====== Main infirmary, SB 234: UNITY ======
Shane was informed about the improvement in LT. Mumacik's
health status this morning and after attending to other
important business, he headed now down into the infirmary to
see after his Chief of fleet level security. Having him back
on duty would be great, but knowing the doctors, Shane was
not sure if he could handle that. As CO and Admiral, Shane
could beat almost any orders and regulations on UNITY, but
he could not order a doctor to declare someone fit for duty
- the medical area was full under jurisdiction of UNITY's
CMO and her staff.
Followed by his two always-be-there guards, Shane walked
inside the spacious infirmary and made his way straight to
the biobed of LT. Mumacik. As usual, none dared to bare the
way or to ask about the Admiral's whereabouts. This time he
did not need to ask someone to fetch for the CMO as she was
already tending to Mumacik.
Rangi was reading the latest report on the lieutenant's
condition and was pleased with what it told her. Her
bodyguard, Lt. Holland, was as interested as she to see how
the Security chief was coming along but he sprang to
attention as the small group entered the room, an action
which caused Rangi to look over her shoulder towards the
door.
"Commander, Lieutenant" Shane said softly with a smile on
his lips. When Rangi turned around he added: "I am here to
see after LT. Mumacik. I've been informed that his medical
status improved dramatically over the last 48 hours"
"Admiral.." Rangi replied, returning the smile he gave and
using, as he did, the formal address of rank. She looked
back at her patient.
" He is doing remarkably well." she said and..." she leaned
forward a little just as Lt Mumacik
opened his eyes. "...he's awake." she stated. "Lieutenant
Mumacik. I am commander Summers, the CMO here. Do you know
where you are?"
Mumacik nodded and replied in almost the same tone as before
his injury: "Yes, Commander Summers. I am in the main
infirmary, Star base 234, UNITY"
"That's correct." Rangi said "...and you have a visitor. Can
you sit up?"
"Yes, Commander Summers" Like always, Mumacik was using full
rank and name when addressing someone. There were not many
who always did. It took his some effort to sit up, it was
clear that he could not attend an athletic challenge this
week ... Seeing Shane, he said: "Good day, Admiral Guzman"
It was Shane who spoke: "You've suffered under very short
time repetitive memory lapses just 2 days ago. May I ask if
you remember the events from the last 48 hours?"
"Yes, Admiral Guzman" Mumacik replied, "I've been told about
the memory lapses by the medical staff, but as far I can
remember none happened for more then 36 hours".
Shane turned to Rangi and asked: "It this condition going to
last or can we expect set-backs?"
"Difficult to say." she replied somewhat thoughtfully. "What
exactly caused them is still a bit of a mystery. I'm waiting
for a couple of test results but "....she looked back at
Mumacik, sitting silently on the edge of bed "...judging
from the progress over the last twenty four hours, then I'm
very optimistic that we have seen the last of it.
How are you feeling Lieutenant?" she asked
"I feel adequate to the circumstances, Commander Summers"
Mumacik replied.
"Do you feel up for taking up duty again?" Shane asked in a
somewhat jovial tone.
"No, Admiral Guzman" was the laconic answer.
Rangi glanced at Shane in time to see the expression of
slight amazement cross his face for he was surely expecting
a different answer.
That took Shane by surprise. He's seen many injured officers
and ALL of them were eager to return to duty and show the CO
what tough guys they are, but not so Mumacik. "How so?"
Shane asked.
"I can judge only on empiric experience, Admiral Guzman, but
logic dictates that I would not be able to fulfill the
physical requirements of a security officer"
With a sigh, Shane turned to Rangi and said: "I hoped to
have Mumacik back on duty today. When do you expect him BE
fit?"
"Well, as i said.." she replied "...there are some test
results to come back and it depends too on the lieutenants
overall fitness." She paused looking at her patient who
remained unmoving and silent then turned her attention to
Shane. "Perhaps in a couple of days." she said, not
committing herself.
"Make it tomorrow this time and we have a deal" he replied.
He knew he could not 'deal' with Rangi, but he tried to
haggle none-the-less. He NEEDED Mumacik and his
annoying-but-efficient leadership for security department.
" Deal?" she asked quietly looking almsot as surprised as he
had done only moments before.
Holland, standing near the end of the biobed, played the
usual role of immovable object except for his eyes which
looked from the Admiral to the CMO and back again.
"Hmm ... I am an Admiral" Shane played his best ace, "I
don't like hearing that something won't work as I expect"
Rangi gave a sweet smile. Holland had often seen such a
smile on his girlfriends face and didnt give the Admiral
much of a chance of winning this little showdown.
"Well he certainly wouldnt work as you would expect if I
release him too soon." There was a touch of amusement in her
voice as she spoke. " I'll make the decision all in good
time." she added pleasantly.
Shane waved with his hand defeated: "All right, all right,
was just an idea. You're the CMO and you have the say here."
He looked at Mumacik and back at Rangi: "I have to look
after some more things so I leave you with your patient. See
you in the evening." Looking towards Mumacik he said: "I'll
be here tomorrow again, Lieutenant. Be a good boy and tell
me then that you're fit for duty"
Shane didnt wait for a reply but, escorted by his guards,
left
his security chief to Rangis care.
"No pressure." Rangi said to Mumacik and gave him a smile
but he
merely looked at her blankly and obeyed without question
when she asked him to lie down again.
*** End Log ***
RAdm. Shane Guzman CO,
1st TF, SSF Command CO,
SB 234: UNITY
&
Cmdr Rangi Summers
Med Adv 1st TF
CMO SB Unity
&
Lieutenant Mumacik
LT. Mumacik
Chief of Fleet Level Security
SB Unity
(npc Muma)
&
Lt Holland
(npc Rangi )
