A/N: Sorry I haven't updated in forever but the muse didn't want to write this chapter, then College started and then the muse wanted to write other fics. But better late than never. So this is a short update to set the scene for the next chapter. Please R&R
How it's supposed to be.
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Beverly sat at Jean-Luc's desk and punched in a channel to Earth to contact Alyssa. After all she still had an hour and half until she met Jean-Luc. She waited a minute before Alyssa's smiling face appeared on the screen.
"Hello Alyssa!"
"Doctor! Are you back onboard the Enterprise? I thought you took the job as Head of Starfleet Medical."
"I was but something came up and I wanted to be back home."
"What happened?"
"I didn't want to lose my second chance. How are you?"
"I am just fine Dr. I am getting ready for a family wedding then I go to Medical to get my Medical License. I'm going to be a Doctor!"
"That's wonderful Alyssa! Know that you have a spot reserved onboard the Enterprise should you want it. We don't leave officially for a few more days, maybe a week, tops."
"Thank you! I take the tests in two days and will find out if I passed the next day. And thank you for the posting offer; I would love to serve with you back on board the Enterprise. I will call you with my results." Alyssa glowed with telling her mentor her news. Beverly knows that this will be good for Alyssa and her son; dealing with her husband's death is no easy feat. And Beverly felt she could help in small ways.
"That is great news Alyssa! I look forward to hearing your results and having you continue to serve onboard the Enterprise. I'm gonna let you go. I want to hear from Dee before I'm whisked off on my mystery date."
"Where is the dear Captain taking you Doctor?"
"I have no clue. . . wait, how did you know it was Jean-Luc?"
"I served with you both since Farpoint; I know you both love each other and that the rooms that you are in right now aren't yours and the objects around the room tell me it's the Captain's rooms."
"You are right Alyssa. I don't want to have my own quarters; I want to stay here. Bye talk to you in a few days Alyssa."
"Bye Doctor and when I call you; I want details." They both hit the button to end the connection. Looking at her chronometer she saw that only 45 minutes half passed. She still had 45 minutes until 7. So she decided that she would see if she could contact Deanna.
She rang up Dee. A few seconds later Deanna Troi-Riker's face appeared on her Screen.
"Beverly, This is a nice surprise. I heard your back as head of Starfleet Medical! Congratulations!"
"Thanks Dee. But that was only so I could do an undercover op. I came back to the Enterprise a few days ago."
"Oh really! Wow! Can you tell me about the mission?"
"Some of it. Suffice it to say they needed me to go undercover and help an oppressed race create a cure for the disease that has plagued their planet for years. I go captured and was unable to complete the mission so they sent Jean-Luc and Pug and a Dr. Greyhorse. All of whom served with Jack on the Stargazer. They managed to complete the mission and rescue me. Jean-Luc panicked and told me he loved me. I rejected it at first through instinct, but came back and told him I was a fool and asked him if he would take me back."
"I am guessing both by your background and the sound of your voice he said yes?"
"Your guess is correct and I have a mystery date with him at 1900 hours. But I wanted to touch base with you and see how the Titian is."
"The ship is wonderful; though it is a little weird not having all of us one board. I am happy for you and the captain. I will call you tomorrow afternoon and I will want details. Go get ready for your date. Can I tell Will about this?"
"I say yes, but not anyone else. I have no clue about how Jean-Luc wants to handle everything about this. But you get to know because you are my best friend. Talk to you tomorrow."
Just as they stopped the transmission the doors opened and Jean-Luc strolled in. He came over to the desk and placed some padds down and leaned over to give her a kiss. He then headed into his sleeping quarters and returned 5 minutes later changed into casual clothes. He wore a, dark brown leather pants tucked into riding boots with a tan shirt tucked in with a black belt and a black jacket competed the look. Beverly stood up and Jean-Luc helped her into her jacket then he placed a hand at the small of her back as he escorted her to a transporter room. They transported down to Earth.
Down to her favorite restaurant in San Francisco. She turned to Jean-Luc with a smile on her face and she kissed his cheek. He smiled at her and led her into the restaurant.
