Sarek was very nearly knocked over by two rushing nurses when he stepped into sickbay aboard the Enterprise, the blond one quickly apologized before her and her companion continued on their way. Sarek did not see the doctor, and briefly wondered where the man was before he saw the two nurses return with an anti gravity stretcher behind them. The blond captain his son had bonded to lay on it, the doctor shouting out orders to other nurses. Spock followed them until the doctor disappeared into a room. Spock looked at him, but before Sarek could say a word to his son Spock rushed by him and out the door of sickbay, disappearing down the hall.
"Can I help you?" A voice asked and Sarek looked to his left to see a dark skinned man standing there.
"I came to see my son, Commander Spock" Sarek replied. The human nodded in conformation.
"Now you're wondering what happened huh?" the man asked and Sarek nodded.
"Follow me, I'll tell you. I'm Doctor M'Benga by the way" the human introduced himself.
"Ambassdor Sarek" Sarek replied and the human smiled slightly.
"I know who you are Ambassdor, I'm the resident Vulcan expert in sickbay" M'Benga told him.
"Are you in charge when Dr. McCoy is away?" Sarek asked, following the doctor into an office with the name 'L McCoy' written on a plaque hanging on the door.
"Yeah, me and the head nurse" M'Benga nodded. "You can sit down" he added motioning to the chair placed in front of the desk. Sarek sat watching as the human took the seat behind the desk and turned to face him.
"What happened?" Sarek asked.
"We're not really sure yet, we'll know more after Dr. McCoy is done. All I really know is that Commander Spock alerted Dr. McCoy that the captain was having trouble breathing and then Spock collapsed and that at the same time Jim also flat lined. McCoy was able to revive Jim and Commander Spock regained consciousness a few moments before," M'Benga told him.
"So Captain Kirk died?" Sarek asked.
"For a little bit, yes" The human nodded.
"The bond was broken, some Vulcan's will collapse when a bond breaks if they are not shielding" Sarek told him.
"Explains why Spock passed out, a couple of the nurses were frantic, I think they were ready to put him in a bed and strip him" the human laughed.
"Why would they wish to do that?" Sarek asked.
"Your son is considered to be very handsome Ambassador, many of the women and some men would love to be with him" M'Benga replied.
"And what about you Dr. M'Benga?" Sarek asked raising one eyebrow at the human. M'Benga chuckled.
"I like women ambassador" the man replied and Sarek nodded.
"I was not aware my son was so attractive," Sarek said.
"Spock doesn't know either, he doesn't see it" M'Benga told him.
"Indeed" Sarek nodded, it made sense that Spock would not see that these humans found him attractive, as a child Spock had been belittled by his peers. He had known of course, but at the time he had thought it necessary, had thought it would teach Spock to be a true Vulcan. Perhaps Spock was more Vulcan then even Sarek could lay claim to.
"Maybe you should go find your son, talk to him" M'Benga stood.
"I do not know where to look" Sarek admitted.
"Computer, locate Commander Spock" the human called out.
"Commander Spock is in the observation lounge" an automated female voice responded and M'Benga grinned at him.
"There you go" he said and Sarek stood leaving the office to find the observation lounge.
Sarek stepped into the observation lounge to see his son sitting crossed legged on the floor and staring ahead of him at the stars. He did not look up at the sound of someone entering the lounge, and Sarek stepped closer to his son, still Spock did not look up.
"Spock?" Sarek called, but Spock did not look up or even move. and Sarek walked further into the room.
"Spock?" Sarek asked once he stood next to his son.
"He died, I felt our bond break, I felt him leave me" Spock whispered.
"I am aware, Dr. M'Benga told me what had happened" Sarek replied.
"I could lose him" Spock said his voice still nothing more then a whisper. Sarek sat next to his son and looked at his face. Sarek noticed the tear tracks marking his sons pale cheeks, but did not comment on the human action.
"There are others who would be happy to become your bondmate" Sarek told him and Spock stood.
"My mate is in surgery after dying and you come here to offer me another mate?" Spock asked, almost unable to keep the anger out of his voice.
"I am simply stating a fact, it is logical to discuss what you will do if the captain dies" Sarek told him.
"If Jim dies, I will join him" Spock told his father and walked to the door.
"You would leave your people, when there are so few of us left?" Sarek asked and Spock stopped before he reached the door.
"I will not take another mate, the Vulcan's will not care if I die along side my T'hy'la, they made their contempt for me known quite well throughout my life" Spock replied. "Do not attempt to find me father, I have no desire to speak to you" he added before leaving the room.