With an enigmatic smile, Katherine arched a brow and said, “Misplaced is it?  Well then, I’ll have to see what I can do to remedy that.”  Leaning back to widen the gap between them once again, she gave herself a mental shake and decided that was enough crossing of professional boundaries with the captivating Captain for one day. Turning serious, she tried to focus on the reason she was there by picking up one of the files and skimming through it.  “Oh, this is good news.  It seems the hydroponics lab is already set up and the garden is in good condition.  So, it shouldn’t be long before we have things well under way on that score.”<br/><br/>Regarding him thoughtfully she said, “In general, I think it will be important to have a rotating schedule where everyone participates in taking care of the mundane tasks, or actually, any task that lends itself to collaboration.  It will help alleviate boredom at the very least.”  She paused briefly then asked, “So how is your team shaping up?  Is there anything of particular concern to you or them?”  A few moments later, a soldier she recognized as Sgt. Walters rushed in and nodded to Captain Hunter. “Sir, sorry to interrupt, but Dr. Heath is looking for you and says it’s urgent…I think they’ve found the bridge.  She’s in the control room.  Also, the medical doc wants Dr. Randall to meet him in the infirmary.”<br/><br/>Katherine sighed, looked at the Captain and shrugged. “I suppose we better not keep them waiting.   Perhaps we can finish our discussion another time?”  Standing up, she nodded politely to both men and went to find Dr. Pike.<br/><br/>Several hours later, she finally finished helping calibrate all the medical equipment and wanted nothing more than to get back to her room and change out of the uniform.  Reaching up to rub the back of her neck, she tilted her head and watched the fatherly doctor put away the last of his tools.  Then he turned to her and asked, “So, what do you think so far?  How is this rag tag crew of wayward scientists doing anyway?” He grinned.<br/><br/>She laughed. “I haven’t heard any complaints so I’ll take that as proof all is well.  However, I can’t help feeling that Dr. Heath knows more than she should or is letting on.”<br/><br/>He shook his head. “Ah I bet your just imagining things.  She is probably just very good at what she does, and I can’t believe the powers at be would have put her in charge if they didn’t have complete confidence in her.”<br/><br/>“You’re probably right, and I’m sure I’ll feel better once I have a chance to touch base with her and find out more.”  She replied and then he asked another question.  “And how are you getting along with the Captain?” He chuckled.<br/><br/>Her eyes narrowed, and she looked at him curiously.  “That’s a strange question from someone who’s been holed up in here since we arrived.” She teased.<br/><br/>Coughing he said, “I happened to see the two of you yesterday when I went to grab something from the Gate room, and...well…it looked rather heated.”<br/><br/>Katherine laughed.  “Yes well, after a minor hiccup due to everyone being on edge, its fine.”  Looking towards the door, she changed the subject.  “Well, I’m dying to get out of this suit and maybe grab a shower if I’m lucky.”  She waived while walking out.  “See you tomorrow doc.”<br/><br/>Back in her room, she grabbed a change of clothes and set off to find the showers.  Along the way, she saw one of the female soldiers, and thought her name was Peters.  After getting the woman’s attention, she held out her hand.  “Hi, I’m Dr. Randall.   You’re Lieutenant Tara Peters right?”  The woman nodded and shook her hand, and Katherine smiled. “Well, would you mind terribly if I asked you to stand watch for five minutes while I have a shower?  I promise to return the favour whenever you need it.”<br/><br/>Lt. Peters nodded and said, “Sure, no problem.”<br/><br/>Seeing how open the room was, she hastily shed her uniform, and stepped into the shower with some trepidation.  Closing her eyes, she held her breath, and then became pleasantly surprised when a warm mist lightly sprayed across her bare skin.  Though not as invigorating as she hoped, there was luxuriousness about it, and she leaned her head back while gently massaging her tired shoulder muscles. Completely relaxed, and feeling deliciously dreamy, her thoughts drifted peacefully until they shifted to a vision of the sexy Captain Hunter.  He came up behind her and grasped her about the waist, twisting her around in one swift movement until she faced him, locked in his powerful embrace.  His heated gaze held her mesmerized as desire spread through her like wildfire, and when he lifted her up so her breasts raked across the rough fabric of his uniform, she wrapped her legs around his hips, and clutched his face between her hands to kiss him with a hunger she didn’t know she possessed.  Breathless and staring into his eyes, she drew his lower lip between her teeth, and released it slowly…sensually, then gasped as he pushed her back against the wall and pressed her arms up against it.  Holding her wrists as he trailed hot, seductive kisses down her neck, he gently grazed her skin with his teeth and nibbled her shoulder, sending electric shocks of pleasure rippling through her body until she trembled, thrusting her hips forward to press her throbbing core against the rock hard bulge straining against his pants.  Shaken by the intensity of the image, her eyes flew open and she quickly stumbled out of the shower, dried herself off and threw on the black tank top and jeans she brought with her, almost forgetting to collect her things before leaving.<br/><br/>With a hurried thank you to Lt. Peters, she walked to the lab, finally feeling the effects of her daydream wearing off.  Sitting down at the desk, she chuckled to herself.<em>Well that was interesting!</em>She had to admit that the Captain affected her more than anyone else had in a very long time.  In one day, he’d managed to infuriate and charm the hell out of her, and she would have to be careful; a physical attraction was a complication she simply didn’t need.  Not wanting to dwell on it, she looked around, and her gaze settled on a couple of unopened boxes, so she stood up and went to work, feeling more in control than she had moments ago.  Hopefully later she’d have a chance to spend some time with Dr. Heath, to learn a bit more about the ship, and where they might be heading.  Then thinking she might just catch her if she left now, she scooped up her belongings and rushed back to her room, but once in the corridor she almost ran smack into Captain Hunter.<em>Shit.</em>Her memory of the shower was still too vivid, and she laughed nervously.  “Oops…sorry.  Guess I wasn’t watching where I was going.” Keeping her expression neutral she asked, “Do you by chance know where I can find Dr. Heath?  I haven’t checked in with her yet and I probably should.”<br/><br/><br/>