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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 consciousness.

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… =/\=

Once Carol Machs had given his testimony, Glen replied =/\= Thank you… Just keep us appraised the patient’s condition, Dr Hunter. Glen out! =/\=

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.

• Glen, CO