The Edge of Freedom #14"
By: Ian Hunter, Commanding Officer, [PC]
Teilani Dane, Chief Medical Officer, [PC]

Stardate: 58204.15 0355

= Doctors Office=

Teilani was sitting in her office, staring at the great number of reports, which had needed to complete and decided to do this. Teilani was weary, and struggled to keep her eyes open as she finished her work. She typed lazily with one hand, supporting her head with her other. She closed her eyes for a moment, and rubbed her forehead, trying to soothe the headache that had been building. It didn't work.

Teilani quickly signed off on a report, deciding that her work was done for the day. She yawned as she stared to the next report on her console. She leaned back in her chair and stretched, trying to keep herself from the bliss that was sleep. Maybe just a little nap thought Teilani to herself. "Computer, dim the lights by 2/3," Slowly Teilani placed her head on her arms resting on the desk. She closed her eyes, feeling herself relax, consciousness slowly drifting away from her

It looked like only it had been only 5 minutes when she suddenly opened her eyes, only to find herself looking in the yellow eyes of a little tabby and white cat.

Its whiskers tickled her face. "Hello Sweetie, Teilani said softly, where do you come from"?

The cat started purring and rubbed its head against her chin. Teilani smiled as she stroke the cat under its belly. "What are you doin'up so late Sweetie, you want some milk?"

The cat looked at her with its big yellow eyes and meowed softly. Teilani was a sucker as it concerned little fury animals. She stood up and walked to the replicator.

Computer: "a saucer of milk and a mug of coffee, Jamaican blend, double strong, double sweet".

She placed the saucer in front of the cat, who gladly took a sip of it. Teilani sipped her coffee, come to think of it that was the only thing she had drank all day.

"Well Teilani said, lets just see to whom you belong too. Computer are there any animals onboard the Zion"?

Affirmative, the computer responded

"Please display owner of a tabby and white cat" Teilani asked.

The computer displayed the name of Captain Hunter as well as the name and the description of the little cat.

Computer: "What is the location of Captain Hunter"? Teilani asked.

"Captain Hunter is in his quarters", the reply came

"Well Chester, I think I will take you home now. O.k.", Teilani said. The cat looked at her and started purring again as Teilani picked him up

Carrying the cat in her arms Teilani headed for the Captains quarters. The hallways looked deserted but every once in a while she noticed the yellow colors of the security personnel on duty.

As she came the door, Teilani pressed the door chime.

Hunter got up from his nap and put on his robe, and opened the door.

"Sorry for the late disturbance Captain, but I think this little rascal is yours, as she held up the little cat. Apparently he was in need of some medical care, she said smiling, I found him in sickbay".

"Sick bay?" said Hunter with a chuckle as he took cat. He held the cat up, "You know better!" he said briskly rubbing the back of the cat's neck, "Thank-you doctor" said Hunter, "Care to come in, you look like you could use a break," he said with a smile.

"Thank you sir, Teilani said as she stepped into Hunters place.

Hunter set the cat down, and went over to the replicator, "can I get you anything?"

"Coffee please Jamaican blend double strong, double sweet".

Hunter shook his head with a smile, "It's 3 AM Doctor," turning to the replicator, "Jamaican blend, decaf, double sweet."

"You look tired doctor, how are things going down there?" he said with a grave voice of concern.

Teilani rubbed her eyes as she sat down on one of the chairs, "Well Sir, I admit I am exhausted, it has been a rough day, but I have a good team, and everything is now under control."

"Good" said Hunter with a nod of approval. "You are doing a fine job. You need to take care of yourself too, I'm not doctor, but a little sleep couldn't hurt,” said Hunter handing the doctor her de-fanged coffee.

Teilani accepted the mug and took a drink from it. She squinted her eyes; she noticed that the Captain had given her de-fanged coffee. Teilani hated this but decided to drink it. "Thanks Captain, good coffee, de-fanged right?

"Yes, decaf, you need some sleep, captain's orders" he said with a grin.

Teilani yawned again; drinking de-fanged coffee was not doing her any good. She realized that she had to get back to sickbay and finish of the remainder of the reports.

Teilani looked at the couch in the corner of Hunters room. Man that couch looked so attractive.

Hunter got up and put his cup in the replicator receptacle and turned around and found Dr. Dane slumped over on his couch. He shook his head and smiled. He lifted her legs up onto the couch and covered her with a blanket. With a little yawn he went back to bed himself.