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Thursday, April 5th, Tracy Island. 9:45 a.m.

Scott leaned casually against the wall outside the sick bay, arms folded, looking at his companions patiently as he waited his turn. Dianne had begun the implant procedures, and she, along with Brains, had decided that to make sure they got everyone, they would call the team members by their respective groups. John had already had his, and Callie was now receiving hers. That would take care of the 'space crew', with the exception of Alan who, being in TB5, would have to wait until he came back dirtside.

The group outside were the 'Pilots': Scott, Elise, Virgil and Christopher. They all stood quietly, waiting to be poked and prodded. Virgil stood opposite Scott, one leg resting on the wall behind him.

"So, Christopher? You decided where you want your implant to be?" he asked.

Christopher looked around, almost nervously. "Well, er, I hadn't really given it much thought, you know. I don't suppose it'll make too much difference as long as it's quick and painless."

Scott chuckled. "Are you afraid of needles, Chris?"

"Well, no, not exactly. I've had my fair share of 'em, being in the R.A.F, but it's not on my top ten list of things I like to do!" He smiled in reply.

All of them chuckled, then Scott asked Elise where she was going to have hers implanted. She immediately replied to all three of them with a wink "That's for me to know, and you to find out!"

This brought more laughter and various joking comments which were suddenly interrupted when Brains burst through the door yelling for Nikki, who had momentarily stepped out of the infirmary. The shocked occupants in the hall were momentarily stunned into silence until Virgil got Brains's attention and suggested he calm down, stop shouting, and maybe try to call Nikki on his communicator.

"Oh... oh, yeah. I'm sorry, Virgil. You're right, that would be a better idea."

"What's wrong Brains?" asked Scott.

Brains turned to Scott, absently adjusted his glasses and mumbled something about Callie 'keeling over'.

"She WHAT?" said Elise, alarmed.

"She fainted," Brains stated.

"Is she going to be all right?" Christopher asked.

"Yes, we think so. Dr. Tracy didn't expect anyone to have this kind of reaction."

During all of this discussion, Elise had the sense to call Nikki on her communicator and as Brains continued with his flustering, Nikki came down the hall.

"Brains, goodness what's happened?"

Brains quickly told her and ushered her into the sick bay.

"Ah, Nikki there you are! Poor Callie just lost it on me!" Dianne chuckled softly.

"I think the needle size scared her, although only a small part of it actually goes into the skin."

"I see, Dr. Tracy. Here let me take care of Callie while you and Brains prepare for your next patients. They are all anxiously awaiting out in the hall!"

"Thanks, Nikki." Dianne replied warmly, grateful for her nurse's help.

Nikki gently wheeled the bed Callie had fainted on into the adjoining room and made her comfortable. It wasn't long before Callie came around, realized what had happened, and began spluttering her apologies and embarrassment at having passed out. Nikki assured Callie that it was okay and nothing to worry about and that it happened all the time. Callie didn't quite believe her, but Nikki was being caring and helpful and Callie liked her a lot.

Dianne opened the door and four heads simultaneously turned her way.

"How's Callie?"

"Is she ok?"

"What happened?"

Everyone's questions came at once, and Dianne held up her hand to hush them.

"Calm down everyone. Callie is fine. She's come to now and Nikki assures us there are no lingering side-effects. Callie apparently has an aversion to needles that she didn't know she had!" Dianne smiled sweetly. "So... who's my next victim... I mean, patient?" she quickly corrected herself.

"I'll do it." Christopher sighed as he stepped forward, looking at each of his fellow pilots as he followed Dianne. They all smiled at him.

"Good luck, old chap!" said Elise as the door closed behind him.

Virgil and Scott were still chuckling about Callie. Elise didn't find it amusing.

"C'mon guys. It's not her fault she passed out! I'm sure none of you were the perfect patients while you were growing up."

That prompted both boys to start in on each other, talking about various accidents and trips to the hospital.

Finally, Elise raised her voice above them saying, "Okay! I'm sorry I mentioned it! Jeez, I didn't mean for war to break out!"

Scott couldn't help but have the last word.

"Well I don't know what all the fuss is about. It's only a small implant, it's not like it's going to be major surgery. I've had more stuff done in the Air Force than this requires, so I can guarantee this Tracy won't be causing a fuss or passing out."
Elise looked at him, remembering all the shots they got in the service.

"Yeah, you're right about that Scott. Every time you turned to look in another direction, those damn medics were poking you with something or another."

The two exchanged knowing smiles, just as Christopher came out.

"Well?" asked Virgil.

"No sweat, mate! Piece of cake!" He grinned at Elise. "You're next, luv!"

"Gee, thanks," she replied and walked into the sick bay.
Minutes later she emerged. Two pairs of very different Tracy eyes looked at her. She looked at each pair in turn and simply said, "No problem!" and walked over to stand next to Christopher.

Dianne appeared once more in the doorway. "Okay, Scott, your turn please." Scott gave a know-it-all look and a smile to the other three and went in.

Virgil turned to the other two as soon as the door closed. "Are you sure there's nothing to this?"

They both laughed. "Virgil, you'll be okay. You'll live to fly another day!" Elise smiled merrily at him. He gave her a 'not impressed' look but his eyes were twinkling!

Scott sat down on the edge of the bed. Dianne was prepping his implant.

"Tell me where you want me to implant this Scott," she said.
Scott told her and she smiled. "Well, I've not put one there today so far!"

"I like to be original!" He grinned.

She rolled her eyes and with Brains watching, she started the procedure.

"OWW!" Scott winced as the small needle pricked his skin.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to get you. I must have nicked a vein, I don't usually, but I might have."

"No, I'm fine. Just didn't expect it that's all." Scott was a little worried. I've never reacted to needles, so what the hell is wrong with me this time?

Dianne turned back towards him with the implant and the rather large needle casing that held it. Suddenly Scott looked at it and felt his throat closing around him. He shook his head quickly.

"Scott? You okay?" Dianne became concerned.

"W-What?"

"Scott? I asked if you were okay?"

Scott swallowed and as he looked up at her, and the instrument, the walls became black and enclosed around him. The last thing he saw was Brains rushing towards him. Dianne stood there, totally bewildered.

"What the hell just happened, Brains? TWO in one morning?"

"I don't know, Dr. Tracy. Scott usually is fine with needles," the scientist replied as he fussed around Scott, who was out like a light!

"This is not neurosurgery I'm doing here! Oh dear... what am I going to tell his father?"

She looked at Brains with a silly smile on her face. She sighed and asked Brains to move Scott into the room where Callie had been earlier, until Nikki had walked her back to her apartment.

Dianne opened the door... again... and motioned for Virgil.

"Where's Scott?" he asked as he entered the room.

"Over there, with Brains." Dianne pointed but didn't look in the direction of the eldest Tracy son.

"Oh My God! What the hell happened!? Is he okay? What... Why...?" Virgil was becoming clearly upset and went over to Scott.

"Scott can you hear me, it's Virgil. Scott wake up!" The body on the bed groaned as it returned back to the living world.

"Quit shouting, Virg!"

"Scott! You passed out!" Virgil was almost stunned at the words that came out of his mouth. His big brother, his rock, his best friend, his fearless field commander had fainted at the sight of a needle! Scott sat up slowly and looked at Virgil.

"DON'T you even THINK about telling Gordon about this!"

The look on Scott's face was priceless and his brother couldn't help but start to laugh as Dianne approached him with a needle!

Post by FrankieCTB2 on 17/02/2005

Jeff heartbeat Dianne plain My IR:TNP OTP!

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