Nyota woke up the next morning in her bed. She looked across the room to watch the sun rise over the trees. This was something different compared to what she was use to in Africa. Yes, she had seen the sun set many times before, but not like this and not with the love of her life next to her. She looked over to see that Spock was sound asleep. She didn't know he could look so peaceful while he rested. She moved closer to him and kissed him on the lips. To her surprise he was woke up instantly. He had opened his eyes slowly.
"Good morning sweetheart. Did you sleep well?" She asked.
"Yes, I did except I happen to notice that you moved and talked in your sleep many times."
"Oops sorry, I do that sometimes. I will try to stop that." She slid out of bed and put on her pink robe and matching slippers. "I'm going down stairs for some breakfast. I'm sure I will see you down there." He nodded. She left the bedroom and headed for the kitchen. The smell of fresh coffee filled her nostrils. It surprised her that someone else was awake this early. In the kitchen she saw Bones sitting and drinking coffee.
"Morning, I'm surprised to see you awake." She said.
"Yeah, I don't sleep much these days." He said then taking a sip from his mug. "Help yourself to some coffee." He offered. She took a mug and pour herself coffee then took a seat next to him.
"So any news from the divorce?" She asked.
"Eh…just need my signature on the papers and its finalized. At least we have joint custody of Joanna, but she's going to live with Linda for awhile."
"Does this mean she will be going to Starfleet still?"
"Nope, we wants to raise the baby back in Georgia, which is fine with me. I don't want to see her face."
"Len, I'm so sorry that you are going through this. You totally deserve better." She placed her hand on his shoulder.
"Thanks." He said. Loud footsteps came into the kitchen. It was Kirk in just his boxers.
"Good morning Ny, morning Chewbacca."
"Jim shut up!" Bones barked. "Why do you make fun of me for growing a beard and growing my hair out?"
"Because you look crazy bro." Kirk said while pulling food from the fridge. Shortly after Spock came down stairs in his black robe. " Morning Spock." Kirk said.
"Good morning." Spock replied and took a seat next to Nyota.
"Do you guys want some sexy pancakes for breakfast?" Kirk asked.
"Sexy pancakes?" Nyota frowned. "Do I even want to taste them?"
"Actually you do. They are some of the best pancakes I've ever had." Bones said to her. "But though I don't know why they are sexy. How can a damn pancake be sexy and why is everything is sexy to you?"
"Because they are. Everything is sexy. My pancakes are sexy, my boxers are sexy and even Spock is sexy."
"Yeah he his." Uhura laughed. Spock raised his eyebrows and sighed.
"Illogical."
After breakfast, Jim had convinced them to go on a hike through the hills that surrounded the area. They had taken showers, put on comfortable clothing for hiking and lathered up in various bug repellent lotions. Bones was outside waiting for the others to come out for the hike. He was finishing packing his water canister in his back pack along with a first aid kit. He saw that Nyota and Christine were coming down the path with their back packs as well. He truly hated Jim's cousin. She was always making Jim upset and flirting with all his guy friends. He remembered the time when she first threw herself at him one night. That was something he wasn't into. If only she was like Nyota. She was kind, modest and knew how to keep her clothes on. She was beautiful as well. Spock had the prettiest girl as a girl friend, why couldn't he find someone like her? He always had a slight crush on her in high school, but he would never cross that line with her especially if she was his best friends girlfriend. Those were feelings he kept inside, but now those feelings were slowly reappearing. Just when things were going bad with Linda again he would chat with Nyota online once in awhile during the summer to help ease his mind from all the pain when Jim or Spock weren't around. She was an easy person to talk to, non judgmental and would listen to him even if its three in the morning. Yes, Spock is one lucky SOB.
"Hey girls, where's Jim and Spock?" Bones asked.
"They're coming." Chrissy said.
"How are you feeling since our discussion this morning?" Nyota asked Bones.
"Fine, just wanna take a nice hike and get to know the outdoors.
"Fresh air will be good for you." She replied. Coming from the house, Spock and Jim were finally coming down the path with their back packs.
"Spock I don't believe it, its big foot!" Jim pointed at Bones. Bones clenched his teeth tightly.
"Dammit Jim your pushing it!" He barked. Jim came and placed his arm around Bones's shoulders.
"Relax grizzly Adams I was just joking. Come on guy lets tackle these woods." Jim said as he lead the group.
Everyone followed Jim up the hills in to the woods. They were attacked by man eating misquotes and other flying insects, but managed to still survive. The sun was too to harsh on them exception for Spock. They decided to take a break along a small creek.
"Jim can I talk to you for a moment?" Bones said while pulling on Jim's arm.
"Yeah what's up?"
"I need you to take this seriously and you cannot tell anyone."
"Ok?"
"I'm starting to like a girl and I'm really ashamed of liking her." Bones whispered.
"Ew, you like Chrissy?"
"No, no I like Nyota."
"No! You can't like her. She's off limits and outta your league."
"Don't you think I know that? I don't wanna like her, but I do. It doesn't help that I will see her everyday and I always see her kissing Spock."
"Ok listen maybe this is just your way of dealing with all the crap you went through with Linda. Nyota is just the rebound girl, so technically you don't really like her."
"You think that's it? I mean I use to like her a bit in high school."
"Who didn't have hots for her in high school? Remember when I tried getting with her?" Bones grinned to himself. He thought about what Jim had said. Maybe the crush was nothing.
"Bones just promise me you won't do anything stupid."
