Meanwhile, Mendoza finished his meal at leisure, trading small talk with his daughter.  Finally the time came to return to the ship, and he waved to his first mate to make sure that the younger man followed suit.<br/><br/>"Well, Samantha, I'd say we're probably due a turn of fortunes, and those three may be just the catalyst for it.  Now, is there anything you need for sickbay?  Now's the time to get it."<br/><br/>He turned.<br/><br/>"Raiga!  We're going!   Look alive, lad."