A/N: I thought I'd end by including all the lyrics to the song that inspired the story, in case anyone is unfamiliar with it... they seem to describe the Leo/Picard relationship pretty well. Funny how a huge story cycle that began as a love story for Leo O'Reilly and Data turned into something entirely different!
Oh, why you look so sad
tears are in your eyes
Come on and come to me, now
Don't be ashamed to cry
Let me see you through
Cause I've seen the dark side, too
When the night falls on you
You don't know what to do
Nothing you confess
Could make me love you less
I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you
So , if you're mad, get mad
don't hold it all inside
come on and talk to me now
Hey - what you got to hide
I get angry too,
Well I'm a lot like you
When you're standing at the crossroads
And don't know which path to choose
Let me come along
Cause even if you're wrong
I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you
Take me in into your darkest hour
And I'll never desert you
I'll stand by you.
And when
When the night falls on you baby
You're feelin' all alone
You won't be on your own
I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you
Take me in into your darkest hour
and I'll never desert you
I'll stand by you