Med Force One-Tales of Recovery

[Doc Holliday]

The morning shift change aboard Med.Force.One was complete. James Haddock took his commander's chair in the bridge while Dr. Edward Tesh had his morning meeting with the overnight staff. Research continued in the labs and the day's routine medical procedures continued. Those getting off shift unwound at the Pleasantview Lounge over a drink and some friendship.

The bridge staff did as they so often did each morning. Commander Haddock stood in a window overlooking Gran Canaria as he sipped his coffee joined by the rest of his staff. They truly appreciated the role they had and the purpose the ship served in providing a place for anyone who needed help to get it without prejudice.

Unbeknown to them, they had no idea on the day that awaited them. As they enjoyed the view, a message started coming over the com.

"Med.Force.One, this is the X-shuttle Corelia, do you copy?"
"I guess the day get's started early," commented Ensign Charles Kent, the communication's officer.
"Yes, I guess it does," replied his commander.
As Ensign Kent approached, he heard it again,
"Med.Force.One, this is the X-shuttle Corelia, do you copy?"
The signal was a bit weak but readable. Kent took his seat, set his coffee down, placed his headset on and responded,
"Corelia this Ensign Charles Kent of Med.Force.One. Your signal is weak but we read you. How may we assist?" Commander Haddock watched as his young Ensign worked.

"Med.Force, thank God. We have a patient in the back of the ship who is barely alive and I'm not sure she'll make it with the equipment we have. We need your help. Please."

Ensign Kent sat back a bit with a look of concern as he removed his headset.
"Wow," he said, "sounds serious." His commander just looked on but asked, "Who do they work for?"

Kent put his headset back on and proceeded, "Corelia, who do you work for?"
I am employed by the ICMG, Sir, was the response.

Haddock sat up in his chair as he paid closer attention, "Ambassador Holliday has worked with them a bit. Um....grant permission for docking bay six for the shuttle as it will be closest to the medical bays. I will notify the Ambassador and Doctor Tesh myself. Ensign, keep in contact."
"Yes, Sir," replied Kent as his Commander notified Dr. Tesh of what was coming.

"Commander, get a status report on her and get John back here when he arrives," was Dr. Tesh's response.

Kent then contacted the Corelia, "X-Shuttle Corelia, you are cleared for docking bay six when you arrive."
After a brief pause, the Corelia's commander responded. He sounded like he was fighting back tears, "Thank you, Med.Force." There was another pause before he continued, "I'm sending a preliminary report of her known conditions. It's the best we can do with what we have. Uploading.........now."

Acid burns on stomach, chest and legs,
Infected bullet wound in her shoulder with the slug still in.
Frostbite in fingers and toes.
Multiple rib fractures.
Severe head trauma.
Small lazer burns on her back (18 of them)
Liver failure due to physical trauma.
Internal bleeding.
Kidney failure do to physical trauma.
Concussion.
Coma.
She has lost 3 of her teeth.
"ritual" like cut on her left cheek
Loss of blood.
Left arm is completely shattered
Large welts on her wrists (due to restraints)
Musclular.. erm.. weakness (failure) due to restraints and not be able to move.
Shin bone on right leg is broken.
Deliruem.
and her left eye is somewhat damaged.

The Commander and Kent read over the report and went silent for a moment.
"Dear God," said a stunned Commander Haddock.

Kent read aloud to himself, "ritual like cut on her left cheek." He then looked to his commander, "someone very sick did this to her." Haddock nodded his agreement, took the report and transferred it to medical.
Kent, still shocked, continued, "Corelia, report received, please continue. We await your arrival."

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