Junior
Disclaimer: I do not own Star Trek 2009 or anything else connected to the Star Trek franchise.
Warnings:
Slash Kirk/Spock
MPreg
Chapter 2
The 5 that needed to be told and the one that already figured it out…
Admiralty
Jim and McCoy sat in front of the viewing screen while Spock stood behind them in The Captain's Ready room. Captain Pike stared out at them from the monitor.
"So your really pregnant?" Pike asked trying to wrap his head around the hard to believe facts.
"Yes, Pike I'm really pregnant and it's taken me awhile to process." Jim replied.
"You read my reports Admiral, Jim's medical speaks the truth. He's 2 weeks along." McCoy said.
"I can confirm the reports Admiral Pike. As a Vulcan I am able to connect with the fetus' developing mind through Jim's and my bond. It is small but it is there." Spock added.
"It's not that I don't believe you, it's just so unbelievable. But I guess I shouldn't be surprised hearing anything from you Kirk, you seem to get your ship into the most ridiculous situations." Pike shook his head trying to suppress a grin.
"I do not think there is anything ridiculous about this situation Admiral," Spock said tilting his head slightly.
"No Spock I suppose there isn't" Pike replied becoming serious, "You know the regulations gentlemen. Any pregnant officer is required to be put on light duty until they are able to go on maternity leave at the first possible space dock that can return you to your home planet. You're at Alpha Quadrant Star Base so you are required by regulations to leave the Enterprise and return to Earth or New Vulcan on the next available transport." Pike explained.
"We know all this Pike, but as you know my mother was allowed to remain on board the Kelvin even though she was pregnant with me." Jim reasoned.
"You know the Kelvin was a deep space mission and when her pregnancy was reported they were too far out to return her to the nearest star base and you know how that ended up." Pike stated solemnly.
Jim looked down at the table in silence.
"We are aware of the risks and the possible consequences of Jim being allowed to stay on the Enterprise during and after his pregnancy. We, as bond mates have discussed this extensively in the 2.1 weeks it took us to reach star base 6. Our life is on the Enterprise and we wish to continue in our positions if the Admiralty approves." Spock spoke up.
"You have read my recommendations Admiral. Jim will be fit for duty, until his third trimester when Spock can take over as Acting Captain until the baby's birth. " McCoy continued, "and you know neither Spock or I will be sticking around if you make Jim leave."
"Yes we have received both your pending leave requests," Pike sighed, "You know with the fleet is still recovering from the Naranda incident, losing three of our finest officers, especially from the flag ship would be devastating."
"We have considered this Admiral, however I will not be parted from my bond mate in his state and McCoy refuses to change his mind on the matter." Spock explained.
"So what's the verdict?" Jim asked looking directly at Pike through the view screen.
Pike shuffled the multiple pads in front of him and looked at the three sitting awaiting his answer.
"Look, we had to consider all the consequences this decision would cause and the changes this may result for the rest of your five year mission." Pike started to explain.
"Yes and..." McCoy prompted getting impatient.
"And" Pike emphasized, " it has been decided, against much protest you understand, to allow you to keep your ship Jim. We can't afford to lose any of you." Pike finished grinning.
Jim and McCoy's faces broke in to matching grins. Spock's mouth twitched upwards.
"You mean we don't have to leave the Enterprise, and I get to keep my Captaincy." Jim gushed ecstatic.
"Yes Jim you get to keep your Captaincy. The senior Admirals have decided you have proved yourself even though your methods are questionable at times." Pike confirmed with a smile, "But you will have to follow some specific rules and Doctor McCoy, you, as chief medical officer will have to send regular reports to ensure Jim's position isn't compromised by his condition. If this is the case Spock will have to take your place Jim as Acting Captain."
"That is reasonable Admiral" Spock agreed.
"I understand Pike, but what are all the rules?" Jim asked.
"Those are to be determined," Pike said," This situation is new for all of us. You and Spock are going to be our guinea pigs for the recently drafted Family Starship plan."
Spock's eyebrows rose above his hairline, "Family Starship Plan Admiral?
"We're still working on the name, but we have started to consider the effects on those Starfleet officers with Families and how we might be able to find away to allow families to accompany them on the long voyages." Pike explained indicating Jim and Spock, "So you two are going to be our first family."
"That should be interesting." McCoy grinned, "So you're going to let the Kid stay on board after it's born, not send em' off to Sarek."
"Yeah it does," Pike smiled and joked, "and I don't think a Kirk should be raised by anyone other a Kirk, even if the kid will only be half a Kirk."
"That is my feelings also Admiral." Spock agreed looking down at Jim fondly placing a hand on his shoulder. Jim placed one hand over his stomach and the other over Spock's smiling.
"Yeah I don't think I wouldn't have been able to give up this little one to go on our next 5 year mission." Jim whispered.
"Well you won't have to worry about that now Jim, "Pike confirmed, " But we do have an alternative motive as well. Keeping you on the Enterprise allows the Science department to study your pregnancy Jim. Since you are the first man in history to become pregnant and only the second human to carry a half Vulcan child we want your whole pregnancy to be documented."
"We kinda figured Starfleet would want that to happen so I've already started my study and I have my team compiling the files as I go. I'll be sending you updates regularly along with my evaluations of Jim's mental condition." McCoy butted in pulling out his pad, "I've sent you everything I have so far on Jim's pregnancy with my report."
"Good, I haven't had a chance to read through that, but I'll hand it off to the scientists here at Starfleet so they can go through it all." Pike said picking though the files on one of the pads in front of him.
"You know this isn't what the Admiralty had in mind when they changed the regulations to allow you two to bond." Pike smiled.
"Nor did we Admiral." Spock agreed his lips twitching.
Jim and McCoy laughed.
2. Sarek
Jim and Spock sat at the computer desk in their quarters. Spock was manipulating the controls while Jim was scrolling through a pad.
"How do you think we are going to convince him Spock?" Jim asked looking up from his reading, "I mean it took full medical reports to convince the admirals."
"Vulcan's do not lie Jim, he will believe us." Spock replied not looking up from the computer.
Jim smiled, "Yeah I suppose your right, but I'm still nervous. Your father scares me a little."
"You are being irrational Jim, my father is not scary" Spock said amused.
"It's not irrational, it's survival. He is my father-in-law after all." Jim grinned.
"Your human rational continues to fascinate me." Spock said mildly pushing one last control, "We should be connecting to New Vulcan in 0.4 minutes."
"Oh good, I suppose we should get this over with." Jim smiled shifting in his seat.
The screen flicked through a busy screen as it connected to Sarek's home terminal.
0.4 minutes later Sarek's face appeared on the screen.
"Greetings Spock, Captain Kirk," Sarek spoke, his hand raised in the Vulcan Salute, "What is the reason for this unexpected communication?"
"We have unexpected news Father," Spock replied, his hand also raised, "a situation has occurred, that human's may describe as a Miracle."
"A miracle Spock?" Sarek asked.
"I'm pregnant with Spock's child, Ambassador." Jim said.
Sarek stared at Jim for a moment then turned to Spock.
"You can confirm this my Son?"
"Yes Father, Doctor McCoy has confirmed this diagnosis and I am able to feel the fetus through Jim's and my Bond." Spock confirmed.
"A most interesting situation." Sarek's eye brows rose and asked," Will you be returning to Earth?"
"No Father the Admirals have devised a program to allow us to remain on the Enterprise in our current positions." Spock replied.
"Are you sure that's wise Spock, you yourself have expressed to me the dangers of the missions you are sent on." Sarek asked seriously, "They could compromise the safety of the child."
"You don't have to worry, we have discussed everything with the Admiral's. McCoy has drawn up a plan for me. He'll evaluate all the away missions and I'll be having weekly check ups. If my duties become too much, I'll be put on medical leave and Spock will take over as Acting Captain." Jim explained, " The Admirals are also going to be constantly evaluating the situation as well as part of a New Starfleet Program."
"I am not worried, merely questioning your logic to stay on the Enterprise." Sarek replied, " What is this Program Starfleet has devised?"
"It is called the Family Starship Plan, Father." Spock said. Sarek's eyebrows rose.
"Their still working on the name." Jim butted in.
"I see, please explain this plan." Sarek requested.
"It is a plan to allow Starfleet personal to have their families on the ship during long missions." Spock clarified.
"And you are to be one of the first participants in this plan." Sarek wanted to confirm.
"Well we are the only participants at this point." Jim said, "They didn't want to lose good officers from active duty so they decided to bring the implementation of the plan up a few years."
"That is logical, however I am still troubled by the safety of my first grandchild." Sarek said concerned.
Jim smiled and Spock's lips twitched up wards. Their hands joined under the table.
"We will make sure your grandchild stays safe Sarek." Jim assured him placing his free hand over his stomach.
"Very well you have convinced me. However I expect frequent updates." Sarek conceded.
"Of course Father," Spock said with a twinkle in his eye.
"Thank you Sarek for understanding." Jim said smiling.
"A Thank you is illogical Captain, it is your reasoning that has allowed me to understand. " Sarek replied, "Is this all you wanted of me?"
"No father," Spock continued, "We also wanted to ask if you could send Mother's medical records from her pregnancy with me. Doctor McCoy wants to compare them with Jim's results as she is the only other Human to have carried a child of Vulcan."
"Of course I will send them promptly." Sarek said as his face softened, "Your mother would be proud, my Son" He finished raising his hand in the Vulcan salute, "Live long and prosper."
Spock returned the gesture, "Peace and long life, Father."
And with that Sarek disconnected the call.
Spock flicked off the viewing screen.
"That went surprisingly well." Jim said leaning into Spock.
"Yes T'hy'la it did." Spock replied placing a soft kiss on Jim's waiting lips.
Jim pulled back slightly, "Now we just have to tell my mother." He grimaced.
"Indeed we do Jim." Spock said his eyes twinkling in amusement as he drew his husband back to him.
3. Winona
"Pregnant?," The blonde woman on the screen almost shrieked, "You have got to be kidding me. I know you can get yourself in to the most ridiculous situations Jimmy, but Pregnant?"
"Yes Mum, it's really true." Jim replied grimacing.
"I can confirm Jim's words Mrs. Kirk, he speaks the truth." Spock said standing calmly behind Jim's chair.
"How the hell is it even possible?" Winona demanded.
"Well you know how I have that extra organ?" Jim prompted.
"Yes…" Winona replied suspiciously.
"And you know how we explore lots of uncharted planets." Jim continued..
"Mmm"
"Well on one of these planets I was exposed to this pollen that changed my physiology." Jim explained.
"So I now have a baby girl, instead of a baby boy?" Winona asked a little shocked and confused.
"No Mrs. Kirk, as you can see Jim was not transformed into a female." Spock clarified, " The pollen just effected the womb he developed as an infant. It evolved it into fully functioning female reproductive system."
"Right, so that means Jimmy is a hermaphrodite?" Winona confirmed.
"Yeah, I'm still mostly male, but I can carry children." Jim grinned.
"So I'm really going to be a grandmother again. You're not pulling my leg?" Winona questioned.
"Yeah Mum, Peter's gonna have a cousin to play with." Jim smiled.
Winona laughed, "Only you Jimmy could surprise me so much, first Starfleet, then you go and marry a Vulcan, now your pregnant. What's next twins?" she finished fondly.
"I do my best Mum," Jim grinned.
"I don't know how you put up with him Spock." She said, "He must be such a handful."
"I am never bored Mrs. Kirk." Spock replied, eyes twinkling.
"No, you really couldn't be could you." Winona smiled, " Now I want you to send me lots of updates and pictures Jim. I bet you look adorable with a baby belly." She smiled.
"Ahh mum, you'll just embarrass me by showing them to everyone." Jim grumbled.
"Damn right I will. It's not often I get to show people pictures of my youngest you know." Winona scolded fondly.
"Do not worry Mrs. Kirk I will endeavor to send you extensive photos of Jim's pregnancy and our child when they are born." Spock promised.
"Thank you Spock sweetheart, and you know you can call me Winona right, his Mrs. Kirk stuff is so stuffy." She chased Spock warmly.
"Of course, Winona. I apologize" Spock replied.
"That's ok Spock," Winona waved his apology, "I better let you go now, you still have a ship to run after all."
"Ok Mum. We'll talk to you soon." Jim said.
"Are you going to tell Sam?" Winona quickly added.
"Oh yeah. We wanted to ask if you could. We can't get a direct communication to Deneva from here its too far out." Jim requested remembering.
"Of course Jimmy, he's more likely to believe it coming from me anyway." Winona grinned.
"Very true," Jim laughed, "Bye mum."
"Bye Jimmy, Spock. I'm so proud of you." Winona gushed threatening tears. "You take care now, I want my new grandchild to be healthy and strong just like their father's."
"Don't worry mum, we'll take care of little Junior hear, won't we Spock." Jim said smiling turning to face him.
"We will." Spock said holding up his hand in a Vulcan salute and placing his other hand on Jim's shoulder, "Live long and prosper."
"Peace and long life," Winona said returning the gesture smiling.
"Bye Mum." Jim said.
Winona waved a little chocked up, "Bye Jimmy."
And the communication ended.
Jim let out a sigh of relief and running a hand through his hair, "She can be so emotional sometimes."
"Talking to your mother reminds me where your emotional out bursts come from Jim." Spock replied looking down at him, his lips trying to suppress a smile.
"Ha ha, very funny Spock," Jim replied looking up at his bond mate.
"I was not trying to be funny, just making an observation." Spock replied lightly.
Jim just huffed.
4. The Command Crew
The command crew settled in the conference room. Uhura sat at the communications terminal. Chekov was fidgeting next to Sulu and Scotty sat quietly at the end of the table. The rest of the department heads filled the remaining chairs around the table.
The doors squeaked open. Jim, Spock and McCoy stepped into the room and stood at the head of the table. Everyone was silent.
"Afternoon everyone," Jim started, "You were called here today to inform you of a personal matter of mind that may effect you and the daily running of the ship." Jim paused meeting everyone's eye, " Doctor McCoy has confirmed the fact and my medical records relating to this will be available to you to read if you need more clarification."
The whole table lent forward anticipating the Captain's announcement.
Jim took a breath, "I'm approximately 2 and a half weeks pregnant with Commander Spock's child."
The whole table's eyebrows rose into their hairlines.
"My pregnancy is a result of my physiology mixing with alien pollen from Gamma Trianguli VI. My collapse on the bridge 2 weeks ago was a direct result of my internal organs adapting to the chance." Jim explained.
"Your not going to leave us are you Keptain?" Chekov asked tentively.
Jim smiled, "No Chekov, I'm not."
Spock stepped in, "We have conferred with the Admiralty and the Captain will remain in command pending weekly evaluation, until his third trimester when I will take his place as Acting Captain until the child is born."
"What's going to happen after the child is born?" Uhura asked concerned.
McCoy spoke up, " You don't have to worry about that. These two are now apart of the new Family Starship Plan."
All McCoy got were a bunch of confused looks.
"Their still working on the name," McCoy clarified, " It's an experiment to see if families can accompany Starfleet officers on long deep space missions. So Captain Kirk's and Mr. Spock's kid will stay on the ship until the end of the mission."
"You can access the draft of the plan on the data banks." Spock added.
They continued to explain how the running of the ship would change to adapt to Jim's pregnancy as it progressed and what would happen after the child was born. When all the explanations were complete Jim dismissed them.
"Your not to repeat anything you've been told about my condition out side of the command crew. The rest of the crew will be told when I am further along. That is all. Any questions you have you can ask Me, Mr. Spock or Doctor McCoy. You're dismissed, you can return to your posts." Jim finished his authority prominent in his voice.
People rose from the table and started to shuffle from the room, smiling congratulations as they past Jim and Spock. Once most people had left Uhura stood up and wrapped her arms around Jim.
"Congratulations Captain" She said stepping back and smiling at Spock, "Congratulations Spock. It took you long enough to tell us properly."
"Yeah Captain after what happened on the bridge we were all worried about you. It's good to know you really are pregnant and the Doctor and Mr. Spock aren't crazy." Sulu stepped up grinning shaking Jims hand.
"You and me both Sulu." Jim replied with a laugh.
"Congratulations Keptian, Mr. Spock." Chekov said quietly joining the group.
"Thank you Ensign Chekov." Spock said acknowledging the Russian, who beamed at him.
"Only you Captain can get yourself into these situations." Scotty said clasping Jim on the shoulder, "I guess this means you won't be helping me down in engineering for awhile."
"Not unless Bone's allows it." Jim grinned, "And then I'm going to have to get past Spock."
"Ah well, I'll just have to recruit the little one when he's old enough, half Kirk and half Spock. I beat he'll make the best engineer." Scotty grinned
"What about if it's a girl?" Uhura butted in, "I'll bet she'll be great with languages. She could be an excellent communication's officer. "
"Now see here, "McCoy counted," Whether it's a boy or a girl, I'll say they're going to make the best damn doctor in the fleet."
Jim smiled at his crew as they argued about how awesome his and Spock's kid was going to be. He new whoever their kid grew up to be they would have the best family in the universe.
5. Spock Prime
Spock Prime stood at the window staring out at the arid landscape, the two suns slowly descending towards the horizon. He sighed he had nothing left of his old time. Not even his planet. The only up side of this alternative reality was having Jim back in his life, even if he was could not be at his side. His old friend was just the same as he remembered when he first met him on the Enterprise. He was happy to hear of Jim and Spock's relationship when they became a couple 2 years previously and witness their bonding 6 months ago. His only regret was that he and his Jim could not do the same. His computer terminal's chirp interrupted his silent contemplations. He turned from the darkening horizon and stepped inside the small rammed-earth home. His robes rustled as he took a seat at the desk and switched the screen on. Jim's face appeared.
"Jim, I had just been thinking about you." Spock Prime said answering the call.
"Oh that's quite a coincidence." Jim said smiling.
"Indeed it is." Spock replied his eyes crinkling in amusement, " To what do I owe this pleasure of your call?"
"I have some interesting news, " Jim replied
"By your body language I would logically assume it is good news." Spock Prime deducted.
"Yes definitely, a bit daunting and a exciting too," Jim grinned.
His lips raised slightly in a smile and waited patiently for Jim to tell him.
"I'm pregnant." Jim blurted.
Spock Prime's eyebrow's rose, "Pardon Jim, I do not think I heard you correctly."
Jim laughed and confirmed, "I'm pregnant Spock, with my Spock's kid."
"I am amazed. How is that even possible?" Spock Prime asked amazed.
"Well you know how away missions can go a times" Jim asked with a smirk.
"I am aware how the Jim Kirk of my time handled away missions." Spock Prime replied eyes twinkling.
Jim grinned and explained how the away mission went and the incident with the alien pollen and the result due to his extra organ.
"I see, that is a most fascinating out come. I give you my congratulations. I am very happy for you and Spock" Spock Prime said a smile in his voice.
"Thanks." Jim smiled, "It means a lot you are."
"I couldn't be anything else," Spock Prime continued," This is a chance that my Jim and I never had." Spock Prime paused thinking" I remember Trianguli VI when we visited the planet in my time, however we did not discover this pollen. As I recall I was the one that was attacked by a plant, but I would summarize it was a different specimen. "
"You were attacked by a plant?" Jim asked slightly alarmed.
"Yes Jim, it shot needle like projectiles. A most fascinating defense mechanism." Spock Prime replied calmly.
Jim snorted, "You would find a plant that tried to kill you fascinating. My Spock is the same."
"We do share many similarities." Spock Prime agreed
"Well you are technically the same person." Jim replied.
"In some sense yes, but our experiences set us apart." Spock Prime said philosophically.
Jim smiled sadly thinking of his Spock, "Yeah, I guess they do."
"How is Spock? I assume he is pleased about your pregnancy." Spock questioned.
"Yeah, he's ecstatic on the inside, but he freak out completely when Bones told us. Went all Vulcany and ran off." Jim explained.
"Vulcany Jim?" Spock asked one eyebrow rising.
"You know all stoic and blank faced like the Vulcan high council was when Spock said we were going to bond. Except less funny." Jim clarified.
"I see. I presume you calmed him down?" Spock Prime asked with a note of concern.
"No Bones did. He was great. I think he was the only calm one. I was a bit in shock too when he told us." Jim continued complete with hand gestures, " He marched right on to the bridge and snapped Spock out of it while I calmed down in the sickbay."
"Doctor McCoy was a good mediator, even if he was always brash." Spock Prime reminisced, "Though as I recall it my Jim who always kept the balance between Doctor McCoy and myself."
"Yeah," Jim agreed smiling, "I'm usually the one in the middle here too, but Bones manages to step in when needed. Only problem is he usually ends up on my Spock's side whether they agree or not."
"I'm glad they have become friends." Spock Prime said
"Well I wouldn't really call it friends just yet, but almost." Jim smiled.
"May I ask what is to happen now you are pregnant?" Spock Prime asked carefully.
"They have this new Family Starship Plan," Jim explained. "It allows Spock and I to stay on the Enterprise and still have our kid."
Spock Prime's eyebrows rose.
"Their still working on the name," Jim continued.
"No Jim, it is not that." Spock Prime stopped him
"Oh?" Jim asked
"It is just that in my time no similar plan was implemented until many years after the Enterprise's journey's with James Kirk as her Captain." Spock Prime explained, "It is curious now that they have been considering bringing families on board starships much earlier in the time stream."
"I think it has something to do with the Naranda incident." Jim speculated, " A lot of Star fleet personal have opted for either short missions only or resigned completely. Instead they are staying on their home planets to be closer to their families."
"I see. It is most fascinating indeed to witness an entirely new time stream," Spock Prime replied contemplatively," Comparing the similarities and the differences make for an interesting study. This pollen you have discovered when refined will help immensely with the repopulation of New Vulcan, however it was not essentially needed in my time stream, for example "
"Interesting, you'll have to tell me all about it sometime." Jim replied with a smile, "So what's happening on New Vulcan, lots I hope."
Spock Prime allowed a small smile and answered all of Jim's questions about the colony and it growth. They discussed politics, new technological developments and spent an enjoyable hour swapping chest strategies.
Later in the evening after saying his goodbyes to Jim and his younger counter part, Spock Prime returned to the balcony and looked up at the night sky. The younger Spock had joined in on the conversation half way through their discussion on Mr. Scott's new Ogsilery drive. He could tell by their discussions, Spock was slowly getting use to his and Jim's close friendship.
The stars were slowly becoming more familiar to him as he studied them each evening. His eyes rested on a cluster of stars close to the moon most dominant out of the three. He sighed illogically wishing he could be amongst those stars with Jim, 13 million light-years away.
+1. The Enterprise Crew
Jim and Spock left the bridge 20 minutes after the end of alpha shift. It was a month since they had left star base 6. Jim was 6 weeks along and everything was going smoothly. They needed to inform the rest of the Enterprise crew about his condition before they arrived at their next destination so there would be no confusion when he didn't lead the away party. Very few of his duties had changed so far but the crew was starting to notice his frequent trips to the bathroom and his new dislike for coffee. Luckily the alpha bridge crew already knew about his pregnancy but rumors were starting to spread to the rest of the ship. Jim also wanted to make sure everyone knew before he started showing, so no one would think he was getting fat.
Spock was worried, thou he would never admit it, about the reaction the rest of the crew would have to Jim's pregnancy. They had accepted Jim and his bonding, however a human male becoming pregnant was not a normal occurrence. Many of the crew could be against the child since it could be seen as being conceived unnaturally. The baby will also be a half-breed, like himself, and he did not want his child to go through the same thing he did growing up.
The corridor was quiet on the way to the mess hall, which was unusual for the time of day. At the end of alpha shift most of the crew headed to the cafeteria for dinner.
Jim linked his arm with Spock's.
"I know we were late finishing up, but not this late." Jim said commenting on the empty corridor.
Spock raised an eyebrow at Jim's arm and clasped his hands behind his back bending his elbow in the process and discreetly allowing Jim's arm to settle better around his. Jim smiled.
"It would seem we have missed the main influx of crew, however by my calculations the crowd should not have dispersed for another 14.8 minutes." Spock observed.
"Maybe there is something on in the Rec room we don't know about" Jim joked.
"Quite possibe Jim." Spock's eyes twinkled.
The door to the mess hall was closed as they approached. The door slid open with a squeak and a cheer.
Jim and Spock stopped dead in the doorway. The entire command crew stood at the front of a crowd of all the crewmembers that could fit into the cafeteria. The room was decorated with blue and pink streamers and a large banner hung from the ceiling that read 'Congratulation's on the Baby'.
Jim looked over at Spock, "I guess they already know." He said smiling.
"It seems they may have had help." Spock replied his eyes scanning the room looking over a table full of colourful parcels and rested on the grinning Uhura and McCoy. They stood in the middle of the room in front of a table that held a giant cake.
Jim and Spock made their way into the room towards McCoy and Uhura. They accepted congratulations from every crewmember that they passed.
"Didn't I order you not to tell anyone?" Jim asked as he reached his two crewmen.
McCoy slapped him on the back, "We didn't tell anyone."
"You should give your crew more credit Captain." Uhura said.
"You mean they worked it out?" Jim questioned surprised.
"Well we may have helped them out a little" McCoy admitted, "But when Sulu was in the botany lab he found some of the Lieutenant's from the science department secretly planning a special present for you and Spock a week ago."
"How did the Lieutenant's infer that the Captain was pregnant?" Spock enquired.
"Well they are apart of the team studying the fertility properties of the plant found on Gamma Trianguli VI." McCoy explained
"And everyone knows you got covered with its pollen on the away mission. And Lieutenant Martine who also works in communications, filed the new Family Starship Plan and with you Captain, running back and forth from the bathroom all the time they put it all together." Uhura finished.
"That is most impressive. For the crew to draw the conclusion, even thou it was most improbable," Spock stated, eyebrow raised.
"Yeah I'm impressed, but what did you two have to do with it." Jim asked staring them down.
"We may have just set them on the right track " McCoy confessed.
"And changed the present to a surprise baby shower." Uhura added, "So everyone else got involved."
"So the entire crew already knows?" Jim wanted to confirm.
"Yeah, sorry Jim, you didn't get to tell them your selves." McCoy apologized.
"No worries." Jim said, "I think this just made it easier. They had to find out at some point."
"It may not be the ideal situation, but I am pleased to see the crew accept Jim's condition in a most positive way." Spock commented.
"Pleased Spock?" McCoy teased, "Isn't that an emotional response?"
"On the contrary Doctor it is an appropriate response to ones pregnant spouse being accepted into society, however unusual the pregnancy maybe." Spock countered.
McCoy grinned, "You got me there Spock. Now who wants cake?" McCoy asked to the surrounding crowd.
"Oh definitely." Jim exclaimed grabbing a plate and shoving it under McCoy's nose.
They all laughed, even Spock allowed a small up turn of his lips.
Later in the evening, Jim managed to extract himself from a gaggle of female crewmembers gushing over him, not that he minded the attention, and made his way over to Spock who was doing his best to avoid Mr. Scott, Sulu and Chekov who were trying to get him to try an old earth tradition of smoking a cigar to commemorate the event.
"So what do you think Spock, not such a bad turn out," Jim said positioning himself next to Spock who had who was trying to blend into the wall.
"It is most encouraging." Spock replied.
Crewmembers had been moving in and out of the cafeteria attending to their duties while enjoying cake and congratulating Spock and Jim on the baby all evening. All of them had chipped into a present from each department and some had added an extra personal present to the already large collection of coloured parcels across the room.
"I would estimated that 94.2% of crew have congratulated us already and the percentage that have not, are one duty and have not been permitted a break as of yet." Spock calculated.
"Huh, that's impressive." Jim smiled, "We really do have the best crew don't we."
"Indeed we do Captain." Spock agreed eyes twinkling at Jim.
Then Spock tensed eyes focusing once more on the crowd, "If you will excuse me Captain," Spock intoned.
"Spock?" Jim questioned surprised as he watched Spock disappear into the crowd.
"Captain, where's Mr Spock? I swear he was just here." Scotty asked pushing his way from the crowd to Jim, Sulu and Chekov following close behind.
Jim grinned noticing the multi-coloured Caitian cigars. "He was, you just missed him."
"Damn, he's a tricky one, can not seem to pin him down even for a minute." Scotty said.
"Why did you need him?" Jim asked.
"Just wanted to try out an old tradition with him to help celebrate the baby." Sulu said.
"I see and what would this tradition entail?" Jim asked his eyes twinkling.
"Nothing too horrible I assure you Captain." Scotty replied hiding the cigars behind his back.
"I doubt that Mr Scott." Jim said laughing, "You might want to give up now I don't think Spock will be smoking any cigars."
"Ahh but it's tradition." Sulu whinned.
"I would very much like to witness this American tradition Keptain," Chekov added excitedly, "In Russia we drink vodka to celebrate a new baby."
"It's a pretty old tradition Chekov, not may people do it any more since smoking isn't very healthy." Jim explained.
"We know that Captain, but tradition is tradition. Plus these cigars are nothing like the old earth ones." Scotty explained pulling the cigars from behind his back.
"I can see that, but still Spock is pretty stubborn." Jim continued barely suppressing his laughter.
"We would ask you to do it Keptain, but…" Chekov tried to explain.
"I know it's for the one not carrying the baby." Jim helped him.
"Yes, exactly." Chekov agreed enthusiastically almost bouncing on his toes.
"He's over by the drinks," Sulu exclaimed suddenly pointing at Spock who was discreetly trying to stand behind one of the drinks machines.
"Quick, excuse us Captain," Scotty said disappearing into the crowd closely followed by Sulu and Chekov.
Jim laughed, as he watched Spock see the three coming towards him and take what looked like a predetermined escape route towards the present's table. Life aboard the Enterprise was never dull, but now it looked to be getting even more exciting.
AN: Thanks for all the reviews and adds to favourites/alerts, makes me feel special.
Hope you enjoyed the second chapter. The third one might not be out for a while so apologies in advance for the delay.
(All the info about the planets, star systems and names of random people are from the original star trek I found on Wikipedia or /wiki/Star_Trek:_The_Original_Series or remembered watching from ST:TOS. :D)