Archer sat in his chair on the bridge. He was supposed to be reviewing reports, but every few minutes he casually glanced at T'Pol. He didn't want her to catch him staring so he tried to do it discreetly. She looked a lot better than she did last night, but he was still worried about her. He needed to know what was going on and was wondering when would be the best time to approach her about finishing their conversation from last night. So lost in though was he that he didn't hear Hoshi call to him.

"Captain?"

"Sorry Hoshi. What is it?"

"There is a Vulcan ship on course to intercept us Sir. Should we hail them?"

"No Hoshi. Wait for them to contact us."

"Sir." Malcolm interrupted. "Do you expect trouble? Are they here to assist us?"

"No. No trouble Malcolm." he looked at T'Pol and said "There here for something else."

No one uttered a word on the Bridge for the next 20 minutes. Each person wondering what was going on and what had put the Captain on edge. Finally the silence was broken when Hoshi spoke up.

"Captain, we're being hailed."

"Open a channel." The image of a stern looking Vulcan appeared. "Hello. I'm Captain Archer."

"We know who you are." the Vulcan said. "I am Captain Vessik. I am here for Sub-Commander T'Pol."

"We had no idea that you would be coming this quickly. T'Pol hasn't had time to pack her things. Perhaps you would like to join us for dinner. It would give T'Pol time to get everything in order and to say her goodbyes to everyone."

"No. We are earlier then expected but she should have been prepared to leave as soon as she was informed of her departure. I do not have time to waist on her." He spit out.

Archer didn't like the way the Vulcan Captain was speaking about T'Pol. Referring to her as she as if the thought of her name on his lips revolted him. "Well I'm sorry, but you are going to have to give us some time."

"She has 15 minutes to prepare. No more." Before T'Pol or Archer could respond, the link went dead.

"T'Pol. Trip. My Ready Room. Now." the Captain said. "Hoshi, if the Vulcan ship hails us again, make them wait. Malcolm, you have the bridge." The crew watched as the Captain, Commander and Sub-Commander exited the bridge. All of them wishing they knew what was going on.

Once in the Ready Room Archer pounced on T'Pol. "Alright T'Pol, enough is enough. I want to know what's going on and I want to know now. Why the hell did that Vulcan speak to you that way and why are they making you leave?" he asked.

"The transmission I received was from Ambassador Soval. Some allegations were made about me and the Vulcan High Command has assembled an inquisition. If it is found that these charges are true I will be put on trial. Captain Vessik obviously believes the charges to be true and has lost all respect for me."

"What are the charges?" the Captain and Trip asked at the same time.

"Treason." she said.

"What!" Archer and Trip both screamed.

"This has to be a joke T'Pol."

"Vulcans do not joke Commander. I assure you it is true."

"Why T'Pol? You have been nothing but loyal to them. You have had plenty of opportunities to give us information and you haven't. You would never betray them. Don't they know that?"

"Ambassador Soval is the one making these allegations. They are more inclined to take the word of an Ambassador over an officer."

"Even if it isn't true?" Trip asked.

"Even if it is not the truth." She said.

"This is because of us. Because you went to bat for us after the incident with the Suliban. Soval looked mighty pissed and stormed off after you gave your speech. Am I right?" He looked at T'Pol.

"Yes, but I believe that is only one reason. When I spoke with the Ambassador he said that I have been being watched ever since I decided to stay aboard Enterprise. He said that several incidents have occurred and it made them question my loyalty. I believe that the my actions after the incident with the Suliban proved to be the catalyst for his actions."

Archer looked distressed when she said this. "I'm sorry T'Pol." He said. "It's my fault you're in this mess."

"You have nothing to apologize for Captain. I spoke up because I wanted to. I did the right thing. I spoke the truth. I will not apologize for my actions so neither should you. It is not logical." She said.

"Yeah and you always have to be the logical one." Trip said with a grin.

"Ok T'Pol I won't apologize any more, but what can I do to fix this?"

"There is nothing anyone can do."

"Well what happens now?"

"I must go to Vulcan."

"Can't it be done some other way?" Trip asked.

"No."

"Then we'll take you there." The Captain said.

"Thank you for offering Captain, but I cannot let you do that. I do not want you to get involved. Besides the Vulcan ship is already here to pick me up."

"We're already involved T'Pol. I won't let you face this alone. You are part of my crew and I will not abandon you."

"What will Starfleet say about this?"

"I don't know and right now I don't care. You are my first priority and we won't let them have you without a fight. Will we Trip?"

"No way Captain. I don't know how we're going to figure out this mess, but I ain't leavin you to go through it alone."

"So T'Pol. It's your choice. You can travel with Captain Vessik and face a miserable trip back to Vulcan. Or you can let Enterprise take you there. What'll it be, us or them?" He asked.

"I do not wish to go with Captain Vessik. I would rather stay here. I choose you."

Archer and Trip both smiled when she said this "Ok. Now, before anything else is said, I believe I must speak with a certain Vulcan Captain. Let's go."