EXETERRPG: (1 - 0817) MS - CSO Lt Jg Erin Cortez

[Jaclyn Smith]

Mission: Auld Lang Syne

Day:01

Stardate: 2445.12.28



(USS Exeter –Ready Room - CSO Lt Jg Erin Cortez - 0817)



Standing in the ready room with the assembled officers, Erin took a second
to look around. ~I can guess why they are here… but me? Surely not…~ she
thought to herself as the Captain called Ravok forward and promoted him to
Lt Cmdr. Erin smiled widely as her close friend, her brother received his
new pip. Her heart swelled with pride. She knew that the events of the last
few weeks had weighed heavily on him. Losing Nesha, the fight with Ire and
nearly losing her. Her mind filled with happiness which was suddenly
punctuated with her name being called.



“Lieutenant Junior Grade Erin Cortez.”



“Sir.” she remarked as she stepped forward and stood to attention.



“Lieutenant Cortez, I don’t know you as well as I probably should, and
there are times were I think you might be a bit….unique. However, what is
true is that you have shown dedication, hard work, determination, and have
always done your best for this crew.”



“Thankyou Sir.” she replied, wondering what the heck was about to happen.



“Erin Cortez, I hereby promote you to the rank of Lieutenant Senior Grade
and to all the rights and privileges therein. Congratulations Lieutenant.”



“Thankyou… very much Sir. I will do my best.” She received the new pip and
stepped back. Glancing at Ravok, she smiled widely at him and turned her
gaze back to the front.



“Ensign Kruze, you have only been with us a short while, but your
performance has been exemplary. I also know that Lieutenant Cortez owes you
her life.”



Heinrich looked to Erin and said, “I was only following orders and did my
best Captain.” Erin smiled to him as mouthed a ‘Thankyou’.



“Heinrich Kruze, I hereby promote you to the rank of Ensign Senior Grade
and to all the rights and privileges therein. I also promote you to the
position of acting Assistant Chief Medical Officer. You still have much to
prove, but I have faith in you. In time that acting will come off and you
will be a full ACMO. Congratulations Ensign.”



“Thank you sir, I will not let you down.”



“Now then, you are all dismissed.”



As they filtered out of the office, Erin felt the new pip on her uniform
and sighed happily. The last few weeks had weighed on them all. Even though
she no longer needed counselling, she had found herself still keeping one
appointment a week. A chance to make sure that she was okay and for her,
she found it cathartic. For so long she had tried to deal with her issues
by herself or with some hokey way. Now, she had realised that she couldn’t
do that anymore and had relished the chance to be who she was. Not always
striving to be strong but strong enough to know and admit when she needed
help.



As she entered the turbo lift, she leant against the cool wall and smiled
to herself. ~Risa… shame i’m flying solo on this one. Still, all i can do
is go and enjoy the sunshine and the beach. Jimmy’s missing out on the
bikini but, one day…~



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