<USS Avalon> Doctor to Doctor

Doctor to Doctor

by Doctor Brookman and Doctor Felicity Roan

Doctor Brookman cleared his next staff meeting, giving everyone an hour extra 
to get whatever they needed done. But he took his time however, reading up on 
Skyler's and Marksbury's case more carefully, trying to make his decisions 
before he contacted Doctor Roan. 

In thirty minutes he had several decisions to act upon, and by then he was more 
than ready to contact her. He was a little surprise she hadn't contacted him 
first, as Captain Ketchum had said, she wanted to know what was going on.

"This is Doctor Brookman, I need you to patch me through the U.S.S. Avalon, 
specifically to Doctor Roan's office." Brookman pleasantly smiled at the young 
ensign.

"Just a moment, Doctor." The screen went blank and it wasn't until a few 
minutes later that the words, "Signal Sent" blinked repeatedly. He took his 
padd, going over a few things as he waited.

Felicity had just returned to Medical after concluding her meeting with the 
Captain when she heard the Computer announce, "Incoming Communication, Priority 
One, Doctor Felicity Roan."  She frowned and sat at her console and patched the 
message through to herself.  When she saw the face at the other end of the 
screen, she wasn't sure how to react.

"Doctor Brookman, how nice to... hear from you.  How are things at Spacefleet 
Command these days?  I am sure you are very busy."  She decided that playing 
stupid and ignoring how upset she was would probably be her best course of 
action.  The Captain had refused to give her any information and a Commodore 
was likely to provide even less. 

"On the contrary Doctor Roan, I've been quite un-busy," he chuckled, "I was due 
for a staff meeting but I decided to contact you first. Captain Ketchum asked 
that I contact you as soon as possible concerning Commander Skyler and 
Lieutenant Marksbury."

"I admit that I expressed concern to the Captain about being kept out of the 
loop on this topic.  Not only could it jeopardize the officers in question, but 
also the entire crew.  That is why I was eager to learn what their condition 
was, but the Captain was not able to provide me with any information."

"Yes, it was the feeling I got when the Captain spoke to me. First off, the 
reason why you have been kept out was based on Starfleet Intelligence belief to 
keep the number people involved to a minimum. Considering the highly classified 
nature of Lieutenant Marksbury, I can only give you a few details," Brookman 
replied.

She nodded her head slowly and pondered how "few" few really was.  She wasn't 
expecting anything, so even a little bit of information would be beneficial. "I 
see.  I do understand their position, but I'm hoping you see mine.  Please 
continue, Dr. Brookman."

"To be brief, Commander Skyler and Lieutenant Marksbury have gone under memory 
erasure. Doctor Cazook, my assistant, was placed on the Avalon to keep an eye 
on them. Rest assured, it was just the two of them, and would have no 
involvement in ship activities unless it was a medical emergency, where a 
Doctor would be handy.

"At any rate, Lieutenant Marksbury's memory of her... previous occupation was a 
security threat that Starfleet Command and Intelligence deemed for immediate 
action. Considering that Commander Skyler encountered her and was- in the 
report- privvy to Marksbury's past livelihood, Intelligence was cleared to 
apprehend Marksbury and give both Commander Skyler and Lieutenant Marksbury a 
choice for their future. They chose the memory procedure."

Felicity paused ever so briefly so as to take in what just had been revealed.  
It was not what she expected to hear, not even in the slightest.  "I 
see...well, I am a bit surprised.  This isn't what I was planning to hear.  Are 
their conditions such that there is a chance for lapses in to their previous 
memories?  If so, what is the planned course of action?"

"Currently, Doctor Cazook is assigned to them to watch for any sort of incident 
that could resurface their already surpressed memories. Unfortunately, my last 
contact with Doctor Cazook has been too long, and considering the troubles 
she's faced, I need to know what was happening." Brookman clasped his hands 
together.

"I see.  Well, please let me know if I can be of any assistance.  I want to 
ensure that both officers are in good mental and physical health, and of 
course, offer assistance to Doctor Cazook.."

Brookman nodded, "which is why I've contacted you, Doctor. Considering that the 
updates have been... sporadic, I would like you to watch over them. Doctor 
Cazook will be given further orders when you all arrive here at earth. I 
believe that you, and Counselor Mckinsely- I'll contact her shortly- will be 
invaluable to this case. I also ask you to keep this to yourself until you 
arrive at earth." 

Before Doctor Roan could say anything, "I know, you want to help immediately, 
but I need you to keep this to yourself until I get Commander Skyler and 
Lieutenant Marksbury here. Until then, please just keep your eye on them. 
Inform me of anything."

Nodding in reply, she added, "Understood Doctor.  I appreciate your candor and 
faith in the Avalon Medical crew.  I am sure that the Counselor and I will be 
able to assist.  I will rendez-vous with you on Earth upon our arrival.  Please 
forward an appropriate time and location.  I look forward to seeing you then.  
Roan out."

Felicity closed the Comm channel and closed her eyes.  For the first time in a 
very long time, Felicity said a silent prayer for the crew members.  She hoped 
that this Mind cleansing wouldn't adversely effect them or their personalities. 
 Now, the trip to Earth, which had seemed to be going quickly, was dragging 
along all too slowly.  With a sigh, she went to check on rest of the Medical 
team's progress on the physicals.

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