Jim paced the brig while Spock contemplated what to do next. Jim was nervous and very upset. He of course had every right to be. Dr. Lester had stolen his body and used it for her own purposes. Jim truly had no idea the length she was willing to achieve her goal. Jim was actually beginning to make Spock nervous with his pacing. They had about an hour to sit there in the brig. And when that hour was up, death was scheduled to end it all.
"She's nuts Spock, completely mad. Who does she think she is? Taking my ship from me." Jim asked fuming.
"I know Jim that Dr. Lester's actions are of a woman with severe mental.."
"You said it..she's crazy. Damn, I can't believe I was ever involved with her. I remember when we went out she always had an attitude and always watched me like a hawk. Damn her jealousy, I didn't write the rule books Spock. One day it may change but women are just not allowed to be captain. Why couldn't she just accept that and move on to something else. I can't believe this is happening to me. Look at me Spock. I'm a woman. A woman for pete's sake. The whole package. It's almost laughable."
"You are just in your anger captain. But, it will not help us escape. We need to find a solution to the.."
"How? How can we leave here Spock. We are trapped in a cell together with no means to escape." Jim said sadly.
Jim sat on the tiny bunk.
"I'm sorry Spock, I'm just not myself, ha! that's an understatement if I've ever heard one. I feel so helpless. But I am at least grateful that you're here with me."
"Female hormones do have an effect on the body I am sure."
Spock came to sit next to Jim.
"I hope Bones and Scotty are all right. What orders will she give the crew now? Where will she take the Enterprise?" Jim replied agitated as he began to pace again.
"Jim, please try to calm yourself. You will only upset yourself further."
"You don't know how I feel Spock. You have no fucking clue how I feel. I can't even rest my hands anywhere on my body. It feels so awkward. I have breasts dammit."
"Jim, please."
"I'm sorry Spock. I'm sorry for taking it out on you. You're the only one that understands. The only one. If it wasn't for you."
Jim came back to where Spock was sitting.
"You spoke the truth before we melded. I am closer to you than anyone in the universe. I know what lies in your mind."
Jim's eyes moist looked at his friend.
"I don't doubt you know what's in my mind, but do you know what's in my heart?"
"I believe I do." Spock replied softly.
"What?"
"It mirrors my own. I love you too Jim."