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Terran Movie Night February – Guess who is coming to dinner? (1967 film)

"So Lieutenant, whaddaya think?" McCoy asked his companion for the evening.

"Is this fictional story considered conducive to romance with human females?" T'Shira asked.

"Well, I suppose it is. In those days a 'negro' and a white lady being in a relationship? They were risking a lot! Thankfully, things are lot better now."

"However, there are some who object to interspecies relationships," T'Shira responded.

"Yeah well, those folks are just jerks," McCoy replied.

"I believe you held similar views Commander.. Leonard." She corrected herself at his insistence.

"Not true," He hissed. "I believed that Vulcans and Humans would have a hard time to ..you know..having a successful relationship."

"And yet, you bid for me at the Valentine's auction."

"That's different, it was for The Starfleet Veterans' fund."

"Also, Commander Spock and Lieutenant Uhura are most content."

"Yeah, those two look good together, don't they." McCoy smiled, he was one of their biggest defenders, not that they needed anyone defending their relationship.

"And here we are engaging in 'dinner and a movie'. Is this not the custom for humans who are considered romantic partners?"

McCoy sighed, the evening was going well. Yes he did pick her that night at the auction. It seemed a good idea at the time, even if he was dared into it. Anyway she looked gorgeous in her Vulcan robes, standing on the stage looking sexily aloof.

So he arranged dinner and a movie when he won the bid, after all it was her idea to experience Terran cultural norms for the evening. He decided to keep it simple. Maybe he should have just arranged a chess game instead - something cerebral and straightforward.

"I hope you're not offended Lieuten… T'Shira." He was still getting used to being less formal with her.

"There is no offense where none is taken.. Leonard." She bowed her head formally.

"So," He continued, sipping his wine as they waited for starters. "If a human were to ask you for a date, your answer would be?"

"My answer would be a logical one." She replied.

McCoy could not help but snort. Typical Vulcan evasion, but was that a twinkle of interest he saw in her eye? Surely not.

Author's Notes – Hope folks had a good Valentine's day!