What if Picard and Dr Crusher were together? You will notice some well known characters that I have created and Data and Ro Laren, married. I got the idea off another story of him getting married so I am going with it.
Picard was on the bridge along with Data who was looking rather pleased with himself; he had yet again proved his sentience when petitioning Starfleet to allow him to marry, Ro Laren to was on the bridge and sporting a rather telltale sign that Data had won.
Picard and Data were discussing the new arrival onboard the ship, that of William Jack Crusher, Picard was acting the proud grandfather even if it was by marriage "Isn't he cute?" asked Picard
"Sir you act as if he is your biological grandchild" said Data chuckling
"True Mr Data" said Picard
Ro Laren thought this was amusing, Wesley who had left Lily and his new son to rest in the Sick bay and had returned to the bridge, smiled at Picard "He might as well be Commander" he said to Data
Data was not to sure what he meant by hat, smiled anyway.
Picard left the bridge to Data and headed to the sick bay to check on mother and child "Hey Captain" said Lily who was awake
"How are you?" he asked
"Fine, so how do you like being a grandfather?" she asked
"Although I am not his biological grandfather, I am as good as" he said with a smile
"Indeed sir" she said as the little infant opened his eyes and stirred from his sleep
"May I?" he asked
"Go ahead" said Lily
Picard went to the baby crib and gently lifted the little one into his arms, Little William at first was not to sure of this person holding him then realised he felt safe and sighed contently. "Well hello there" said Picard
Beverly smiled as she watched from the sidelines "You suit that look Jean-Luc" she said
"I believe I do" he agreed
Data's awkward question
Later Data came to see Picard in his ready room, the look on his face was unreadable "What can I do for you Data?" Picard asked
"Sir, I have a small request, as you know I strive to be more human and am just about there but well after the birth of Wesley and Lily's baby, I have got to thinking of Lal again" said Data shuffling with nervousness
"Ah" said Picard
"Sir, I would like to be a father but am not sure how…." Said Data
"Sit down Data" said Picard indicating a seat, Data did so "I can see your desire and know you would make a great father"
"Thank you sir" said Data
"Leave it to me Data, I may have an idea"
"Thank you sir" said Data standing up.
Picard stood up and they left the ready room together, Data to find Ro Laren and Picard to see Beverly.
Beverly was sitting in their shared quarters, reading a book when Picard walked in "Jean-Luc, are you alright?" she asked seeing his face
"I am Beverly though I need your input" he said
"Go on" she said putting her book down
"I have just had Data come and talk to me, he is wishing to be a father" he said sitting down beside her "You know how my brother died and my nephew and so my family line ends with me?"
"Yes…" she said having a sudden realisation where this is heading
"I would like to help him"
"Jean-Luc you have my full support" she said
He hugged her "so shell we tell him?" he asked, she nodded. He got up and smiling tasked Data and Ro Laren to join them in their quarters
Not long later the door let them know they had visitors "Come in" said the happy couple
Data and Ro Laren entered "Take a seat" said Picard, they did "I have been thinking for a while and have just spoken to Beverly and we have come to a decision, we would like to fulfil your wish Data of being a parent"
Data and Ro Laren were shocked "Thank you Sir" said Data quietly
"Ro Laren, come see me in the morning" said Beverly, Ro Laren nodded.
