Venture
By the time Dr. Carl Elders arrived back from the bridge after the Deer Born had left Earth, with all of the new replacements taking over including Sherry and Gervis.
The last the crew members beaming up with the last of the shore leave. Leaving only Science Officer Savin would be meeting up with the Deer Born in 24 hours.
Captain William Kirk remarked when he turned to see the tired doctor. "Nice of you. Dr. to join us on the bridge. I was beginning to think my Chief Medical Officer had too much shore leave."
"That maybe Captain. But must I remind you, I am now officially now on duty. I might add."
Everyone around the bridge started to chuckle at the doctor's remark. "And besides since you weren't here earlier. I was giving ensign Gervis a tour of the bridge when you were sleeping." He added.
"All right Dr. Elders. I completely understand. But for now we will be leaving Earth to meet up with Savin's shuttle craft. After wards we are ordered to wait until Star Fleet Command decides otherwise to give us a destination."
"Damn." The medical officer muttered under his breath after hearing the news.
"That's just fine Dr. Elders. I suggest you join us to sit in your seat before leaving Earth." Kirk said.
"No thanks. I will rather be in sickbay to check up on the department and start out with the physicals. It's that time once again." Giving his usual smirk after saying his comments.
Dr. Elders knew that he hit a nerve with the young captain for when it comes to the physicals. "And besides captain. Your on the top of the short list." Elders looked at the captain and noted the scowl on his face. He'd seen that look many times during the past three years.
"It's all right Doc. I will be there when your ready with your medical scanners." He said before signing a report from one of his engineering staff coming over from station.