Clearing up loose ends

[adm_max_forrest]

::in gym following therapy regimen prescribed by Phlox::

::rest of gym is empty, choosing middle of the night cycle to work to lessen chance of being watched by crew::

::hears door open, curses under breath thinking a crewmember has entered::

::concentrates on leg exercises, lifting leg against the weights::

Comments

[dr_phlox_ime]

::walks calmly over to where Forrest is performing his therapy as ordered::

Admiral Forrest, I admire your diligence but you do need rest as well. I'd also prefer you worked with a member of my staff. You could injure yourself trying to do it alone.

[adm_max_forrest]

::grunts as lowers leg::

I'm fine Phlox, and I slept earlier today. It's less crowded during this time of night, I like it that way.

::stops workout momentarily looking up at Phlox::

Just wanting to oversee my progress or does this visit have a real purpose?

[dr_phlox_ime]

Actually I went by your quarters to check on you. When you weren't there of course I got curious.

I do have news for you, I was planning on making you aware of it once you were awake this morning.

[adm_max_forrest]

Well, I'm awake. What is it?

[dr_phlox_ime]

::walks quietly down the corridor beside Forrest's wheelchair, watching him with peripheral vision::

Are there any special instructions I need to leave with my staff concerning your needs while I'm away today?

[adm_max_forrest]

Why are you still here? I can get around perfectly well on my own in this.

::takes a quick glare in Phlox's direction::

What's this about a mission? What kind of mission?

[dr_phlox_ime]

I'm still here because It's perfectly acceptable for me to walk on this ship anywhere I desire. You just happen to be going the same way I am at the moment.

::shoots an amused glance toward Forrest, knowing he is watching::

The mission involves a Xindi vessel orbiting a planet. Captain Archer is hoping to gather information to assist us in our mission of finding the Xindi weapon.

[adm_max_forrest]

Yeah...you just happen to be going my way.

::pauses for a moment, looking up at Phlox::

So you are going to the ship in orbit? Isn't that just asking for a confrontation?