Posted by Ensign Charlie Bailey (Doctor) in Counselor’s Office – Molly Holloway

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Katie Nunn (Counselor) in Counselor’s Office – Molly Holloway

Posted by Captain Molly Holloway (Chief Intelligence Officer) in Counselor’s Office – Molly Holloway

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“I never meant to suggest otherwise, Commander.” Molly said. A dry hint in her tone. “I trust your judgement when it comes to psychology matters.” Holloway tried to block the thoughts intruding in her head telling her that she would had been better off as she was, mentally cursing Calvin for making the appointment. “When do you suggest we start, and how long will it take?”

Capt. Holloway, CIO

Katie gave Holloway a friendly smile, hoping to indicate that she wasn’t at all insulted. If she was going to get her rankles up every time a patient was the least bit resistant, she would have flunked out of counseling before making it out of her training program. “I’d suggest that we start as soon as possible, Captain, but after you’ve gotten a couple of good nights of sleep” she responded, keeping a slight twinge of firmness in her voice, feeling that it might assist in ensuring a somewhat reluctant participant’s participation. “Unfortunately, I can’t tell you precisely how long it will take, but progress will be made and we will evaluate and re-evaluate every step of the way. Perhaps, if you have some time now, you could go see if Ensign Bailey is available?”

Lt Cmdr Nunn, CNS

Molly’s stomach knotted at Nunn’s description. “I…” For a moment she seemed hesitant, before her expression changed to a more resolute one. “I don’t have the best track record when it comes to counselors. I know that…” She sighed. “… if I leave now without booking a followup I will probably not come back.” It was a reality that was hard for her to admit, but the truth was, even with the promise of help, Molly knew herself well enough to know that she could make herself change her own mind in seconds. Especially when it came to sharing anything personal. “Do you think we could officially book a day for us to start? That way I’ll feel forced to come without you having to drag me out my quarters…”

With a small smile at the prospect of leaving, Molly continued. “I’ll go see Ensign Bailey. Should you come with me as well, or… can I just waltz into sickbay and demand medication?” The last of her words were supposed to be uttered in a more playful fashion, but in classic Holloway’s style, the delivery was completely flat.

Capt. Holloway, CIO

Katie smiled reassuringly at Holloway. “I really admire that you know yourself that well and feel comfortable sharing that information with me,” she commented. “Let’s plan on meeting at 0800 in two days. Will that work with your schedule? And as far as Dr. Bailey is concerned, let me make that easier for you.” Without waiting for a response and keeping steady eye contact with Holloway, Katie reached for her comm badge and tapped it lightly.

As someone who had been in counseling since an early age, Molly felt like she didn’t have a choice but to know herself. At least knowing how far she could trust herself to show up at counseling meetings…

“0800 in two days works fine for me.” In her mind, Holloway silently wondered if she could skip the meeting with a reckless morning workout routine, but then she remembered she was not going to be authorized to kick her holodeck program over a certain level.

=/\= Nunn to Bailey. Doctor, are you available for a consult? =/\=

Lt Cmdr Nunn, CNS

Bailey put aside the culture samples she was working on. =/\= Of course Counselor, shall I come to your office? =/\= she asked, mildly curious as to what Nunn needed to consult her on.

Dr Bailey

As Bailey’s voice came through the speaker, Molly exhaled softly. The last time she had seen the young doctor, she still went by her mother’s maiden name – Wright. Now, as she returned from her leave with a different name, but not feeling different at all, Molly couldn’t help but feel like a chapter had closed and another was beginning. Not to mention, Bailey was also the only person besides Cal, and possibly Jersey, to know the full extent of her injuries that fateful day in the holodeck. … please do talk to someone about it… The doctor’s words when she had left sickbay came back to her mind. In part it had been due to her that she was sitting in the Counselor’s office.

In silence, Holloway waited for Nunn to reply.

Capt. Holloway, CIO