Engage
"I told you, Sweets, I am not going to sit through another Star Trek marathon. That's your thing, not mine."
Sweets rolled his eyes at his friend as Booth threw himself on the sofa in a huff. "Come on, Booth. It's just The Voyage Home and then Wrath of Khan. They're the best of the Star Trek movies in my opinion."
Digging in his metaphorical heels, Booth shook his head. "Nope. After you made me watch that awful Insurrection, I refuse to do it again."
"But Insurrection is arguably the worst of the movie series! You can't judge them all by that." Sweets joined Booth on the sofa and sighed. "Come on. We'll just watch First Contact, if you want. That's the absolute best of the TNG movies and definitely in the top 5 of Star Trek movies, period. I think you'll really love it."
Resigned to either being subjected to yet another afternoon of sci fi he didn't enjoy or hurting his friend's feelings, Booth took the path of least resistance. Plus, the puppy dog eyes the kid was working were killing him.
"Alright." He ignored Sweets' silent cheer as he continued. "But I have some ground rules."
"Anything!"
Booth held up his hand and began to tick off his requirements. "One: Absolutely no use of the words 'mega', 'totally' or 'bitchin'." He glared at Sweets. "I mean, really? No one uses 'bitchin' anymore except old surf hippies."
"Agreed. What else?"
"Two: If you call me 'Captain' I will shoot you."
"Does that threat even work anymore? You're always saying-" Sweets stopped suddenly when Booth gave him a look that the younger man swore went straight between his eyes and through his skull. "Um, yeah. Okay. No 'Captain'."
Booth grinned inwardly, happy his particular brand of intimidation was still solid. With that thought in mind, he delivered his final requirement. "And lastly, when the movie is over, there will be no Star Trek in this house for one year."
"But-"
"Ah!" Booth cut the protest off with a slashing motion. "365 days, Sweets. Or no deal."
Pouting, Sweets sat back against the sofa and pointed the remote at the television. "Fine. One year."
"Great." Booth held the popcorn bowl out to his friend. "Them we're agreed. Start the movie and have a snack, Sweets."
With a quiet click, the movie popped up on the screen.
"Engage."
"Sweets!"
"Sorry."