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It was several weeks later, the crew of the Merrimack had in that time been given some R&R while docked at Deep Space K-9. Finally on a mid-morning Monday at 0900 hours the ship had departed under orders to return to Earth and the Sol system. On their 2nd day to return they would receive a hail from Starfleet Academy from the Academy commandant Admiral Rose.

Glen was in his Ready Room. While he was glad to be returning to Earth (he might get a chance to visit his son, Iain) it was also tinged with sadness as they would be losing Bre and Noelle and it would be a time of great change for the Merrimack.

Tia was on the bridge at her station when the hail arrived. The fact it was an Admiral piqued her interest and she swiveled in her seat to see the view screen or at least listen in.

“On screen.” Kord said simply.

William turned around on his swivel chair and looked at the viewscreen. It had been too long since he’d been to Earth, it’d be nice to go home for a little bit.

Cross silently entered the bridge ,she wondered what the Admiral was about to say. For some reason that only the doctor knew she did not relish the idea of getting off the Merrimack.

Nkosenye was already at his station, and looked up as the call came through. He hoped that he may have time to see his family on their trip to Earth. It had been fat too long since he had seen them in person.

Glen joined them of the Bridge and stood next to Kord.

Glen, CO