Posted by Civilian Molly Holloway (CEO - Holloway Industries) in Attack at City Center: Four Days Later - Protests (Sacred Heart Hospital) // TAG CIA, Police, CCDA, Medical, and anyone interested

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Posted by Civilian Molly Holloway (CEO - Holloway Industries) in Attack at City Center: Four Days Later - Protests (Sacred Heart Hospital) // TAG CIA, Police, CCDA, Medical, and anyone interested
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A few blocks away from the Governmental Building, crowds were gathering at the entrance of the Sacred Heart Hospital, wielding signs displaying the same messages as the ones in front of the Governor’s Office, only a little more personal to the Holloways themselves – “Not on my watch!”, “Go back to New York City”, or “Cruise out of here” were maybe the nicest ones.

Inside, the yells, shouts, and amplified chants of “What do we want? Out with the Holloways! When do we want it? NOW!” were starting to be heard.

The Protesters

Alone in Lucas Holloway’s hospital room, Molly nodded off next to her uncle. With a start, she was brought out of her doze by the beeping sound of her Starfleet Intelligence issued wrist chronometer.

Looking at her wrist, Molly read the single headline: BREAKING NEWS: Activist group Together for Peace claims attack on Lucas Holloway’s life.

What? That didn’t make any sense. Newton herself had told her they were behind the attack, who were these guys? Yet another Section 31 front for the Syndicate? Or just a different organization all together trying to get something out of the whole thing?

For a moment, she pondered contacting Ryan, but what he had told her a few days ago about no line being secure given it was an inside job, made her decide against it. He would know anyway, and if he needed to talk to her, Molly knew he’d show up.

Reaching for the remote control to the viewscreeen on the wall, Molly flipped through the channels until she found FNN. In horror, she watched as the channel repeated the ‘story’ about her and Cal’s involvement meaning that HHI and the CCDA were working together to create weapons that could… go through the new atmospheric shield!? Molly couldn’t believe what she was hearing. It was clear that people did not know what an atmospheric shield was or how it worked if they thought it was meant to stop any kind of external attack.

As pictures of her, Lucas, and Cal were shown on the screen, the footage changed to show crowds with signs gathering first at the governmental building, then Holloway Heavy’s Headquarters, and finally at the Sacred Heart Hospital. Molly couldn’t believe what her eyes were seeing.

Inside the tightly secured hospital, no external sound came in through the window panes. At least not in the rooms. Molly assumed that the chants would be able to be heard in the lobby.

Getting up and turning off the light in the room, Molly walked to the windows and discreetly peered outside, hoping not to be seen. It was true… At least a large group of the population wanted them off the planet… and over what? A conspiracy theory that had no foundation whatsoever, certainly fueled by Newton and her bunch to take their scent off of them. She wondered what the group had to gain from it.

Still in the darkened room, the only light coming from the active biobed, Molly sat back down on the chair. Looking at her uncle’s unconscious form, she could feel the anger simmering back to the surface. What had they done to them? Even though they were recognizable figures in OED, Molly had always felt safe walking around. Now, every single person who saw the report would know what they looked like. What would that mean for their safety? Or in Molly’s case, for the safety of anyone that tried to lay their hands on her or anyone she knew.

Molly sighed, trying to figure out if she could find the contact of the offices of the Federation News Network and tell them exactly what she thought about their report.

Molly Holloway, CEO Holloway Heavy Industries

Ilena entered the room and glanced at the news feed. “They have no idea what they are protesting about. They need to think rather than drink the kool-aid.” She walked over to Lucas and checked his readings while also quietly darkening the windows so it looked empty rather than occupied. The same was being done across the hospital. “His vitals are much better today.” She moved the sheet carefully to check the wound on Lucas’ leg. It was still obvious that he’d been injured there, but right now it looked more like it had happened months ago rather than just a few days. “Do you need anything Ms Holloway?”

Ilena

It was a good thing that Ilena walked in, momentarily throwing Molly off of her task of looking for a way to contact FNN, and unknowingly avoiding a more complicated situation for the HHI and its CEO.

Molly smiled softly. “You don’t believe them then?” There was a hint of relief in her tone, and Ilena would be able to feel it. “Given the report that FNN just put out I wouldn’t blame you.”

Ilena snorted, “I do not. FNN is known for going with the most sensational story, and not checking their sources. Anything to get people to watch and pay attention to them. And the more emotional they make people the more they stare on in disbelief. Their brain says stop listening but the fear makes them watch.”

Watching the nurse as she checked Lucas’s condition, Molly gazed back at the viewscreen as a way to give her uncle some privacy. She knew that the hospital staff did everything with the utmost decency, yet, Holloway had never seen her uncle in anything other than business casual clothes and even just seeing his thighs or shins felt weird to her. Heck, even just seeing him without long sleeves was odd.

As Ilena spoke, she’d be able to feel the weight lifting in Molly with her words, clearly happy to know that Lucas seemed to be recovering well.

Finally, as the question reached Molly’s ears, she replied. “No, but thank you. Part of me feels like I’d do better just turning off the news and ignore everything, but I also know that I’ll go crazy if I don’t know what’s happening.” Molly smiled softly. “Thank you for making sure that we’re safe.”

Molly Holloway, CEO Holloway Heavy Industries

Ilena smiled slightly. She fixed the sheet and blanket and then turned to Molly. “I may be over stepping Ms Holloway, but it seems to me you have people to handle this. I can understand wanting to know, they are targeting your family after all. But as a giant corporation, HHI has publicity people. They are trained to know what to say, how to say it, and when to say it. Which requires that they be very skilled in listening and find out where that information is coming from. The CCDA, the governor, the hosptial are all doing the same. If you want a private line to contact your office I can ask Dr Fayth to let you use her office. I’m not sure how secure it is, but it is private.”

Ilena

“You’re not overstepping at all.” Molly said with a smile.“ Her gaze still on the viewscreen where Governor Hyrushi seemed to be talking now. Something was thrown from the crowd at the podium. Was that… a shoe? Holloway had to give credit to the man and his reflexes, as she watched him catch the object and calmly set it down.

Ilena looked up, “Good the governor is talking. He’ll take care of it. People get scared and make assumptions and then chaos. He’s always so calm and speaks well without speaking over people.”

Turning off the viewscreen, Molly looked back at Ilena and shook her head. “I have my own private line if I need to, but thank you. That’s really thoughtful of you.” Her smile, even though not as happy as it would have been in normal circumstances, was still happier than before. “You’re right though. I guess sometimes I have to be reminded that HHI has the people to deal with these things and…” Her gaze settled on Lucas’s limp form on the bed. “… he’s not here to remind me of that.”

After a pause, Molly’s gaze returned to Ilena. “Before I came to OED I had my own Starfleet Command. Even then I was told that I was little controlling over things I shouldn’t have been… I’m used to doing things by myself and it takes time for me to trust the people around me to do their jobs. Unless it’s in a field I am absolutely worthless at.” She chuckled. “The transition has been tough, especially since a lot of things we do at HHI are within my area of expertise.” Molly shook her head. “Uncle Luc had to sit me down and have a serious talk with me when he got word from our people that I was intruding on our Tactical research department.” She sighed and looked at Lucas again. “I guess I’ll get there eventually.” She gave Ilena an apologetic smile.

“If you wonder why I sit here most of the time… it’s the same thing.” Molly shrugged. “I know that the hospital and the CCDA have incredible security measures around, and I can’t thank you enough for putting them in place.” She paused, her eyes settling on Lucas once more. “But somehow I feel like I’m the only one that can truly protect him if anyone tries to harm him.” A sad expression settled on her features. “And the signs outside are not helping matters.”

Molly Holloway, CEO Holloway Heavy Industries

Ilena shook her head, “No Ms Holloway I don’t wonder. You wouldn’t be the first person to sit by a loved one, standing watch. And it makes a difference. He knows you’re here, even if it only passes like a dream and he doesn’t answer. He knows.” She had a couple of extra pillows and rolled blankets. She shifted Lucas carefully and placed the pillows and blankets under him. Laying in bed, even a sleep, and not moving the body would ache. “It seems to me, Retired Captain, that you know how to select the best person for the job at hand and how to give orders. So give them. Pretend this is your ready room.” Ilena smiled, “If you need to be here. If you are the only one who can watch over him, then do that, and pick the best people to do everything else.”

Ilena