Return to Earth – 02 by Iamsinn

Amy gasped and laughed. “I got a little excited when he brought in the coffee its ben along time since I had any. I wanted to get it in to you as soon as possible before it got cold.

Daniel heard her run out and down the hall. “Something wrong Doctor?”

Alisha looked at him. His eyes were staring right at her as if he could see right where she was. “Nothing wrong per say.” She hesitated as she leaned over his shoulder and rubbed his chest. “It’s just going to be a long day for you. First, some tests to see how your body is recovering and more to see why you can’t see. I am also putting you in for some physical therapy to help get back some muscle tone. Having a bunch of people in and out of here would interfere with that. Not to mention the intrusion it would cause to the other patients. You’ll have to deal with your fan club when you get released.” She sounded a little upset.

Daniel struggled to take another sip as he tried to steady himself and tried get in a better-seated position. “I think you have me confused with someone else. I have no fans. As a Marshal, I am probably more likely to have enemies. We always have to be the bad guys, enforcing the rules even when we don’t agree with them.”

Alisha sighed. “Maybe fan club is a bit strong termed. There are a lot of people out there that are very grateful for what you did. Those that can, have been sending gifts of all kinds. Some very expensive.”

Daniel turned his hand with the coffee cup and let out a sigh. “When Amy gets back she can put a call in for me to the Marshals. They can put out a station wide broadcast to put an end to that.”

“No, “ Alisha sat on the bed next to him and took the cup from his hand. She took his hand and caressed it. “You don’t understand. Some of these people are in the lowest class on the station. They sacrificed to send these things to show they are grateful to find a Marshal that is willing to sacrifice it all to save them. People have changed on this station since that day. They are more polite, kinder, more are laughing and enjoying life. It’s a reminder that not everyone here is a part of the criminal element, as everyone believes. Impose the marshals on them and they will begin to fear them again. For now be gracious and accept them as they come. Eventually it will come to an end.” She stood up, just as Amy came in. “Just remember there are over five thousand on this station, and they all have relatives. So it may not end soon.”

Amy was quiet as she let the legs of the try unfold and she activated the bed so that it angled better to the tray. Daniel reached and patted her hand. “Could you bring me a couple of empty cups?”

She nodded and then gasped realizing he couldn’t see her shake her head. “Sure, what for?” She asked, as she was glad he couldn’t see her turning red with embarrassment.
Daniel smiled at her and let her go. “Bring them and I’ll tell you.”

He started reaching for the plate and felt around for the fork putting his hand into the plate then nearly knocking over the juice. Alisha laughed and grabbed his hand and wiped it of any food with the napkin. “In case you forgot you’re supposed to put the food in your mouth not on your hand.” She scooped a fork full of eggs and put it to his lips. He took it in his mouth and swallowed them nearly whole.

“You could have just handed me the fork,” he grinned as she popped a fork full of pancake between his lips.

“Trying to take my job away Doctor Branson, “Amy asked as she came back and placed the cups on the tray.

“Just trying to make sure he doesn’t wear it, worse than a toddler had to play with his food.”

Amy laughed and they both watched as Daniel took the coffee cup and poured some into the two cups. “Now the two of you can go and enjoy this and leave me to eat in peace or continue to sit here and be insulting.”

Amy whined, “I wasn’t being insulting, and I really shouldn’t. You know what it takes to get a cup of this stuff? I heard the biodome cut the coffee section in half to make room for more nutritious trees. Not that I won’t be unhappy to see the cost of orange juice drop.”

Daniel pushed the cups in opposite directions. “All the more to enjoy it when it’s available. Now go and enjoy I insist. Consider it a reward for services rendered.” He swallowed as he spoke and he felt the energy leave his body. “I may have to do this on my own eventually anyway, right. I may as well get the practice now.” He tried to add a little humor to it but failed.

“You’re not looking to good. Are you sure nothing is wrong?” Alisha put her hand on his head and then turned his wrist so she could see the monitoring device. Other than an increase in heart rate and temperature, nothing was out of the ordinary. Daniel nodded and she looked at Amy. “Come on. I don’t know about you but it’s been a while since a man has bought me a drink. I’m not about to let it go to waste.” She put the fork in Daniels hand as she grabbed up the cup. “We will be just outside so if you need anything just call.”

Out in the hallway Dr. Branson and Amy both stood at the nursing station and watched the monitors. Another nurse was sitting watching them as two other doctors read charts and talked about a mutual patient’s treatment. Every room was tied directly to them. The station nurse would be alerted to the patient’s conditions and act accordingly. Dr. Branson knew they would know if there was a change in Daniels condition. She took a small sip of the coffee and was surprised that it was slightly sweet just as she liked hers. She looked around trying to pass the time. The pale blue walls of the med center were only offset by the color stripes down the center to distinguish the wings. She had often wished they would paint another color just to change things up. They said it was a waste of limited resources.

She took another drink as she looked at the other staff that walked about. There weren’t many on staff this early and they went about the day as if nothing unusual had happened. Dr. Branson looked at Amy and the small abrasions on her neck form Daniels choking hold. She wondered if it was her fault for not having Daniel in restraints. He was a marshal, trained in all sorts of skills. This morning was proof that he could be a danger not just to the staff but possibly himself. She shook her head and cleared that thought. They were trained. That training taught them self-control. If anyone was going to get through this, he could. She reached over and took Amy’s arm. She smiled at the surprised girl as she gently pulled her around the counter. “Come with me,” she said nearly dragging the poor girl to an examine room.

Amy groaned when some of the coffee spilled on her hand. “What’s wrong,” she asked licking it off.

“In all the fuss I forgot to give you a checkup,” Alisha replies setting her cup on a counter.

“”I’m fine,” Amy protested as her cup was taken and set aside.

“I’m sure you are but protocol says you need to be looked over. At the very least I need to treat that abrasion. Around this place, it could get infected just walking in a patient’s room. Now take off your top,” Alisha was smiling as she closed the door and keyed the privacy screen causing the entire door to fog over.

Amy grumbled but did as she was told. Alisha turned to her and looked the girl over. She didn’t have the girl’s records but she could guess a lot about her. Amy was young, no more than twenty-one years old. She was a first year nurse, indicated by the solid white shirt and knee high shorts. It was the standard nurse outfit and single lapel pin showed her service years. She stood no more than five foot tall and weighed maybe one hundred twenty pounds and her long hair was tied back but enough was loose to outline her white face and hazel eyes. She was petite and beautiful.

Alisha tried to focus on the task. She managed to hide a smile as girl had also removed her breast support standing completely naked from the waist up. It was difficult not to look at her small firm globes as they rose and fell with her breathing.

“Well get up on the bed. May as well be comfortable while I do this.” She waved Amy back to the bed and stepped to her left as she tilted Amy’s head to the side. “He must have caught you with the monitoring device on his arm. I don’t think he could have done it elsewise.”

Amy tried to lift her head but Alisha gave her a light tap on the side just above her ear. She let out an exasperated sigh and shook her head as she pushed her head back the way it was.

“Aside from the whole choking thing it actually wasn’t so bad. I think it would have been more of a tight hug if it had been anywhere other than my neck . Now that would have felt good. Then again having a man touching me at all would feel good. I kind of had a feeling he wouldn’t hurt me he was just scared.” She moaned a little and squirmed as Alisha hand cupped one of her breasts. “I didn’t think he would be so strong. Everything I studied about Regen treatments said patients woke up weakened and frail.”
Alisha laughed. “That would be the typical recovery. But everything I have learned about Marshal Miller says he’s not the typical type.” Alisha released Amy’s breast as her finger rubbed against the nipple. She grinned as Amy sighed despondently. She shifted to the other side and started her exam allover starting with her neck. She cup Amy’s other breast and leaned down to examine it for any damage. This time she immediately started to rub the erect nipple. The added feeling of Alisha’s breath on Amy’s breast made the girl giggle and gasp out. Reluctantly Alisha let go and stepped away to get some salve and applied it to the abrasion.

“I am seeing some slight bruising on your breast, its barely visible so for now just keep an eye on it. See me, or another doctor, immediately if the color deepens or if it becomes overly sensitive to the touch. Or maybe you could see the Marshal, he may have some ideas on how to sooth any pain,” she flicked Amy’s nipple one more time and headed for the door. Amy just grinned and mumbled as she stood up. She grabbed up her clothing and got dressed. Before she released the door, Alisha looked over at the bed and chuckled. The bed sheet had a nice wet spot right in center.