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“Pretty To Think So” by Yahtzee (PG)
Fandom: STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
Pairing: Jean-Luc Picard/Beverly Crusher/Jack Crusher
Length: 2 500 words
Author on LJ:![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
yahtzee63
Author Website: Yahtzee's Fic
Why this must be read:
This well-crafted, melancholy story begins in the closing moments of "Attached" but soon fades back to the time of Picard's command of the Stargazer. Jack Crusher, unfortunately, isn't a character who gets a lot of respect in TNG fic, so it's especially nice to see how well he and Beverly get on here. When they try to draw Jean-Luc Picard into their relationship, it's to Yahtzee's credit that it seemslike it should be canon, dammit entirely plausible. She does a particularly good job with Picard's characterization, her details of 24th century life help bring this story to life, and there are bonus literary references.
“Maybe we don’t have to be afraid any longer.”
Jean-Luc kisses her, and Beverly closes her eyes. Years ago, she dreamed of them touching one another like this, of strong arms embracing her; when she imagined her ultimate happiness, Jean-Luc was part of what she dreamed. This is not the first time they’ve kissed, but it could be a beginning.
Instead, she pulls away. Her hand caresses his face – a farewell gesture, one he can’t fail to recognize – and the weight of words unspoken falls between them. The light of hope dies in his eyes; she might hate herself for that, if she didn’t know the truth.
“Maybe we should be more afraid,” she says.
He won’t ask again. Jean-Luc is too much of a gentleman, and too much of a fool, to press his suit. Within seconds, Beverly has left him. Alone, she walks back to her empty rooms.
The Jack in her mind whispers to her. Jack does that a lot. Beverly went to counseling on this issue many times over many years, before Deanna in her wisdom said that if it was comforting to hear her late husband, then Beverly should simply listen.
You could try.
She answers, It can never be complete.
Not without you.
“Pretty To Think So”
Pairing: Jean-Luc Picard/Beverly Crusher/Jack Crusher
Length: 2 500 words
Author on LJ:
yahtzee63Author Website: Yahtzee's Fic
Why this must be read:
This well-crafted, melancholy story begins in the closing moments of "Attached" but soon fades back to the time of Picard's command of the Stargazer. Jack Crusher, unfortunately, isn't a character who gets a lot of respect in TNG fic, so it's especially nice to see how well he and Beverly get on here. When they try to draw Jean-Luc Picard into their relationship, it's to Yahtzee's credit that it seems
“Maybe we don’t have to be afraid any longer.”
Jean-Luc kisses her, and Beverly closes her eyes. Years ago, she dreamed of them touching one another like this, of strong arms embracing her; when she imagined her ultimate happiness, Jean-Luc was part of what she dreamed. This is not the first time they’ve kissed, but it could be a beginning.
Instead, she pulls away. Her hand caresses his face – a farewell gesture, one he can’t fail to recognize – and the weight of words unspoken falls between them. The light of hope dies in his eyes; she might hate herself for that, if she didn’t know the truth.
“Maybe we should be more afraid,” she says.
He won’t ask again. Jean-Luc is too much of a gentleman, and too much of a fool, to press his suit. Within seconds, Beverly has left him. Alone, she walks back to her empty rooms.
The Jack in her mind whispers to her. Jack does that a lot. Beverly went to counseling on this issue many times over many years, before Deanna in her wisdom said that if it was comforting to hear her late husband, then Beverly should simply listen.
You could try.
She answers, It can never be complete.
Not without you.
“Pretty To Think So”