> >The trip took every bit of the five hours that
> the Captain said it would
> >take. David was able to catch a few moments of
> sleep while he waited, but
> >that sleep was fitful. The memories of what he
> had been through were still
> >with him.
>
> David preferred to stay awake after the 4th
> nightmarish dream.
>
> >Docking went smoothly. The hatch opened,
> Starfleet security was waiting.
> >The station chief of security accompanied by
> four security officers. Dock
> >crews attended to the craft, checking it for a
> return trip.
>
> >As Captain Boulay exited the transport craft
> he saw the security detail.
>
> >"Captain Boulay, Good afternoon. I am LCMR
> Hewitt, Chief of Security.
> >Welcome to Starbase 40. If you will come with
> me, sir, I will take you to
> >Admiral Van Der Loo." said the tall officer
> with gold trim on his uniform.
>
> David was clearly tired as he came out-he
> saluted and glared at Hewitt when we didn't,
> "Lieutenant Commander-Please do." David said
> nothing else as they walked.
>
The walk was a quiet one, but relatively short. They arrived at the
office ofthe Sector Commander, and were passed in. The Admiral was standing.
"Captain Boulay, welcome to Starbase 40. I am pleased to see that you are
well. Commander Hewitt, thank you." Admiral Van Der Loo said to the two men.
"Aye, sir." responded the Security Chief. He then turned and left.
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