Hugh was beginning to learn warp theory with what little he could from the computer. It became quite obvious that you need to be good with math to work this out. As he continued he also decided to broaden his knowledge. The sciences were fascinating! So another project emerged. Learn new sciences. It never occurred to him that he would be glad that he did. He clearly saw that humans were learning form their mistakes.
"What are you reading?" Hugh looked up to see Malcolm. "Aren't you supposed to be on the Bridge?" "Yes, the Captain asked me to retrieve you for a meeting in the command center." "I don't remember there being a staff meeting today." "Well we were doing diagnostics all morning so with the data we plan to discuss what has to be done. If I'm not mistaken your part of the senior staff?" "This should be fun. Lead the way."
The meeting was very slow. Each department had to explain everything that the diagnostics has revealed. Each one took close to an hour to do so. So after the: Armoury, Communications, Sciences, and Engineering; everyone was getting very bored, but they kept going. Eventually Dr. Phlox made his presentation which turned out to be the shortest. Now that they got that out of the way Jon turned to Hugh. "So Hugh what about you?" "What about me sir? I don't really run a department to run a diagnostic ok, but if you wish just give me one moment." Hugh then stood up and began. "Will the Morale department please give me a diagnostic. Yes sir! So Hugh how is Morale going? Well Hugh now that you ask there I can't find anything wrong. Thank you Hugh." Hugh just smiled. "It seems my department is running smoothly. This is one cool cat department."
Everyone began to laugh in response to his diagnostic. It wasn't until a couple minutes that everyone settled down. All except T'Pol who simply sat there unsure what was going on. "Ok, ok so now that all departments are running smoothly is there anything else I should be concerned about? Nothing? Well people let's go back to the Bridge then—" "Actually Captain I would like to ask something." "What would that be?" To begin working on future attempts to keep up morale without always going to you first." "Will it work with a condition?" "Name it." "Promise no one gets hurt." "You have my word."

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With Hugh still being short an office to work has only two real options: he could work out of the Mess Hall or the small desk that's in his quarters. With only the two he decided for the desk. Hugh then began to see what aspects of the ship could be used to improve morale. 'What does this ship have that I can use? The gym is always an option. It would promote physical fitness and competitiveness. They also have a Movie Night... that is definitely something to keep. What else do they have, that won't be a drain of resources?'
With no new ideas Hugh left of a snack before he went to bed. Once he got there he didn't notice both Malcolm and Trip already there. "Spaghetti! Awesome, something I recognize." So with his meal he wandered over to an empty table, and with a PADD began trying to create a system to keep morale up on the ship. "Movie Night stays for sure... a sporting event could be fun... maybe a special night for talent shows" Hugh was trying to come up with new ideas. "This isn't going to be easy. I need to keep it creative and original, but I'm confined to whatever is on this ship." Soon he returned his attention to his food.
For not knowing any better he fell asleep at the table with his PADD. Hugh was in no hurry to wake up. It wasn't until Trip and Malcolm left did they notice Hugh. They stood there and decided to leave him there for the night, turning the lights off as they left. As the night progressed everyone enjoyed a peaceful night. No attacks and no spatial anomalies.
In the morning Hugh woke up to the lights changing from the artificial night to day. For a second he was confused as to why he was in the Mess Hall. 'I must have dozed off... I need a shower and a change of clothes.' So with his PADD he made his way to his quarters. Along the way he ran into a couple of people doing the same thing, but leaving other people's quarters. Trip of course leaving Malcolm's. "Good morning Commander." Trip spun around with a look of pure surprise. "Suppose you don't run into many people this early do you?" "Nope, this is the best time to go anywhere if ya don't wanna be seen." "Well if I ever have to get somewhere without being seen I know who I'll come to for help."
They both went their separate ways and Hugh got to his quarters to get ready for a shower. 'I hate communal showers!' With no other choice he got his stuff and made his way to the showers. Much to his surprise he didn't run into anyone along the way there. He got the room and found that he was alone there too. So taking his time as he got his shower ready. "I could really go for a hot tube right now. Or even the chance of a bath." He stopped to enjoy the thought.
'There was always a nice tub waiting for me back at the space center. That stupid training was horrible! Thank god for the tub. I was worshiping that tub by the end.' Hugh laughed at himself as he finished his shower. He quickly dried off, got dressed, and got back to his quarters. He then began to pick his place up, not worrying about anything else.

A/N: 4 more chapters... what will they hold? I dunno but a review would be nice