Chapter 28

Since it had only been ten months since her last psychological evaluation, Mac was surprised to be called to the counselor's office the next day. When she arrived and asked Counselor Simms what was going on, she was told, "Because Commander Roberts and I will be getting married and going on a honeymoon soon I wanted to try and get a jump on some of me yearly evals so they didn't all come due while I'm trying to plan a wedding."

"That's great thinking," Mac told Harriett. "But I can save you even more time on mine. In fact, you don't have to do mine at all."

"Why is that Sarah?"

"Because when we get to Earth I will be leaving the ship to marry Vice President Chegwidden."

"Wow! That happened fast! He's only been on the ship a week, or did you know him from before and just got back together since he came on board?"

"No, we only met a week ago, but both of us are sure this is what we want."

"Well then I'm very happy for you Sarah. May I offer both of you my best wishes?"

"Thank you, I'll be sure and tell AJ, and if that's all I should be getting back on duty. Oh and if you would, don't say anything about me leaving the ship yet, I haven't had a chance to tell the Captain, it just happened last night."

"Okay, I will keep it to myself. Could you tell Lieutenant Galindez that I can see him now?"

"Ummmm sure," Mac said hesitantly. She wondered if this really was a good time for Vic to have a psych eval considering what was going on.

As Lieutenant Commander Mackenzie left her office Harriett had a lot to think about. If her theory was correct and Bud's dreams were aids for correcting problems in the past lives of the seven major players, then as far as she could see the only one left to help was Victor Galendiz, and he was due in her office any minute. Harriett was determined to find out if Victor had any problems and see if she could get them solved. If she were able to do that, maybe Bud's dreams would stop.

Harriett was disheartened after her appointment with Victor Galendiz. He did have a problem, but it was one that she could see no way of solving. Victor was in love with Sarah Mackenzie and she was going to marry someone else.

After her talk with the ship's counselor, Mac figured she'd better find the time to tell the Captain what was going on. She spoke to him when she got back to the Bridge after telling Vic that he was to report to Lieutenant Simms' office.

The Captain, seeing there was nothing urgent going on, told Mac that they could go to his Ready Room and talk. Leaving Commander Roberts in charge while he was gone, both Harm and Mac left the Bridge.

"What was it that you needed to talk to me about Lieutenant?" Harm questioned as he took a seat behind his desk and motioned her to one in front of it.

"Sir, when we get to Earth I'll be leaving the ship and ultimately Star Fleet."

"Why Sarah? I thought you were happy here! Has something happened?"

"Yes, Sir it has. I'm going to be married."

"Well! That's a pleasant surprise, but there's no need for you to leave the ship, although you should transfer Lieutenant Galindez to another department."

"Sir this has nothing to do with Lieutenant Galindez! I'm going to marry Vice President Chegwidden."

"Oh! Well then I guess you would need to leave us. Congratulations to you both, I hope that the two of you will be very happy."

"Thank you Sir. May I ask why you mentioned Lieutenant Galindez?"

"I knew the two of you had been involved a while ago."

"We were Sir, but that ended several weeks ago."

"I had heard that, but thought that the two of you might have gotten back together."

"No Sir."

"Alright then. Have you given any thoughts to who your replacement should be?"

"Yes Sir, I have. I'm considering both Lieutenant's Galindez and Roscoe. Both are good officers and would be excellent choices. I want to assure you that considering Lieutenant Galindez for the position has nothing to do with our past relationship!"

"I'm sure it doesn't Lieutenant. In the time we've served together, I've come to trust your judgment so whomever you choose will be fine with me."

"Thank you Sir."

The two ended the meeting and returned to the Bridge after that.

To be continued…..