*** Sickbay * Chimera-C ***
Bright and early next morning, Rangi made her way to
sickbay, acutely aware that her last minute arrival onboard
meant she had alot to catch up with in a very short time.
Scott was waiting for her in the main reception and greeted
her as she entered.
" I need a meeting with everyone." she told him but looking
around the area added: "...but this isnt large enough."
"Well..there's nothing in sickbay large enough for us all."
Scott said "...but what about a Holodeck?..we could use one
couldn't we?"
"Excellent idea." she replied with a pleased tone and
expression." Please organise it for an hours time."
He nodded and turned to the reception desk where a pretty
nurse looked up at him enquiringly.
A minute or so later he entered the CMOs office to find
Rangi standing by her desk, sifting through a pile of padds
already awaiting her attention.
"All set." he said " All medical crew are to assemble in
Holodeck three at 9.00 precisely."
" Good." she said still sorting the padds but then looked up
at him and gave a small smile.
"Sit down and tell me what's been happening." she said,
rounding the desk and sitting down on the comfortable chair.
It swivelled round but didnt scoot forward easily and she
frowned until it did. Scott had pulled a seat forward and
waited until she was settled.
"Were you able to find out why we're here?" he asked.
" Yes." she replied meeting his eyes " 'You're' here because
we make a good team."
He waited for a further explanation but when it was obvious
there wasnt going to be one he saidsimply :
"Fair enough"
Rangi smiled at him. " Well we do!" she said and he grinned
back, knowing that whatever the reason was that had taken
her from Unitys infirmary and himself from his position as
medical chief on Aeran 3, she wasnt able or willing to tell
him. He accepted that without question.
" Like old times." he said and she agreed.
He pointed to a padd that had been on top of the stack but
now lay next to her hand. " That's the full roster of
sickbay crew." he said. " I've made a start with rotas
though Lucy has sorted the nursing staff."
"Lucy?" Rangi said in surprise." She's here too?"
" Yes she is." Scott answered " It seems someone was keen to
regroup the original Chimeras sickbay team."
"They certainly were." Rangi replied thoughtfully taking the
padd he referred to and beginning to read the list of names
of her medical team.
" I dont think I know any of these." she said scrolling down
the list. " Oh...Matheison I do...have you met them?" she
asked looking up at him.
" Not all of them yet." he replied "...I only arrived
yesterday as well."
Rangi laid the padd aside.
" I'm sorry." she said " I really had no idea this was going
to happen. Its as much a shock for me as for you.....and I'm
sorry I can't explain it further."
He gave a small smile." Its ok..you don't need to and
although it's not what we planned..hey it will be fun!"
She laughed then said " Right." as though pretending she
didnt believe him although her tone suggested otherwise.
She returned to the padd and began to peruse it further as
Scott explained a few details about the new sickbay,
mentioning some state of the art equipment, minor teething
troubles in two of the labs and the state of supplies which
was plentiful.
There was nothing obviously amiss in any department and the
teams, as far as Scott knew, were setteling well.
In due course they made their way to the Holodeck.
The doors opened and Rangi found herself in a most
attractive conference room with rows of chairs set out
before a pedestal upon which stood a crystal water jug and a
glass.
Lovely flower arrangements graced the corners and tasteful
art hung on the walls. Rangi looked at her companion with
one eyebrow raised.
" I do my best." he said seriously and she preceded him down
the centre aisle between the chairs, smiling to herself and
thinking that despite everything, the entire situation might
really turn out to have elements of 'fun'.
Some of the medical staff were already seated and others
soon began to arrive. Rangi and Scott waited until each of
the eightynine staff was assembled and seated, before Rangi
took her place on the podium.
An expectant silence filled the room.
"Good morning." Rangi began. " I am Commander Rangi Summers,
the new CMO."
Indicating Scott she continued " This is Lieutenant Scott
Fisher, my deputy and between us we will lead the medical
team of Chimera-C."
Everyone had their attention on her as Rangi continued:
" Over the next few weeks we will develope a strong working
relationship with one another. Some of us are already
aquainted..for some this is their first posting and for
others a new ship but a familiar job.
All of us have been hand picked to serve on Chimera-C.
That is a priviledge and one that demands a high standard at
all times.
We will work as a team in which each of you will play a
valuable and essential role be it as a Labtech, Medtech,
Nurse, AMO..each of us has an important position to fulfil."
She looked across the sea of faces.
" In a day or so Captain Rojac will be paying us a visit. I
do 'not' want him to get a good impression."
She paused noting the mix of surprised or confused
expressions.
"An impression is just that." she explained "..something
that illustrates what things could be like.
We will make sure that the Captain doesnt get an
'impression'..he will have a presentation.
Anything that he wants to see, to try, to examine, will be
in first class readiness. I know there are one or two
teething problems to sort out and those will be the priority
of the teams involved.
If you have any queries or concerns..or if any other
problems surface then please notify either Lieutenant Fisher
or myself at once."
She glanced at Scott then added:
"Despite what you may have heard to the contrary, we do not
bite."
"Often." Scott added and a murmur of laughter rippled around
the room.
"I intend to meet you all individually." Rangi said "...but
until I'm able to do that I want to welcome you to Chimeras
sickbay and to the finest medical crew of the First Task
Force. Thankyou"
She stepped back to denote the meeting was ended and
applause followed her final words.
"Spoken like a Commodore" Scott said as the crowd began to
talk and mix. Two from the front row approached them and
still not looking at her,Scott added: . "You ought to watch
that..its beginning to rub off...!"
Rangi hid her amusement but smiled widely as the first man
offered his hand.
" Mathieson." he said " We met once before..a pleasure to
meet you again Commander."
*** End Log ***
Commander Rangi Summers
CMO
USS Chimera-C
&
Lt Scott Fisher
AMO
USS Chimera-C
