Spock remembered when Kirk told him he was pregnant. Kirk was seated on a chair in Kirk's cabin, bouncing one leg up and down while licking his lips. He tried to smile but it morphed into a grimace. Spock sat down across from him, patiently waiting for Kirk to speak his mind.

"We need to talk."

"I surmised as such," Spock said neutrally. Kirk was always fidgety when he had something important to say.

"You wanna play chess while we talk?"

Spock nodded and followed Kirk to the table on which rested the chess set, set up and ready. Kirk played black while Spock played white. The room was completely silent save for the clack of chess pieces on the board. While they played, the air was tense and uncertain. Kirk never took his eyes off the chess board. His face was serious, almost stormy as he concentrated on the game. It was twenty minutes before he spoke.

"What do you think about kids?" Kirk asked, still looking at the board.

Spock raised an eyebrow in surprise at the question. Spock looked down at the board. It was his turn. He pondered the question while planning his next move. The question was unclear and vague, and there were many ways to interpret the question. Kirk could be asking about what Spock thought about children in general, or if Spock wished to have children of his own someday. If only humans were more direct and straightforward like Vulcans, but Spock had learned to adapt.

"I wish to become a father," Spock answered after moving his bishop up one level.

Kirk finally made eye contact with Spock, but his eyes were difficult to read. He looked down again and they resumed their game. Kirk didn't say anymore after that. They were in the beginning stages of their romantic relationship. They had shared many things with each other, including their bodies and some of their secrets. However, they had yet to discuss plans of their future. Spock knew he wanted Kirk as a mate, but humans were more susceptible to changing their minds and getting bored in their current relationships. However, Spock was certain Kirk would be faithful should they ever wed.

Spock ended up winning the game, but he didn't count it as a triumph due to the fact Kirk was distracted. Spock bid Kirk a good night and moved to leave Kirk's quarters when Kirk stopped him. Kirk backed up Spock against a wall and kissed him thoroughly. Kirk broke the passionate kiss and wrapped his arms around Spock as Spock wrapped his own arms around Kirk's body. Spock had no idea what caused Kirk to kiss him, but Spock already knew his lover was unpredictable. Then, Kirk stepped away from Spock and took Spock's hand in his own. Kirk placed Spock's hand on his flat abdomen. Spock was confused for a moment, but he understood the significance of the gesture and the reason behind Kirk's vague question.

Spock met Kirk's eyes. They were scared and uncertain even though Spock expressed his desire to become a father. Spock's lips curved into a barely noticeable smile, but Kirk could see it clearly. Kirk breathed a sigh of relief at Spock's reaction. Spock kissed Kirk lightly.

Spock and Kirk sat down next to each other on Kirk's couch in the living area. Their bodies were close, but not touching except for their hands.

"When did you find out, Jim?" Spock asked.

"Today. I haven't been able to keep food down for the past week, so I went to Bones. Turned out to be morning sickness," answered Kirk.

"What are your thoughts regarding the fact we have conceived?"

"To be honest, I have never been more scared in my life."

Spock nodded in acknowledgment. Their lives were indeed going to change. Spock sent calm and soothing thoughts through their touching skin.

"Do you wish to continue with the pregnancy, Jim?" Spock asked. It would be difficult to be pregnant while captaining the flag starship.

Kirk nodded and tightened his hold on Spock's hand.

"Yeah," Kirk whispered.

Spock gathered Kirk in his arms and held him close. Kirk melted against him, thankful for Spock's quiet support. Kirk was sure going to need it for the months and even years