Posted by Commander Tabris Asam (Chief of Engineering and Operations) in Medical Checkups and all!
Tabris walked into the medical facility on OED V with his four adopted children in tow. Neltus, the El-Aurian boy, looked curiously at the surroundings, while Vedi and Mecona, the Cardassian siblings, whispered to each other excitedly. Julin, the Bajoran boy, gripped Tabris’ hand tightly, a little nervous about the upcoming medical check.

Tabris smiled reassuringly at his children as he adjusted his vintage glasses. “Don’t worry, kids. This is just a routine check-up. You all remember Auntie Sharah right? I hear she’s the head doctor!”

Vedi, the more outspoken of the Cardassian siblings, piped up, “Anutie Sharah is here? No way!!!!!”

Tabris nodded, a hint of nostalgia in his eyes. “That’s right, kiddo last I heard Auntie Sharah was the chief medical officer here at the colony. I’m sure she’d be happy to take a pause on her busy schedule to clear you four for duty!” Tabris said with a chuckle.

Sharah was running a scan on a patient when a strong ping flashed across her mind. She couldn’t take the time just then to listen. It was probably Yavia, but it didn’t feel like her. Maybe someone needed her for a consult. They would call her when they were ready.

As they entered the lobby he tapped his combadge and said, =/\=This is Commander Asam to Lt. Commander Fayth. Please come in=/\=

Sharah paused as she exited the exam area. Commander Asam? Eldorin? No…no that was Tabris’ voice! Her presence shot across the hospital and Tabris and Neltus would feel the familiar contact of the Betazoid woman and the pure joy she felt.

Simultaneously she reached for someone else, Yavia, to share her surprise and joy and astonishment. She didn’t bother to answer Tabris. Instead she left the wing she was on and hurried to the lobby of the hospital.

After the line closed he bent down slightly and said with a smile, “Alright, kids, let’s get our check-ups done, and then we can go out for some ice cream to celebrate,” Tabris suggested, hoping to ease any lingering nerves.

Julin’s face lit up at the mention of ice cream. “Really, Dad? Can I get the Risan chocolate swirl?”

Tabris chuckled and ruffled Julin’s hair. “Of course, buddy. We’ll all pick our favorite flavors.”

The children’s excitement grew as they chatted about their ice cream choices while waiting for their turn with Dr. Sharah. Tabris couldn’t help but feel grateful for the sense of community and support they had found on OED V, and he knew that this was just the beginning of many more memorable moments with his family.

– Tabris –

Sharah appeared in a swirl of purple and blue and black - her blue and black Star Fleet uniform with the purple Sacred Heart Hospital lab coat. She didn’t pause until she almost collided with Tabris as she wrapped him in a huge warm hug. “Tabris!”

Her exuberant welcome drew attention. The medical staff were aware of Dr Fayth’s quirkiness if not the cause of it. She was not one to be overly expressive in her emotions and she didn’t hug people.

She looked at the four children and laughed out a smile. Neltus and Vedi had grown, not much but a little, but they looked good, healthy and filled out some. A hint of the teenagers they would become peeking through.Mecona had lost some of her baby softness, her hair was longer and braided, and she knew Tabris had done it. And Julin, her cuddle buddy was as hyper and excited as ever. She knelt in front of them and dragged them all into one giant tight hug. “When did you get here? How?” She looked up at Tabris, “Why are you here?”

Sharah