Girl's Night Out at the Zanza Men's Dance Palace
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"Beverly! You have to come down to the planet tonight. Put down that pad, shut off your monitor and close your office. It is time to go out!" Counselor Deanna Troi cajoled, while trying to get her friend to give up work for the night.
"I don't know Deanna. You know how long the past few days, the past few weeks and months, have been …. I …. I think I just want to turn in early and get a good night's sleep," replied the doctor.
"Counselor's orders. You'll have your badge with you if there are any emergencies and sickbay can survive without you for a few hours. You've earned this. We all have."
"I don't know … Wesley …"
"If there is trouble for your son to find tonight, he will find it whether or not you are on ship or not. He's a grown boy. You know he'll be fine. No excuses. Every Starfleet officer needs to boast of at least one wild night on Sarona VII once in their career. This might be your only chance, since you told me you've never been. Especially if you decide to take that position back on Earth …"
"I told you before, I didn't think I would be taking the job at Medical."
"Yes, before. Before Mrs. Manheim."
"Deanna …"
"Beverly …" Troi said in a mimicking tone. "THE ZANZA MEN'S DANCE PALACE AWAITS!"
"The what?!"
"Zanza Men's Dance Palace. It is exactly what you think it is and you need it. I need it."
"I don't need …"
"Yes, you do! And I certainly can't go there alone. Go put on anything but a uniform and I'll meet you in the transporter room in an hour?"
"You're not going to take 'no' for an answer this time, are you?"
"Not on this."
"Alright! You win. I'm going, I'm going."
"Yes!"
"What should I wear? What's standard?"
"Standard! Oh, Beverly. Wear what makes you feel like a fun night out! The Palace is across the town square from the Blue Parrot Bar. I promised the Captain I would buy a round of drinks, but then we're on our own."
"The Captain?" Beverly groaned.
"It will be a quick stop, I promise. The Z-Men are calling, and I will answer."
"Alright. Transporter Room Three, one hour?"
"Perfect. Put on your dancing shoes, Beverly!"