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Lost Past
The Beginning
Commander Riker shared with Captain Picard some strange events that had been taking place among the crew. They were sitting on the bridge when he leaned over to Picard, “Captain, when you get a minute I would like a word with you.”
“Of course Number One, shall we?” Picard motioned to the ready room. The door swished open and then closed behind them. “What is on your mind Wil? Sit.”Commander Riker sat opposite the captain.
“Captain, this is not a complaint, merely an observation if you will. I have been watching Data for the past two weeks. He keeps showing up for duty later and later. I took it upon myself to time him this week. He has gotten it down to an art. One second before his shift starts, he steps onto the bridge.”
“He is never late?”
“No, but this behavior is not like him.” Wil sighed.
“I think we are going to see a lot of strange behaviors out of Mr. Data now that he has that emotion chip.” Jean-Luc took a deep breath, “until he has done something wrong I wouldn’t worry about it. Though, continue to observe him if you wish. And let me know if the situation changes.”
“There is something else strange as well; he hasn’t been attending our weekly poker games. Guinan even stopped me in Ten-Forward to ask me if he was okay.”
The Captain raised an eyebrow at this, “really?”
“Data is a commendable officer, Captain; I hope this emotion chip isn’t getting the best of him.”
“It has been two years. He seems to be adapting well.”
“I just can’t shake the uneasy feeling I have about this situation.”
Their conversation was interrupted by Worf’s gruff voice, “Captain?”
Commander Riker got up to leave, “keep me posted Wil.”
He turned and looked back over his shoulder, “yes sir.”
“Go ahead Mr. Worf” Picard ordered.
After several minutes, Captain Picard reappeared on the bridge tugging at his shirt. “Mr. Crusher, lay in a course for Deep Space 9 warp 3.”
“Yes sir,” Wesley quickly entered the co-ordinance into the console.
“Engage.” Captain Picard motioned forward into the vastness of space.
“Yes sir,” Ensign Crusher responded with enthusiasm, Space meant adventure for him.
“Number One, you have the com.”
“Yes sir.”
Captain Picard went back into the ready room.
”Data?” Riker broke the nervous tension that surrounded them on the bridge.
Data spun around in his chair using his feet as an anchor to stop its circular motion, “yes Commander.”
“We are going to play poker tonight, interested?” Wil smiled a devilish grin.
“Yes Commander,” he quickly turned back around giving his full attention to his console. He felt a twinge ripple through his hand. Though it was small, it was enough to catch Mr. Crusher’s eye. Data brushed it off and continued his work.
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