*A romulan steps out a dark corner in Engineering*

"Try to cool down Mr Michaels, it's just me Hedford. Sorry for the delay Admiral Vorak, I lost the group some corridors ago and took the wrong way. Though I have found a nice way to evade the scanner and Romulan Security Agents. I assume the plan is now to take over Engineering" *Hedford whispers*

"Well Mr Diaz, I can assure you that they know about our presence here. The stations weaponry can't shoot by themselves."

*Touches his panel*

"Admiral Vorak, all weapons systems have switched over to manual control. Targetting the Romulan Warbirds again"

*The message, when played, depicts Parker, standing before the screen with a professional, yet gentle face.*

"Greetings. To those of you who may not know me, my name is Sarah Parker. I am a Vice Admiral of Starfleet, currently in charge of the Starphoenix Division. As many of you may have heard, Starphoenix was attacked  by the Na'jigat recently, forcing us to withdraw. The base, as we understand, was completely destroyed. As the location of the base is important, rebuild on Dantor shall commence immediately. I send you this message in hopes of aid. I ask that you send any resources that may help us in our rebuild: materials, officers, engineers especially, and scientists. If you should care to help us, please, contact me. I am currently on the SS Avalon. Thank you."

End of transmission

=A= Avalon OPS to USS Rivendell =A=
"Permission granted, you may dock at pylon 2, and welcome back!"

                       =A= Avalon out =A=

"My ships? My little ships? What did you do with them??"

*Hedford was still standing in the middle of the room with his phaser on stun. He was surprised by the answer of Admiral Vorak. Did he just say to clean his room? Weren't there people that did that for fun or maybe were trained for it! Darn....he had to clean the room or else he would have that little devil around again or maybe that woman would yell and scream at him again. Hmm...what a #### of a start this day!Hedford looked at the rest of the security detail and saw them smiling.*

"Ok..ok enough! Get out! And even one word means cleaning all transporterrooms.....with a toothbrush!!!"

*The other security officers walked out of the room and the door closed*

"It seems I have to begin somewhere....."

=^= Hedford here, admiral. Security breach in your quarters? No alarm systems went off, though. I'm on my way with a security detail right now! Hedford out. =^=

*Hedford storms into Vorak's quarters with a well armed security detail.*
"We're here, admiral? Where's the intruder?"
*The security people all look around in the half destroyed room, aiming their phasers in all different directions.*

Hedford was walking in his swimmingshorts and had reached the quarters of Taryn. He touched the padd at the rightside of the door and a beep could be heared on the other side of the door. He was hoping that Taryn would let him in.

"You don't need to apologize, I was rude with asking about your past. It was just that...we were having such fun and I was interested in you, your life and then ofcourse your past. I....I...well if you want to talk about it or are ready to spent more time with me, please let me know ok http://expansionfleet.sparks.priorweb.be/ikonboard/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>"

*Hedford stepped out of the turbolift that was placed at the end of the corridor where his quarters were located. He slowly walked towards his quarters and suddenly saw Taryn standing in front of his door, and he could hear the chime*

"I'll guess nobody will answer that http://expansionfleet.sparks.priorweb.be/ikonboard/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>. At least not from the inside http://expansionfleet.sparks.priorweb.be/ikonboard/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=';)'>"

"So my princess...I hope you still miss me over there and please return as fast as you can http://expansionfleet.sparks.priorweb.be/ikonboard/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>"

*Hedford looks at the letter with a serious look*

"Computer, file letter and send it at 5.00 hours"

*The computer answered with a confirming beep*

"Allright, let's take a look in OPS"

*Hedford leaves his quarters*

"Oww...Lilque..I love it when you do this :P"

*He closed his eyes*

"Your the most beautilfull girl in the whole galaxy my darling"

*He turns her around and kisses her again*

"I would never want to lose you. But to answer your question about me being alone. I was afraid to get involveld and having this job at Starfleet.
I put my career in front of everything, but look it at the bright side now you have me and I have you!"

*He slowly kisses her again*

*Hedford walks past her and heads for the replicator*

"So Taryn, I can call you Taryn right?"

*Hedford waits for a moment and then continues*

"What would you like to drink?"