Captain Crusher

Chapter1 - Episode 1

Beverly has gone back to Earth to become head of medical school at the academy. Wesley becomes friends with an elf, called Jaan, which is dying of an elfish disease called 'The Rot'. Wesley wants to find a cure for 'The Rot' to save Jaan's life. So he asks Picard to be promoted so that no-one can disturb him in his investigations. Riker disagrees but too late, Wesley is second in command and sends Riker to the brig. Picard disagrees but Wesley uses Jaan and his Knack to win his approval and become captain. As captain he sets a team of medical researches on to the investigation of finding a cure for 'The Rot'. Meanwhile Picard, Riker, Geordi and Worf are in the brig. Beverly comes back and goes to the captain's ready room but to her surprise she sees Wesley. Wesley explains that Picard is in the brig, he is the captain now and because she has been away she doesn't know what is going on. Beverly doesn't believe Wesley and goes for him. Wesley calls security, who pulls Beverly off. Wesley says she is confused but will give her another chance. He also agrees to her seeing Picard in the brig. Wesley sends three security members with her to her meeting with Picard as well as him being there. Beverly asks about what has happened and Picard gives an accurate yet short explanation (Wesley's piercing look) to answer. Wesley is called to sick bay because they think they may have found a cure. Wesley says they may be allowed another chat soon and leaves the brig with his mother. The cure turns out to be genuine and Jaan is saved. Meanwhile Wesley is stormed by apologies because no-one believed that his dream would come true.