STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
“THE CLOSET INCIDENT”
INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE

PICARD (turning to Geordi) Mr. La Forge, we need more power to the shields.

GEORDI On it, Captain.

Geordi hurries to a small, inconspicuous closet at the side of the bridge. He opens the door and steps inside. The closet is cramped, filled with various cleaning supplies and equipment.

INT. CLOSET

GEORDI (whispering to himself) Alright, let’s see what we’ve got.

The lights in the closet flicker, and a low hum of machinery can be heard.

INT. MAIN BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS

The crew on the bridge looks puzzled

WORF (raising an eyebrow) Did he… Go into the closet?

PICARD (trying to maintain composure) Starfleet decided the production was too expensive.

Riker stifles a chuckle. Suddenly, the console beeps and the shields increase power.

PICARD (exhales with relief)

Geordi emerges from the closet

GEORDI (tapping his combadge) La Forge to bridge, power levels are stable.

PICARD Nods awkwardly.

PICARD Excellent work, Mr. La Forge.

The crew exchanges amused glances.

FADE OUT.

Was it installed on Tuesday?