Posted by Major Stanley Wong (Professor of Psychiatric Medicine) in Mess Hall open

Posted by Crewman Kate Nightingale (Nursing Officer) in Mess Hall open

Posted by Major Stanley Wong (Professor of Psychiatric Medicine) in Mess Hall open
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Stanley had a spring in his step as he entered the mess hall. He was also sporting a smile as well as loose straight leg purple slacks with a matching pullover top which do to Stanley’s frame fit equally loose. He also sported a pair of bright orange deck shoes. He looked exceptionally relaxed as he approached the replicator. He somehow managed to talk the replicator into making him a nice plate of Chicken Marsala with mushrooms. A glass of Pinot Noir and he could be in heaven. Unfortunately, though all he could manage was a glass of replicated goat’s milk.

Nonetheless as he whistled a song to himself, he sat down at an empty table with a daydream of being in a small sidewalk restaurant perhaps somewhere a bit warm like Naples perhaps. Or maybe the Netherlands Antilles?

Dr. Stanley Wong.

Kate was just behind him as he was fumbling with the replicator ,she then ordered some soup and fruit .The nurse was looking around to see where the psychiatrist had sat and on seeing him made her way to the same table ‘’Mr Wong how are you ?’’ she asked in a pleasant manner ‘’Have not seen you much lately I thought you had left’’ .

Kate N.O

Stanley smiled up at the nurse and said in a relaxed happy voice,” Ah no I haven’t gone anywhere yet. And …” Stanley had thought to ask her how she was, but this seemed to be a trigger on this ship which sent people into a snarling defensive posture. “And well I have been well, I thank you for asking you’re so sweet! Won’t you have a seat?” Stanley had tossed out several lines of conversation that one might use in other conditions, but he had found that conversation on the Merrimac was much like walking through a swamp full of hungry alligators.

Dr. Stanley Wong (cautious guy )

‘’Thanks love ‘’ Kate responded back,then out of the blue asked ‘’Do you miss your family being so far away ?’‘.
Kate N.O

A small sad smile came across Stanley’s face for a moment which was soon replaced by sparkling eyes and a broad happy smile. He sighed and took a sip of his wine before speaking. “I do yes. But they always encouraged me to explore, and to push my horizons in both mind and body. My parents also instilled a strong sense of trying to help others. It has been a path they set me on which has led me to many places. Before coming here, I was getting far too sedate in my role as a practitioner-teacher. So here I am seeking new adventures, seeking to help others and perhaps to make a grand difference ”

She started on her vegetable soup but still gave him her full attention ‘’I understand that feeling of wanted to help others,I wanted to become a nurse since I can remember,a nurse has more contact with her patients then a doctor,we get to know them more ‘’.

Stanley laughed at himself then and said jovially, “Look at me carrying on! And you Kate? do you miss someone back home?”

Dr. Stanley Wong

The nursing officer thought for a moment ‘’I have no siblings, my father is deceased and mum decided to go to a home for the elderly.When I get the opportunity to see or speak to her she seems happy and is always telling me about her friends ‘’ now Kate put her spoon down and with a far away look went on ‘’In my mid twenties I fell in love with a man, before getting married he was sweet and treated me well but six months into our marriage he started showing his true self .Controlling ,jealous and when angry I became his punch bag,eventually I left and got divorced ‘’ she shrugged her shoulders ‘’Already a nurse and after much consideration I decided to join Star-Fleet and it was the best decision -making ‘’ now in silence she finished her soup .

Looking at Stan and blushing briefing ‘’Now in my early forties I do miss the absence of having a partner ‘’.

Kate N.O.