On the way to the transporter room, Kirk and Spock chose appropriate 1969 clothing. Both were dressed as Vietnam-era commandoes, with the watch cap covering Spock's ears and eyebrows.
Fortunately, the photo lab wasn't well guarded. Spock snuck up on the Security Police sergeant and gave him the famous Vulcan neck pinch. The two entered the lab and started searching for the film. Then the lights came on. At the door was an Air Force Colonel holding a 1911 Colt 45 Semi-Automatic pistol that was most recently the sidearm of the guard. Kirk couldn't help but notice the name badge on the officer read "Bellows."
"May I help you gentlemen?" Dr. Bellows asked.
Kirk tried some Iowa charm, "We're a special team sent in to investigate Major Nelson's crash."
Bellows steeled, "Somehow I knew you were involved with Major Nelson. Maybe you can tell me why there was no evidence that either Major Nelson or Healey were in the plane."
Kirk thought fast, "Let me show you my credentials." Before Bellows could object, Kirk hit the emergency transport signal on his communicator, while Spock grabbed the film canister. At the speed of light, the three were in an Enterprise transporter room. Immediately, the transporter chief and two security guards had phasers pointed at Bellows.
Kirk told his men, "I'm sure Dr. Bellows doesn't want to hurt us."
Bellows lowered his weapon, and said, "Just take me to him."
"To whom are you referring?" Spock asked.
"Major Nelson, I'm sure he's behind all of this." Bellows replied. His captors granted him this request.
Nelson and Healey were somewhat surprised to see Dr. Bellows, but not too shocked. The two, after all, have seen things that make time travel somewhat routine. Dr. Bellows listened with fascination as his astronauts told him a tale of time travel and interplanetary alliances. He knew, of course, that this must be one large mass delusion.
The intercom in their quarters whistled. It wasn't too much unlike its 20th century counterpart. Tony pushed the button. "Nelson here," he said automatically.
"Good evening, Major, would you, Colonel Bellows, and Major Healey please report to the briefing room you were in earlier?" The female voice requested. At least it was better than sending Heckle and Jeckyl, the apes in red shirts, after them.
"Acknowledged, we're on our way," Tony replied.
When Tony and Roger entered the room they were greeted by Kirk, Spock, McCoy, and Scott. Tony correctly ascertained that they must be the senior staff. Dr. Bellows was introduced to the four, whom he still believed were all part of one large delusion.
Kirk spoke, "We may have come up with a way to get back to our own time. Mr. Spock will explain."
Spock started his explanation, "The Earth's Sun has roughly the same pull as the black hole that brought us to your time. I've calculated that if we break away at precisely the exact moment we will find ourselves in the 23rd century."
"And if we're not precise?" Roger addressed his question to his fellow engineer.
Scott answered, "If we break away too soon, nothing happens, we stay in the 20th century. If we don't break away soon enough, we could end up burning up in the sun."
Kirk reassured, "Mr. Spock is nothing but precise."
In an odd move, McCoy added, "If anything, his calculations are right on the money."
Tony asked, "What about us?"
Kirk paused, then said, "Unfortunately, we have to take you with us. You know too much about the future."
Bellows inquired, "But wouldn't that interfere with the time line?"
Spock answered, "It is a risk we have to take, the lesser of two evils so to speak." Spock was also trying to get used to this time travel concept. The Vulcan Science Academy had decreed time travel impossible. Clearly, however, it was not.
When the three 20th century NASA men where back in guest quarters they started to assess their situation.
Tony was the first to speak, "Dr. Bellows, I truly am sorry you got involved in this. It must be difficult to be separated from Amanda."
Dr. Bellows replied, "Thank you Major. It seems extraordinary events tend to surround you. For what it's worth, I don't believe you had anything to do with this. This may be the start of an incredible adventure."
To comfort his companions, Roger added, "Just think, to be able to go where no one has gone before."
Tony's thoughts, of course, were consumed by a blonde in a pink harem outfit named Jeannie.
Spock's calculations, of course, were precise. The Enterprise returned to the 23rd century with three passengers from 1969 Cocoa Beach, Florida.
