*** Deck 5 * USS Chimera *** Although Scott had sounded reassuring when he reported that : "Commander Guzman has no serious injury and is suffering only mild shock" Rangi was eager to see for herself, so as soon as she felt able to leave Lt.Foster in charge, she had made her way to sickbay. Exiting the turbolift on deck 5, she began a fast walk that soon turned into a jog to cover the short distance to Sickbay entrance where she came to a sudden stop. {Romulans!!} For a moment, it appeared that the place was full of them. Rangi smiled at her own foolishness and walked forward, her eyes scanning the room for the figure she sought. {The disguises 'are' effective} she thought, recognising the crew altered by cosmetic surgery. Her gaze fell on a figure seemingly asleep on the fourth biobed from the door. As she stepped nearer she saw the slight upturn at the corners of his mouth and experienced a wave of relief in the fact that Scott hadnt exaggerated and that Shane really was alright. His smile widened for a moment, then died to be replaced by a frown. Rangi stood next to the bed looking down at him and saw a whole progression of expressions touch his face.She wondered what his dream was about. The over bed display showed her that he was generally fit but had a large dose of cordrazine in his system. She gently touched his cheek with her fingers. "Are you going to wake up for me ?" she asked quietly and watched a puzzled expression cross his face. "Its time to wake up Shane" He sighed and murmured something that made her smile softly.She leaned toward him ."That might be so.." she whispered "...but its time to wake up now." There was no responce except a second short sigh. Rangi straightened up thinking that Shane could sleep through a volley of photon torpedoes and not notice.She glanced around and her attention was caught by Scott Fisher. He motioned that he needed her to join him. Rangi looked back at the sleeping XO and stepped across to where Scott was treating his own patient. She saw with surprise it was Athena and noticed the bandaged hand and spectacular black eye. Athena was unconcious but spoke clearly. "Wellington 545 alpha.....Tal'mirk 666 theta." she said in a rasping voice and tossed her head from side to side restlessly. "Thats her access code!" Rangi said. "Whats Tal'mirk 666?" she asked, giving Scott a questioning look. He shrugged. "She's been mumbling stuff for a while." he replied. Thoughts flashed through Rangis mind. {If Athena was affected in the same way the Vulcan and Betazoids were here on the ship, then she might be remembering something she's heard..or been told..} she reasoned. "Scott...record what she says...it might mean something to Shane." Rangi looked back at the commander and then at the AMO. "He's waking...give me a moment?" Scott nodded and Rangi returned to Shanes biobed. She took his hand and holding it in her own said... "Shane?...you must wake up..open your eyes...." This time there was a responce.With a great effort he did as she asked. "Hello" she said softly and smiled "...back to the land of the living?" "I think so." he replied and squeezed her fingers gently.With a struggle he propped himself up on one elbow. "How're you feeling?" she asked watching him rub his forehead. "Could be better." he replied, then looked at her. "I need to go to the Bridge." She nodded, knowing he would request this. "Ofcourse." she replied. "Not trying to stop me?" he asked and they exchanged look of understanding. She shook her head. "No..not this time." Shane swung his legs over the edge of the bed and sat up a little unsteadily. "You'll feel rough for a while." Rangi warned him."...but if you take things steadily its alright to go back ......but dont do anything heroic!" She returned the half smile he gave her. "Is that Athena?" he asked, his attention focusing on the next bed.Rangi glanced across to the counselor. "Yes...she's not in as good a state as you...but she'll be alright." Shane got to his feet, turned to Rangi."I will talk to you soon" he told her quietly and smiled at her. "I have work to do here." she replied. He gave a nod, hesitated for no more than a second and walked towards the exit. Rangi watched him go, took a deep breath and turned back to her department. *** End Log *** LtCmdr Rangi Summers CMO/AXO USS Chimera