Star Trek: Lower Decks

Captain's log, stardate 58130.6.

The Cerritos has rendezvoused with the Archimedes

and my old friend Captain Sonya Gomez

so that we can assist in her first contact of the Lapeerians.

The Laap System is fairly unassuming:

a gas giant, couple Class J's,

obviously our new Class M,

and an unstable planetoid right here,

just off its ecliptic.

The Cerritos will be positioned outside the system.

Isn't that overly cautious for a planetoid?

Carol, I know Cali-class isn't afraid

of getting their nacelles dirty.

We just don't want multiple ships approaching at once,

or the Lapeerians might mistake "first contact"

- for a "first invasion." - Of course.

Once formalities are complete,

the Cerritos can install subspace transponders

and join us for a celebration with the locals.

I'll tell sickbay to brace for hangovers.

One more thing, Captain Freeman.

I've heard that congratulations are in order.

Oh, great. Jennifer.

I'm sure you just love catching me with contraband,

but can you try not to rat me out to Ransom this time, okay?

Yeah, I don't care.

Oh, please, I know you hate me.

Pfft, I don't think about you at all.

: Yeah, right, I bet you dream about me

every night with your stupid little butt--

Whoa.

Enjoy your final mission on the Cerritos.

New ships are exciting, but trust me:

you'll miss your crew.

You don't think the admiralty

will let me transfer my senior staff?

With California-class?

Command likes to keep a real sense of consistency.

You're gonna have to make some tearful goodbyes.

Aw, man, this again?

Hey, Boimler, my implant's messing up my vision.

Can you take my shift in Cetacean Ops

- so I can get it fixed? - Sorry, I can't.

Captain Freeman Day's only a week away.

My decorations have to be the best.

Isn't that a craft day for toddlers?

- Not anymore. -

Hey. I-I was just hiding behind a bush

and I heard the captain's getting a promotion.

Whoa, really? Good for her.

Bad for us! I don't want a whole new captain.

We could end up with some weirdo with a riding crop.

Yeah, but this is huge for your mom.

She gets to dive into the unknown on a whole new ship.

Gah, I never get to dive into unknowns.

Ooh, a promotion means a big party and a fancy dinner.

- I hope it's fajitas. - Ooh. Ooh, ooh,

then we get to line up in the hallway, right?

And then we all applaud

while the captain walks off the ship for the last time.

Ooh, that sounds great!

It sounds like betrayal, but with clapping.

Ugh, this is totally going to ruin

the timing for Captain Freeman Day.

You think Ransom might be willing to move it up?

It is a vanity holiday

to trick kids into respecting authority,

plus she hasn't even told Ransom...

And he'd probably be super pissed.

- Thanks, Boimler! - Mariner, no.

Mariner! Ah! That wasn't my idea!

Oh, no.

Dr. T'Ana wants to see me in her office.

I think she's mad at me.

For what?

Ugh, well, I mean,

there's just so much to study on the Cerritos,

sometimes it's hard to stay focused on just sickbay.

Come on. Dr. T's grouchy, and you're great.

I'm sure you're overthinking it.

Aw, thank you, Rutherford.

You're welcome.

Well, I guess I'll head off.

You don't think this alert will mess with my work, do you?

Hello?

Tendi?

She says "hi" to everyone, she's a waitress.

But it's different. She's, like, so attentive.

I mean, always asking what I'm doing...

Yo, what's up? Talking about bridge crew stuff?

Tough gig, tough gig.

Uh, this booth's full, Ensign.

I get it, yeah, no,

and you want to maintain the illusion of command, yeah.

It's not an illusion. I'm your commander.

Sure. I'll take off, but first,

I think I have something

that you guys are going to want to hear.

Yeah, so I was on the station...

We'll see you in the Laap system, Captain Freeman.

Looking forward to it, Captain Gomez.

Ransom, take us out.

Oh, is it time to go?

Thank you so much for all that information, Captain.

Okay...

Shaxs, any update on those phaser repairs?

No. And if there was an update, I would tell you.

I wouldn't keep that information to myself. I'm an open book!

Did someone buy an alien mood-altering plant

on the station or something?

Maybe everyone feels like they should know more

about what's going on on the ship.

Like need-to-know stuff that they don't know, you know?

: The Cerritos is ready for warp, Captain.

You know, your ship?

Oh. Just warp me already.

Senior staff, in my ready room. Now.

Look, at this point, it's pretty clear

she's not cut out for Medical.

What? No!

What the hell is going on here?

I heard you and Gomez,

- back on the station. - Heard what?

That you're being offered a promotion to a new ship,

and while I can assume I'll remain at your side,

everyone else here is pretty upset.

Who said I'm taking you with me?

- You aren't? - So you are leaving?

Why didn't you tell us?

You're lucky I'm so spiritually centered or I'd snap!

It's not official.

Why the hell wouldn't you take your number one?

I agree with you at all times!

I would transfer all of you if I could,

but Command doesn't like

shuffling crews off California-cla...

Oh, that's such !

We are just as good as any other class!

Our warp core is twice as fast

as any other ship in the fleet!

Whoa! Mr. Billups...

Oh, hey. So who's going to be the new captain?

Come on, who else would it be?

- They'll be bringing on someone new. - What?!

This is ridiculous! Are you saying...

- Rutherford! - Hey!

How'd it go with Dr. T?

I-I didn't talk to her.

I think she's going to transfer me.

- From Medical? - No! Off the ship!

I saw her delete me from the system.

What? No way! That's crazy!

You're, like, the nicest person in sickbay.

I don't think that Dr. T'Ana cares about being nice.

She's more into hostility.

Oh! I should've been more mean!

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, I gotta see this for myself.

Hang on.

You're right.

You're not in there! That's so unfair.

I can't believe this.

I'll miss the Cerritos so much.

Then let's make sure you see her one last time. Come on.

- W-What do you mean? - Let's go visit

all your favorite places on the ship,

so you can have a proper goodbye.

- That's a great idea. - Ow!

- Uh, maybe I should lead the way.

Yeah, that's an okey dokey from me.

All scans nominal, Captain Gomez.

Welcome to the Laap system.

Take us in nice and slow.

Let's give them plenty of time to scan us.

Nobody likes unexpected guests.

Ah!

Uh, I'm okay.

Please don't, it's fine.

Don't worry about it.

I've done way worse

in front of much more intimidating captains.

Ah. Maintenance hatch 788,

always warm to the touch.

- - Ow!

Little ship, but a big warp core.

Oh, listen to that thrum.

- Ah! - Whoa.

This is where we watched the Trivoli pulsar.

They-they always tell you

not to get too attached to your ship.

But how could you not?

Hey, can I tell you something?

Y-Yeah?

I am attached to the ship.

I love the Cerritos.

I have for a long time now.

And no one can tell me otherwise!

I love the Cerritos, too.

Ooh, I know where we should go next.

Somewhere off-limits.

The rubber ducky room?