Chapter 10
Summary: The Enterprise is racing across the galaxy to save Uhura from false charges.
Dr. Geoffrey M'Benga is helping with the investigation of Dr. Myles Carter, and he has found impertinent information in the case. He gathers more for other sources to the creditably of personal and professional life of the doctor. With his findings, he informs the captain.
The Enterprise has been traveling 4 hours at warp 9, Mr. Scott advises to decrease speed to 6 to relax the engines.
The captain calls a team meeting to coordinate all the information. Mr. Spock, Mr. Scott, both doctors are all gathered in the ready room.
"Captain at our current rate of speed at warp 6, the Enterprise will reach the outer rims of Gamma Quadrant 5 days, 12 hours and 43 minutes. Depending on the rate of consumption of fuel and efficiency of the engines."
"Thanks, Spock, how are you doing?"
"I'm satisfactory captain."
" The engines are all aligned captain, the Enterprise will getcha there, I'll assure ya that."
"Thank you for your report, Mr. Scott, keep me inform of any changes if you can give us more let me know."
"Aye, captain."
"Thanks, Scotty you're dismissed."
"OK doctors, what do we have on Dr. Carter?"
Geoff spoke with his report first.
"It turns out that Dr. Carter is considered the ladies man. He has some relationships that causes situations that become hostile, where the female would have to transfer or quit their positions. Not in a good way either."
"Same here, Jim Myles has a large ego to match, he doesn't take no for an answer according to some colleagues I spoke too."
"So we know he has relationships with colleagues and sounds like he to control them."
"His reputation has saved him from formal complaints, but he is best known for discoveries in excavations."
Spock continues to sit quietly listening about a man who accused his wife of sabotage, again he regulates his body to stay in control. He can surmise that Nyota spurned his advances and she is paying for it.
Bosun whistle: Lt. Palmer appeared on the monitor.
"Captain I have ambassador Sarek on a private channel requesting to speak with Mr. Spock."
Kirk looks at Spock.
"Were you expecting your father?"
"No, but I conclude that my parents sense my concerns."
"Pipe it down Lt."
"Yes, sir."
Ambassador Sarek and Amanda Grayson appeared on the monitors. They view Spock appearance they gave the Vulcan greetings.
"Greetings captain."
"Ambassador, how can I help you?"
"We are concerned about our son and his wife, with your permission captain may we speak with Spock?"
"By all means, do you want us to leave?"
"No need captain if you don't mind if we converse in Vulcan." Sarek turns to Spock.
"What has happened?"
" ha ki' vesh' do guvik storilaya on t'nash-veh ko-telsu, au afsakau ish-veh do u nash-gad. Nyota ish-veh t' ish-veh kal'i'farr nosh, ik au referred u' wuh vohtaya.
Amanda gasps as her hands covered her mouth, while Sarek left eyebrow shot up in disbelief.
Dr. Carter dash-tor t'nash-veh ko-telsu, svi' ish-veh fosh nash-veh ko-tels dash klau wuh hassu ik au bolau mau hasuk neikaya. Wuh t' ish-veh puk, ish-veh pehkau heh c ik t'nash-veh ko-telsu vashau bolik kla-hil tukh. "
(Dr. Carter has been making sexual advances on my wife, he declared it to Uhura. She informed him of her marital status, which he referred as a stall tactic. Dr. Carter attempt to assault my wife, in her defense she physically harmed the doctor which he needed much medical assistance. The result of her defending herself, Dr. Carter had her arrested and claims that my wife destroyed vital research materials.)
" uf nam-tor du t'nash-veh sa-fu?
( how are you, my son?)
"nash-veh muhl ko-mekh"
(I am in satisfactory condition mother)
"nash-veh nam-tor din-tor t'nash-veh ko-telsu"
(I am concerned about my wife)
"Captain, how can we help?"
"What can you do Ambassador?"
"My wife and I can conclude our services here and render any assistance to our Ko-fu."
How far are you from the Gamma Quadrant?"
"There 3 days 20 hours and 22 minutes from that quandrant," stated Spock
"Incorrect we are 3 days 20 hours 21 minutes away from Gamma Quadrant."
Kirk, McCoy, and M'Benga looked at each other and smirked (Like father like son)
Amanda huffed" That's logic for ya!"
"That means they will get there before us and they can render Uhura any assistance."
"Captain, our daughter, is also a Vulcan citizen she will be under our diplomatic rules and laws."
Bosun whistle: Kirk snaps the com button.
"Yes, Lt.
Priority one call from Starfleet."
"Continue Lt."
"They are requesting the Enterprise to proceed to the Gamma Quadrant to the planet Ixio on behalf of Starfleet command. Commander Spock is relieved of duty pending the outcome of the situation on the planet Ixio."
"What?" shouted McCoy and M'Benga.
"They can't do that?"
"They must consider that Spock involvement might hinder the investigation." Stated Sarek.
"Well, it's not fair, Uhura is his wife."
"Doctor McCoy, they are trying to prevent prejudice in the case."
I agree with Sarek, and it's logical that I re-frame from any form of interference that might jeopardize the case."
Logic strikes again, chimed his mother as she folds her arms.
"But now the Enterprise has a reason, and that solves one of our problems."
"Then captain, in conclusion, my wife and I will set course for the Gamma Quadrant." Sarek looked at his son and encouraged him.
"Spockah, nash-veh isha ma veshtau lu sa koshtri ma vesh' skamau tor ish-veh ko-mekh.
ish-veh rolaya heh torai nam-tor tsuri."
(Spock, I also have experienced when male species have been attracted to your mother.
your reaction and action are acceptable.)
Spock bowed his head in respect and is moved that his father support him in his crisis.
Sa-mekh, nemaiyo
(Thank you father)
Amanda was fighting back the tears, she held up her two forefingers to her husband, and he received them.
No one understood what was being said between Spock's family except M'Benga. He had never witnessed such empathy in a Vulcan family before, and it was intimate, he took mental notes of their conversation. He was impressed with the transaction between the Vulcan men and a human woman, and they displayed more emotions than he observed during his internship on Vulcan.
Hold up everyone; I got an idea?" Everyone turns to Kirk.
"I'm gonna gamble on Dr. Carter to do the right thing." of course they look at Kirk like he's nuts.
"Captain, doesn't gambling involves odds and wagers?, I do not comprehend your statement," stated Spock, giving him a curious look.
McCoy rolls his eye into the back of his head (Vulcans!)
"Spock and ambassador Sarek, please, it goes against all logic, matter of fact it's an illogical plan, but I've seen done before." Just hear me out."
Plan A: now that we have permission to travel to Gamma Quadrant, we can inform the space station and the magistrate there of our arrival with Spock aboard."
Plan B: Sarak in exactly four hours from our message, you will send a similar message to the space station of your arrival stating your position not only on Vulcan but with the Federation of Planets, plus with your relation to Spock.
Plan C: Sarek I need you to contact T'Pau and inform her of Uhura's situation, asking her to plan a trip to the space station four hours after your message as well.
The bluff is that we might not need T'Pau just her announcement that her presence is required on behalf of Vulcan concerning Uhura."
They all looked at him, the two Vulcan seemed confused, but the others got the idea.
That's a great idea Jim!, Then he would withdraw the charges and let her go!"
"Precisely, Doctor."
" Dr. Carter needs funds to maintain his project, and I'm gambling that he doesn't want to lose that if T'Pau gets into the situation.
Sarek looked at Spock, and their eyebrows go up in approval.
"Fascinating" were both their comments.
Brilliant captain, I'm impressed! Chimed Amanda with winning smile on her face.
"It'll work too, and I think T'Pau would like a little challenge."
Wow! T'Pau! That will be something if it gets to that", as M'Benga folded hands on the table thinking of the chance to see the outcome of this plan.
"So, what do you think? Should we execute the plan and see how far it gets?"
Everyone nodded in agreement.
"Let Operation Get Carter begin!"
"Acceptable, Captain I will contact the station as planned, Live long and prosper." Sarek and Amanda gave the ta'al salute, bow their heads and faded.
Kirk leans over to the intercom system and snaps it on.
"Lt. Palmer sent a message to Space station Zebra."