A Nocturnal Visit

[Arch Angel 0]

A Nocturnal Visit

 

A joint Angelis log:

 

Schawnsee was laying on her bio bed in sickbay,hovering between asleep and being awake. Her vital signs looking more promising as they were approaching normal acceptable levels after her premature trip out of sick bay to the departmental heads meeting.

 

It had been a long and arduous past few days...Closing and sending final reports,reviews ,repair and maintenance assignments...Angel drained the remainder of the mug of cold coffee. Looking up from the stack of padds and his computer focusing on the antique wall clock..."Ancestors...past Midnight again...I hope it is not too late to do a quick check in on my Little One". Keying the comm link he advised Tabor he would be in sick bay if needed. The message was of course passed onto his relief , After all the shift had ended some time ago. Rising from behind the desk,Stretching a bit...he headed for the TL...As the doors closed stating his destination.

 

Schawnsee was still shivering a bit,prompting her to pull her blankets further up on her neck.The monitor above the bed indicated her vitals as stable...and approaching normal levels,However her blood count had not quite returned to normal after the second bout of internal bleeding she had undergone, Well...after the second time the medical team had to repair the damage incurred when tearing a few internal sutures walking to the meeting on the bridge.

 

Reflecting over the past days events and the situation the ship and crew were in, Thoughts of just how fortunate they all had been and blessed by the powers that be. The blessings included the sparing of his lovely wife in itself was reassuring. The TL halted and the doors swooshed open, Snapping him back to the present from the deep thoughts he had been going over. Exiting from the lift even more so now taking up a hurried pace down the now quite and empty corridor leading to sick bay.." I have to see her,make sure she is going to be alright now with my own two eyes". The thought had not occurred to him until he was about to enter medical to simply use the no speak.

 

Schawnsee was laying on her side, facing away from the entrance doors to sick bay. The lights above her bed had been lowered to a dim glow. She was still slightly shivering under her blankets as Angel entered sick bay."Nodding at the medical staff as he entered",Angel motioned to a nurse in attendance and queried if it would be possible to visit his wife acknowledging the late hour.

 

The nurse was very understanding and simply smiled pointing me to my beloved's bed,however giving me the standard not too long speech before allowing me to join Schawnsee. Approaching her it was obvious she appeared to be cold and was shivering a bit under her blankets, Though the room temperature was cool ..the overall ambient feel of the air was not uncomfortable, Grabbing a blanket from the wall rack Angel eased up to Schawnsee and gently draping her in the heavier blanket and spoke"Little One...are you awake?".

 

 

The reaction was rapid from Kat as she jumped being startled at the blanket being placed on her at the same time hearing Angel's voice. he had approached her from behind. She had not been expecting it.She had risen up quickly with her fist drawn back,her adrenaline pumping so high she had not felt the stretching of her abdomen until she realized whom was standing in front of her." Dear creator...Do Not do that to me ". Taking in a deep breath and lowering her hand,beginning to feel the small pangs from her midsection she slowly eased back down onto the bed with assistance from Angel and the nurse who had observed her pop up so quickly.

 

Smiling as he looked down at Schawnsee,taking a seat by her bed and taking her small hand in his, "I apologize my love...you were shivering like a new born fawn in the dead of winter". He began gently tucking in the blanket around her..." I have been worried about you, Your color was not right in the meeting...and being briefed by the staff did not lessen my worries"." You had lost a considerable amount blood internally...and yes you can forget about the argument of the necessity of attending that meeting in your condition, Even with medical clearance, Which by the way I am as convinced you either conned,or brow beat a staff member into allowing you to do so". Grinning he became quiet.

 

"Well all I did was ask the Doc. If she did not think I could not have done it...she would not have allowed me to attend, Besides she was there watching me".Kat snuggled back down on the bed...pulling the blankets up to her chin. " And yes I was a bit cold. Thanks Hon for the additional blankets" as she managed a small smile.

 

" I had the nurse change the bio beds comfort level as well...taking it up to near normal body temp. instead of the 75 degrees it had been set at....that should help a bit my love. The nurse as well informed me your condition is now stable and improving, You should be back in shape in no time at all. By the way I brought you a treat ". At that he held up to her a cup of herbal tea, sweetened with pure honey..." Nothing but the very best for you love".

 

Sitting up a bit Kat took the cup of tea with that sparkle in her eyes once again..." Thank you Hon. The Doctor told me that if I continued to improve I should be able to be released soon. I'm just glad and relieved that you are ok. I was worried when I heard a few of your Squadron had been lost"...Taking a small sip of the tea looking at Angel.

 

Angel looked at her.." I was worried about you too when the reports came into the Recovery craft. You were on the injured list from the Reaent...You have no idea what was racing in my mind right then and there. Later on Excalibur the medical report indicated your had been severe, However they had been corrected and subsequently you had been removed from the critical list..that was a great deal of relief to me"..Looking on and placing a small grin on his face.." As for myself...well you know the Creator is taking good care of me"..Dropping his gaze a bit.." As to my men, That was an all together different story, You heard my report, I lost six good pilots,young ...yes,Four of them were still relatively green, and two were well seasoned,all gave their very best".

 

Lowering the cup of tea after taking a few more sips as Angel had been speaking.." Every one gave their best. Things like this are why I dislike being in a command post". Sipping once more from the cup, as she draws the cup from her lips..attempting to stifle a yawn so Angel does not see it, and cut short the visit..." I just want to get back to work".

 

Looking at the nurse as she taps her wrist chronometer Angel had caught the unsuccessful attempt to hide her fatigue..." I have to keep my word my love, The good nurse says it is time to let you rest now, I am fine...just covered up to my ears in the paperwork and reports and scheduling as you are all too familiar with .I must get back to work and you need your rest". Leaning over her and gently kissing her, Smiling..."You are my love and my heart little one,rest and sleep, and mend...I will come back next shift end".

 

Kat handed the empty cup back to Angel as she was beginning to feel the calmative effects of the tea, Yawning once again..." Thank you again love for stopping by, Please do not worry I won't be doing anything the Doctor does not allow me to do, Be careful Hon". With that Schawnsee yawned once more, slowly closing her eyes and drifting off to a deep restful sleep as the tea and it's herbs had intended to do naturally.

 

Smiling gratefully as it was now apparent his wife would be fine now Angel made his way back to the nurses desk,thanking her once again..he exited sick bay and entered a TL with the intent to return to the Flight Op's office as he noticed the time again..." I suppose I should get some sleep as well"...Rerouting the TL he was headed to their quarters now relaxed a bit Schawnsee would back at his side in no time now.