now.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
TO Expendable: Sounds good to me.

Host EMH says:
::Looks up at TO Expendable:: TO Expendable: Isolate?  How much more isolated can it get?  ::Motions to the surgical bay::  I suppose you want to lock this baby up in the Brig?

TO_Expendable says:
EMH: I don't know... I am tactical officer not an scientist ... ::Frowns:: Good idea, doc!

TO_Masters says:
Expendable:  And even if we isolate her, she can still do something that causes a malfunction.

Host EMH says:
::Looks at the CTO:: CTO: Can you please get your men out of my surgical bay so I can work?!

TO_Expendable says:
TO: You got a point there, Masters.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Gestures with a paw for the TO's to give the EMH some room::

CEO_Adun_ says:
::Enters the computer room and sees EO Charlie:: EO Charlie: So, what have we got?

TO_Expendable says:
::Nods to the CTO and back off trying to cool down the tense situation::

Host EMH says:
::Returns his serious gaze to the scanner monitor:: CTO: Uhh...huhhh....hmmm...

CEO_Adun_ says:
<EO Charlie> CEO: Well, just a bunch of fried circuits, for now.  Maybe we'll find something else when we dig deeper.

TO_Masters says:
::Backs off from the EMH, but still keeps an eye on what's going on::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Is glad that the CMO treats her kiddos instead of the EMH::

CEO_Adun_ says:
EO Charlie: Okay. Run up and get the parts we need, I'll look at it more for now.

Host EMH says:
::Taps the console and transfers the brain scans to the display monitor:: All: Okay, pay attention!  ::Moves over to the main display screen::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Looks up at the display screen:: EMH: Yes, Doc?

TO_Expendable says:
TO: I still think we should do something more than scanning the baby, I mean, before he gets us into more trouble.

TO_Masters says:
EMH: What's up, Doc?

TO_Expendable says:
::Rolls his eyes and listens to the EMH::

CEO_Adun_ says:
<EO Charlie> CEO: Aye, Sir, be right back. ::Leaves for Main Engineering::

Host EMH says:
::Points to the display screen as he speaks:: All: This is a brain scan of a normal human baby.

Host ASM_Bruce says:
ACTION: As the CEO and EO Charlie dig deeper there is a spark that knocks EO Charlie and the CEO backwards.

Host EMH says:
::Moves down the screen to the second brain scan:: All: This is a scan of Ensign Adun's baby.

TO_Masters says:
::Looks at the scans:: EMH: So, what do we have here?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Looks at the screen:: EMH: Uh huh….

Host EMH says:
::Points to one of the wavy lines:: All: Note this line here....

TO_Masters says:
::Notes the line::

TO_Expendable says:
::Sees the monitor:: EMH: Can you make it quick?  The Station could tear apart at any moment, you know... ::Sounds really impatient::

Host EMH says:
::Taps the console and changes the display to triple split screen:: All: Now this is the station's computer signature.  ::Taps the console and isolates the wavy line on the computer's display::  Bingo!  It's twins!  ::Smiles::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
EMH: Hmm…

TO_Masters says:
EMH: You mean the baby's brain pattern is the same as the computer's signature?  How?

CEO_Adun_ says:
::Sits on the floor very surprised and looks over at his EO, who is equally confused::

Host EMH says:
::Frowns at Masters:: TO Masters: Not entirely the same!  It has one energy signature that matches!

TO_Expendable says:
EMH: How come?  Has he some sort of cybernetic implants or something like that?
::Scratches his head::

Host ASM_Bruce says:
ACTION: As the CEO and EO get back to their feet the computer beeps and comes to life on the nearby screen.

CEO_Adun_ says:
EO Charlie: What was that?

Host EMH says:
::Sighs:: TO Expendable/Masters: I'm a doctor, not a clairvoyant!  I don't know how come!  I just know this is the connection!

Host Ferengi Computer says:
All: This message is for Grand Nagus Damok Toi, confidential.

CEO_Adun_ says:
<EO Charlie> ::Standing up:: CEO: I don't know, but whatever it was, it worked.

TO_Masters says:
CTO: Commander, if we can get Ensign Adun to some way change the computer's signature so it doesn't match any part of the baby's brain pattern, we'd be okay.

Host EMH says:
::Mutters something under his breath:: All: Now it's up to you to figure out what to do to disconnect this baby from the computer.

CEO_Adun_ says:
::Standing up as well:: EO Charlie: Well, whatever works.

TO_Expendable says:
EMH: Geesh.. you certainly have an attitude... anyway... ::Gives up and leaves the other officers to deal with the EMH::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
TO Masters: You think he could do that?  ::Very anxious to get the station back to normal::

Host Ferengi Computer says:
All: Additionally this message is for Starfleet Command, the Romulan High Council and the Ferengi Empire.

TO_Masters says:
CTO: Only one-way to know.  *CEO*: Masters to Adun...

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
Self: I'd hate to have to explain this to the Captain.

TO_Expendable says:
TO Masters: I think that could work, Masters.

TO_Masters says:
*CEO*: We have a connection between your baby and the station.  It seems part of her brain patterns is the same as the computer's signature.  Is there a way you can change the computer so it has a different signature?

CEO_Adun_ says:
*CTO*: Ma'am, we seem to have gotten the computer down here working, somehow, and it has a message for the Grand Nagus and the Romulan Empire. Now, I assume you don't want to forward it to the Romulans just yet, but was the Nagus on this ship?

Host Ferengi Computer says:
All: The warships are in place to force a surrender of this sector. There is no way we can be beaten. This sector of Federation Space to include Arcadia Station will be in the hands of the Romulan Empire by the end of the month.  The Ferengi's will get all the credit for this little venture and will be solely responsible for it.

Host EMH says:
::Turns off the bio bed scanner and stores the information in the computer database:: CTO: So, what do you want me to do with this baby?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
EMH: I believe she belongs to the CEO.

Host Ferengi Computer says:
All: Should something go wrong, the Federation Council and the Romulan Government will disavow all knowledge of this incident.

CEO_Adun_ says:
*TO*: Maybe. let me get back to you.

Host EMH says:
::Frowns:: CTO: That's correct.  ::Taps his COM badge:: *CEO*: I've completed my tests, Ensign.  What do you want me to do with your baby?

Host Ferengi Computer says:
All: That is all.

Host ASM_Bruce says:
ACTION: The screen goes blank.

CEO_Adun_ says:
*EMH*: Can you just keep her there until I can pick her up?  And yes, I know you're not a baby-sitting service, just do it.

Host EMH says:
*CEO*: I'm a doctor, not a babysitter!

CEO_Adun_ says:
*CTO*: Ma'am?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
*CEO*: Yes, Ensign Adun?

CEO_Adun_ says:
*EMH*: I know.  Do it anyway.

Host EMH says:
*CEO*: How much are you willing to pay for my babysitting services, Ensign?

Host ASM_Bruce says:
ACTION: Inside the morgue the Ferengi crews revive and after collecting themselves, armed with hand phasers, sneak off to different parts of the station.

CEO_Adun_ says:
*CTO*: What would you have me do with this message. Which is gone now.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
*CEO*: What message?

CEO_Adun_ says:
*EMH*: Nothing.  Forget it.

Host EMH says:
::Picks up a hypospray and gives the baby an injection to sedate her::

CEO_Adun_ says:
*CTO*: Also, could I get you to look after the baby, since the obstinate doctor won't.

TO_Expendable says:
CTO: If you allow me, Sir, I think I will be more useful in Main Operations, Commander.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
*CEO*: I'm flattered, alright.

CEO_Adun_ says:
*CTO*: The message that I just told you we found down here on the computer for the Romulans and the Grand Nagus.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
TO Expendable: Yes, go ahead.

TO_Expendable says:
::Starts heading towards the doors to Sickbay::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
*CEO*: Oh, what's going on? ::Holds her arms out to the EMH, gesturing for the baby::

TO_Expendable says:
::Goes to the nearest turbolift, mumbling something about photonic snobby doctors::

Host EMH says:
::Picks up the baby and places her in the CTO's arms.  Motions to the CTO:: CTO: Shushhh....::Points at the sleeping baby::

CEO_Adun_ says:
*CTO*: Thank you.  Now, more pertinently, there seems to be a task force in the sector intending to capture the sector.

TO_Masters says:
EMH: Doctor, where are the Ferengi?

Host EMH says:
TO Masters: In the morgue where the CTO ordered them.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Nods to the EMH::  *CEO*: Did you inform Starfleet Command?  ::Trying to be quiet for the baby::

TO_Masters says:
::Goes to a monitor and accesses a morgue security image feed::

TO_Expendable says:
::Arrives in Main Operations and heads directly to the tactical station, nodding to the rest of the officers there::

CEO_Adun_ says:
*CTO*: No, I didn't think they would like to here it from the Ensign on board.

TO_Expendable says:
::Opens the internal security grid sensors screen in his console::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Carefully holds the baby:: *CEO*: Alright, I'll take care of it...what was the gist of the message?

Host EMH says:
CTO: Uhh...can you please deactivate me?

Host ASM_Bruce says:
ACTION: The baby drifts off to sleep in the CTO's arms

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
EMH: Gladly. Computer, deactivate EMH.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The EMH disappears with a smile on his face.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Gently moves the baby to rest on her shoulder and walks for the turbolift::

TO_Masters says:
CTO: Someone has to work on his personality subroutines.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
TO Masters: Yes and we need to talk to the Admiral.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Sickbay's doors slide open and four Ferengi walk in brandishing phasers.

TO_Masters says:
::Sees the Ferengi enter Sickbay:: CTO: Commander!

CEO_Adun_ says:
*CTO*: Something along the lines of "The ships are in place to take over the sector. Arcadia Station will be taken for the Romulans by the end of the month, but the Ferengi will be responsible. If something goes wrong, the Federation and the Romulans will deny knowledge of the whole thing.

Host Ferengi says:
::Points his phaser at TO Masters and fires stunning him::

TO_Masters says:
::Takes up defensive stance then falls to the deck upon being hit::

Host Ferengi says:
::Points his phaser at the CTO and the baby:: CTO: Don't do it, Commander!

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Takes a few slow steps back:: Ferengi: Do what?

Host ASM_Bruce says:
ACTION: Three more Ferengi board their vessel and escort the CEO and EO Charlie off at phaser point.

Host Ferengi says:
CTO: I WILL kill the baby!  Stay calm and everything will be fine.

CEO_Adun_ says:
*CTO*: Ma'am?

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Two of the Ferengi in Sickbay pick up the stunned TO Masters and drag him next to the CTO.

Host ASM_Bruce says:
<Ferengi Officer> CEO/EO: Move.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
Ferengi: I wasn't gonna do anything. ::Holds the baby tighter...she'd hate to see the CEO's face if she lost his baby::  *CEO*: I'm really busy right now...I can't talk..

CEO_Adun_ says:
Ferengi Officer: Where? ::Shrugs shoulders and the lack of directions::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The Ferengi in Sickbay gather around the CTO and TO and wait for the transport.

Host Ferengi says:
::Waves the phaser at the CTO:: CTO: Now, order the computer to transport all of us including him…::Points to Masters:: …to Main Operations.  ::Moves next to the CTO, holding the phaser pointed at the baby::

Host ASM_Bruce says:
<Ferengi Officer>: CEO/EO: Shhh…. no talking. ::Pushes them off the ship::

CEO_Adun_ says:
::Goes along as unwillingly as possible::

TO_Expendable says:
::Suddenly has a bad hunch about this whole situation::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
Ferengi: And....what are you gonna do?  We fixed your ship, you guys can go home now...no hard feelings.

Host Ferengi says:
CTO: I SAID order the transporter to transport all of us to Main Operations.....NOW, Commander!  ::Presses the phaser against the baby's chest::

TO_Masters says:
::Still slumped at the CTO's feet::

Host ASM_Bruce says:
ACTION: The Ferengi Officer herds the CEO and EO to the nearest transporter.

CEO_Adun_ says:
::Goes along, wondering where the Ferengi are going to go with the transporter::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Holds the baby tightly and takes a deep breath:: Computer: Computer, beam everyone in Sickbay to Main Operations.

Host ASM_Bruce says:
<Ferengi Officer> CEO: You two!  Get up there!

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The computer responds and all the Ferengi in Sickbay along with the CTO, baby in arms and TO Masters appear in Main Operations.

TO_Expendable says:
::yawns and leans back on his comfy chair:: Self: Well, something will occur sooner or later... I can feel that... ::Notices the rest of the officers staring at him as he talks to himself out loud::

CEO_Adun_ says:
::Both of them get up on the pad and he begins to doubt that the Ferengi were going to use the transporter pad.

TO_Expendable says:
Ops Officers: What? ::Shrugs his shoulders and goes back to work::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Upon rematerializing in Main Operations the Ferengi's spread out and aim their phasers at all the crew in Operations.

Host ASM_Bruce says:
<Ferengi Officer> ::Steps onto pad:: CEO: Order the computer to beam us to Main Operations.  Do it!  Now!

CEO_Adun_ says:
FO: All of us?  But I really don't want to. Oh, fine.

Host Ferengi says:
::Keeps his phaser aimed at the baby::

CEO_Adun_ says:
Computer: Computer, beam us up to Operations, if you would.

TO_Expendable says:
All: See? I knew I was right! ::Stands up and faces the Ferengi taking his phaser out of his holster::

TO_Masters says:
::Still out cold::

Host ASM_Bruce says:
<Ferengi Officer> ::Presses his phaser against EO Charlie's head::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: One of the Ferengi fires at TO Expendable, stunning him.

TO_Expendable says:
::Feels the phaser impact and then falls heavily to the floor::

Host ASM_Bruce says:
<Transporter Computer>: CEO: Request not understood.  Please redefine parameters.

Host Ferengi says:
::Looks at TO Expendable:: All: Now, don't make any moves.  We're not kidding around here!

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
Ferengi: Oh, why are you after the baby?  She didn't do anything.

Host Ferengi says:
CTO: Move all of your Operations crews over there.  ::Points to the bulkhead::

CEO_Adun_ says:
Computer: What's there to not understand?  Beam the four of us up into Main Operations on the station!

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The Ferengi drag TO Masters' and TO Expendable's bodies over to the bulkhead.

TO_Expendable says:
::Out cold::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
Crew: You heard the ugly dude.  Let's all go over there.

Host ASM_Bruce says:
ACTION: Seeing they are not beaming anywhere the Ferengi Officer fires his phaser at EO Charlie who drops on the transporter pad::

Host ASM_Bruce says:
ACTION: The CEO, Ferengi Officer, and the unconscious EO are beamed to Main Operations

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: All the station crew in Operations move slowly over to the bulkhead, almost tripping on Masters’ and Expendable's bodies.

CEO_Adun_ says:
::Shouts:: No!  ::Bends down to check the EO's pulse::

CEO_Adun_ says:
::Rematerializes in Main Operations:: Ferengi Officer: Damn it, you didn't have to kill him!

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Kneels down to check on Masters and Expendable::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The Ferengi in Main Operations take up defensive positions and guard the station's crews.

Host ASM_Bruce says:
ACTION: TO Masters and TO Expendable start to revive

TO_Masters says:
::Awakens with a big headache:: Self: Damn Ferengi p'tach!

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
TO’s: Shuushhh...

TO_Expendable says:
::Feels his strength coming back and has a blurry vision of plenty of brilliant white stars::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Pause Kootenai Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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