A/N– Here is the first Extra bit/deleted scene/outtake, as requested by (and with thanks to!) Shadow Valkyrie and Schematization... Hope you likey! More will come as I dream them up...
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Bit One.
Later that week, Kirk enters Spock's rooms. "You, wanted to see me, Spock?"
"Yes Captain...I wished to know if you have told anyone of our adventures with the Vadala."
Kirk grins. "No, why? Did Laura send me something?"
Spock gives him a look. "No. You have made absolutely no mention of that day to anyone? Not even in a Captain's Log?"
Kirk gives him an affronted look. "What are you getting at, Spock? Has McCoy been saying things?"
Spock hands his Captain a piece of paper. "This is a print-out of a message I just received."
With a grin and a shake of his head, Kirk sits down on the Science Officer's bed, muttering something about 'Laura'. He then reads aloud what's written on the page.
" 'Dear Spock,
It has recently come to my attention that you were chosen for an elite rescue mission, not only for your impeccable taste, but also your exquisite science abilities. I was about to send an immediate congratulations, when I observed that you were chosen, not first and foremost as I had thought, but fourth. This, of course, is not acceptable. I will refrain from making your Father aware of this situation, with the understanding that you will do better in the future.
Sincerely, Your Mother.' "
Kirk does his level best to smother a snicker. "How on Earth did she know?"
Spock looks at him gloomily. "She is a mother. They always know."