A day later, in ship time, the Enterprise-D was still enroute to a ringed gas giant planet with 47 moons...
Wesley and Susie 'Q' were still unaccounted for... by the ship's computer, or by Worf and Security.
And no one would find them. For they were both 'off ship'... Way, way off ship! Even Picard was... worried.
Also, Doctor Crusher had done something she rarely ever resorted to - she had prayed - for her son.
Wesley soon sent a message. He had enjoyed a nice vacation - on Risa - with Susie.
Presently, he was now back at his studies, with the Elders on their home planet...
But for Wesley and Susie 'Q' - it had seemed more like a week. Oh, boy!
Thanks to some time-compression & space-bending talents, of Susie-Q.
A 'spring break' maybe wasn't what Dr. Crusher would have ordered, but
it was exactly what Wesley had sorely needed. A fun time he would not forget.
And some things, only a very unique 'teacher' can show. And Susie was that...
She was also a much more wise & ancient being - than a mere 13-year old girl.
Like her 'brother', appearances were often a ruse. But, a kinder, more pleasant one.
A scant minute, after Beverly had received word that Wesley was OK, a puff of pink smoke & sparkles.
"Hello... Beverly. I mean, Doctor Crusher. Wesley is hitting the books again, safe & sound", said Susie-Q.
"Yes, he sent a message..." replied the patient and much calmer Beverly. Yes, Time indeed cures many an 'ill'.
Before Doctor Crusher could inquire what, exactly, the 'lessons' Wesley had learned during his absence... another puff of smoke!
And, just in the Nick of Time, too!
(to be continued...)