Summary: This is another of my collections of alternatives to the ending of an episode. More to come soon! The rating will be K for now...
Disclaimer: I don't own them. I'm just playing.
Jean-Luc stood next to the door and raised his hand to open it then stopped. Beverly slowly walked over, stood in front of him and smiled.
"Good night." She said continuing to smile. She expected him to open the door and wish her a good night but he didn't.
"Beverly, I…" He began to say then stopped and gently took one of her hands. "May I kiss you good night?" he asked in that smooth baritone. She was taken aback. Twice tonight he surprised her. She smiled again and bowed her head slightly to indicate a tentative 'yes' then looked timidly at him. He reached up and gently cupped the side of her face. He used the softest touch of his thumb to raise her chin to him as he closed the gap between them. He paused a second as he looked into her eyes and brushed his thumb across her lips. "I'll always love you." he said then kissed her lips gingerly and held it before he deepened the kiss. The kiss lasted only seconds before he broke away only an inch and said, "Your move."
He smiled as he dropped his hand from her cheek. His hand brushed the length of her arm as it came to rest by his side and he took a step back. She expected a chaste kiss, like the one she had given him only moments ago. She swallowed and returned his smile. She didn't reject him and she was thankful he understood her. "Good night." he nearly whispered. She bowed her head slightly as she turned and the doors parted to allow her egress.