Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Paula Greene
Mission 208
Help is on the Way – Chapter 1
Stardate 10710.23

Cast of Characters:
CO:   Commander Skipper McGee    played by Beth Wharton   <Absent>
CSO: Lt Zoey Ingrid Piddles              played by Linda Baus
CMO: Gretchen Traynor                     played by Debbie Newell
FCO:  Tanon Salan                              played by Jeremy Castro

NPCs:
Doctor Nictor                                        played by Jon Benson
XO Cmdr Prit                                        played by  Isabelle Carreau
CEO Lt J Bishara                                 played by Lynda Anderson
EO Thumbs                                          played by Lynda Anderson
FCO Jet                                                 played by Lynda Anderson
TR Chief                                                played by Jon Benson
Ship Steward                                        played by Jon Benson

Summary

The Paula Greene has been recalled off of their training exercises. Being the only Starship in the area to make such a long journey, they have been ordered to take much needed medical supplies to the colony in the Theta Cygni system (57 light years away).

As we begin the crew are finishing up the loading of the supplies and meeting with a Dr. Nictor, a Ferengi doctor that is in charge of the transport and will be going along and staying behind at the colony.

Get ready for the first chapter in the story - “Help is on the Way “

Begin Chapter 1- “What was That?”

USS Paula Greene 10710.23

Mission 208

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CSO_Lt_Piddles says:
::Assisting with supplies begin loaded into the PG cargo bay.::  Crewman:  Take that box right there to medical.  And be careful.  That one is marked delicate.

FCO_Lt_Salan says:
::Sneaks up behind the CSO and tickles her ribs.::

Dr_Nictor says:
@::Places his satchel in a secured container and leaves instructions to have the container sent to his quarters on the Paula Greene.::

CMO_Lt_Traynor says:
::In the cargo bay helping with supplies.::

XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
::In TR1 waiting for Nictor.::

CEO_Lt_J_Bishara says:
::Sitting with his feet on his console on the bridge watching what is going on thinking of his work.::

CSO_Lt_Piddles says:
::Jumps and turns around.::  FCO: Tanon!  You know better than to tickle me while we're on duty.  ::Chuckles.::  Can you help me with this one box?  ::Grunts as she picks it up.::  It's a bit heavy.

Dr_Nictor says:
@COM: Paula Greene: I am waiting transport.

CMO_Lt_Traynor says:
CSO: Thanks Zip. I'll just have him set that down and have my staff bring it, if you don't mind.

FCO_Lt_Salan says:
::Takes the box with ease.:: CSO: Where do you want it beautiful?

CSO_Lt_Piddles says:
CMO: Sure thing Gretchen!  
::Wiggles her eyebrows at the FCO.::  FCO: That one can go to science, dear.

CEO_Lt_J_Bishara says:
~~~Zip: What about dinner later?~~~

TR Chief says:
XO: Dr. Nictor requests transport, Cmdr.

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
TR Chief: Go right ahead.

CSO_Lt_Piddles says:
~~~CEO: Sure.  If there's time.  I imagine we're going to be busy, but we have to eat sometime.~~~  ::Chuckles to herself.::

FCO_Lt_Salan says:
CSO: You might want to show me where that is. I've never been there before.

CEO_Lt_J_Bishara says:
~~~Zip: Great right after shift.~~~

Action: Dr Nictor materialize on the Paula Greene

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
*CSO*: How is the moving of shipment going, Lt?

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
::Approches the pad.::

CSO_Lt_Piddles says:
CMO: I think this is the last of it.  Just a few for science for restocking; those I can take with me.

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
Nictor: Doctor Nictor, Welcome to the USS Paula Greene. I'm Cmdr Prit. The CO is incapacitated right now so I'm here on her behalf.

CSO_Lt_Piddles says:
::Hears the comm, and taps her badge.::  *XO*:  We're got everything aboard.  We're  just now distributing the supplies to the various department.

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
*CSO*: Different departments?

CMO_Lt_Traynor says:
CSO: Okay, I'll take my materials down to sickbay with me, since they are marked "delicate".

Host Dr_Nictor says:
::Looks around and see a man standing there.::  XO: Very good,  very good, we have lots to do.  :: Stepping off the pad.::

CEO_Lt_J_Bishara says:
*EO Thumbs*: You got that little item for me?

FCO_Lt_Salan says:
::Waits for the CSO.::

EO Thumbs says:
*CEO*: Yeah boss what you want me to do with it?

CMO_Lt_Traynor says:
::Picks up the box, ever so carefully and starts out for sickbay.::

CSO_Lt_Piddles says:
*XO*: Aye, Sir.  I was in need of a few science supplies as well.  I just didn't want to get them mixed up with the supplies for this mission.

CSO_Lt_Piddles says:
~~~CEO: After shift is good from what I can see.  See you then!~~~

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
*CSO*: Good. I thought you were moving the medical supplies we need to deliver around the ship. Keep me updated.

CEO_Lt_J_Bishara says:
*EO Thumbs*: Transport it to Lt Piddles quarters.
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CEO_Lt_J_Bishara says:
~~~Zip: I left something in your quarters for you.~~~ ::Smiles.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
Nictor: I wasn't told what your schedule was, sir. Anything you require from us right now?

EO Thumbs says:
*CEO*: Got it boss.

Action: A blinking light appears on the CEO's console.

CEO_Lt_J_Bishara says:
Self: Oh hell what now?

CSO_Lt_Piddles says:
*XO*: Will do!  See you on the bridge, Commander.  ::Notices the last box with instructions to have them delivered to Nictor's quarters.  Picks up the box.::  FCO: We'll have to take a detour to Doctor Nictor's quarters.  I have to deliver this box to him.

FCO_Lt_Salan says:
CSO: Sounds interesting. We still on for Ice Climbing after shift? I got the holodeck reserved.

Host Dr_Nictor says:
XO: Nothing right now, all I want to do is get to my quarters.

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
*FCO*: What quarters did you assign to Dr. Nictor?

FCO_Lt_Salan says:
*XO*: I went with Ambassadorial Quarters, figured someone in them would bring some life to them and shake up the dust.

CSO_Lt_Piddles says:
::Heads out of the cargo bay with the FCO.::  FCO: I have to get a bite to eat with the Chief Engineer.  Want to come with me?  Then we can go ice climbing.  It's always great on a full stomach.  ::Chuckles.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
*FCO*: Good idea.

CMO_Lt_Traynor says:
::Heads out of the cargo bay, following the CSO and FCO but detouring to sickbay.::

FCO_Lt_Salan says:
CSO: Sure, sounds like fun. That way I can beat him back with a stick if he starts drooling on you again.

Host Dr_Nictor says:
::Standing by waiting for the XO to lead the way.::  XO: Shall we go Cmdr, I have lots to do,  lots to do.

CEO_Lt_J_Bishara says:
Self: Why can't they recalibrate the impulse engines right the first place?

CMO_Lt_Traynor says:
::Chuckles at the conversation in front of her.::

FCO_Lt_Salan says:
*XO*: What can I say, OPS comes as natural as flying.

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
Nictor: Follow me. You are in our Ambassadorial Quarters on Deck 8. Same deck where the CO's quarters are.

CSO_Lt_Piddles says:
::Grins at the FCO.::  FCO: You know how I hate drool.  ::Winks.:: 
CMO:  How are things with you, Gretchen?

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
::Exits TR1 and heads for a TL.::

CSO_Lt_Piddles says:
::Heads to a TL, with the FCO and CMO, ordering it to Deck 8.::

FCO_Lt_Salan says:
::Tucks the box under his outside arm and pokes the CSO in the side.::

Host Dr_Nictor says:
XO: Nice, one thing I would like is a tour of this wonderful vessel.  ::Follows along with the XO.::

CMO_Lt_Traynor says:
CSO: Oh just ducky, Zip.  This mission should be just what the doctor ordered, pardon the pun.

CEO_Lt_J_Bishara says:
::Hands fly over the console as he recalibrates the impulse engines.::

CSO_Lt_Piddles says:
FCO: You're awfully pokey tonight.  Do I have to yank on those antennae again?  ::Sticks her tongue out at him.::
::Smiles at the doctor's humor.::  CMO:  I don't know about that.  They want to cross-train me in tactical.  ::Smiles.::  Now THAT will be interesting.

CEO_Lt_J_Bishara says:
*EO Thumbs*: Hey man, can't you guys do anything right down there?  What the hell happened to the impulse engines?  I had to recalibrate them from here!!!

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
Nictor: I'll let you settle in and when you are ready, just contact me and I'll give you a tour or have one of my staff members give you one.

Action: The impulse engines go back online.

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
::Enters the TL.::

FCO_Lt_Salan says:
::Laughs.:: CSO/CMO: That's funny. Glad I don't have more cross-training on tap.

CEO_Lt_J_Bishara says:
Self: Bloody youngsters.  ::Props his feet back up on the console again.::

CSO_Lt_Piddles says:
FCO/CMO: So what species is Doctor Nictor?  Do either of you know?

CMO_Lt_Traynor says:
CSO: Hey, we need more tactical!

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
*CSO*: Do we have all the supplies?

FCO_Lt_Salan says:
CSO: Sure you want me to answer that question?

CSO_Lt_Piddles says:
CMO: You have everything you need, doc?

CMO_Lt_Traynor says:
CSO: Looks like it.

EO Thumbs says:
 *CEO*: Hey man, it wasn't me but I will find the yahoo who screwed it up and pin him to the wall for you.

Action: The last of the medical equipment is beamed aboard the Paula Greene cargo bay.

CSO_Lt_Piddles says:
FCO: Maybe later.  ::Winks.::

FCO_Lt_Salan says:
CSO: He's Ferengi.

Host Dr_Nictor says:
XO: How is the transfer going, I am very anxious to get underway.

CSO_Lt_Piddles says:
::Checks with the cargo bay teams, and verifies all equipment and supplies is accounted for.::  *XO*: All equipment and supplies are accounted for, Commander.  We are good to go.

CEO_Lt_J_Bishara says:
::Reading a padd as he is sitting there.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
::Hears the CSO's reply.::  Nictor: As you probably overheard, my CSO just informed me everything has arrived.

CSO_Lt_Piddles says:
::Makes a face.::  Out loud: Ferengi!  ::Sighs.::  I don't really care for Ferengi's.  I can't read them, not that I should be doing that anyway.  ::Mumbling to herself.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
::Feels the TL stop.:: Nictor: Deck 8! ::Exits and waits for the Doctor to follow.::

Host Dr_Nictor says:
XO: Good, good.  ::Smiling big.::

FCO_Lt_Salan says:
CSO: Are you reading me right now?

Host Dr_Nictor says:
::Continues to follow the XO.::

CSO_Lt_Piddles says:
FCO: You're easy to read, my dear.  ::Pats him on the back, and chuckles.::  And I don't even have to use my mind-reading abilities for that one.  ::Grins.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
*FCO*: Please go to the bridge and prepare for us to leave the station.

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
::Turns right.::

FCO_Lt_Salan says:
::Reaches over and pats her on the backside.::

CSO_Lt_Piddles says:
CMO: Well, Doctor.  It looks like this is our stop.  Deck 8.  I have to get this box to Doctor Nictor.  I'll see you on the bridge later?

FCO_Lt_Salan says:
*XO*: I'll be right there, I just have to drop off a box in Science.

CEO_Lt_J_Bishara says:
*XO*: Sir, is this passenger onboard and do I need to do any special fields for his materials?

Host Dr_Nictor says:
XO: If you don't mind me saying, it is a rather long journey, I can find my way to my quarters if you’re needed on the bridge so we can get off.

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
Nictor: If there is anything missing in your quarters, let our FCO know. He is also doing OPS duties. ::Stops at the door and taps on the key padd next to it to open it.:: Here we go!

CMO_Lt_Traynor says:
CSO: See you there, once I get this sorted and stored.

CSO_Lt_Piddles says:
CMO: If you need help, give a shout.  ::Smiles.::

CMO_Lt_Traynor says:
CSO: Will do, Zip.  Have a good one!

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
*CEO*: The doctor is on board and no, the supplies do not need special containment fields.

CSO_Lt_Piddles says:
CMO: You too, Gretchen!

CSO_Lt_Piddles says:
::Heads to Dr. Nictor's quarters with the box.::

CEO_Lt_J_Bishara says:
*XO*: Understood sir.

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
*FCO*: Send another of your staff to start the procedures until you arrive.

Host Dr_Nictor says:
XO: Thank you Cmdr, I will call your FCO if I need anything.  :: Steps out of the TL.::

CMO_Lt_Traynor says:
::Heads to Sickbay with her cargo.::

FCO_Lt_Salan says:
*XO*: Jet should already be there by now.

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
::Motions for the doctor to enter the quarters.:: Nictor: I'll let you be for now. Let me know when you are ready for the tour.

FCO Jet says:
::Sitting at the helm eager to get under way.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
*FCO*: Aye.

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
*Jet*: Please prepare procedures for us to leave the station.

Host Dr_Nictor says:
::Shaking his head up and down.:: XO: Of course,  of course.  ::Steps into his room.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
::Reenters the TL.::

FCO Jet says:
*XO*: Understood sir, preparing now.

Action: 18 days and 20 light years later, the Paula Greene is about half way to their destination and everything is routine …………… for the moment.

CEO_Lt_J_Bishara says:
::Sitting in his office in engineering going over the  shift logs.::

CSO_Lt_Piddles says:
::Sitting at tactical.::  FCO: Boy, time sure has flew by.

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
::Sitting on the Big Chair (TM).::

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
*ALL*: Please report status.

FCO_Lt_Salan says:
::Sitting at Flight, glancing over at the CSO at Tactical with an amused look on his face.:: CSO: It tends to fly when you're enjoying good company.

CEO_Lt_J_Bishara says:
~~~Zip: How about we have a nice dinner on the holodeck at a little place I know of?~~~

CEO_Lt_J_Bishara says:
::hears the XO::

Host Dr_Nictor says:
::Just walking back to his quarter and places his satchel down on the table and sets in a chair.::

CSO_Lt_Piddles says:
XO:  Tactical is at ready status, Sir.

FCO_Lt_Salan says:
XO: Business as usual.

CEO_Lt_J_Bishara says:
*XO*: Engineering is 100% ready sir.

Action: The ship drops out of warp unexpectedly and comes to a complete stop.

CSO_Lt_Piddles says:
::Grins at the FCO.::  FCO: Ditto to that.  ::Smiles.::

CMO_Lt_Traynor says:
::Entering the bridge as the XO gives the status report order.:: XO: Sickbay is in order for now, Commander.

CEO_Lt_J_Bishara says:
Self: Oh shoot spoke to soon?

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
CSO: Tactical? And what about science?

FCO_Lt_Salan says:
XO: Well, it was business as usual.

CSO_Lt_Piddles says:
XO: We have dropped out of warp.  ::Begins scans of the area.::

CEO_Lt_J_Bishara says:
::Gets up and trips and lands flat on his face as the ship comes to an abrupt halt.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
FCO/CSO: What just happened?

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
*CEO*: Is there a problem with the systems? We just dropped out of warp.

CSO_Lt_Piddles says:
*CEO*: Lieutenant, is there a reason why we have dropped from warp suddenly?

CSO_Lt_Piddles says:
XO: Checking, Commander.

CEO_Lt_J_Bishara says:
ALL: What in the hell is going on?  Why did we just stop and drop from warp?

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
CMO: Can you help the CSO cover tactical and science?

CEO_Lt_J_Bishara says:
*XO*: Working on it now.  ::picking himself up from the floor::

Action: A hissing sound can be heard through out the ship coming from the ventilation.

FCO_Lt_Salan says:
XO: We just dropped out of warp. Ask the good for nothing CEO.

CMO_Lt_Traynor says:
XO: Aye, Commander, walks over to the science and tactical stations.

CSO_Lt_Piddles says:
XO: I am detecting an issue with the ventilation system.  Running diagnostics now, Sir.

CEO_Lt_J_Bishara says:
::Waits on his personnel and their reports.::

Action: All crew members begin to feel light headed.

CEO_Lt_J_Bishara says:
::Shakes his head several times.::  Self: Ut oh now is not a good time to get light headed.

CMO_Lt_Traynor says:
::Feeling light headed.:: Self: What the heck?

CSO_Lt_Piddles says:
CMO: Doctor, I think there is something in the air that is making me feel funny.

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
::Puts hands on temples.:: OPS: Is there something with environmental controls? I'm feeling... light headed...  woooah...

CEO_Lt_J_Bishara says:
*XO*: Feeling sleepy sir.  There is nothing I can find in engineering. ::Yawning.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
::Blinks a few times and starts to feel sleepy.::

CSO_Lt_Piddles says:
::Leans over the tactical console.::  ALL: I'm having trouble keeping my eyes opened.  ::Yawns.::

CMO_Lt_Traynor says:
CSO: It's not just you, Zip.  ::Yawns.::

CEO_Lt_J_Bishara says:
::Sits on the floor near the warp core yawning.::

FCO_Lt_Salan says:
::Starts blinking and having trouble keeping his eyes open.::

CSO_Lt_Piddles says:
::Initiates a diagnostic on the air ventilation systems.::

Action: Everyone on the Paula Greene fall into a deep sleep.

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
::Yawns and starts dozing off... and drooling a bit on the CO's chair.::

CMO_Lt_Traynor says:
::Sits down at the science station and dozes off.::

CSO_Lt_Piddles says:
::Falls over on the CMO, who breaks her fall, and falls asleep.::

CEO_Lt_J_Bishara says:
::Is in the land of Nodd dreaming of Zip.::

FCO_Lt_Salan says:
::Falls out of his chair asleep.::

Action: 24 hours later, all of the crew begin to slowly awaken.

CEO_Lt_J_Bishara says:
::Stirs with a hell of a headache.::

FCO_Lt_Salan says:
::Rubs his eyes and then feels the bump on his head.::

CMO_Lt_Traynor says:
::Wakes up and feels the CSO on top of her.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
::Coughs a few times and rubs his eyes.::

CSO_Lt_Piddles says:
::Begins to stir, gets up realizing she was using the CMO as a pillow.::  CMO:  Sorry doc.  ::Gets up to look at the tactical console.::

CEO_Lt_J_Bishara says:
Outloud: Some one get the license plate of the ship that hit me.

CMO_Lt_Traynor says:
CSO: It's okay, Zip. What the heck was that all about?

CSO_Lt_Piddles says:
CMO: Unsure.  ::Begins to check systems.::  
XO:  We've been out for 24 hours.

FCO_Lt_Salan says:
::Pulls himself up and walks over to the CMO and CSO.:: CSO/CMO: You two alright?

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
::Passes his hand over his mouth and notices he drooled... a lot! Opens his eyes and notices it's all over the CO's chair. Tries to remove what he can with his sleeve.::

CSO_Lt_Piddles says:
FCO: I'm fine, Tanon, but we've been asleep for 24 hours.

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
ALL: Report!

CMO_Lt_Traynor says:
FCO: I'm fine, Lieutenant.

FCO_Lt_Salan says:
::Returns to his station to check things over.::

CEO_Lt_J_Bishara says:
*XO*: I got a hell of a headache here sir and all my engines are fine now.

CMO_Lt_Traynor says:
XO: As the CSO said, we've been asleep for 24 hours.  We're checking systems now.

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
*Nictor*: Doctor?

CSO_Lt_Piddles says:
XO: All systems are in working order.  The air is clean.  I am running a diagnostic to determine what was in the air that caused the disturbance.

Ship Steward says:
*XO*: Sir, the doctor is gone

CSO_Lt_Piddles says:
XO: I'm going to have to pull all the subroutines and run an individual file check for each one.

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
::Hears the steward.:: CMO: Check for lifesigns. Anyone else missing besides the Doctor?

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
CSO: Send a Tac team to the Doctor's quarters.

CMO_Lt_Traynor says:
XO: Aye sir. ::Begins scanning for lifesigns.::

CSO_Lt_Piddles says:
::Nods to the XO.::  XO: Right away, Sir.  ::Orders a tactical team to check up on the doctor.::  One more small thing, Commander.  The computer has picked up trace amounts of anesthetic gas in the ventilation system.

FCO_Lt_Salan says:
XO: Well, we haven't moved. Probably because the Engines are dead. ::Sighs.:: Self: What a bucket of bolts.

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
*CEO*: Thanks Lt.

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
FCO: Engines are dead? But the CEO just said everything was fine. Work with him to get things back in order ASAP.

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
CSO: So someone did this on purpose? The doctor?

CSO_Lt_Piddles says:
CMO: Doctor, you may want to check your supplies in the cargo bay.  
CMO/XO: I am getting reports from the cargo-bay crew that all the medical supplies in the cargo bay are missing.

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
CSO: Medical supplies are missing? That doctor is sounding quite fishy now...

CEO_Lt_J_Bishara says:
::Runs diagnostics on engines just to be sure and all is well with his engines.::

FCO_Lt_Salan says:
::Mocks putting keys in an ignition.:: *CEO*: Are you sure this thing is ready to fly?

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
ALL: Get the ship back in order. We have a Ferengi doctor to track down!

CMO_Lt_Traynor says:
CSO: You gotta be kidding me.  Say you're kidding, Lieutenant.

CEO_Lt_J_Bishara says:
*FCO*: Tanon all my diagnostics say we are ready to move.

CSO_Lt_Piddles says:
CMO: I am not kidding, Doctor.  Sorry, but I would not kid about that.  
XO:  All would appear so.  And we are missing a complement of 4 torpedoes as well.  They were not fired.  They are just missing.

FCO_Lt_Salan says:
XO: More like we need to track down whatever he stole and has likely sold by now.

CSO_Lt_Piddles says:
FCO: He is Ferengi, after all.

FCO_Lt_Salan says:
*CEO*: Then would you mind initiating the startup sequence? I left my keys in my other pants.

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
ALL: Ferengi Rule of Acquisition #47, Never trust a man wearing a better suit than your own. He had a better suit than mine!

CSO_Lt_Piddles says:
XO:  I've just received a report from security.  Doctor Nictor is no longer in the house.  He's gone, Sir.

CEO_Lt_J_Bishara says:
*FCO*: Tanon you have power to both Impulse and Warp.  Just hit the buttons.

CMO_Lt_Traynor says:
Self: Dog gone it!

CEO_Lt_J_Bishara says:
::Shakes head.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Prit says:
CSO: With all his belongings?

FCO_Lt_Salan says:
*CEO*: Just making sure, can never tell with you fixing things.

CEO_Lt_J_Bishara says:
*FCO*: Hey Tanon did I ever tell you that I taught T'Lisha a few things about engineering?

CSO_Lt_Piddles says:
XO:  Aye, it's all gone.

FCO_Lt_Salan says:
*CEO*: No wonder her ship is a bucket of rust too.

CEO_Lt_J_Bishara says:
*FCO*: A bucket of what?

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