Title: "Happy New Year" Author: DocBevCulver Series: TNG Codes: P/C Drabble Ratings: G Summary: Two lovers watch the festivities. Disclaimer: Paramount owns the characters, I just claim the story. Author's Notes: Just a little holiday send off, just in case my computer crashes. Please note that this was not beta read, so there will probably be some spelling and grammar errors. ********************************************************** The holodeck program began as the ball descended the building; the anxiety grew thick, due to the scare of bad programming ending all technology and the possibility of Armageddon. The numbers below the clock started to drop and the crowd joined in, "10...9...8...7...6...5...4...3...2...1! HAPPY NEW YEAR!" The year 2000 appeared in bright lights below the ball. Jean-Luc looked to his lover, "They thought the world would end on that night." Beverly smiled, "Yet, we are still here." As the party continued, the lovers kissed, thankful, that the predictions were not true. The End 12/31/99