Author Notes: Please be advised this is the final chapter for this series.
Chapter 14th In The Light Of A True Gem
She couldn't believe it. She was going to be married to Leonard McCoy of all things. But first things. Dr. Leonard McCoy needed to speak with Captain James T. Kirk to perform the ceremony.
However their would be things that needed to be done before anything else. Paperwork, blood work and anything else that needed to be settled the both of them.
One person that needed to be contracted after years of separation. His daughter Johanna. The last time he's had spoken with his daughter would be five years ago. And only by sheer chance. She'd had decided to contact her father. After finding out about the Enterprise arriving at Star Base 23th in route to Vulcan.
However she would still be at the Star Base working in general for Star Fleet Command Communications Centre.
Star Base 23th
Johanna Reynolds her married name. She was coming off duty. When her husband John sent a message telling her of the communications from the Enterprise and her father.
She was rather surprised with receiving the communications.
Along with having heard a great deal about Gem from certain sources with her security clearance. She would be surprised her father would be thinking of her in regard to the news.
She would have to think of a way to attend the ceremony. Even though between the both of them had been strained. She would tried to figure out a way after speaking with her superior and husband John with leaving the base and taking a shuttle craft to meet up with the Enterprise.
It's going to be some what of surprised for all involved.
The party was in full swing inside of the Freedom Lounge.
Everyone from the bridge crew attending in the celebration between Dr. Leonard McCoy and Gem. The wedding vows will be taking place in two days once they reach Earth.
Captain James T. Kirk sitting at a table in the corner near the view port. Would be talking with his wife Nyota, Mr. Spock and Dr. Christine Chapel on board after arriving from Vulcan via Space shuttle.
She would be mostly thrilled for her friend. As with Gem. The both of them deserve each other in many ways.
Captain Kirk had ordered another round of drinks for those sitting at their table for the party would end.
Everyone watching the happy couple. Could see the total love and devotion between the two. However Gem could sense something would be bothering him. But she didn't bother to push the issue at hand until the proper time.
Looking at his tired expression after the past few days. She knew it was time for him to rest before the ceremony. With everyone's emotions running on high for the moment.
Once everyone would be able to say good night for the evening.
She would able to convince him to sleep. They would have plenty of time for other activities after they would be married.
She was hoping. She would be able to make it in time for the ceremony. The shuttle craft only 30 minutes away from the Enterprise. She would be crossing her fingers, along with her emotions. She'd butterflies in her stomach for the past few days after leaving Star Base 23th.
Meanwhile on board the Enterprise's chapel. The ceremony would be shown on all communications terminals throughout the entire vessel.
Dr. Leonard McCoy in full dress uniform for his medical department. While Gem decked out in a white sequin long sparkling dress given to her by Dr. Christine Chapel with veil having the same type of designs including several gems.
Along with the earrings and hand bracelets.
She was a beautiful sight to see foremost and in the eyes of Leonard McCoy.
Captain Kirk was called a few moments to the computer terminal before beginning the ceremony. While everyone would be wondering what has going on.
He would be really quiet with his words. receiving the word about the shuttle craft coming in from Star Base 23th. He would now be ready to begin the ceremony in five minutes.
Standing now in front of the two with the words of the vows written down.
"Before I begin the ceremony between Dr. Leonard McCoy and Gem. There is someone having just arrived in a shuttle craft. We are waiting this party of two to attend the the special event."
Dr. McCoy would be some what surprised as to who it might be wanting to attend his wedding of all things.
When he heard the doors open. He turns around as with Gem and everyone else inside the chapel, would be in complete shock as to who it would be.
His daughter and husband John standing inside the chapel.
James T. Kirk now says to everyone. "We can now begin." He says with the biggest smile on his face as with his long time friend Dr. Leonard McCoy.
AND THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES
The End