Distant Memory

The Quasar Bar and Grill was bustling with activity as Dr. McCormick made his way through the crowd. He had returned to Earth after many years of serving as Dr. Leonard McCoy's assistant on the USS Enterprise. His mission was simple - to find a starship that could take him back to the Genesis Planet.
As he entered the bar, he was immediately drawn to a group of alien pilots who were discussing their latest missions. He approached them and asked if any of them were headed towards the Genesis Planet. To his dismay, one of the captains shook his head and said, 'Genesis Planet forbidden!'
Dr. McCormick pleaded with the alien captain, explaining the importance of his mission. But the captain refused to budge. Dr. McCormick felt defeated and desperate. He had to get back to the Genesis Planet at any cost.
Just then, a Federation security guard appeared beside him. 'Excuse me, sir,' the guard said. 'I couldn't help but overhear your conversation. The Genesis Planet is strictly off-limits. Any attempt to visit it will result in severe punishment.'
Dr. McCormick's heart sank. He knew he couldn't return to the planet on his own. The security guard's words meant he would have to give up his mission and return to a life of mundanity on Earth. But he couldn't accept that. He had to try.
In a moment of desperation, Dr. McCormick tried to use the Vulcan nerve pinch on the guard in order to escape. However, his efforts were in vain as the guard quickly subdued him. Dr. McCormick was arrested for his attempted escape and taken to Federation prison.
For years, Dr. McCormick tried to escape from the prison. But each time, he was caught and punished severely. As the years passed, he was forgotten by his colleagues on the Enterprise and even by his own family. He died alone in his cell, a bitter and defeated man.
His body was buried in an unmarked grave, a final punishment for his crimes. No one mourned his passing or remembered his name. The brilliant young doctor who once served on the USS Enterprise was now nothing but a distant memory.
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