All Good Things

Chapter Twenty-nine - Another Sister

On Board the Enterprise

October 2275

Spock

When the comlink chimed, he was sitting right there, and answered quickly, not very surprised to see his father's face. He knew immediately what had prompted this call. "She has been born, then?"

"Yes, only a few hours ago. You have a second sister."

"And does this one also have red hair?" Spock could barely suppress the smile that wanted to burst free.

Sarek sighed. "No, this one has normal Vulcan hair. Black and straight."

Nyota leaned over Spock's shoulder. "Oh, what a pity. She will be outshone by her older sister all her life." A wide grin spread over her face.

Sarek huffed. "It is illogical to believe that one's hair will cause such attention."

This statement was met with laughter. "Surely you know better. T'Elia's red curly hair will bring her so much attention that you will be beating the suitors off with a stick before she's out of primary school."

"I certainly hope that that does not occur. Elinor would be quite upset." He looked at his daughter-in-law closely. "You are jesting with me."

"Yes, I'm sorry. But truly, that hair is going to be getting attention her whole life."

"I am very much afraid that you are correct. The combination of color and texture is extremely striking, and even rarer than the texture of the hair of our sons. This was something I never expected."

When Spock would have made a comment, his father waved one hand at him, and he stopped. "I know that we have been over this before. It was not logical of me to assume that Elinor's genes would not have an effect. However, that was what happened. It was a shock to me at that time, and I am not sure that I have ever completely recovered from it." He shook his head slightly. "Elinor is fine, T'Pera is healthy, the older children are delighted, and T'Pau is pleased. And I am looking forward to the last good night's sleep I shall have for some time."

Spock's lips quirked up. "A new baby does tend to disturb one's sleep for some time. However, be glad that you do not have twins, who wake each other up, as we have discovered."

Sarek looked startled, and then nodded. "Yes, I can see where that would occur. Perhaps I am more fortunate than I realized."

The conversation continued for a short while, before ending with congratulations from the younger couple. When the comlink was dark again, Nyota slid down into Spock's lap, and he wrapped his arms around her. "The clan keeps growing."

"Indeed it does. And there will soon be another member, as well."

"Yes, Chris should have her baby before much longer. She's so excited that it's a boy this time." Nyota grinned at him. "I'm glad we had a boy first. Every little girl should have a big brother."

Spock looked at her and shook his head slightly. "And what calamity would befall a girl who did not have a big brother?"

"Oh, I don't know. Maybe she would get teased by the other children." She nuzzled up against him. "All our children are asleep and here we sit, just talking."

"I shall remedy that immediately." And he stood up, and carried her into the bedroom, before the twins could awake and prevent what he had in mind.