Relieved of duties

Posted on 20 Mar 2026 @ 2:27pm by Lieutenant Paul Winchester & Captain Jasmine Somers FCapt & Lieutenant Margeurite "Maggie" LeFebvre

1,850 words; about a 9 minute read

Mission: S04 Episode 02 The Hackers Backdoor (Incidentals)
Location: CAGs Office
Timeline: Prior to Launch

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- CAG Office- USS Tomcat -

Having returned to his office, Paul Winchester sat behind his desk looking at his terminal in front of him thinking about how he was going to dictate this memo to Fleet Captain Somers About his wife, Lieutenant Serena Donovan who by the ship's chief medical officer had stated that she was suffering from PTSD and was to be grounded until such time the medical teams that she was clear to fly once more.

He knew full well that Serena was going to throw a hissy fit when she found out that she had been grounded and that her own husband had grounded her was going to remove her from deputy CAG and have her transferred to chief helm, and that she would not be able to fly a fighter on active duty again except when on shore leave. Paul started to write the memo to the ship's captain.

From: Lieutenant Paul Winchester

To: Fleet Captain Jasmine Somers

It is with a heavy heart that I submit this request for Lieutenant Serena Donovan to be relieved of her duties as deputy commander of the Air group. After consulting with Doctor Ross, he has officially relieved her of all responsibilities due to PTSD. It is also with a heavy heart that I request her transfer to Starbase 51. Accordingly, I ask that Lieutenant LeFebvre be promoted from Raider 3 to Raider 2, and with this promotion, assume the position of deputy commander of the air group.

Furthermore, I would like to propose the promotion of Lieutenant Christine Childers to Raider 3. Having completed her flight training and passed with flying colours, and with her wings imminent, I am prepared to issue the awards, should you agree to bestow them.

Regards

Lieutenant Paul Winchester
CAG
USS Tomcat

Paul looked at the memo for a moment. As he leaned back in his chair, knew that when his wife found out about the reassignment she was not going to be happy, but it was for the sake the squadron and her own health that he had to do this. He said, “computer, please send this memo to captain Jasmine Somers” As he picked up the coffee cup and took a slow small sip of the brown liquid and waited for the captain to call him as he knew she would.

- CRR -

Jasmine was currently in her Ready Room when a memo appeared on her screen. She called it up and read it and sighed. She leaned back and pressed a button on her desk.

=/\= Captain Somers to Lieutenant Wnchester, get your rear to my Ready Room, pronto =/\=

Paul had not long received the call from the Captain, and Paul found himself standing outside the Captain's ready room, ready to explain the memo that he had sent not an hour ago. He straightened his uniform, and then he pressed the door chime and waited for the Captain to call him in.

"Enter, the Captain said, and in walked her CAG. She looked up at him, "Please be seated, and then explain the memo?" She said in a puzzled tone.

Paul entered the room and sat down on the offered seat. He said," Captain, moments after Serena gave birth to our twins, she started to scream about her time in captivity with the Orions." Looking back, his commanding officer. He continued, "During this time, Doctor Ross became concerned that if she was to have an episode like this during combat, it could endanger the squadron."

Jasmine thought for a moment, "Hmm, okay, I will transfer her to Starbase 51 for the foreseeable future. She will have less stress there and a chance to recover. This means you are going to need a new DCAG. Do you have anyone in mind?" The Captain asked.

"Captain, as you can see from the memo, I recommend Lieutenant LeFebvre to DCAG and Lieutenant Childers to Raider 3 as she has shown great promise in training," Paul responded as he answered the question. He continued, " I have also been informed by Paula that we have some bright cadets joining us" Winchester finished.

"Keep the Raider three slot open, Maz may be returning, have Childers be temporary Raider three, as for LeFebvre, I agree she could take on more duties, what say we give her the surprise?" Somers said and opened a channel.

=/\= Somers to LeFebvre report to my Ready Room PDQ =/\= She said.

In the Hangars, Maggie was seated in the cockpit of her bird, running a simulation. She often did this on her off time; she always worked. It kept her mind sharp, and besides, Todd had other things to do that afternoon. They were prepping to launch, and Maggie needed to be as sharp as possible. She got the Captain's Comms and tapped back.

=/\=Yes, ma'am. =/\=

Oh, god, now what? She was doing well; she hadn't been in trouble in a long time. And she was wearing an actual uniform today, not just her half-zipped flight suit and boots. She went as quickly as she could, scrambling out of the shuttle and hurrying to the Turbolift. After a minute, she rang the chime.

"ENTER, Lieutenant", Somers said and in walked Maggie.

"Lieutenant LeFebvre, ma'am. You wanted to see me?" She said, as a way of greeting. It was more formal than her usual "barge in and sit"-she had improved a lot as an officer, and she was doing her best these days, instead of just phoning it in.

Looking up at her, Somers smiled, "Please, Lieutenant, have a seat", the Captain said, pointing to the chair next to Winchester, and she waited till the Lieutenant was sitting, and when she was, she looked up her service records and such.

"It seems, Lieutenant, you are one of the few who have quickly advanced, maybe not in rank but in postings on the Tomcat. You started off as my Auxillary pilot, then you were moved to Fighter squadrons, where you have performed admirably. Also, it is nice to see you wearing an actual uniform. *pause* Now, as Raider Four you could get away with very bright lipstick, but you have been recommended by Lieutenant Winchester, and I agree with his request. You see, he has had a rough ride during his time on the Tomcat, made more mistakes than I have gotten drunk, but he has improved, and is coming on admirably" She paused.

"Now, for reasons I am unable to go into, Lieutenant Donovan and her child have been transferred from the Tomcat to Starbase 51 with her baby, she has been removed as DCAG. With responsibility Lieutenant Febvre comes a new look so to speak, so as of this day I am officially moving you to Raider 2 and Deputy Commander Air Group under Lieutenant Winchester, also with this appointment I will require of you, when on duty you wear a darker shade of lipstick, off duty go as bright as you want, on duty a less bright shade, understood?" Somers asked.

Maggie was doing her best to follow along. What was HAPPENING?! Was she being promoted to Deputy? HER??? And what was wrong with her lipstick? It was the best one in the quadrant! Oh, she needed a response. Maggie mentally shook herself to the present.

"Yes, ma'am, I understand," she said. "Are you sure I am the best person for the job?" She asked. Truly, it was a surprise. Sure, she was a good pilot-the only thing she was good at, really- but she was not the poster child for a Starfleet officer. She would put in the effort, of course, but..."If you two think I can do it, then I will. I understand the gravity of this, and I won't disappoint you," she said.

Maggie wasn't a quitter, quite the opposite. Tell her she couldn't do something, and she did. And she did it the best.

"Lieutenant, the only reason I asked you to wear a more subdued lipstick colour is down to the fact you are being given a more prominent position with the Fighters, and as such, you will need to set an example when on duty, but as for being worthy, you would not have been elevated to DCAG were you not worthy, now after this meeting you will report to Lieutenant Winchester and he will bring you up to speed on your new duties, any questions Lieutenant?" Somers said.

Maggie nodded once. "I know," she said. "I will need to ensure I am on top of Uniform regulations," she noted. Mostly to herself. Maggie was always fine with just staying a Fleet pilot for the rest of her career-she had no yearnings for a command, promotion, or anything else. But now? It had fallen into her lap, and while she was grateful for the opportunity, she was still not sure that she was the best choice. Were there no more pilots anywhere in the Fleet?

"Ok, Lieutenant Winchester. We can chat later. No, ma'am, no further questions right now...Except...Will Serena be ok?" She had been Maggie's friend, though they weren't CLOSE friends, and she worried about people.

"From what I hear, she is healthy in body despite giving birth, but her PTSD from her time in captivity has become prominent; this is why I have transferred her and the baby to Starbase 51; it is a less stressful environment", Captain Somers responded.

Maggie nodded quietly. That was good news, at least. It wasn't due to having the children.

Looks at Winchester, "so Lieutenant, is there anything else?" The Captain added, then looked to Maggie "Lieutenant Winchester will bring you up to date on your new duties and what is expected of you. Any questions, Lieutenant LeFebvre?" Somers asked.

"No, ma'am," she said. Actually, she had one million questions, but they were probably best asked of the Counsellor because all of them were some variation of "why me?" and "what the hell is going on?"

The Captain looked at Winchester, waiting for his answer.

"None from me, Ma'am," replied Paul, looking back at the Tomcat's Commanding officer. He continued," Congratulations, Lieutenant, on your Promotion to DCAG."

Maggie smiled lightly. "Thank you, sir. I won't let you down," she said. Or she would try not to, anyway. "I'll come by the office after my simulation, we can firm up things then, if that's ok," she said.

"Fair enough, Lieutenant. Meet me in the office at 17:00," replied Paul, looking back at his new DCAG, " I will then go over your duties and your Bridge duty Roster." as he turned to face Somers for any other information.

"Well, as all that is done, you are both dismissed", Somers said and watched the pair leave her CRR.

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