Thursday, June 16, 2005

Captain's Holiday (Part 2)

This will be my last Journal entry until the beginning of July.

In just a couple of days, I'll be beaming down to Portugal for that relaxing boat ride on the River Duomo until the end of July.

The Enterprise is in space dock being repaired, and all the crew are going on vacations for two weeks.

I still haven't asked Beverly if she'll go on the trip with me.

LaForge is on his way to the pleasure planet of Rigel IV. He says it a place where he knows he can have a 'good time'. He nudges me in the ribs when he mentions that remark.

Data is going to a lecture on cybernetics and positronic circuitry.

"Would you like to have gone somewhere more interesting?" I mention.

"No, Captain. For me, this lecture will reap far more benefits and it may help to improve my subroutines."

I sigh.

Worf is going to a D'Tagggh Competition on the Klingon homeworld.

"I am tipped to win this, Captain. There may be some maiming in the rounds to the final, but I shall make sure I come through without a scratch." he defiantly says, "There is much honour in this competition."

Riker tells me he is going to his home country of Canada, away from the 24th Century crowds. Deanna is standing next to him.

"Where are you going, Counselor?" I ask her.

Riker nudges her. "Oh, er, just here and there on Earth" she giggles.

Why does she do that?

"I hope you enjoy your vacation and you get a lot of pleasure from it"

"I'm sure I will!!" she splurts out in a fit of giggles. Even Riker joins in.

Just what is going on around here?

I go off to SickBay, knowing that if I don't ask Beverly to come with me now, she never will.

"Hello Beverly, you know that I'm going on a boat trip in Portugal this Saturday?"

"Yes, Jean-Luc."

"Well, I happened to have a ticket for another cabin, and I thought that you might like to come with me on a journey down the Duomo."

"I'd love to, Jean-Luc" she replies, "But I've been called to a medical conference by Starfleet, so I'll be listening to and making lectures for two weeks. I'm really sorry."

Then, she suddenly thinks.

"But I tell you what you could do..."

Don't say it, Beverly, please don't say it.

"I was due to spend the entire time with Wesley. Now he'll have nothing to do while I'm at the conference. He'd love to go on the trip with you, as he so enjoys your company."

AGGGGhH!!

I feel as if a ton of bricks has just dropped on me. Limply, I say "All right."

Wesley comes in and Beverly tells him.

"Wow!" he says, "That's great, I'm really gonna enjoy being with the Captain all the time for the next two weeks!"

He cheerily talks to me; I'm already getting a migraine.

"Captain, we've got so much fun to do, so much to see, everywhere is gonna be so exciting! I can hardly wait!"

He walks out of the room, so thrilled.

I'll leave you all for now until the beginning of July.

It could be a long two weeks.

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xtessa said...

LOL!!!!

aaah... too bad Beverly couldn't make it. if i were you, i'd lock up Wesley in the holodeck and make him believe that he's in Portugal!

now, you have have a good time! *nudge, nudge*

Michele said...

You are takign a vacation to somewhere on Earth? Oh my! Please have a wonderful time.

Jamie said...

Silly Beverly. All work and no play. She should be running her fingers through Jean-Luc's.. er... hairs.

steve said...

Have a safe trip!!

Trinity13 said...

Well, the last time you two were alone together, he saved your life. Do you plan on the same for this time around?

Anonymous said...

*cringes* My sympathies Jean-Luc. I hope you can still have a good time on your vacation.

Michelle said...

you are too funny! enjoy your vacation...I'm so jealous.

Robin said...

I do hope you have a good time, even with, um, extra baggage.

Unknown said...

i just started reading your blog and now your gonna be gone to an earthly trip for a month. my luck eh?...
have lot's o fun!

dddragon said...

{sigh} too bad you were stuck with the kid. Maybe you can find a "friend" for him while you're there.

Hope you have a great time, anyway!

Nic said...

Dear Captain. I am so sorry that things didn't work out for you. Maybe an unfortunate "accident" will befall young Mr. Crusher, rendering him laid up in his room for the duration of the trip. Or maybe he'll take one look at the girls in small bathing suits and forget completely about you for the duration of the vacation. Best of luck to you and have FUN! (Regardless if the twit's there or not)

Jon the Intergalactic Gladiator said...

It would be terrible if an "accident" were to befall Wesley on the trip...

True Jersey Girl said...

I know you will have a great time, despite your questionable company. Trust me, there is one chick in Jersey who is soooo jealous right now!!!

Kimberly said...

Enjoy your time on our planet! Let me know if you make it to the US:-)

Jean-Luc Picard said...

Thanks for all your good wishes. I really appreciate them. It's good to know there are so many wonderful people out there.

Riker's personal profile must be on the blink here on the Enterprise. The last time I saw Deanna Troi's record, it said she was a Klingon!

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