Satisfied that Beverly has things in hand, the Doctor leaves the two women alone.
Beverly can't stop smiling.
"You're probably tired hearing my voice aren't you?"
Kathryn smiles back.
"Never."
Beverly's fingers tickle her cheek and Kathryn turns into them.
"Thank you. You kept me sane. Mostly sane." She smiles again. Her voice is still faint but it gets stronger with every word. "If I have to hear one more story about how Wesley saved the Enterprise…" she teases.
Beverly starts to apologize.
"No. I was kidding. I love your stories. You are very proud of him."
"I want you to meet him."
"I would love that."
Kathryn sees concern in Beverly's eyes.
"Tell me."
Beverly shakes her head.
"Not now. Later. Maybe."
"No. I need you to know. Nothing changed Beverly. Nothing. If anything, I feel stronger now."
"It's too soon Katie. To decide anything. You need time to think."
Kathryn rolls her eyes.
"I've had nothing but time to think. It's all I can think about. You asked me if I was being influenced. The answer is yes. By you. When you're here with me, I feel happy. Safe. Loved. When you're gone, I miss you. I count the seconds until I know you'll be back."
"Katie…"
Kathryn raises her hand. Her movements are labored, uncoordinated, but she finds Beverly's face.
"I love you Beverly. This is me. Not Mara, me. Telling you that I love you. I want you and I need you."
"I don't know what to say?"
"I can think of one thing."
"Katie…"
"Damn it Beverly. Just kiss me."