Archer reached the bridge more quickly than he hoped. He also passed another gaping hole in the hull and realized what Sammel hadn't told him.

They were in serious trouble.

He was surprised to discover the bridge was intact, though the body of the fallen spacer was missing, his second officer long run off. He didn't have time to think about it. He took a seat and keyed the command for the status of the entire ship.

Through the flickering light of the emergency ...