Story:Star Trek: The New Generation/Countdown Part One/Act Three

Enterprise, Intrepid, and Odyssey  are next to Starbase 157.

''Captain's log Supplemental. The Enterprise and her taskforce are awaiting the orders of Admiral Picard to head into Romulan Space to evacuate the Romulan people from their homeworld and colonies before the Hobus Star implodes.''

In his quarters John is sleeping when the com activates.

Bridge to Captain Martin Commander Y'Nar says over the com.

He activates his combadge.

Martin go Captain Martin says as he's half asleep.

Sir we're picking up a signal from the Verity, its addressed to you from the second officer Lieutenant Newton Commander Y'Nar says over the com.

John gets out of bed getting his shirt on.

Patch him to my quarters Commander Captain Martin says as he speaks into the com.

Aye, sir patching through now Commander Y'Nar says over the com.

Lieutenant Newton appears on the large screen.

Lieutenant Newton we're receiving your transmission what is wrong? Captain Martin says as he looks at the screen.

Lieutenant Newton's face has sadness and disappointment as he explains what happened.