VC2 Chapter 20-Medical Bay

Sector 2100

Planet 2101

November 14, 2052

“This isn't how it's supposed to end.” Franklin stood next to a group of officers outside the medical bay watching as doctors operate on Charlie's body.

“This is the cost of war Lieutenant Franklin.” Tarbuck crossed his arms and sighed.

“He didn't ask for this. He never wanted to go find combat with this mission.” McClelland spoke out in defence.

“Then what? Even I wasn't notified of this black ops mission.” Owens watched as the doctors swapped a bag of blood to transfer.

“Are we allowed to speak of this?” Papagiannis looked at McClelland and then Owens.

“Poor kid went to find the girl of his dreams and you guys accuse him of picking a fight intentionally.” McClelland replied angrily.

“If I may say something here...” a middle-aged man with dark hair who had been quietly listening interrupted.

“Go on Captain Antonopoulos.” Owens looked at the man.

“If you knew Charlie well, that girl means a lot to him. He reminds me of my younger self.” Antonopoulos chuckled lightly.

“He still didn't deserve this.” Franklin spoke sadly.

“What did the docs say?” Tarbuck looked grim.

“He's in critical condition. The cryo pod actually made the difference between life and death. They were able to jumpstart his heart once we unlocked the pod. A lot of his organs were messed up by the crash.” Wicker looked at his datapad and reported.

“Is he able to pull through?” Owens expressed his concern.

“Doesn't say...chances are ...slim.” Wicker scrolled on his datapad.

“I believe in Charlie. I know he doesn't give up easy.” Antonopoulos looked at the doctors remove a foreign object out of Charlie's body.

“One can always have hope.” Papagiannis.

“There is nothing we can do here. We still have the stations to run.” Owens walked off.

One by one, the officers slowly exited the room until McClelland and Antonopoulos were left. McClelland look at Antonopoulos and nodded before leaving the man alone in the room.

 “Where are you Sarah...where are you?” Antonopoulos muttered to himself.