It was the end of Alpha shift, finally and part way into Beta. Everyone had been working extra. She’d promised Tabris she would pick his kids up and take them home when he got hurt. A quick check told her that he was still in Sickbay. ‘Joseph,’ she thought to him, ‘I’m going to pick up Tabris’ kids up and take them home. It’s the least I can do since he got hurt helping me. Do you want to come or I can meet you at home later?’

Sharah entered the lower elementary class and walked over to the teacher. They talked briefly and then the teacher went to get Neltus and Vedi. Sharah picked them up first hoping their presence would reassure Julin and Mecona since Tabris wasn’t there.
Lt jg Fayth, CSO