Shakedown #120"
By: Teilani Dane, Chief Medical Officer, [PC]
Patia Zoei, Chief Counselor, [PC]
Stardate: 58203.01 1300
Ensign Zoei glanced at her chronometer. It was time for her meeting with the new ship's doctor. This would be a cursory examination with the anticipated result being the release of the doctor to full active duty. The doctor's ability to get through this incident has been reported as nothingshort of miraculous. She had to be practically detained by the Captain to keep her from reporting directly to duty from her sick bed.
The door chimed. The door slid open and the doctor entered the office.
"Hello, Doctor Dane. I am Ensign Patia Zoei, ship's counselor. If you will follow me, we can get started." Zoei led the doctor to the sitting area and gestured toward a chair. She settled into her seat, tucking one foot beneath.
Nice to meet you counsellor, Teilani responded and walked to the chair Patia had pointed out.
"Doctor, as you know, this meeting is just to get together, review your experiences on board the Kittyhawk and verify you are ready to return to
active duty," Zoie began. "Can you tell me a little about what happened to you during the attack?"
Teilani suddenly went white as a sheet, ""Forgive me counsellor but I do not wish to speak about it, we got attacked, lives were lost that's it." Teilani felt the sting of tears and did not wipe them away, she had seen many people die but when she thought of the crew on board the USS kitty hawk she could not understand why these deaths could affect her so..
"How do you feel about the attack you witnessed?" continued Zoei.
"How do I feel, you want to know how I feel"!, Teilaini said with an outburst, I am furious, angry, there was no reason for this attack, there was no warning, when we got boarded some crewmembers were taken prisoner, Heaven knows what they will do to them. They raided the ship, killing everyone in their way.They have to pay for what they have done!!! Teilani was so angry that it took her all effort to remain seated.
"Do you feel any hesitation about returning to active duty?" asked Zoei.
The sooner I can return to active duty the better Counsellor, Teilani replied with a smile, it will be better if I can put my mind to something, instead of ...... Well you know what I mean. So when can I start?
"You are free to return to active duty anytime. If you are in need of any assistance during your tour of duty on the Zion, please do not hesitate to contact me. It would be my pleasure to assist you in any way necessary. We will be establishing some support groups to assist people through this trying time on board ship. It is not a sign of weakness if you choose to join us; actually I encourage you to take part. I understand your reluctance to speak about what you have gone through, however, at some point; you will need to address what happened. If you do not choose to address it yourself, it has the potential to address you in the future" Ensign Zoei smiled at the doctor.
I very much appreciate this counsellor and I will surely be calling on you, Teilani replied.
"Thank you for stopping by, Doctor Dane. A report will be filed with the Captain. A copy will be available for your review in your personnel file. Good luck with your return to active duty."
Teilane rose, and walked to the door. Glad that she could leave, she always found these meetings a little uncomfortable.
Zoei escorted Dane to the door. The panels swooshed open and the doctor
stepped through to the hallway. Zoei nodded and smiled to Doctor Dane as the doors slid closed.
Teilani headed back to sickbay. Finally back to work.