He got to his feet and glanced down at the helm officer.

The helm officer returned only a hint of a smile.

Yet it was sound strategy, such as one might have expected from the best helm officer in the Fleet.

It was only his ability to lead that the helm officer questioned.

Then he asked the helm officer to hold off for a moment and moved to the captain's side.

His helm officer looked at him with an expression of horror on her face.

The helm officer did not turn around; Kirk called to him again.

Picard thought for a moment and turned to his helm officer.

With a grin, the helm officer turned back to his place.

"Course set," the helm officer announced when she was finished.