Boogeymen - Mel Gilden [78]
He said, “What’s that you’re drinking, Barbara?”
“A Vulcan Sunrise. It’s good.”
“I’ll have one, too.”
After that, Wesley and Ensign Winston-Smyth talked for a long time. They started by discussing what it took to be a good commander, but as happens in good conversations, the topic wandered.
When Picard’s watch was over he went to his cabin and had his clothing slot stitch up Dixon Hill’s brown double-breasted suit and fedora. When he got to holodeck three, Picard said, “Computer, Dixon Hill scenario involving Rhonda Howe.”
Picard held his breath for a moment; then the computer twinkled and said, “Scenario ready.” The holodeck opened, showing Dixon Hill’s office. Picard could smell the ancient decay of the run-down building and hear the noise of internal combustion traffic. As he was about to enter, Dr. Crusher hurried up, also dressed in 1940s garb.
“Dr. Crusher, how delightful.” Picard didn’t really know whether he was delighted or not. He’d hoped to get to know Rhonda Howe better. With Dr. Crusher along, that would be impossible. On the other hand, she looked wonderful in her forties outfit. Perhaps Rhonda Howe would not be necessary.
“I had the computer notify me if you asked for your Dixon Hill clothes. After hearing about Rhonda Howe, I thought you might go back to that scenario when you had the time.”
It was only a holodeck scenario, Picard thought. He could run it again if he had to. “Very well, Doctor. Shall we see if we can discover whodunit?” Picard offered his arm to Dr. Crusher and she took it. Together they walked onto the holodeck and into Dixon Hill’s office.
Table of Contents
Prologue
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen
Chapter Seventeen