Enterprise Cargo Bay
5:51 PM
Things had quieted down somewhat. The more seriously injured patients had all been taken to Medical Bay,
accompanied by Dr. McCoy. But there were still plenty of patients left.
"All decks this is Captain Morrick. Begin preparations for departure, we'll be leaving in fifteen minutes."
Alyen barely noticed the announcement, he was bent over Lieutenant Eric Keller assessing his condition.
"The Doctor stopped the internal bleeding," he said gently. "You'll be alright."
"Is that your expert medical opinion?" the young Security officer asked with a weak grin.
"It's a promise."
A familiar touch brushed against his spirit.
*T…Tuskaro…*
He snapped up in shock. *Jim!?*
Across the room, L'Naym was with Marine Biologist, Arn Hyi'ka. Her husband, Symbologist, Arn Tar'Ke, had
received minor injures but had been treated and while he was rocking their youngest, Arn Tama'Le, to sleep,
she was tending to Arn Omo'Ja.
"Here," L'Naym gently wrapped a blanket around the two year old, who immediately clutched at it with her
three fingered hands. "Let's get this wrapped around-"
A touch nearly as familiar to her as her lifemate's enfolded her.
*Shylea…*
*Jim!?*
*Guys… need help…*