Guest Poster: Data
Since I had my relationship with Ensign Jennifer Baxter, I have never met her parents.
Though I have asked her when I may do this, she has said "Sure we'll do it sometime, honey." and accepted it as such.
However, she is looking troubled just now. I hold her hand gently.
"Jennifer." I ask, "You look like you have a problem; tell me what it is."
After a slight hesitation, she speaks up.
"It's my parents." she haltingly confesses, "They want to meet you when the Enterprise returns to Earth soon, and go to dinner."
"That should be no problem, Jennifer." I reply, "I have wanted to meet them also." Though I suspect she may not have told them something.
"The trouble is, honey." Jennifer says with a half smile, "I told them you were a Lieutenant Commander on the Enterprise, which impressed them, but I didn't mention you were an....errr....android."
"I see why you were distressed." I reply, "You are concerned your parents may not approve of me."
"You can say that again." Jennifer comments, "My mother had a bad experience with a sonic shower, and my father disapproves of all sorts of technology."
"That could make our relationship somewhat awkward." I say.
"That's right, Data" she sniffs, with a tear in her eye, "My father would think I might as well have a toaster as a boyfriend."
"A toaster does not have so many circuits or a positronic brain, Jennifer, besides.."
"That's not the point, Data." she says with a sigh, "We'll have to hope your personality wins them over."
"That may somewhat of a problem, Jennifer."
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I taslk to my friend Geordi.
"Now look, Data." he tells me, "You've got to make Jennifer's parents see you as a suitable boyfriend, and not as an android."
"But I AM an android." I reply.
"That's not the point." Geordi stresses, "You've got to get them to see that you're a good boyfriend for their daughter, and that being an android is irrelevant."
I understand, Geordi. Thank you for your advice."
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A little later, we are at the transporter room. Jennifer is all dressed in an evening gown, ready for the four of us to go out.
"All set, Data honey?" she asks me.
"I think so, Jennifer." I tell her with hesitation, as two figures beam on board.
To be continued...
20 comments:
jennifer is very pretty. does she like chocolate???
smiles, bee
Well, look at Jennifer! She truly must make your circuits short...
oh boy, this could get interesting just as long as you don't bring up your related to the most annoying thing in the universe "talky toaster" you should be fine, don't get your circuits in a knot.
Jean luc-picard: From that photo, I see that we share a taste for absolutely beautiful women--even in outer space with android issues to overcome!
Best wishes, Data. Do you have a charm chip installed in there some where? Charming the mother always works. :o)
Was there a film premiere aboard the Enterprise?
Wow I didn't know people still dressed up for dinner like that!
So, what you're saying is, that in the future where we don't need to worry about war or poverty any more, we'll still need to worry about our (possible) future in laws?
I give up.
Jennifer looks stunning, I hope you have a good evening with her parents.
I knew Jennifer had been a character going around for some time. I thought it was time to cast her. It was tough choosing the right actress, but I think Kate Beckinsale fits the bill.
Jen, I think worrying about future in-laws is an eternal problem.
Titania, that tactic might just work,
Michael, you could be right.
Gopher, don't worry, there won't be a Talky Toaster.
Bee, I'm sure she does.
Go get 'em, Data! I have faith in you!
You really nailed Data's "voice."
this puts a whole new spin on the battery operated boyfriend.
I had a friend that once dated a toaster, then she found out he was seeing a cappuchino maker!! Then he was really toast!
Geordi has some great advice. So how come he has such issues with his own love life?
Her parents might be glad she's not dating a Borg or a Klingon.
Well I was reading this I had no problem at all in actually hearing "Data". Very, very good!
Hope all goes well with the in-laws, perhaps he can think of something with that positronic brain of his!
Data has a pretty girlfriend. REAL guys should be so lucky.
MJ
Jon, you're right; Geordi isn't the best advice giver.
Mrs M, I love your comment!
Squirrel, that a good one as well!
Sqt, I don't think the Baxters would be too happy about Jennifer dating one of those races.
Wow, there's really much effective information above!
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