Please Tell My Wife
Chapter Ten
Nyota insisted that Spock stand next to her and then spoke to her children.
"Your father had joined with an exploration party on a planet that showed no signs of life that could prove threatening. Knowing your father, you understand found it difficult to remain on board so when the organized group beamed down, your father had Commander Sulu to take the con. Once on the surface he decided to engage in a private explore with Spock closely following him. In a clearing by a cave entrance your father was attacked by an animal whose habitat was said cave. Your father's wounds were fatal. Your Uncle Spock was with him and gave him comfort and peace. Your father's message to all of us was known to Vulcan greeting, 'Live Long and Prosper'. Spock was also given a special assignment-to make sure that I would be protected from harm. Spock's view of that promise is as serious as the Vulcan Blood Oath*, he will carry it out even at the cost of his own life.
This is a heavy assignment in view of our chosen professions. So after much conversation and for Spock, extensive meditation, we have come to the only logical solution to carry out your father's instruction to him and it is that Spock and I must marry and also be bonded by a Vulcan Healer. In this way we would never been separated from one another by a Star Fleet assignment."
There was the scrapping of James, Jr's chair and he gestured for his siblings to join him in the hallway. Spock took Nyota's hand in his and they turned to face the doorway to await the children's reentry.
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It was T'Paula's voice that then was heard,
"Don't you see the logic behind Momma's statement. It is only if they are married that Uncle Spock would truly be able t protect her. Dad knew that. This is not the time to be concerned about the proper time limit to grieve. Whether Dad died one hour ago, or a year ago, Mom still needs to be protected, she is on a star ship sometimes meeting with hostilities and unknown dangers. Uncle Spock's protection will put my mind at ease.
Karras,T'Paula's bondmate spoke up,
"The Vulcan bond will allow him to always know where she is and aow them to be 'parted, but never parted'."
In a very excited voice T'Paula continued,
"Why can't they get married and bonded here while we are all together?"
James seemed to be coming around. Montgomery stood and said,
"Dad knew what he was saying, knew what he was doing, to ask Spock to take on the task that he no longer could fulfill. Spock is the friend that would be most qualified to carry out his wishes. As we know, he had never failed Dad before. We all knew of the various time that it was Spock who risked his life for our father. How can we best show our confidence in him? It would be to agree to the fulfillment of our father's wishes for both Mom and Uncle Spock. It might be a marriage of convenience, but I can deal with that if I can be assured that Mom will have the surety of protection, really the best protection Dad could envision. We should allow Mom to also be able to 'Live Long and Prosper' and she can best do that with Uncle Spock at her side."
T'Paula was besides her self with excitement and she said,
"Let us go really1 welcome Uncle Spock to our family."
Spock and Nyota was facing the as they entered and James walked to the and siled and said
"Uncle Spock please accept all of us as your real family."
Spock nodded as Nyota smiled up at him and looking at each one of them he responded,
"It would be an honor."
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T'Paula, her emotions started to take over and she did not attempt to suppress them. Years living with her Vulcan husband had allowed her to train herself thusly, finally said,
"Mom, we have a wedding to plan."
Karras went to his bondmate's side to comfort her and then addressed Spock,
"Osu Spock, K['mekh dungi y't'yez due, T'Pauls my't'yez Karass." (Our mother will complete you' (as) T'Paula completes me)
Spock and Nyota returned to James, Jr's home just as the other children and grandchildren were arriving. The grandchildren had been instructed to not invade 'Uncle' Spock's space—'DO NOT TOUCH' had been rehearsed, recited and instilled in all of the young minds.
Even after all these years, the family enjoyed food from Wong's restaurant that was now managed by Mr. Wong's two sons and several of his grandsons were in training. Mr. Wong had long ago went to Kenya, opened a restaurant, met and married a Kenyan woman who was also a cook. Before he passed away at the age of one hundred and fifty-eight, he had opened a chain of eateries throughout Kenya. His widow still managed the one located in Nairobi.
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Of course, the entire family was present at the memorial service and they had insisted that Spock sit with them instead of with the crew members of The Enterprise, who were seated behind the family.
Many high ranking members of Star Fleet spoke of James T. Kirk, some had known him, other simply knew OF him, but it was with Spock's walk toward the lectern that a hush fell over the audience.
Spock first looked at Nyota, then at her children and simply said,
"Tushah nash-veh k'dular (I grieve with thee).
He then addressed the audience at large…
"James Tiberius Kirk was my captain, but more importantly, he was my friend. It was he that taught me what it meant to be a friend. In the language of my people there are several words that can mean 'friend', none of which come close to what Jim and I came to know about one another. We trusted each other with one another's lives and for that reason I was grieved when I was unable to defend my friend during his last battle. However, I am committed to fulfilling his final commands to me, to protect his family even at the cost of my own life, this privilege, I take on willingly.
Looking at his captain's family he said,
"Dif-tor heh smu sma (Live long and prosper).
Then looking down at his captain's urn he first gave the Star Fleet Salute and then the Vulcan ta' al and said,
"Thank you Jim, I will not forget."
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After the service and their meal at James Jr's, Nyota said she had something very important to discuss with her family. First I want you to hear from Spock about your father's request of him.
Spock went into his lecture mode and stood up at the head of the table.
"I am certain you know that your father lost his life on an 'away mission'. It was an error of judgement on the part of a soul that was ever adventurous and wanting endless discovery for it was unknown life form that attacked your father from his underground lair. Before we could be beamed back your father, knowing that his injuries were most grave gave me instructions that would affect his family and my relationship with you all.
Your father made me swear that I would look after you all, even at the cost of my own life. His special request had to do with your mother for he was now, if never before, the dangers inherent to our assignments in Star Fleet, so request indicated his desire that I assure that nothing would prevent be from carrying out his last command to me."
Nyota then posed the question,
"Could Spock carry out your father wishes if we were assigned to different ships, or different planets?"
Her children's faces were sober as they nodded in the negative or simply said 'No'.
As would be expected your Uncle Spock has sought out the logical solution. We must marry and become bonded under Vulcan tradition. With no possibility of separation, Spock would be able to carry out his responsibility. With his mother's explanation James, Jr. gestured for his siblings to join him in the hallway. There was hushed conversation as each sibling shared their thoughts.
In the final analysis James spoke each one's thoughts,
"Since Uncle Spock has sought out the logical solution to his dilemma, we should support him and Mamma in their wish to not be separated. This is not the time to designate a proper length of time to grieve, but one to give resolution to a singular problem.:
All the siblings agreed.
It was then that their sister, with her truly feminine reaction, provided the males with true closure,
"In a day or two, couldn't they just get married while we are all here. Her brothers nodded in 'Spock-like' mode, all agreed that their sister had just revealed the logical solution to Spock and their mother's problem. T'Paula was certain her Vulcan bondmate would have reached the same conclusion.
Returning to the dining room the males went to Spock and while they truly would have loved to shake Spock's hand, they instead gave him the Vulcan salute and James, Jr, said,
"If it is acceptable to you, we will still call you Uncle Spock."
Nyota started crying and in an unusual display of Terran affection Spock went to her to provide comfort, an action he had not taken those many years ago and Nyota looked up at him and smiling said,
"Better late than never."
* Vulcan Blood Oath is my creation. The thought behind it is that the if the person did not live up to the requirements of the oath he must take his own life. The oath is usually sealed by the mixture of the two parties blood.