Gabriel sat with Carson and Oser in the Conference Lounge going over lists. Gabriel would occasionally run his hands over the pips on his collar. Carson, Oser, and Gabriel had a private promotion ceremony in the lounge. They were now assigning officers.

GABRIEL "I'm thinking Carlson for ops and O'Donnell for tactical/security."

CARSON "They were both on Voyager."

GABRIEL "Yeah, so they're familiar with some of the new systems so it'll be handy in a pinch."

OSER "They were Maquis, sir."

GABRIEL "We are for second chances around here, Commander, aren't we?"

The silence spoke volumes.

GABRIEL "Besides they got high praise from their fellow Voyager crewmates. Serving together for 7 years gave them the ability to work cohesively. The Maquis are all but extinct. They'll be helpful."

OSER "Aye, sir."

GABRIEL "Alright...Engineering..."

CARSON "You won't have to worry about that for a bit. Starfleet Corps of Engineers assigned an officer to oversee the first month of Arizona's mission."

He hands Gabriel a pad.

GABRIEL "Lieutenant Scott Fogleson. Theoretical engineer. He's studied the quantum drive pretty thoroughly."

CARSON "When we had an initial test he was able to fix the variance so we didn't lose the ship. If he hadn't we would've been in big trouble. He thinks he has found the formula to compensate for the variance."

OSER "That would be handy."

GABRIEL "Alright. Who do I have to thank for boy genius?"

Carson smiled.

CARSON "Tommy."

Gabriel looked up from his pad.

GABRIEL "Gage?"

CARSON "Yep."

GABRIEL "He would."

OSER "Okay so he's on for now. I recommend Becket conn."

GABRIEL "I have no objections. He's handled Malinche and the Saint Johns well."

CARSON "He's just filling in. Our helmsman came down with the flu."

GABRIEL "Okay, Beckett..."

Gabriel squinted at his pad.

GABRIEL "Okay I'm confused why do I not need a Chief Medical Officer?"

CARSON "Have you read up on everything regarding the Arizona?"

GABRIEL "I've gotten through a little over half."

Gabriel grabbed his pad.

CARSON "Section forty seven."

GABRIEL "Long Term Medical Holographic Program?"

OSER "Yeah, Doctor Zimmerman had been trying to get it going but when the way broke out he decided to shelve it and make more EMH's. After Voyager got back with their EMH who had been running for seven years he was able to work with Zimmerman and a few engineers to work out the bugs in the LMH."

CARSON "Arizona is the test ship."

GABRIEL "Well we should get an Assistant Chief Medical Officer and some nurses just in case this doesn't work out."

CARSON "Good call."

The com goes off.

BECKET "Bridge to Carson."

CARSON "Go ahead."

BECKETT "Sir, we're approaching Deep Space Three."

CARSON "On my way. Gentleman?"

They get up and leave the room.