Troi walked down the corridor of the star ship Enterprise. She smiled as she passed fellow crew members. She always was friendly and open emotionally.
But as she continued down the corridor, she sensed strong emotion directed to her from the male crew members. She felt as if she was being watched, as if all their eyes noticed her every movement.
She turned her head and saw every male from ensign to commander gawking at her. As she entered the turbo lift, she sensed a powerful wave of sensual emotion coming from crew members outside the elevator.
A little flustered by this interest shown to her, she closed the doors of the turbo lift.
Walking off the lift, she saw #1 and Data talking in the corner by the operations station. The captain was not on the bridge.
She brightly smiled to the bridge crew waiving her hand. Counselor Troi had a most engaging smile, face as well as personality.
As she strolled past Ensign Crusher, she sensed him eagerly and intensely thinking about her. But this also applied to Jordie and Riker. She felt very uncomfortable. Though, the most carnal and tawdry emotions directed towards her came from Ensign Crusher.
Dr. Crusher came out of the Captainâs ready room. âDeana, good youâre here. Come with meâ. They returned to see the Captain.
Has the Dr. told you Deanna? âNo, tell me what?â âI need to tell you something. But you must have an open mindâ, the Dr. begged.
âThe crew, your captain and Star Fleet would consider your service as befitting the high standards of the Federationâ, said the Captain beaming with pride.
Humbled by the Captainsâ earnestness, she was truly bewildered as to what they discussed and what she would tell her. She was very apprehensive.
In a very soft and uneasy voice she whispered, âBeverly, what do you need to tell me?â
Speaking softly and with a slightly alarmed look on her face Dr. Crusher said, âI think Wesley picked up a virus of some sort when he was on Risa to pick up Commander Riker. Antibiotics wonât work and itâs spreading. Strangely, as far as I can tell, the virus is only affecting male crew members. If kept unchecked, this ship could be in grave dangerâ.
The Dr. continued, âI believe Wesley infected Will but all members of the senior staff are showing signs of the virusâs effects. An increase in blood pressure, anxiety, testosterone levels, mood swings, being more aroused and a worst case of deathâ.
Deanna listened intently and did not interrupt the Dr. The Dr. began to pace as she spoke.
âThe virus increases the sensitivity of males to the pheromones given off by femalesâ, Dr Crusher explained.
âMedical records from Risa have described such an ailment but outbreaks are very uncommonâ.
âThis may explain why natives of Risa are so sexually charitableâ, Dr. Crusher explained.
Confused, Deanna asked, âPheromones?â
âIâm sorry, pheromones are a naturally occurring scent exuded by male and females to promote intimacy or attractionâ, Dr. Crusher explained.
âAll males have certain levels of testosterone but crew members levels are increasing and may reach unhealthy and dangerous levels. Male crew memberâs personalities as well as judgments will be affectedâ, Dr. Crusher said dramatically.
âI can not have members of more than half the crew of my ship impairedâ, Captained Picard interjected.
âYes of course Captainâ, Deanna replied, âbut I still donât understand Beverlyâ.
âWe must find a way to lower the testosterone levels and reduce the sensitivity to female pheromonesâ, Dr. Crusher explained. âIâve gone through medical histories of Risa and I found a human cure. These records are old but should still apply to our situation Deannaâ.
Still confused as to what was expected of her she asked timidly,â how does Risa, pheromones and a cure affect me and my duty to this ship and Star Fleet?â
âNative men of Risa are immune because of their character and that of their women,â Dr. Crusher explained in an insinuating tone.
âSorry,â Deanna replied bewildered.
âThe men of Risa are naturally amorous, as are the women. Their bodies and culture have adapted to fight this illnessâ, Dr. Crushed explained in a more suggestive tone,
âtheir immunity as is the cure for this virus is directly tied to their behaviorâ.
Deanna hesitated before speaking, âHow or why exactly canât we find a cure?â
âRemember on star date 41209:5 the crew was severely affected by a virus that had the effect of severe alcohol intoxication? This virus is very similar but has no medical antidoteâ, the doctor explained. âHollow-deck simulations wonât work. Itâs all biological Deannaâ.
âAre you saying the cure is intimacy? That the people of Risa were cured by being intimateâ Deanna said in a despondent and bashful tone of voice.
âUnfortunately, Yes Deanna. By having sexâ, the Dr. replied sympathetically. Stunned, Deanna sat down on the couch. Her face became drained of color as she covered her face with her palms.
The room was silent. No one spoke.
After a minute Deanna raised her head, rubbed her eyes and clumsily inquired, âI have to, um, the whole crew Doctor?â
âNo, Deanna,â she laughed,â Iâve spoken to female members of the crew in each duty section - medical, security, astronomy, engineering and command â and recruited volunteers to be responsible for only personnel assigned to those areas. Married couples are of course exemptedâ.
Dr. Crusher continued, âI believe this way will prevent any rivalry, rank conflicts and crew members will already be familiarâ. âYou are the only female of command rank and assigned to the bridge crewâ.
Staggered, Deanna asked how sex will cure them. âOnly during sexual activity will the chemical composition of the blood raise to where it can compensate and dilute the high levels of testosterone and pheromoneâ, Dr. Crusher replied.
âDeanna, it should go fine,â the Dr. said compassionately with a smile.
Apprehensive, Deanna turned back to the Doctor and whispered, âare you then in charge of doing, you know, your medical staffâ.
âNo, my nurse Ogawa has volunteered to service the medical staff. I still need to monitor the crewâ.
âSo, just Will and Jordie? Just those twoâ, she timidly asked the Doctor. âNo, Will, Jordie, Data, Barcaly, the Captain and my sonâ, she whispered while holding her hand.
âCaptain, you look fine,â Deanna hopefully suggested.
âYes, but I want to be certain Deanna. I would rather not leave the Captain out and chance him reinfecting the crewâ, the doctor reluctantly explained.
Dispirited, âyeah, right, whatâs one more Doctor,â Deanna said.
âPlease, Deanna. This is not for me. This is life and death. You know that. Your young, physically strong, of command rank and because of your emphatic abilities will know if the virus subsides. Youâre the most qualifiedâ.
âWhat about masturbation? Wouldnât that qualify? Thatâs really the same thing, isnât Doctor?â âNo, Deanna. For some reason, no, Iâm sorryâ, Beverly replied, âthink of it like this. Would one prefer sex with an attractive person or masturbateâ.
âIâm so frustrated commander. I want to go to my quartersâ, Wesley demanded. His docile demeanor began to change from the effects of the virus.
âIâm sorry we are under orders. All bridge crew is confined to the bridgeâ, Riker explained. âDamn! What about the ready room. I need to be alone!â Wesley pleaded.
âFine, go to the ready roomâ.
Once in the room, Wesley, exacerbated, began to fondle himself through the lining of his thin spandex uniform. The virus was most acute with him.
âWhat is your decision counselor?â Captain Picard asked.
In a very professional tone Beverly whispered trying to nudge her along,â Deanna, please, I need you, your captain needs you and you have six crew members out there who desperately need you and your talentsâ.
âIâm not sure my mind is up to what you ask doctor,â Deanna begged.
Sharply interjecting, âIt is not your mind that we need counselor. When their alone with you, the male crew will need a warm and very willing female body,â Picard crudely insinuated.
Embarrassed but determined to do her duty, Deanna slowly raised her head, smiled and softly said, âI wonât let you down. Does the crew know the situation Doctor?â
âGood show!â the captain exclaimed.
âNo, I will quickly brief them and then the Captain will order them to meet you in the âready roomâ.
âRemember, Deanna, if they talk and act strangely it is the virusâs influence on their personalitiesâ, Beverly said.
âHow do I âbreak the iceâ and initiate the, a, you know, doctorâ, Deanna mumbled.
Touching her wrist Dr. Crusher said,âDonât worry Deanna. Theyâll be so pent up and sexually frustrated, all weâll need to do is point them in the right direction and they will charge like bullsâ.
âThatâs kind of crudeâ, she thought to herself trying to remain gracious.
âWhere is Ensign Crusher?â Picard asked commander Riker. âHe is in the ready room sirâ.
The door locked, he talked through the door. âYes, captainâ, Wesley replied.
âI want you to speak with Dr. Crusher and I order you to visit with counselor Troiâ.
As Dr.Crusher entered the room, she startled Wesley stroking himself.
âMom!â âWesley please, I know why youâre frustrated. That's why I and counselor Troi want to helpâ, she said with her head turned away from him and covering her eyes.
He hid behind a chair. Sweat dripping down his bear chest.
âWhat! mom! Get out of here damn youâ. âSon you need a woman and Troi is available for youâ.
Dr. Crusher was always way too involved in his personal life and his life in general.
âI want to help you son. You're ill.â