> > This is what Lasiter did not like. The
> more people that know about it the
> > greater the chance it will get out to the
> public. That would be the end of
> > him and his plans to reform Starfleet. That
> is if the President did not ask
> > for his resignation, which is what Lasiter
> would do in his position. The
> > possibility for scandal is a bit more that
> Samuel was willing to just go along
> > with.
> >
> > "Is there any other option? This could do
> more hard to the fleet than
> > good. The scandal that this will cause will
> practically destroy Starfleet
> > Command and any semblance of trust or faith
> that the public will have in us."
> > he asked obviously a bit concerned with the
> prospect of letting Montgomery in
> > on the situation.
>
> "And what would happen if we do not tell him
> and it comes out? It will
> appear to be a coverup to hide a compromised
> commander-in-chief. The
> president would have no choice but to fire both
> of us. This way, we bring
> him into the matter at the beginning. Even if
> he goes against the
> reaction I expect--and recommend against--and
> asks you to resign, he
> could do it with a much less negative impact on
> Star Fleet Command."
>
> Carrhae relaxed, and suddenly she was the old
> friend again.
>
> "Samuel, I understand your concerns, but I ask
> you to put as much faith in us as we have in you. I believe that if we call
the president now, he will support us and do so quietly."
>
Still not real happy with her answer, but her new tone seemed to calm
him a bit as well.
"Then you will not tell him. Neither will anyone else. It will have to
come from me." He said, sounding as if he had just given himself a life
sentance.
The security officer called in to announce Dr. Brennan.
Lasiter answered, "She has not relieved me yet. Send the Doctor in.
Tell all others to go away unless the station is burning down or we are at
war."
Not willing to disobey the top Admiral, they passed Dr. Brennan.
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