Michael and Saru beamed into Starfleet Headquarters, continuing the conversation they'd begun back on Discovery. "I'm not sure why they'd call us back," she said thoughtfully. "We were on schedule with our deliveries."

"No doubt Dr. Kovich had a very good reason to do so," Saru replied sagely. "Once we know what is needed then we can be back on our way."

The walk to Kovich's office didn't take that long. Once they arrived and were granted entry, Michael noticed someone else sitting in front of the good doctor's desk. Kovich rose to his feet in welcome. "Ah, Captain Burnham, welcome back," he said.

Michael and Saru looked at each other before she responded with, "We appreciate the welcome but I am unsure as to why we've been recalled."

"Perhaps, I can clear this up, doctor." The visitor said before he got up from his chair and turned so he could face Michael and Saru.

Saru's gasp matched Michael's. She took a halting step forward and stopped before choking out, "This is impossible." Her eyes darted over to Kovich who was watching them avidly.

"It would seem," Christopher Pike said, "that the impossible is relative."