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PART 15:



Archer was sitting in his chair on the bridge. The ship suddenly shook a little and they dropped out of warp speed.

Archer hit a button on his chair. "Bridge to Engineering, what's going on down there, Trip?"

"The warp reactor went off line, sir," Ensign Driscoll voice came over the intercom. "We should have it back online with in the hour."

"Who is this?" Archer asked, wondering where the hell Trip was.

"This is Ensign Driscoll, sir."

"Where is Commander Tucker?"

There was silence.

"I asked you a question ensign, where is Commander Tucker?" Archer repeated.

"He hasn't reported for duty yet."

"Thank you ensign," Archer said. "Bridge out."

"That's not like Commander Tucker to be late for duty," Hoshi said.

"No it's not," Archer said wondering what was wrong.

T'Pol walked onto the bridge and went over to her station.

"T'Pol I need you to take over the bridge," Archer said.

"Aye sir," she said moving over to his chair. "How long will you be gone?"

"I'm not sure," he said walking over to the turbo lift. "If you need me," he hit the button to the lift and the doors opened. "I'll be in Commander Tucker's quarters."

Archer stepped inside and the doors closed.

"Don't think I've ever seen the captain this angry and upset before," Travis said.

"I don't blame him," Hoshi replied. "Have you seen how Commander Tucker has been acting lately?"

"Yeah I have," Travis answered. "It's like he's a whole different person."

"Do you know what's wrong with Commander Tucker?" Hoshi asked T'Pol.

"No I don't," T'Pol said. "But I'm sure the captain will find something out."

T'Pol figured she already knew the answer to Commander Tuckers weird behavior. The drugs. She decided to remain quite about it in front of the other's or at least until she could talk with Captain Archer.

END OF PART 15