A Date With Beverly

This evening, Beverly and I are having a date by spending some time in the holodeck having a picnic as the twin suns of Sira set, creating a beautiful effect.

As we are Captain and Doctor, we don't usually do this; rather discreetly, I have told Riker that Dr Crusher and I are studying various route options for the Enterprise to travel in the Osarka System.

"If you say so." Riker had said in a sly voice, followed by a wink.

Anyway, Beverly and I are sitting on a grass hilltop within the holodeck eating our sandwiches; the twin suns are lowering.

"Oh, Jean-Luc" says Beverly, "This is so romantic; we should have done this before."

The holodeck door opens and Data walks in.

"I am very sorry, Captain" he declares, "But I understood that you and the Doctor were studying routes for the Enterprise to go; I wanted to see if you needed my help."

"We've already done that, Data." I tell him, "Dr Crusher and I are just err...relaxing before we go back."

"I see; I could stay with you if you wish, Captain."

"That won't be necessary, Data! " I snap, "You can go back to the Bridge."

Data leaves, and Beverly starts chatting.

"Sira is such a beautiful place, Jean-Luc. Maybe we'd like to see it for real somet.."

Geordi walks in.

"Hi Captain," he states eagerly, "I heard that there were some routes that you were planning; maybe I could help by calculating the engine's optimum performance."

"I don't think we need your input Mr La Forge" I irritatingly say, "The Doctor and I have it all worked out between us."

Geordi takes a look at Beverly and I.

"Err, yes, I see what you mean." he stammers, and hurriedly leaves.

The twin suns start to sink even further; Beverly and I eat our sandwiches, and afterwards put my arm round her shoulder.

"Beverly," I tell her, "I really want to say..."

Deanna walks in.

"Captain, can I have a word with Bev?" she inquires, "I want to see if she's free for the next girlie night out."

Beverly sighs and gets up to talk with Deanna; they whisper in each other's ear. Deanna looks at me, has a fit of giggles amd leaves.

"All sorted out?" I ask Beverly.

"Err, yes" she replies.

We sit down again; the twin suns have almost set. We move close together, and we start to kiss.

Worf enters.

"Captain!" he barks out, "There is a security disturbance; one of the prisoners we have been escorting has escaped."

"Can't Commander Riker handle it?" I say.

"He has ensured teams are seaching for him, but wanted you and Doctor Crusher to be aware of the situation."

"Thank you, Mr Worf!" I say with a resigned voice before he leaves.

"I'm sorry, Beverly" I say to her, "But it seems our date was doomed from the start."

"Don't worry, Jean-Luc." she replies, "We'll have our date another time."

"It's maddened me though." I angrily declare, "If someone else comes through that door, they will regret it!"

The door opens.

I turn round and without seeing I run and grab the person, knocking him unconsious.

"Why can't you leave us alone!!" I yell out.

When I look, I see I've got my hands round the neck of the escaped prisoner.

Worf and the security team quickly follow.

"Well done, Captain!" he says, "You managed to capture him; it would have required great strength to to that."

As they take him away, Beverly kisses me.

"Very good, Jean-Luc" she whispers, "Our date turned out well, after all."