The Ogawa was the most advanced ship Bryn had ever served on and she was excited as she approached the first officer’s private work place. It was random circumstance that had her reporting to his office instead of the bridge, but that was fine with her. Royal Sinclair had a background in counseling which was uppermost in her mind when she palmed the chime on his door.

Shar smoothed the front of her uniform as she waited for admittance. Head nurse was a very particular position and required a very organized mind. She knew she was good at the job, and hoped the XO would agree.

—Shar