Thursday, February 14, 2008

Enterprise Valentine Ball

Now that it is February 14th, all the crew are decked out in their best clothes, ready to attend the Enterprise Valentine Ball in the Sands nightclub.

We all approach the entrance, I have my best tuxedo on. I am escorting Beverly as she wears a stunning red dress, together with a rose.



I know she wore this at the Christmas Party, but any man who values their life does not remind the woman they are with of this fact.

Besides that, she looks good in it.

"Looking forward to it, Jean-Luc?" she asks, as she kisses me on the cheek.

"Yes, Bev." I reply, "I hear that Vic Fontaine has quite a romantic musical set for us tonight."

As we enter, I see all the couples are ready, and the music begins with 'We've Only Just Begun'

We've only just begun to live,
White lace and promises
A kiss for luck and we're on our way.
And yes, We've just begun.

Before the rising sun we fly,
So many roads to choose
We start our walking and learn to run.
And yes, We've just begun.

Sharing horizons that are new to us,
Watching the signs along the way,
Talking it over just the two of us,
Working together day to day
Together.

And when the evening comes we smile,
So much of life ahead
We'll find a place where there's room to grow,
And yes, We've just begun.

All the couples are chatting, but I notice that one person is on her own. Ro Laren.

"What's happened to Ro?" I ask Riker.

"She couldn't get a date, Captain." he replies, "Sometimes her abrasive attitude makes her a little unapproachable."

"But every one else has a date." I say, "Data is with Jennifer, Seven has got Reg Barclay with her, although I think she is just about tolerating him. As for T'Pol and Ensign Britney, they are happier dancing with each other. The men run off after approaching them."



"All right, you lovebirds." says Vic, "Here's another slow dance for you."

"Number One." I say, "I'm ordering all the male senior staff to have a turn in dancing with Ro Laren. Pass the word around. I'll start with this dance."

I approch Ro.

"Would you like to dance this one?"



"Sure, Captain." she replies.

We start, although unfortunatately, the song turns out to be 'Won't Somebody Dance With Me?'

And now the band is playing very slow
and once again, I'll get my coat and go
a lonely wallflower waiting by the wall
without the will power to face the music at all

Please, won't somebody dance with me
start up a romance with me
just someone somewhere
someone who dare take a chance with me

I feel so silly in my patent shoes
so many partners but one of them will choose
a lonely wall flower feeling rather tired
feeling undesired

Please, won't somebody dance with me
start up a romance with me
just someone somewhere
someone who dare take a chance with me

May I have the pleasure of this dance?

Doo doo doo doo doo

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"Get together with your true love, folks." calls out Vic a few hours later, "Time to close the Ball. I need someone for this song to sing a duet with. Ro, come up here."

Surprised, she gets to the stage and they sing "Close To You."

Why do birds suddenly appear
Every time you are near?
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you.

Why do stars fall down from the sky
Every time you walk by?
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you.

On the day that you were born
The angels got together
And decided to create a dream come true
So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold
And starlight in your eyes of blue.

That is why all the girls in town
Follow you all around.
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you.

On the day that you were born
The angels got together
And decided to create a dream come true
So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold
And starlight in your eyes of blue.

That is why all the girls in town
Follow you all around.
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you.
Just like me (Just like me)
They long to be
Close to you.

Wahhhhhhhhhhh, close to you.
Wahhhhhhhhhhh, close to you.
Hahhhhhhhhhhh, close to you.
Lahhhhhhhhhhh, close to you.



A happy Ro Laren leaves the stage.

"Thanks, Vic." I say quietly.

"Anytime, Captain."

"Happy Valentine's Day, Jean-Luc." says Bev, and kisses me.

"Happy Valentine's Day, Beverly."

27 comments:

Jaime said...

Happy V day, Captain!!

susan said...

Ahh sweet.

Batgirl said...

Happy... Valentines day.

Gordon said...

Happy Valentines Day Captain.
Now you do realise you have those Carpenters songs going around in my head.

Nancy Wu said...

Have a Super Hot V-day with Biv, Captain. Rock the balls!

Ellee Seymour said...

Happy Valentines Day captain, and to all who fly on your ship.

Tawnya Shields said...

Happy Valentine's Day. That was so sweet of you to make Ro's day so much nicer. :o)

Lahdeedah said...

Happy Valentine's Day.

I see commercialization still has its place in that century.

Linda said...

Sounds like a lovely party for all - especially for Ro.

Hope your's was happy, too!

The Real Mother Hen said...

This is sweet.
Thanks Captain :)

PS: So does that mean that everyone of us can count on you to get a date? :)

Amanda said...

The captain always takes care of his crew.

Bilbo said...

Amanda called it right, as usual: a good captain takes care of his people first. Happy belated Valentine's Day!

Anonymous said...

belated happy valentines day!
michele sent me

Shephard said...

Dr. Crusher looks stunning. :)
~S

Jean-Luc Picard said...

Thanks for all your Valentine wishes. You're a great group of people!

Anonymous said...

Hope you had a good holiday
I myself am a non-practitioner
Michele sent me to consider your act of kindness randomly.

Anonymous said...

it looks like cupid has been incredibly busy this year

Galen

Unknown said...

Hope you slipped a five dollar bill to Vic, and I agree with your excellent choice in women! :D

eastcoastlife said...

Looks like you had a wonderful VDay! ^-^

Ellee Seymour said...

I hope the ball was a great success captain.

Danny Bailey said...

Happy Valentines day

Justice said...

happy V day

The Mistress of the Dark said...

Hope you had a great V-day Captain :)

Anonymous said...

Captain, I enjoyed the party although belatedly. I like the red dress.

I suppose Michele would too!

carmilevy said...

There's nothing like a shot of color to liven up the holiday. Thanks for taking us on this trip, Captain. Yuo turned a plain Valentine's Day into a memorable one.

I don't think I'll ever look at red dresses in quite the same way again :)

Hi from Michele's. Not sure what she wore to mark the occasion.

merlyn said...

valentine's day is also my rl birthday. This was a nice post!!! Glad that even Ro had a good time.

Anonymous said...

Sometimes I wonder if Vic was being mean to Ro. That was too much of a co-incidence. "Won't Somebody Dance With Me?" C'mon!