Posted by Captain John Tiberius Glen (Captain) in Main Sim - Sickbay - The Survivor
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Cross moved a few steps away ‘’Guess is time to tell your uncle ,keep your fingers crossed that he won’t end up in sickbay due to shock ‘’ this time there was a hint of humor in her voice.

“You keep saying it like I’m never ever coming back!” Faith replied. “…but stealing that map. I still don’t know what possessed you to do that… and you were going to get into so much deep water over it until it turned out that the Merrimack needed the map anyway, and then everything was Jim Dandy, and everyone forgot that you had actually stolen it! What extraordinary luck that you have Miriam!”

Cross lowered her head as she put a hand over her stomach ‘’Luck Faith ? Maybe some day , anyway I do hope that our paths shall cross again ‘’.

“Stop it please!” Faith replied. “I’ll have to come back to visit uncle John!” she laughed. “…but you must know that I’ve been seeing Dariusz Pokorski from the Bridge. I think it might be serious… so, I’ll have to come back to see him too… then there is my favourite Doctor… no not him silly… you of course!”

’’ Really you and Dariusz are seriously dating ?That’s nice to know he seem to be a good guy ‘’ it was then that Cross decided to tell her friend ‘’ Guess what, Joe and I are trying for a baby , if it happens his family we’ll care for him or her ‘’ she could not contain her excitement at the prospect of becoming a mother ‘’ I can’t help but love that twerp !’’ the doctor exclaimed ‘’ I have only told you, please keep it to yourself and when you visit your uncle don’t be surprised to find the cat sitting on his lap ,its his pet and its about time he takes the responsibility of taking care of it ‘’ as the image of the Captain on the bridge with his cat Cross burst out laughing .

Faith was too surprised to reply. Obviously, she would keep it a secret, but it was the last thing she had expected with all of the problems Cross herself had experienced from the enforcement of the Federation Laws preventing any individuals found with genetic enhancement from practicing medicine or serving in Starfleet.

It had nothing to do with an ability to read another person’s thoughts but Cross knew Faith all too well ‘’Dear there is nothing wrong with me ‘’ she was referring to the gene manipulation and what the lab had done when her biological father was in the early stages of developing as a fetus.

’’ Specific genetic variations allow some of us to acquire certain - dare we say super - qualities. Here are the ways our genes can predispose us to have special abilities. We all have a gene called ACTN3, but certain variants of it help our bodies make a special protein called alpha-actinin-3. and it was done for that specific reason to enhance athleticism the state of being fit, agile, and skillful in a sporting activity , display of great agility, dexterity, and athletic skill.
‘’ The Federation found no reason to stop me from joining the academy or practicing medicine on the contrary sickbay and surgery gives me that stimulation ‘’.

She now wondered if the gene would be passed on to her second child as it did to her first , then again Joe’s family would have quiet a handful on their hands raising the child up but knowledge is power ,something her grandfather did not quiet fully grasp and neither did Cross . Miriam knew that the color of her red eyes where also manipulated simply for the lab to pick out the batch of babies once they were born.

Cross did not want her dear friend to worry ‘’ Faith it does seem that I have mellowed down over the years ,the urge for some kind of stimulation is not as strong as it used to be and I haven’ caused any problems to your uncle since I came back have I ? ‘’.

Faith still had some doubts regarding Miriam’s explanation, as she knew she had suffered problems during her own life, and there was still a stigma attached to any kind of augmentation at all. “Well, that’s somewhat reassuring, I guess?” Faith replied. “And of course, I’ll keep it a secret.”

• Faith, yeoman .

Having consultant both doctor Hunter and doctor Kim it was agreed that the patient was now in a more stable condition, thus the medication that was used for putting him in an induced coma was stopped …it would be a few hours before the patient would regain consciousness .

After some time passed, there was a faint wheeze then further wheeze followed by an intake and harsh exhaling of breath from their patient. The man it seems was slowly and sluggishly regaining consiousness.

GM CockRoach

They watched as he started to regain consciousness ,Hunter still kept an eye on his vital signs ,while Kim gave him a much needed pain killer due to the burns though they had been treated, the Lt would need skin crafts as the woulds healed.

Cross bend down and spoke ‘’ I’m Cross chief medical officer of the Merrimack,you are in sickbay .Our Captain had a briefing with the Admiral who send the Merimack to the Nebula in search for the ship you were on the Trudograd ,I believe you are Junior Lieutenant Engineer Carol Machs ..am I correct?’‘.

She had a hundred and one question she needed to ask but for now the patient was far from alert.
Meanwhile Cross told the others that from what she saw the Trudograd seem to have been blown from the inside.

Hunter clicked his cell phone open =/\= Sickbay to bridge.. Captain the patient is awake and is providing us with detailed information.Sir I’m going to put him on, so you can hear for yourself of any insight,clues provided and description about what happened...... =/\=

=/\= Thank you Doctor Hunter, standing by… =/\=

– Glen, CO

Cross gave a nod of approval to Hunter ,Kate was still helping the injured Lt drink while doctor Kim had moved away for the time being …skin grafts would be done when the deep burns start to heal.

‘’Try and rest Carol , we’re doing our best to restore you back to health ‘’ she tried to reassure the poor man for the sake of his emotional peace, then headed to her office. Her sad countenance reflected the sorrow and tragedy that had be fallen the crew of the Trudograd,while wondering what difficulty or catastrophe awaited them.

Cross CMO.