Life's Soundtrack
Standard Disclaimers Apply
Song: My Next Thirty Years
Artist: Tim McGraw
Summary: Jim and Bones talk on Jim's birthday.
"Happy Birthday Kid." The words were out of Dr. McCoy's mouth before he could stop them. He winced. Everyone knew it was ok to celebrate Jim's birthday as long as no one mentioned the fact that that was the reason they were partying. He hoped Jim's mood didn't turn dark. You could never tell with the kid.
"Bones, I turned thirty today. I don't think you're allowed to call me a kid anymore."
McCoy blinked as the birthday boy smiled at him. "As long as you continue your infantile habits I'll keep calling you Kid."
Jim seemed to sober a bit. "I know it's time to grow up. Can you believe that our five year mission is almost over? It's all gone by so fast and so much has happened. I keep telling myself that I don't have anything prove anymore and I think I'm beginning to believe it."
"Jim you never had anything to prove."
The blond rolled his eyes. "Yea I did Bones, but I think it's time that I get a little more serious. Don't get me wrong I still want to have fun, but I think it's time for a different kind of fun. Do you know what I mean?"
McCoy nodded. "Does this mean that your finally ready to be an adult?"
"Maybe." He shifted. "I'm just want to put all the bad memories behind me and start over. I want my next thirty years to be better than the last."
McCoy nodded again and took a sip of his drink.
"I'm going to ask Marlena to marry me." McCoy spit out his drink. "Don't look at me like that Bones. I'm ready for the whole family thing."
"Is she pregnant?"
"What! No! I mean kids would be great but that's not why I want to marry her. Why would you say that?"
McCoy shrugged. "I never thought I live to see the day you wanted to get married. You're full of surprises tonight Kid."
"Don't call me Kid." Jim pick up his drink. Was that lemon aid? McCoy wondered if he should go get his tricorder. The Captain was clearly ill.
"So let me get this right, you're finally ready to act like a responsible adult and you want to start a family.
The blond beamed "Yah."
McCoy finished his drink. "One last question. Does this new found outlook mean that you stop being so reckless and stay out of my sickbay?"
"Bones!" Jim actually looked offended.
"Didn't think so. Happy Birthday Jim."
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