Dr. Leonard McCoy was laying on an examining table, being examined by Dr. Atticus M'Benga.

Dr. M'Benga nodded, after listening to Dr. McCoy's heartbeat, then signaled him to sit up.

"How am I, Atticus," Dr. McCoy questioned.

"I don't like how much stress your body seems to be suffering from; you're suffering symptoms of tense muscles, increased heart rate, recurrent migraines, high blood pressure…you're on the verge of having a sudden heart attack or stroke, Leonard." Dr. M'Benga answered.

"What do you recommend, then?" Dr. McCoy questioned.

"I think this Shore Leave on Vinalla III will be good for you; just relax as much as you can, and not work yourself up so much."

Dr. McCoy nodded, understanding his current condition.

Dr. M'Benga left, as soon as he saw Captain Kirk pop his head through the door.

"Done in here, yet, Bones," Captain Kirk questioned, with a smile.

"Yes, Jim, my physical's all done," Dr. McCoy answered, sitting up straight.

Captain Kirk, Spock, and Scotty entered the examining room to continue talking with Dr. McCoy.

"Are yah sure yah feel up to going on Shore Leave, McCoy?" Scotty questioned, sounding concerned.

"I'm fine, Scotty; why do you ask," Dr. McCoy answered.

"Yah just seem a bit pale, McCoy, is all." Scotty replied.

Captain Kirk looked at him and nodded.

"Bones, you do look a little under the weather." Captain Kirk answered.

Dr. McCoy sighed.

"Alright, Jim…I'm suffering from severe stress syndrome, or SSS; it'll eventually go away, but if I continue to have anymore stress added to me, I could possibly have a heart attack, or even a stroke." Dr. McCoy answered, wearily.

"Doctor, the logical situation would be that you came on Shore Leave and avoid as little stress as possible." Spock answered.

Dr. McCoy sighed.

"You think I'd be up to it?" Dr. McCoy questioned.

"Better than having you being harassed up here on the ship, Bones." Captain Kirk answered.

Dr. McCoy nodded.

"Alright, Jim…I'll come," Dr. McCoy answered.

"Well, let's go, lads; Mr. Sulu's waiting for us in Transportation!" Scotty cheered.

Captain Kirk and Scotty ran off to Transportation, excited for their vacation, as Spock stayed behind with Dr. McCoy. He helped Dr. McCoy off the examining table and walked with him to get his stuff sitting by his desk.

Dr. McCoy looked up at Spock and saw that he was still there.

"Spock, you don't have to stay here and wait for me." Dr. McCoy answered.

"I can't do that, Doctor; in your condition, it's crucial that someone remain at your side." Spock answered.

"I'm overstressed, not dying," Dr. McCoy answered.

"I will not leave you unattended, Doctor," Spock finally spoke.

Dr. McCoy sighed heavily, knowing he wasn't convincing Spock any time soon. He grabbed his stuff and headed down with Spock to Transportation.

When they arrived, Captain Kirk, Scotty, and Sulu were already on the platform, ready to be teleported. Dr. McCoy got up and stood next to Captain Kirk, then Spock got up and stood next to Dr. McCoy. Dr. McCoy saw this, and gave another sigh of frustration.

"Ensign, energize," Captain Kirk commanded.

The ensign pulled up the switch, and the five men had disappeared from the ship onto Vinalla III's surface for their Shore Leave.