"We're receiving a message from Starfleet Command, Captain," Uhura said.
"Put them on screen," Kirk commanded.
Commodore Barstow greeted the bridge crew. "This is just a message to let you know that the Lazarus from the parallel dimension, the Lazarus you encountered several months ago, appeared on Theta III a few hours ago."
Kirk squinted in confusion. "How can that be? I thought that he and his double were trapped in the dimensional door for eternity."
The commodore shrugged. "Don't ask me, this is why I'm an officer, not a scientist. All I know is, he's here, alive and well. We'll send you more information as we talk to him and figure out the story. So far, no magnetic disturbances like the last time."
The captain let out a breath he hadn't realized he was holding. "Thank goodness. We'll wait to hear from you. Kirk out."
"It seems Lazarus broke the cycle," Spock said, suddenly at Kirk's side. "I would be intrigued to know how he solved his dilemma."
Kirk didn't care so much about the logistics, only that Lazarus was free. "I'm sure you'd like to know, Spock," he said at last. "All in good time, I'm sure."