(Back to present…)
"Little lass will certainly always have a memorable birthday." Scotty spoke, in awe of Julia.
Julia was laying in my arms peacefully sleeping.
"I think it would be logical, if we gave Dr. McCoy some sleep for the night." Spock answered.
"Yes, Spock, I agree," Jim answered. He got up and gently placed Julia back into her tiny bio bed next to mine, and I looked over at her and smiled. "Get some sleep, Bones,"
I smiled.
"I will, Jim," I answered, content.
"Congrats, McCoy," Scotty answered.
I smiled and leaned my head on my pillow and closed my eyes.
"Well, we still have time before calling it a night; why don't we go celebrate the new little McCoy with a couple of drinks?" Jim spoke, smiling.
"Oh, Captain; I'll bring the Scotch!" Scotty cheered.
Spock simply walked behind them, and Jim turned off the lights and closed my room. After a minute later, I slowly opened my eyes, making sure they were gone, then sat back up and turned on my lamp light and grabbed Julia, and held her close to me. I smiled, kissed her tiny little head, and then lay my head gently against her, as I rocked her. I leaned over carefully, turned off the light, lay back on my pillow, and went to sleep…with Julia in my arms.