From: Lt. Cmdr. Will Jamison
NIMR
To: Cmdr. Lee Crane
Re: Under your influence

It's come to my attention that one of our shore affiliates,
affectionately known by the crew as 'Gray Lady' has come down with
pneumonia. And not your ordinary everyday kind of pneumonia. No,
she's contracted double pneumonia.('Contracted'- as in smitten with
the condition, not contracted like you are with NIMR or ONI, or any
other of your blasted special assignments) Well, I digress...

Not only has she continued to bust her doctors orders like a certain
Skipper I know and try to continue in some of her everyday
activities, but she claims to those looking after her that
she's 'fine'. (Not the 'fine' as in the top quality china teacup you
made me help pick out for your mother, nor 'fine' as in the parking
ticket you owe me, but 'fine' as in DENIAL.)

And she would not have doubled her affliction or be in this denial if
it weren't for YOUR influence!
***
From: Cmdr. Lee Crane
SSRN Seaview
Re: Under my influence

Cheech, Doc, will you give it a break! I'm not THAT bad! I mean, I
came to YOU when Braddock's Atmosphere first got to me.
As for 'Gray Lady', well, though imitation is the highest form of
flattery, I am concerned too and will send her a get well card along
with my recommendation for a good bed rest. (As in sleep, not the
lumpy back pillow you forced me to use when all I had was a little
bug bite.)
***
From: Lt. Cmdr. Will Jamison
NIMR
To: Cmdr. Lee Crane
Re: Under your influence

Bug bite? Bug bite? You wouldn't have had that damn bug bite if you
hadn't gone gallivanting off with pal Joe Jackson on that 'camping
trip'. (As in sneaky spy assignment, in some damn jungle, full of
snakes, bugs, and God knows what else!)
You didn't help it any when you scratched it raw in fetid water!

***
From: Cmdr. Lee Crane
SSRN Seaview
Re: Under my influence

I thought we were discussing 'Gray Lady' .

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From: Lt. Cmdr. Will Jamison
NIMR
To: Cmdr. Lee Crane
Re: Under your influence

If the shoe fits! Besides, she may very well be one of those 'Hen's'
like Agent Catfish. Speaking of 'Hen's', just what is it that they
do? Their logo is that they're so secret even they don't know what
they're doing.
***
From: Cmdr. Lee Crane
SSRN Seaview
Re: Under my influence

Beats me. I just know they gaggle like hens when they meet or discuss
us fighting men.
***
From: Lt. Cmdr. Will Jamison
NIMR
To: Cmdr. Lee Crane
Re: Under your influence
Well, you won't be a 'fighting man' for long if you don't attend to
that cracked rib you got crashing into the plot table when you hit
that damn rock! Again!
***
From: Cmdr. Lee Crane
SSRN Seaview
Re: Under my influence

It just came out of nowhere Will. I swear it must be a life form with
an obsession to kick our butts. Correction, Seaview's butt, er...bow.
Besides, Frank (the Corpsman, not O'Brien) will verify that I'm not
doing anything strenuous. So you can set your fears for my rib aside.
***
From: Lt. Cmdr. Will Jamison
NIMR
To: Cmdr. Lee Crane
Re: Under your influence

As long as you are Lee Crane,(Lee as in the name, not the side of the
wind when you sail that derelict you call a sailboat, and Crane as in
the name, not the bird or bathroom fixture) there is NO rest for
your CMO. I have more gray hairs treating you than any patient I've
ever had! I'm going bald too!
***
From: Cmdr. Lee Crane
SSRN Seaview
Re: Under my influence

Well, soooorrrry! As for my sailboat, ask Nelson if she's not
seaworthy! And remember, bald is beautiful. Or at least essentially
masculine. Think Jean Luc!
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From: Lt. Cmdr. Will Jamison
NIMR
To: Cmdr. Lee Crane
Re: Under your influence

Will you or will you not help with 'Gray Lady'?
***
From: Cmdr. Lee Crane
SSRN Seaview
Re: Under my influence

Have already asked Agent Catfish to check in on her. And there's an
Emma who's keeping a sharp eye.

Ps. If it makes you feel better, have asked Frank to take a look at
my rib if only to prove to you AND 'Gray Lady' that I'm taking care
of myself. So there.

***
From: Corpsman Frank
SSRN Seaview
To: Lt. Cmdr. Will Jamison
Re: Under his influence

Well, sort of. Did he tell you about the broken arm he got before
your last communication? I won't go into details but a giant mutant
lizard decided he looked like a tropical fruit.(We really have to get
rid of that yellow banana wetsuit!) But he IS trying Doc. He's just
as concerned about 'Gray Lady' as we are and wants her to rest and
get completely well.
Will keep you posted.
***
From: Cmdr. Lee Crane
SSRN Seaview
To: 'Gray Lady'

Rest well, take care, and get well soon!
And that's an order!