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PART 8:



Inside Archer's dinning room. Archer and T'Pol were sitting at the table waiting for Trip.

"Why would someone steal morphine?" T'Pol asked.

"Morphine is a powerful drug," Archer explained. "Many people become addicted to it because of the high it gives them."

"If it gives people a high," she said. "Then why use it as a medicine?"

"It also helps people who are in severe pain."

At that moment Trip walked in and sat down.

"Nice of you to join us Trip," Archer said.

"Sorry sir," Trip said. "Got caught up with work."

"I was just filling T'Pol in on the situation in Sickbay," Archer said. "Seems someone decided to steel some morphine." Archer looked at Trip who seemed to be falling asleep. "Trip?"

"Yes sir," Trip said looking up at him.

"Are you all right?" he asked.

"Not enough sleep last night I guess," Trip lied. He had no idea what was wrong with him.

"What I was telling you before is Doctor Phlox had some morphine stolen out of Sickbay."

"Morphine?" Trip asked.

"I would like you to start watching your crewmen for any strange behavior," Archer told him.

"I sure will," Trip said.

An ensign walked in with the food and placed it on the table.

"Does Phlox have any idea how it was taken?" Trip asked trying to stifle a yawn.

"Malcolm said that Phlox normally just leaves the cabinet unlocked," Archer explained as he helped himself to some chicken.

"Captain," T'Pol said.

Archer looked up and T'Pol nodded towards Trip. Her eyebrow shot up at the Commander's odd behavior.

Archer tried not to laugh. He reached over and touched Trip on the shoulder. "Trip."

Trip's head snapped up. He realized he had fallen asleep again and his face turned red.

"Go to bed Commander," Archer said with a smile.

"Just need some coffee and I'll be okay." Trip explained.

"Trip, go get a good night sleep. That's an order."

Trip sighed, he really wasn't hungry and maybe a good night sleep is what he needed to feel better.

"Aye sir," he said and got up and walked out.



END OF PART 8