Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Lisa Caldwell (Engineer) in Councilor’s Office- psych check in

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Lisa Caldwell (Engineer) in Councilor’s Office- psych check in

Posted by Lieutenant Patrick ‘Paddy’ McMillan (CNS) in Councilor’s Office- psych check in
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Lisa paced around her quarters mind racing with new ideas. She looked over at a folder on the corner of the room. It had red tape around it. Her failed experiment. Don’t go there she thought and put it out of her mind. She didn’t have time, she had her check in with Paddy today. She made some quick notes on one the many padds around the room, tied her hair up in a greasy ponytail and left for the CNS office. She almost made it to the turbolift when…Did you leave the light on? She knew she hadn’t. She fought hard against the urge to go back and check. What happens when you don’t check?
“The warp core explodes.” She muttered to herself as she returned to her quarters. The light was off.

This happened another two times. The warp core wasn’t going to explode today, not on her watch. Eventually she made it to the the Counsellor’s office. She pressed the chime and waited to be called in, making notes on a pads while she waited. She was always working on something.

Lt (j.g) Lisa Caldwell (Eng)

A voice came up from behind her, “A little light on your feet today Lieutenant,” the voice rounded the corner to reveal itself as Lieutenant Patrick McMillan, the Asimov’s counselor, “I was just about to come back to prep for your appointment, come on in!”

-Lieutenant Patrick McMillan: Counselor-

Lisa jumped, spun round and brandished the padd as a makeshift weapon and let out a squeal upon hearing the voice behind her. She went red with embarrassment at that.
“I’m sorry Lieutenant, I wasn’t expecting you to be out.” She replied, then realised she was still holding the padd in the air put it down by her side. She went a deeper shade of red.
“Thank you, I hope I’m not too early!” She said following Paddy into his office.

Lt (j.g) Lisa Caldwell (Eng)

‘Not at all!’ Paddy straightened a few of the couch cushions in the centre of his office and gestured for the Engineer to take a seat, ‘Can I get you anything?’

-Lieutenant Patrick McMillan: Counsellor-

Lisa smiled slightly at Paddy’s relaxed manner. She hadn’t been looking forward to this, but her reservations were out to rest rather quickly.
“Just water please Sir. Thank you.” She replied taking a seat.

Lt (j.g) Lisa Caldwell (Eng)

Bump

“Jesus Lieutenant, me father was sir, Paddy or Lieutenant is fine, It’s Lisa isn’t it?” Paddy placed a cup of water on the table and took a seat opposite Caldwell, resting his hands comfortably across his chest.

-Lieutenant Patrick McMillan: Counsellor-

Lisa gave Paddy a small smile and nodded.
“Very well, Si.... Paddy.” She replied correcting herself.
“Yes, Lisa. I’ve not long arrived.” She added. Paddy would have seen the notes from her check up with Dr Sorel and the scans that showed evidence of post traumatic stress. Lisa took a sip of water and her thoughts turned once again to the incident. She tried hard to concentrate but felt herself thinking back.

Paddy would see Lisa staring off into the distance, like her mind was somewhere else.

Lt (j.g) Lisa Caldwell (Eng)

Paddy followed the Chief Engineer’s eyes, “Ah, now I know that look, we can take this as slow or fast as you like Lisa.”

-Lieutenant Patrick McMillan: Counselor-

Lisa, returning to the present shook out of it
“Hmm? What? Oh, sorry Paddy. I… I find it hard to concentrate and focus sometimes. Since… Since the…” She stopped mid sentence, took a deep breath and then continued.
“Since the incident.”she replied thinking back, once again to that awful day. She could almost smell the smoke and hear the klaxons. She clenched her fists tightly under the table.

Lt (j.g) Lisa Caldwell (Eng)

Bump

‘That’s what I’m here for Lisa, but we’ll only go as far as you want to,’ Paddy said gently, ‘If that sounds like a plan?’

-Lieutenant Patrick McMillan: Counsellor/-

Lisa breathed heavily at the soft, calm manor in which Paddy spoke and nodded.
“I’m ready. Where would you like me to start Paddy?” She asked trying to mentally prepare herself.

Lt (j.g) Lisa Caldwell (Eng)

<Bump>

“Tell me what can you recall about the incident, if you are willing to of course.”

-Lieutenant Patrick McMillan: Counsellor-