Aftermath

Posted on Sun May 31st, 2020 @ 5:04pm by Commander Samantha Howard

Mission: Unto Darkness, Light
Location: Sam's Quarters

As the tonic showed effectiveness and the large number of patients in sickbay slowly discharged back to their quarters for rest and recooperation Sam finally let go of the breath she'd been holding for what seemed like days. She felt drained, defeated and utterly exhausted and by the looks of the rest of her team - they did as well.

" Ok everyone, lets get some rest - I'll program the EMH to come online for any emergencies." Sam gave a tired smile to her team, they had gone above and definitely beyond the call of duty dealing with the recent crisis. Alpha shift was due on in 6 hours, the EMH could handle things until then.

The lights were dimmed and Dr Howard ensured everyone left before her, giving them strict orders to eat and sleep until they were due on duty again. She would organise a reduced shift pattern for the next few days to ensure adequate recovery from the physical and mental fatigue that would plague them for up to a week.

With heavy legs Sam trudged to her quarters, barely having the energy to lift her head to make sure she was at the right place. The adrenaline was long gone leaving only fatigue, tiredness and a feeling that she was gonna need some time to process recent events.

" Computer, vegetable soup and two slices of sourdough - toasted." She swung by the replicator and picked up the food the instant it appeared. It was simple food that wouldn't require much energy to digest. Flopping onto the small lounge under the portal she closed her eyes for a moment, relishing the quiet and complete absence of urgent need just for a moment. The moment turned into hours - the soup long cold and forgotten. The universe could wait.