Paul Diamond/SIM Archive

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USS Nemesis-B

Firing Squad

((Prison Cell))

Hearing movement and sounds coming from Diamond, Kays crawled over to him and checked him out.::

Kays: Paul, are you ok? Come on, can you hear me??

Diamond: Yeah, I can hear you just stop yelling. :: Rubbing head:: What happened?

Kays: He hit you in the back of the head. Are you ok?

Diamond: Yeah, I think so, just a huge headache,:: goes to stand up, and sits back down fast:: and a bit dizzy it seems too. I think I have a slight concussion. How about you, how's your arm?

Kays: I'll be fine. Lets figure out how to get out of here.

Diamond struggled to his feet and walked drunkenly to the door and checked it.:: It's locked, and probably guarded.:: Goes back over to Kays and plopped down next to her to check her arm.::

Kays:: Pulls her arm away,:: I told you I'll be fine!

Diamond: I'll be the judge of that if you don't mind.

Kays:: Glaring at him:: Fine, here, look to your hearts content. Fat lot you can do without your tools.

Diamond: You'll be surprised. Hold still. :: looking at her arm:: I don't like this, too much burned. ::Looking around the room, he tried to stand up and moved to the counter and started to go through the drawers. Finding a container, Diamond opens it and headed back to her, picking up a piece of rope that was used to tie her up with.:: This is going to sting, but it will help with the pain, and don't tell me it doesn't hurt, I can see that it does. :: Puts on the cream from the container despite the discomfort she showed, and covered it back up with the strip of shirt he used before.:: Now, to prevent you from moving it I’m going to use this rope as a sling to hold it still.

As Diamond immobilized her arm, Kays heard a noise outside the door.::

Kays: Hurry up, someone's coming.

As he finished, the door opened and someone was thrown in. The doors closed and Frink rolled on to his back. He realized he wasn't alone. ::

Frink: Diamond! Kays!!

Diamond: Frink, is that you?

Frink: How long have you two been here?

Kays: I'm not sure, as long as the Captain and Took. We were all picked up together.

Frink: I saw the Captain... she's... alright for the moment.

Diamond: What do you mean by that, what's happened?

Frink: ::sighing:: It all went wrong very quickly... Simmons didn't make it.

Diamond: What do you mean "didn't make it"? Is there anything I can do?

Frink: I'll explain later. They're probably listening to us now... even so, we have to be ready.

Kays: You have an idea on how to get out of here?? What is it?

Frink: You'll know when it happens.

Diamond: I have to tell you, we're not in the best of shape. Kays can hardly walk, and I'm still a little dizzy from our encounter with that InJerra, so I don't know what use we'll be.

Frink: I'm not any better shape then you two. It will be alright.

Kays:: Struggling to her feet, almost falling before Paul catches her,:: I'm up for anything, right dear??:: Looking into Diamonds eyes, pleading.::

Diamond: Right....... Count us in Frink. What do you want us to do? Frink: Nothing. Actually, just wait.

Kays:: Nods head, :: Understood, we'll be ready.

Diamond: I think we should rest, : Checked out Frink condition and helped him out as much as possible,:: especially you.

Frinks: ::smiles:: I think I've been in worse shape. ::grunts:: Maybe not.

Moving over to the other side of the room, Diamond slid down the wall and relaxed. Soon Kays slid down next to him and cuddled up to him::

Kays:: Quietly talking:: I'm sorry for yelling at you like that, just frustrated is all, nothing personal.

Diamond: I know I didn't take it personally. This must be murder for you not being able to do anything.

Kays: Worst. I feel like a failure for being caught and feeling useless isn't something I'm used to. I hate this.

Diamond: It's something no one likes or can get used to. I hate it when there is nothing I can do for a patient, especially one that I like. :: Looks at Kays::

Kays:: Rubbing her arm:: You did everything you could, and I'm sure it will be enough. Besides, if we get out of this, you can finish what you started on Nemesis.

Diamond: That’s a promise.

Kays slid closer to Diamond and started to shake, as if she was crying, and Diamond put his arm around her and held her to him. After an indeterminate amount of time, the door opened and three guards entered holding weapons.::

Guard #1: On your feet scum, lets move it.

Frink: Hold on... ::Frink struggled to his feet:: You know, we could all use adoctor.

Guard #2: No talking, move it. ::Shoved Frink towards the door. Waking Kays up, she wipds her eye's and tries to stand. Diamond helped but she waved him off.::

Kays: That’s ok, I can do it my self, :: Smiled at Diamond:: Thanks anyway.

Diamond: Ok, I'll be right behind you just in case.

Guard # 3: Less talk, more movement.

The guards lead them out of the room they were in and through different hallways. Too many twists and turns to keep track of where they were going, just easier to follow.::

Kays:: Leaning close to Diamond:: I'd appreciate if you don't mention any of this to anyone.

Diamond: Your secret is safe with me, dr./ patient confidentiality. :: Leans over and kisses her fore head.::

Guard #3: No talking.! :: Hits Kays with his weapon. Diamond turned around with fire in his eye's ready to attack and the guard brought his weapon to bear.:: Go ahead alien scum, give me a reason.

Frink: Diamond! ::shakes his head::

Kays: Paul, he's right, I'm ok, let it go. :: Leaning closer:: Thanks for the gesture, I appreciate it.

Diamond: I meant it he made me furious! I couldn't stand you being hurt, or roughly treated.

Kays just looked at him and smiled. After some time, they finally came to what looked like an air lock and was brought to a stop. What was to happen next? Were they going to be jettison into space? When were they brought into space? Or were they?::

Guard 2: When is Injeera supposed to get here?

Guard 1: Soon...

Guard 2: He's always late. I had this...

Frink: ::turned his head around:: I hate this too. Why don't we call the whole thing off?

Guard 1: Shut up and turn around!

Frink: ::smiles:: Ok. :: Frink stareed at the door. He was unable to tell if they're still on the planet or not. :: Injeera doesn't seem like a nice guy. I don't know how you put up with him.

Guard 1: I told you to be quiet!

Frink: ::looking over at Diamond:: Diamond, didn't we have a guy like InJeera back home? ::winks:: You know, the kind of guy that gives orders all the time but actually does nothing.

Diamond: Oh, you mean Mr. InDolent. That’s why he's in that great position and we're stuck here.

Frink: Right. And takes all the glory. ::sighs:: InJeera strikes me as that kind of person.

Guard 1: If you don't shut up I'll...

Frink: What? Kill us? Naw, you won't do that. You have to wait for InJeera, don't you?

Guard 2: Look, we've been given orders to kill you if give us trouble!

Frink: I'm sure... But you won't. You're too frightened of him. It's ok. I understand...

A voice came from the guards uniforms:: Attention all personnel; the witch and her concubine has escaped. Keep on the look-out for these criminals. They are considered VERY dangerous. If encountered, SHOOT TO KILL!:: All three guards looked at each other with a mixture of shock and fear as well as Frink, Diamond, and Kays.::

Frink: Maybe InJeera's not coming. Maybe the "witch" got him.

Diamond: Not necessarily, he could have let them go, against orders.

Guard #1: Shut up both of you, before I shoot you here and now.

Guard # 3: Maybe their right! Maybe something's happened to Captain InJerra. What do we do?

Kays: You know, this could be the time for one of you to step up and take over.

Frink: I agree. This whole thing could be one giant mistake.

Diamond: You could just let us go like InJerra did.

Guard #1: Shut up, all of you. :: Looking at the other two guards:: Don't listen to them, they are only trying to confuse us. We haven’t had our orders rescinded as of yet, so we're going forward with them! :: He turns back towards the keypad and started to key in the code. The guard finished putting in his codes and air hissed out as the door opened. When it finished, the guards pushed us into the new room.::

Guard #1: Move it, get in there.

Entering one at a time, Frink lead the way, then Kays, followed by Diamond. The room was bare, kind of sterile. Not knowing what was going on, Diamond began to get nervous. They were lead to the center of the room and left there.::

Guard # 1: Place them into position. :: The other two guards moved them next to each other, tied their hands behind their backs, and anchored them into hooks bolted to the floor. :: Move out of the way. :: To the prisoner's :: Now, let it be know that your deaths will mean something for my people; we will not be over ran by off worlders like you!

Frink: You don't have orders to do this...

Guard#1: SHUT UP, no one gave you permission to talk! :: To other guards :: Take your positions. Ready weapons;

All three raised their weapons.::

Frink; Diamond; and Kays all stood tall, accepting their fate like true Star Fleet Officers. At the last moment, Diamond and Kays stole a look at each other, and what passed between them couldn't be expressed in words.::

Guard#1: Aim.......

Wong: Fire??

The Trial

((Star Fleet Medical))

The trip back to Earth was uneventful. Kays spent the whole time studying about the serum. She wasn’t an expert on it but she now knew more about the serum than most of the doctors in Star Fleet. She could now confidently argue for the serum, but the serum didn’t need protecting, Paul did. As soon as they arrived on Earth a security contingent met them and took Diamond into custody. Kays went with Lynn as she went to have her physical, both as a friend and lawyer. When they were finished Kays went to check on Diamond in his holding cell.::

Kays: Hi there stranger, how are you doing?

Diamond: Hanging in there.  ::looking around his cell:: Nice place huh? I can relax, they bring me meals, and I don’t have to do anything. Kind of like when we were on Injerra.  ::looking back at Kays pleading:: Get me out of here, please.

Kays: I will don’t worry. I just came from Lynn’s physical and it looked good for us.

Diamond: How is she?

Kays: Well, I’m not a doctor, but she looks fine to me.

Diamond: Good. I hate the thought of putting her through any more intrusions for me.

Kays: Don’t worry, she understands.

Just then the door to the cell opened and a Guard entered.::

Guard: Excuse me but they are ready to begin. Please follow me.

Kays: ::To Diamond:: You ready?

Diamond: ::standing up:: Let’s do it.

They followed the guard out of the room and through endless hallways and into a large chamber. At the front of the chamber was a large desk facing them with 5 high-back chairs behind it. In front of the chairs were nameplates reading Weber, Neumann, Muncie, McGee and Blatz. They were ushered to a table near the front and sat down. As Kays read the padd that was on the table Diamond looked around the chamber some more.

Somewhat center, in front of the large desk, stool a podium that Diamond figured was for testimony. Directly behind them was the gallery, which was quickly filling up. As he scanned the people coming in, he recognized some of his shipmates including Lee, Erin and Nurse Brown. He also saw MacKenzie, Frink and Quinn taking their seats as well. Then he caught the sight of his parents as they entered the room. They saw him, smiled and waved, and headed for the seats directly behind him.::

Diamond: Mom, Dad, it’s great to see you.

M. Diamond: It’s good to see you too. Are you ok?

Diamond: Yes mom, I’m fine.

D. Diamond: Wish it were under better circumstances.

M. Diamond: Daniel, stop that.  ::to Diamond:: Don’t mind him son, he just doesn’t think::

Diamond: Don’t worry about it. Come here I want you to meet someone. ::taps Kays on the shoulder:: Mom, dad, this is Himoana Kays, my good friend and lawyer. Himoana, these are my parents, Margret and Daniel Diamond.

All Three: Friend?!?

Kays: Nice to meet the two of you.

M. Diamond: The feelings mutual.

Guard: All rise, the tribunal is now in session, Admiral’s Weber, Neumann, Muncie, McGee and Blatz residing.

Everyone stood as 5 officers entered the room and went to the chairs in the front. Each took their place and then sat down. Admiral Blatz took charge of the proceeding.::

Blatz: Be seated. ::everyone sat down:: Dr. Paul Diamond, please stand.

Diamond and Kays stood:: You are charged with Endangering the well fare of a patient to advance your own. Do you understand this charge?

Diamond: Yes sir I do.

Blatz: And how do you plead?

Kays: He pleads Not Guilty

Blatz: ::To Kays:: And you are?

Kays: Ensign Himoana Kays, his lawyer.

Blatz: Very well, plea entered. You may be seated. ::Both sat. The admiral picked up a padd and read it.:: Ms. Kays, we received the depositions you sent to us and read them and they match the records we obtained from the Nemesis’s computer memory. ::looking up at Diamond:: We still have a couple of questions to clear up before we render our verdict. Captain Rice, if you please come forward?:: From the gallery an officer stood and walked to the podium.:: Captain, as a Star Fleet Officer, you have already sworn to tell the truth.

Rice: I understand.

Blatz: As a teacher here at SF Medical, you have examined Ensign Lynn?

Rice: I have.

Blatz: And what were your findings?

Rice: Ensign Lynn is in perfect health. I did a molecular scan, bone scan, and brain scan and found no abnormalities. There were no signs of foreign agents in her systems at all.

Kays: ::standing up:: Admiral, if I may?  :: Blatz nodded:: Doctor, have you read Dr. Diamond’s report on the serum he used?

Rice: I did.

Kays: And in your examination, did you find any long-term effects on the patient?

Rice: No I didn’t. Like I said, she is in perfect health.

Blatz: Thank you doctor, you may step down. :: Rice went back to her seat.:: Dr. Diamond, will you please come forward? ::Diamond went to the podium:: Dr., as a Star Fleet Officer, you have already sworn to tell the truth.

Diamond: I understand.

Blatz: Doctor, I have only one question for you. Why did you abandon standard medical practices and use your own concoction in your efforts to save Ensign Lynn?

Diamond: When Ensign Lynn arrived in Sick Bay her internal systems were already 95% assimilated. All other options were no longer going to work. I knew my serum was her last resort.

McGee: Didn’t Commander Frink give you an order NOT to save any assimilated crewmembers?

Diamond: His orders were for fully assimilated members, she still had some humanity left.

Neumann: I read in her deposition that she would rather die then become a drone, why didn’t you heed her wishes?

Diamond: I resent that question sir. Like all doctors present, I took an oath to protect and safeguard life, not take it. I knew of her wishes and I felt that I could save her.

Blatz: You still haven’t answered my question doctor, why didn’t you follow procedure?

Diamond: If I may speak candidly? ::Blatz nodded:: Admiral, as you know, in space we are faced with treating sick and wounded patients that we were not trained for at the Academy. At times we have to come up with different, sometimes unorthodox treatments to save these patients. Soon these treatments become standard for all of us. That’s how we grow as a medical profession. This was one of those times. I felt that I had to do everything in my power to save her, even if Star Fleet didn’t approve.

Blatz: Would you have let another doctor use the serum on you?

Diamond: In a heart beat.

Neumann: Would you do it again if faced with the same situation?

Diamond: If it would save a life, defiantly

Blatz: Very well then.  ::Looking at the other officers:: I believe we have all the information we need to decide. This tribunal is adjourned until we reach our verdict.

As they stood to leave, the gallery stood. Everyone filed out of the chamber murmuring to each other as they went their separate ways. Kays, Diamond and his family were shown into a room to talk privately. When the door was closed, Diamond’s mother hugged her son tightly.::

M. Diamond: I’m so proud of you son. I don’t care what those Admiral’s say, you saved that woman’s life and that’s the bottom line.

Lt. Diamond: Thanks mom, I appreciate the sentiment.

D. Diamond: If they find you guilty, what will happen then?

Kays: I looked into that. There are a number of avenues they can take. The best-case scenario is he will be thrown out of Star Fleet but keep his medical license. The worst-case, stripped of his degree, his rank, and thrown out of the service. There won’t be any prison because he didn’t harm anyone.

D. Diamond: If that happens, he still has his schooling and can still do research can’t he?

Lt. Diamond: Yes dad, but no one will want to touch me. Everyone would ask themselves if my research is for them, or me.

M. Diamond: Not everyone dear. I know of a place that would hire you in a heartbeat.

Lt. Diamond: You do? Who?

M. Diamond: My hospital. I’m the new head of administration and can hire and fire at my discretion. If you lose your license to practice medicine, you can run our research department. If you don’t, then you can head up the Emergency Department. Either way, you win. And if they decide to keep you, the offer still stands.

Lt. Diamond: ::surprised:: Wow, I don’t know what to say, except thanks.

M. Diamond: You could say that you’ll take it.

Kays: No disrespect, but, let’s wait until we hear their verdict.

D. Diamond: I agree with her, let’s not dig our graves before his career is dead.

M. Diamond: Daniel that was a rotten thing to say!

D. Diamond: You’re right dear, sorry son.

Lt. Diamond: That’s ok dad I knew what you meant.

Guard: ::Opened door:: They’re ready for you.

D. Diamond: Already? Is that good or bad?

Kays: I’m not sure. It only means that they probably had their minds made up before hand.

Lt. Diamond: ::standing up:: Let’s go in and get this over with.

They left the room for the court room and took their seats.

Everyone stood as the Admiral’s filed in and re-took their seats and then sat down.::

Blatz: Dr. Diamond, after considerable consideration we have come to a decision. Is there anything you would like to say before we render our verdict?

Diamond: ::standing up:: Yes sir, there is. :: Diamond walked over to the podium again and stood there collecting his thoughts.:: Sir’s, I understand that you have to look out for the welfare of all Star Fleet personnel under all of the doctor’s care that are serving out there, not just one. And I also know that the saving of that one does not give me a “Get out of jail free” card. But I wouldn’t be doing my job as Chief Medical Officer if I didn’t explore every avenue available to me, tried or experimental, to save a person’s life. If I didn’t and I played it safe, then I would be guilty of these charges. :: turning to the gallery:: Out here I see fellow crew member’s, officer’s that I’m proud to have served with and call friend’s, colleague’s, and family, and if I hadn’t done what I did, I would have let all of them down, not just Ensign Lynn. ::turning back to the front:: You asked me if I would do it again if I had to and once again I say yes. Not because I saved her life, but because it was the right thing to do.

Applause rang through the court room, lead by the crew of the

Nemesis. Admiral Blatz had to hit her gavel a few times to restore order.::

Blatz: Order, order. Any more out bursts like that and I’ll empty out the room. Dr. Diamond, a very nice speech. You’re right, it is our responsibilities to safe guard all personnel and if there is one rouge or ambitious doctor out there, everyone is in harm. But you are right on another point, as doctors we are obligated to travel all avenues to help our patients, sometimes down the dark and lonely ones. With that in mind, we have come to our decision. Dr. Diamond, this tribunal has decided that you did NOT endanger the welfare of your patient and you DID act having her best interests in mind. You are here by re-instated to full rank and will have all privileges restored immediately. Congratulations doctor.

Diamond: ::shocked:: Thank you sir.

Blatz: This tribunal is adjourned. Dismissed.

Kays ran up to Diamond and hugged him hard as applause erupted from the spectator’s, including the Admiral’s in front..::

Kays: You did it, you’re cleared, I knew it.

Diamond: I couldn’t have done it without you.

As he kissed her, he saw his parents and friends approached. His parents gave him a funny look but let it be. There was a celebration of sort’s with everyone. Looking around Diamond saw Quinn leave but not with out a smile and nod before he did. Diamond heard more footsteps approaching behind them. Turning around he saw the 5 Admiral’s heading straight for him.::

Blatz: Congratulations again Dr., and I truly mean it.

Diamond: Thank you sir, you don’t know my relief.

Blatz: We look forward to your lecture on your new procedure. It already has medical journals making room in their next issue.

Diamond: My lecture? What lecture?

Brownstone: Why the one we just scheduled for you tomorrow at 1000 hours right next door in the lecture hall. I am so looking forward to hearing how you use this new serum. The technical information that was forward is so interesting.

Diamond: I’m confused; I’m not good at lectures.

Weber: Don’t worry doctor; I’ll have everything ready for you tomorrow. Congratulations again. :: With that they all left except for Admiral Neumann.::

Neumann: ::pulling Diamond aside:: Mr. Diamond, before you go and celebrate, I need to talk to you.

Diamond: Of course sir, what is it?

Neumann: With a talent like yours, it’s being wasted out in space. I would like you to be here, at Star Fleet Medical, as Head of our Borg Medical Research Department. A promotion to full Lieutenant comes with it.

Diamond: I don’t know what to say.

Neumann: Don’t say anything right now, sleep on it and let me know tomorrow after your lecture. But for now, go and have fun with your friends and family.

Diamond: I will, and thank you sir.

Neumann smiled and walked away as Diamond was dragged off by his friends and family for a party that no one will soon forget.::