DAY 1 – STAFF MEETING

"Alright, people, welcome to our first full staff meeting." Andy announced. "We've got several things to accomplish today so let's get right to it. First, I have a few ground rules. By my count, we've got five doctors and three officers who can officially be called 'Commander'; would everyone be okay with first names only?"

The others looked around and nodded their concurrence. The Captain continued, "That would also be permissible for Zo and Kee to address us by given names, as well. ONLY in this venue, ladies." Andy looked to the two ensigns.

Both girls nodded their agreement. Andy had just a few more instructions, "Zo and Kee can also be used for assistance by their respective divisions: medical areas for Kee; Fleet areas for Zo. They can assist with reminders, memos, dates, etc, that all of you may need. Zo will also send out a follow up report the next day after the meeting if we leave unfinished business."

Again, everyone nodded their understanding. "Alright, let's get to it. Beginning with Doctor Davies. What do you have for us this morning?"

Drew leaned in to face the group, "We are fully staffed in our command positions, Captain. I, personally, have nothing for our meeting today. I'll let each of our medical department heads speak for themselves."

Andy nodded and turned to Dean Coe, "Very well, Pasha, would you go next?"

Pasha accepted, "Thank you, Captain. I am excited to report that we have filled all teaching positions. The rest of the staff will come the day of the migration."

The migration is what the senior staff was calling the day when all the rest of the staff and families for every remaining position on Jarvik Station would arrive. It was going to be a busy day, Andrea knew, and the logistics were going to be unreal. Zo and Kee, along with Jake and Lessa, had spent the better part of two weeks, getting everything in place. The migration was three days away.

"There are two visitations that I have scheduled after the migration. I have been invited to speak at a medical school on Galor IV. We are examining the possibility of sharing teaching facilities through com hookups. Also, another smaller school on Straleb may be closing and those students will have to transfer. It's entirely possible they'll be transferring here. We're working on the details of making sure their credits will be acceptable. We should have students within three months of the migration."

Andy nodded, "Anything else?"

Dean Coe shook her head, 'no'. "Thank you, Dean. How about you, Doctor Lor?"

The Ferengi very quickly added his information, "We, too, will be fully staffed at the migration. With your permission, Captain, we'll begin taking patients at the same time the school starts taking students."

"I think that works, Lor. What else?"

"Nothing that I can think of, Captain. Thank you."

"To you, then, Doctor Veersa."

"Thank you, Captain. The Federation has done the final assignments for those who will be part of the Research Wing of Jarvik Station. Jake has almost completed those security checks and the last of the names should be in my possession by the migration."

The Federation had decided that the Research Wing would be treated differently than the rest of Jarvik Station. The Federation hoped to use this particular area as a way to entice new membership. They were allowing non-Federation members to have research delegations. This had created some tricky staffing and residence requirements. It also meant Veer's skills as a diplomat were even more in demand.

"Anything we should be concerned about?" Andy asked seriously.

"Not at this time, Captain. I will let you or our Security team know if I have any issues."

Andy accepted the Vulcan's suggestion and moved on around the table. "You're up, Lessa."

"Thank you, Captain. We are finalizing our procedures for the migration. I have a few ideas that I want to discuss with you, first, Andy, before I let the others in. I believe this may make things run much more smoothly. Each school has already designated their Communications specialist. This seems to be functioning quite well. Does it appear so to you, Doctors?"

"Oh, yes, quite well." Was Lor's response.

"Indeed, Lessa. I have been most satisfied with the distribution of information." Veer concurred as Pasha nodded her agreement, too.

"Good." Lessa's relief was evident, "I am also fully staffed. My people and their families are already here so they are readily available for extra assistance with bringing in the rest of our inhabitants."

Andy nodded her acceptance of Lessa's report. "More?" the Captain asked.

"No, Captain, I believe that's all."

"Alright, Jake, what have you got for me?"

"Well, all the security checks are complete except for those few Veer mentioned. We only have about thirty of those left and we'll be done in the morning. All special security requirements for the research area and the medical area have been installed and are functioning normally."

Several of the researchers had felt their work was too important for standard security features, so Jake had a team installing special requests in close to 100 work areas. Also, Doctor Lor had recommended that secured rooms might be necessary for some patients who were not above the law or who had medical issues that didn't need to be in the general population. Andy agreed and Jake's team had to work on about another 50 rooms to get those ready.

"Also, I believe I may have our candidates for the last two staff positions." Jake teased.

"Two positions?" Andy asked, "I only need one Chief Engineer."

Jake looked to Drew who chimed in, "Well, Captain, Jake and I talked it over, and we think there's enough work for two."

"I'm listening." Andy intoned.

"We have equipment that will need attention," Drew started

"And a physical plant that will need attention," Jake finished, "Because of this, I think two heads may be better than one. Not that they couldn't help the other but each would have his or her specialty."

"Alright. And you have these folks?" Andy asked.

"I do, Captain. Drew and Veer actually found them but their security clearances check and they could be here, in place, before the migration."

"Names, Jake?"

"Kale, an Andorian, and Precious Keever from Alpha Centauri."

"Precious?" Andy asked

"Yeah, she doesn't really like the name but there's not much she can do about it." Jake laughed, "But everything I read says she's tough as nails; a real go-getter."

"And which one works on what?" Pasha asked, reading Andy's mind.

"Precious has the equipment; Kale the facilities. They'll both be here at 0-900 tomorrow." Jake supplied.

"They're both highly recommended by their respective supervisors, Andy. Kale left the Federation to work directly for the Andorian Science Institute. Keever was honorably discharged after service aboard two starships. She's actually been working for a developer of medical equipment. We'll be in good hands if they accept." Drew defended.

"Very well, then. What else, Jake?"

"I think that's it for now, Captain."

"Alright, I have one last thing. As if the migration isn't enough to keep us busy, we've been asked to host the semi-annual conclave for the Federation. We have exactly three weeks to get everything ready for close to a 1000 visitors. The list of expected attendees will be arriving within the next couple of days. Unfortunately, it means more security checks, Jake." A groan escaped from that side of the room. "And more housing assignments." A heavy sigh echoed from Zo and Kee. "We will be responsible for hosting two different events – a reception on the arrival day and a full banquet the following night. It is my pleasure to report that Chef Loc has accepted our invitation and will become Chef in Residence for Jarvik Station."

A quick glance passed between Lor and Jake followed by a slight chuckle. "We've also been assigned a Protocol Officer from the Federation. Her name is Lt. Brenna Cassidy. Her aunt is Admiral Lorene Cassidy." She looked at Drew who nodded at the recognition of the name. "She, too, will be here tomorrow. It is my plan that she will be in charge of most of this event. However, you will make yourselves available to her if she requires assistance."

All around the table acknowledged the command. "Very good, folks. Is there anything else?"

Andy waited for additional comments or questions but heard nothing, "Thank you, everyone. You're dismissed."

The members of Jarvik's senior staff began to file out of the room. The only one left was Doctor Lor.

"Captain, a word, if you please?"

"Yes, Doctor?"

"When's the last time you got eight hours of uninterrupted rest?"

Andy was instantly on guard, "I'm not sure, Doctor."

"That's what I suspected."

"Look, Lor," Andy began.

"No, Captain. You look," The Ferengi returned, "It is my duty to make sure you are fit for command. You have a very demanding week ahead and you cannot function without proper rest. I order you to bed, Captain, for eight hours of sleep. If you feel you are unable to comply, I will have you removed from command and place Doctor Davies in charge."

Andy bristled at being ordered by the little man. "I suppose Doctor Davies put you up to this."

"No, ma'am. I put myself up to this. If you like, Captain, I can have you sedated if that would help you to comply."

Andy rose to her full height of 5 foot 7, giving her 7 inches over the Ferengi, "That will not be necessary, Doctor." She replied imperiously. "However, I have three different interviews to conduct tomorrow. I need to be prepared for those. Would it be acceptable if the eight hours began after I'm finished tomorrow?"

"I will give you until 2200 to be in your quarters, Captain. I don't want to hear from you or see you until after 6 am the following day. I will advise Lessa, Drew and Jake of these instructions so they will know not to bother you." The Doctor was just as imperious in his tone as the Captain.

"Very well, Doctor. Will there be anything else?"

The Ferengi smiled, "I believe that will do, Captain. Rest well." And he left the Captain contemplating how she could get out of the enforced nap time.