DAY 4 – MIGRATION

It was finally here. By ten pm tonight, Jarvik Station would be fully occupied. Andy paced the deck on Observation Two, waiting for the time to address her staff and crew. Pasha, Veer and Lor were each situated on the main entrances to their respective medical areas, their communications adjunct with them. Ensigns Zola and Keege were located on the Promenade level that allowed the main access to all the residence and merchant areas. In SecCom, what the others had taken to calling the Security/Communications hub, Lessa was just as nervous as the Captain. She was going to be responsible for the efficient movement of all the personnel today. In the Maintenance headquarters, Keever and Kale were talking to their crews, making sure they were all strategically located throughout Jarvik for easy access as calls started to come in. Jake and Drew were on the Promenade, watching the Captain pace a hole on the deck.

"It's time, Captain," came Lessa's voice through the communications badge.

Andy responded, "Thank you, Commander. Open a channel for me, please?"

The familiar call of "all hands" drifted through the station, followed by the Captain's strong voice, "Officers and crew of Jarvik Station, now hear this."

Throughout the post, Starfleet personnel came to attention at the sound of the Captain's command and awaited further instruction. Andrea continued,

"Over the next several hours, we will bring Jarvik Station fully to life. It will be demanding, chaotic, exciting and frustrating all at the same time. Your senior officers have worked very hard to make this transition smooth and efficient but there will be situations that arise that will demand your attention. Please communicate through the proper channels established for this exercise. Lieutenant Commander Couchatta is the eyes and ears of Jarvik from this point forward. As of right now, Lessa, you have the com." And with that, Andy relinquished command of the station to her Communications Officer.

Lessa took a deep breath, cleared her throat and then spoke, "Thank you, Captain Thoreau. As you have been instructed, Docking Bays 1 & 2 will service the hospital staff. Bays 3 & 4 will service the medical school. Bays 5 & 6 will service the research area and Bays 7 & 8 will be remaining Starfleet staff families and other essential personnel, including our retail facilities. All parties should know their assignments, having been given that information prior to boarding transport ships today. If anyone doesn't know, please route them through the proper area on the main promenade entrances. As you escort families and personnel to their quarters, any maintenance issues need to be reported directly to Lieutenant Kale or Lieutenant Keever. They will assign crews as quickly as possible. I know that many of your families will be arriving today, as well. Please keep your greetings to a minimum as others are waiting. You will have more time to spend with them after this is over. All senior staff will report to SecCom once your areas are fully staffed and all personnel accounted for. I respectfully request you keep communications chatter to a minimum, reserved primarily for maintenance calls and emergencies. You have ten minutes to assume your posts. Commander Couchatta out."

Jake smiled broadly at Andy, "She was an extremely good choice, wasn't she?"

Andy smiled back, "Yes, Jake, she was."

"So what are we doing?" Drew asked

"Well, we're backing up maintenance," Andy replied, producing tool kits from the bench closest to her.

Jake laughed at the concerned look on Drew's face, "I'm a doctor, Captain. I am not a grease monkey. I don't know the first thing about condenser coils and replicator panels."

Jake opened the tool case and pulled out the schematics PADD. Passing it to the doctor, he said, "Just punch in the problem here and the proper graph will show up. Make sure that what you see in the wall looks like the PADD and you'll be fine."

Drew shook his head, "And to think I went to medical school for this."

Andy let the two banter back and forth a few minutes longer before interrupting, "Look, you're not going to be asked to rewire a nuclear generator. I think you can handle it. Besides, maintenance is going to need all the help they can get. Spread out through the station. If you're close by a call and you can handle it, notify Kale or Keever. Otherwise, you can go help Zo and Keege get personnel checked in."

Drew thought about his choices. He liked the young ensigns but their constant chatter was often times overwhelming. "I choose grease monkey, thank you."

Andy laughed. She didn't blame him; she liked the grease monkey option, too. Lessa's voice broke the silence, "All hands at the ready. Transports, please dock at Bays 1, 3, 5 and 7. The migration of Jarvik Station is officially under way."

And with that, ships docked and people began pouring into the facility. Families and family pets, personal belongings in suitcases and bags began piling up. Personnel quickly dispatched residents to their quarters. Many of the doctors and researchers already at the station were available to meet their significant others and additional personnel, freeing up the Starfleet crew to help others. The doctors were also busy, answering general questions for the new inhabitants.

Within an hour of the first ship docking, the maintenance crews were called upon for assistance. Most calls involved doors sticking, replicators producing anything but what they were actually supposed to produce and a few areas that appeared to have been left incomplete by the construction crews. This necessitated a few residences to be shifted but Zo and Keege had actually allowed for this in their action plan. Andy, Drew and Jake answered maintenance calls as they could.

Lessa, Kale and Precious remained calm throughout the operation. Andy was very proud of the authoritative action and how none of them, as yet, had seemed to get flustered. Precious called for assistance in the hospital wing, a closet door stuck with a small child in the closet. Andy was close by and answered, "Thoreau here, Lt. Keever. I'll handle it."

"Thank you, Captain." Was the brief reply.

Andy triggered the door sensor and was greeted by a very attractive woman, with short brown hair and the markings of a Trill. She appeared quite flustered, "Are you here about the door?"

"Yes," Andy smiled, "Which way?"

The young woman pointed, "In the bedroom. My daughter is stuck in the closet."

"She doesn't sound upset," Andy volunteered.

The lady smiled, "No, she thinks it's a game of hide and seek. Lucky for me."

Andy smiled and began taking apart the control panel that operated the closet door.

"I'm Kilee Ozoua, head nurse for Jarvik hospital."

Andy smiled, "You can call me Andy," not wanting to disclose her rank. "Congratulations. You must be quite good if you're head nurse."

Kilee smiled, "I don't know how good I am. Right now, I'll settle for being very lucky."

Andy nodded and continued to work on the closet system.

"Do you know Doctor Lor and Doctor Davies?" The Trill made polite conversation while Andy worked.

"Yes, I know them both."

"What are they like? I mean, I know Lor is Ferengi. Is he typical Ferengi?"

Andy smiled, "No, not typical at all. He's very forthright and funny. I think you'll like him."

"And I've heard Doctor Davies is second in command as well as Chief of Staff. Is he terribly old, then?"

Andy hid her laugh, "No, not terribly. Just very responsible. Look," Andy could tell she was nervous, "Just do the job you were hired to do and everything will go well. Don't cower and don't second guess yourself. You'll do fine."

And with that, Andy pushed the button opening the door to a beautiful blonde haired, blue eyed girl, "You found me!"

"No, Andy, found you." Kilee laughed.

"Why did you have to found me?" She looked at Andy.

"Well, you hid so very well, your momma needed help."

Kilee smiled at Andy's kind reply, "This is Lucee. Lucee, this is Andy."

The little girl wrapped Andy's legs in a tight hug, "Nice to meet you, Andy. What do you do? My momma's a nurse!"

Andy smiled, "Oh, I do a little of this and a little of that. And right now, I've got to go. You help your momma, okay?"

"Yes, Lucee, go find Moses and show him his room."

"Okay, mommy! Bye Andy!" And the little girl skipped out of the room.

"Moses?" Andy asked.

Kilee smiled, "The cat who got rescued from the water…Moses."

Andy laughed, "Nice to meet you, Kilee. Good luck."

"Thank you, Captain. Nice to meet you, too."

Andy had already started for the door but stopped in mid-stride, turning back to the Trill.

"I know Captain's bars when I see them, ma'am. Thank you for the help and the information."

Andy smiled knowingly, "You're most welcome, Kilee Ozoua. I look forward to seeing you again." And Andy left the head nurse's quarters.

Four hours after the migration had began the last transport pulled away from Jarvik Station. Andy, Jake and Drew were already in SecCom, as the maintenance calls had lessened. Lt. Kale and Keever were also in SecCom, taking the last few of the maintenance calls. Doctor Veersa was the first to check in.

"Commander," He spoke as he entered the area, "All personnel for the Science and Research Section are present and accounted for. We are fully staffed."

"Thank you, Doctor Veersa. Science and Research is fully staffed."

Dean Coe and Doctor Lor arrived together, "Commander Couchatta, the Jarvik School of Medicine is fully staffed. We are all present and accounted for."

"The hospital at Jarvik Station is reporting fully staffed. All personnel are present and accounted for," Doctor Lor echoed Dean Coe.

"Very good. The School of Medicine and the hospital are reporting fully staffed."

Ensigns Zola and Kee entered the SecCom hub, "Commander, all remaining Starfleet personnel are present and accounted for." Zo started. Keege continued, "Also, all non-essential personnel, including all retail merchants have checked in. We are fully manned."

"Thank you, Ensigns. We are reporting fully staffed in all other areas of the station."

"Maintenance, Keever and Kale," Precious began, "is reporting complete. All issues fully resolved."

"Thank you, Lieutenant."

Lessa turned to Captain Thoreau, "Captain, it gives me great pleasure to announce that Jarvik Station is fully manned; all personnel present and accounted for. The station is fully functioning and operating normally. You have the command, Captain, and congratulations."

The senior staff erupted in applause as Jarvik Station was now fully operational. Andy smiled back at her staff.

"Thank you, Commander Couchatta. You did an excellent job. As did all of you!" She looked around her, "I know you are all tired and want nothing more than to get some rest, but I have one more order of business."

The members looked expectantly at their Captain, "Tomorrow evening you are invited to a party in my quarters. Catered by none other than Chef Loc himself, I want to thank you for everything you've done in getting Jarvik Station where it is today. Dress is casual; check your rank at the door. Time is 7pm sharp. You're dismissed."

And the senior staff took a well deserved break from the day.