AN: Beams in Jonny here: Yes we're back with space seed. Another fine episode of Star Trek. Here we go. WARP 2 engage!

You think Khan was the most evil villain? He's about to get even worse.

Dream, dream, dream, dream
Dream, dream, dream, dream

T'Lora smiled as she let the music play over the computer in Spock's quarters. Both she and Spock were relieved of their duties for the time-being to get some rest. Rather than spend it alone, T'Lora wanted to be with the one Vulcan she was bound to.

"I heard you enjoy music, Spock", she smiled.

"I am well-educated in classics", he nodded. "This piece, however, I have not had the pleasure of hearing."

"Classics?" T'Lora asked as she watched him focus on the lyrics. "So, I take it that you've never listened to what earth listened to? Anything considered trends or popular at the time?"

When I want you in my arms
When I want you and all your charms
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Dream, dream, dream, dream

"I don't understand the logic behind this song", Spock said. "Why would this song be popular? A dream cannot bring two people together."

T'Lora giggled at Spock's misunderstanding. She gently put her hand over his, gently stroking his fingers with hers. His eyes widened as he looked at their joined hands. She pressed a kiss to his hand, looking at him with loving eyes.

When I feel blue in the night
And I need you to hold me tight
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Dream

"You know, it's almost been a year since we first met", T'Lora smiled as she moved her fingers over his hand.

"Yes", Spock said. "On earth they call it an anniversary. But unlike most cultures, there would be no reason to celebrate this occasion."

"What do you mean?" she asked not understanding his reasoning.

"An anniversary of two people meeting is not a cause for celebration", he said getting technical. "Anniversaries are celebrated by those who are mated for life, for all to know."

"But we have mated, many times over", T'Lora said stroking his fingers. "You know I love you."

I can make you mine, taste your lips of wine
Anytime night or day
Only trouble is, gee whiz
I'm dreaming my life away

"We have mated, that is true", Spock nodded. "But we are not mates in the eyes of our people. Vulcan or Earth. We are not an official couple. We have no anniversary to celebrate."

I need you so that I could die
I love you so and that is why
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Dream, dream, dream, dream, dream

T'Lora looked at him feeling a bit hurt. She pulled her hand away and looked down with a sigh. She felt sick to her stomach knowing Spock didn't see their relationship as serious as she did.

"It is illogical that you should be upset", Spock said.

"Illogical?" she sighed. "Spock, relations have nothing to do with logic. If you want to be happy in this relationship of ours, you need to let go of your perception of logic."

"Happy?" he asked. "Why do you jump to the conclusion that I'm not happy?"

"I can never tell if you're happy or not. You never smile, you never tell me how you feel."

I can make you mine, taste your lips of wine
Anytime night or day
Only trouble is, gee whiz
I'm dreaming my life away

"Nurse Hendricks, report to sickbay", McCoy announced over the intercom.

T'Lora sighed and leaned in, pressing a kiss to Spock's cheek. She walked out the door as it slid open, allowing her to leave. She knew Spock was technically right. They weren't married in the eyes of Vulcan or Earth. They couldn't celebrate an anniversary of them just meeting. It wasn't the same as a marriage anniversary.

I need you so that I could die
I love you so and that is why
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Dream, dream, dream, dream
Dream, dream, dream, dream

"You're late", Nurse Chapel scolded.

"I'm sorry", T'Lora mumbled.

She scrubbed her hands to report to duty. McCoy was preparing the sickbay for monthly physicals. First on the list was Chekov.

"Hope you're ready for a long day", he sighed as he picked up the list of officers.

T'Lora didn't hear what he was saying. That nauseous feeling in her stomach was growing stronger, distracting her from her job.

"Nurse?" McCoy said turning to her.

He noticed the color leaving her face. She covered her mouth with her hands as she looked around in a hurry, rushing into the lab. McCoy frowned as he heard T'Lora cough and what sounded like her vomiting.

song used: All I Have to do is Dream by the Everly Brothers. no copyright intended