A/N: STOP! If you have not read the rewritten chapter eight, please do so before you continue reading.
Please Tell My Wife
Chapter Nine
While he navigated the vehicle he thought back on what had predicated their present situation. During their many conversation regarding how to fulfill James' dictates, it was Nyota who had come to the conclusion that the solution was marriage and bonding. While that was what initiated their present focus, it dawned on him that with all the happenings of late all of their actions had been based on his and Nyota attempting to prevent separation from one another. However, from his view of old Terran films he was aware that there was some formality that proceeded a Terran couples 'engagement'.
In their anxious effort to find a logical solution to their problem and their haste to make sure that her children would see how necessary that step was, he had not considered her 'feelings'. From what he remembered from those films, there was usually the male and female, perhaps having a dinner for just the two of them, probably some music was playing, the two might have even danced and then the expectant male would lower himself to one knee and ask the female for her hand in marriage. Spock logically concluded that the actions taken would make the occasion memorable and the couple would be able to recount the experience for all of their married life. Of course, Spock determined that once they returned to their ship, this lapse on his part would be rectified.
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James,Jr. had recently relocated from Vulcan to Terra and another assignment from Star Fleet. When they turned onto James, Jr.'s street they noticed that there were already three cars in his driveway. Of course, they could not be certain if they all belonged to the owner of the house or if some of his siblings had already arrived.
Spock exited the vehicle and assisted Nyota out from the passenger side. Spock was not certain how they should present themselves at the door so Nyota decided for him, she placed her arm through his and briefly lay her head on his arm for a brief moment and then smiled up at him. There must have been someone serving as 'look-out' for as soon as they reached the door it swung open and James stood before them with his children in his arms.
"Mother, Uncle Spock, I hope your trip was pleasant."
He was about to turn to escort his guest in when his mother said,
"A mother can always give her son and her grandson a kiss."
The façade dissolved, and James placed his head on his mother's shoulder and his voice shook as he said,
"Mother, we were worried for you."
Nyota caressed the back of her son's neck and whispered,
"I appreciate your concern, but know this, that I would have died if it was not for Spock. He made sure I ate, did not wander aimlessly in the hallways, and because I did not sleep well, he would not put me on the duty roster. He was and continues to be our family's best friend."
James, Jr. turned to Spock,
"Uncle Spock, I cannot begin to thank you for your constancy."
Spock simply nodded in acknowledgement.
James, Jr. laughed and looked at his mother and said,
"Some things never change."
Nyota laughed and punched her son's arm,
"We would not want it any other way."
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Finally they made their way into the dining room and within minutes the bell rang and James, Jr. went to answer and then Nyota heard the voice of her daughter addressing an unknown house occupant.
"Where is Momma?"
Then came the hurried footsteps and her daughter fell into her arms,
"Oh Momma.
Being the emotional creature that she was, T'Paula, shed long held tears.
"We didn't know if you were injured along with Daddy. Star Fleets' obligation only applies to fatalities, or serious injuries. No details were provided only the notifications orchestrated along with accompanied formalities. We knew that you were in deep space and unable to communicate with us. The time spend waiting was horrible."
Bringing up his wife rear was Karras, who held their twins in his arms and with their daughter holding on to his pant leg. He nodded at his mother-in-law and uttered the formal sympathy,
"We grieve with thee."
It appeared that at least one of his siblings had a key for now the door opened and Christopher entered with his fiancée, Erika in tow. He was able to zero in on the location of the conversation and immediately stood before his mother,
"Mom, you have no idea how glad I am to see you. Let's take a look at you. You've have lost quite a bit of weight, but in view of the circumstances it is understandable."
When he embraced her he whispered,
"Excuse the 'macho man' façade, I do not wish to appear less manly in the sight of my intended. I guess under other circumstances I would be blubbering like a baby. "
Gesturing toward his female he said,
"Momma, this is Erika.
Nyota looked at the young woman before her, a true beauty who offered her words of condolence.
Nyota then turned and introduced Spock to her son's fiancée with the words,
"Allow me to introduce to you our family's closest friend, Commander Spock."
Spock nodded and simply said,
"Dif-thor heh smu sma ko-kugalsu Erika." (Live long and prosper fiancee' Erika)
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Before long, all of the siblings had arrived and they were seated in the family room, with children scattered about playing, sleeping, being nursed or looking about them for some the answers to the question,
'Who are all these people.'
Food had been ordered and was served buffet style, thankfully, the consumables could be eaten at room temperature. Some of the Kirk males were making inquiries about The Enterprise and any updates they were unaware of.
Montgomery was able to give Spock an update on the language department. Spock was able to question him about the increase in diversion in the student body at The Academy.
Amazingly, the greatest increase in Academy enrollment were Vulcan who had lived off planet for many years. Spock recalled that off-planet recruitment teams were sent out at the most every four years. Their destinations were very much regulated by certain needs created by the star ship missions.
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James, Jr. came and sat down next to Spock and simply asked,
'Uncle Spock, you were there, how did my father died?"
"I personally had to surrender to intensive meditation to finally be able to place that memory in the deep recesses of my mind. I would sincerely wish that you not be privy to the details of your father, my friends demise. Before he died your father made certain request of me that I will fulfill even at the cost of my own life, his death has changed my life's direction. While we are all together, I believe your mother will address the contents of your father's requests.
James nodded,
"Thank you Uncle Spock, I will abide by your advice. Then going back in time he asked Spock,
"Do you remember when I asked you to help me with my first level science project?"
Spock nodded, then stated,
"You used the wrong amounts of the necessary ingredients and created a minor explosion. Fortunately, the project was being constructed in a safe environment and caused no damage to it's surrounding, however the project was destroyed. I was unaware of exactly what happened after that?
"I brought the pieces into the classroom and before the teacher's eyes I reconstructed what was left of the project within record time. I got a perfect score on that project."
"Indeed."
Everyone was fed, relaxed and attentive. Nyota stood to address her children and said,
"Spock and I have a message to us from your father."
