A/N: I feel so bad that I have not updated in a long time. So here you go, I will have another chapter up in a couple days or so. Thanks for reading and please review. I love to hear what you have to say. Another thing, anything in bold lettering is translation since we are in Africa at this point. Enjoy.

Nyota was getting worried about Leonard. She was hoping that he was doing alright since they were never dating and know so little about each other. All she could do was pray and hope that this night goes well. She couldn't wait to get some sleep as well. Her previous night was filled of nightmares of everything going wrong. Until she was cleared to go back to the Enterprise then she cannot say that her plan was successful. The sound of the bedroom door opening causing her to look up. Leonard walked in with a large bag swung over his back and a another large bag in the other hand.

"Oh my gosh I hope everything went well." She said with panic in her voice.

"Everything is fine. I think your mother hasn't noticed that we are not even a couple." He placed his belongings on the bed.

"How did it go? I mean with the shopping."

"Your mother is too nice to me. She bought me three suits and two pairs of dress shoes. Your mom is every son-in-laws dream."

"Wow, I can't believe that she is taking a liking to you so well."

"I bet the real challenge is getting your father to accept me. Is he here yet?"

"No, not yet. I guess you better get ready for the party. People will start coming soon."

"Well I guess I get in the shower and get ready."

"Agreed. Do you mind if I look at the suits you got while you are in the shower?"

"Be my guest." He said when walking into the bathroom and closing the door. She moved toward the suits and opened each bag. Inside were expensive suits that would cost more than a term's worth of tuition at the academy. She found an all white suit with a light blue button down shirt. This one would be perfect for tonight since it matched her dress. She went to her vanity to do her hair and make up. She stared at her reflection for a moment. The thought of making McCoy pretend to be her fiancé was a low moment in her life, but anything was worth a try or she would be walking down the aisle tomorrow in a wedding gown marrying Tau. McCoy didn't have to say yes to this, putting his life on hold to help her was a nice thing for him to do. She definitely owed him. She picked up her brush and started to brush through her dark silky hair. She had rubbed olive oil lotion in her to help give a extra shine and more bounce. Next she applied her favorite eye liner and mascara on. The sound of the shower had stopped in the bathroom. She continued to do her make up until she saw McCoy from her mirror walk out of the bathroom with a towel wrapped around his waist and body still wet. She hope he didn't know that he had caught her off guard. She didn't expect the doctor would have such amazing body. He had the lean, perfect posture and a small amount of fine black hairs on his chest. He went to his new clothing to see what he was going to wear.

"I think you should wear the white suit with the blue shirt. It will look great for tonight." She said trying to not stare at him.

"Yeah, I would have to agree on that one. I'll get dressed in the bathroom while you can pretty yourself up in here." He took his belongings and went back to the bathroom closing the door behind him. She took a deep sigh, trying to get the image of this wet body out of her head. She put on the white dress that her mother bought her a as a coming home gift. It was a cream colored dressed that came to above knees and flowed evenly. Putting on her white pumps, she glanced at herself in the mirror once more to make sure she looked good. Shortly after the bathroom door opened again and this time he was fully dressed in his suit. She stared taking in the sight, she never knew that this man could look so damn good. He seemed to be taken a back by the sight of her dress as well. "I can see why you wanted me to dress in the white suit. You look very …beautiful." He said.

"Thank you. You look great as well." She gave a him a smile.

"So what's the plan for tonight?"

"Stay close to each other at all times. Make up something if they ask."

"You better hope we don't get busted."

"Me too."

Leonard and Nyota went down stairs to the back yard where people where socializing with each other. She sighed in disbelief on how much work her mother had put in this party within a short notice. There was a private jazz band playing on one end of the yard, a large canopy made with lights hung over an installed dance floor and tables half way filled with guests. When they stepped on the path way, everyone seemed to stop what they were doing and look at them. They both received a gentle applause from the guests. Her stomach had filled up with nerves by all of the attention, she could only wonder how he was feeling. She smiled and waved to the crowed of people. Many were family members that she hasn't see in years to people who her parent might of known. A warm hand touched her shoulder causing her to turn around. It was her mother who was now dressed in a red dress and her hair in a updo.

"You look beautiful my malaika." Her mother kissed her on the cheek. Her mother turned to Leonard and kissed him on the cheek as well. "You look handsome. You two look amazing tonight."

"Well thank you ma'am." Leonard said.

"Mama, is papa here?"

"Yes, but he's in the office. He will be down shortly, but your grand-ma-maw is here."

"Good, I can't wait to find her."

"Nyota!" A deep voice from behind her called out. She turned to see her older brother Malik standing with his wife. Malik had darker skin than her, but the resemblance between the siblings were obvious.

"Malik!" Nyota yelped. His large arms hugged her. He had let go so that she could hug his wife. "My favorite sister in-law! I'm happy to see you both."

"So where is this man that you will be marrying Nyota?" Her brother asked. She turned to Leonard who was behind her.

"You guys, this is my fiancé Dr. Leonard McCoy." She said. Malik seemed a bit hesitant to say hello, but he did.

"Hello Leonard, it is nice to meet you. This is my wife Liyla."

"It's great to meet you both." McCoy said when shaking their hands.

"So Nyota let me see the ring." Malik's wife said.

"Um well I don't have one yet. The one that Leonard picked out for me was too big, so we decided that we will resize another time."

"He should get you one of the family diamonds." Malik said. "That would be special."

"Maybe I will." Leonard said.

"I hear that you and your wife have six kids. Where are they?" Leonard asked.

"They are inside with my sisters kids playing those damn, mindless video games." Malik said. "Obviously shooting a computer generated human is better than seeing their aunt."

"Its alright. I will catch them later. Well I'm going to take Leonard around to meet the rest of the family. I'll see you guys later." Nyota said. They had walked around the party introducing him to his family and friends. Suddenly a loud voice shouted. Nyota looked around and saw an elderly woman with a blue dress and cane walk across the yard. Nyota's eye welted up. "Grand ma-maw." Nyota went to her grandmother and hugged her tightly. Her grandmother was the closest person to her in the family besides her mother. She had always supported Nyota in everything she had did, even her choice to go to Starfleet.

"My sweet girl. I am very grateful that you are home." Her grandmother kissed her on forehead.

"Me too. I couldn't wait to see you."

"And my girl found a man to marry?"

"Yes…I hope you approve of him because he is not African descendant."

"Really?" Nyota's lump in her throat grew hard. Even though her grandmother was a small woman, it didn't mean that she wasn't vicious. Leonard had approached the two woman.

"Leonard this is my grandmother that I have been telling you about."

"Hello, its really good to meet you." He said to her.

"She doesn't really understand much English. I will translate." She turned to her grandmother. "This is Dr. Leonard McCoy, my fiancé. He says that it is really nice to meet you." She looked to Leonard with a confused look then marched up to him. He took a couple steps back as she stood only to his chest.

"You are marrying my granddaughter? Are you worthy to marry her?" She said in some what angrily tone. He was very lost by what she was saying, but he could tell that it was not pleasant.

"Uh…why is she upset?" He asked Nyota. She shrugged her shoulders. Grand ma-maw began to circle Leonard, eying every feature he had. "Should I be nervous, because I am."

"Don't talk. She's trying to figure out if she likes you are not." Nyota said. Her grandmother circled Leonard three times until she stopped to face him again. She then gestured him to bend his face down toward her. Her hands pressed into his face like it was dough. She was mumbling something that no one but her could understand. "Now Leonard the next thing she is going to do is going be very uncomfortable and I am sorry."

"What is she going to-" His voice had went up at least an octave higher. The sight that Nyota saw was slightly funny, but also embarrassing. She had seen this happen many times in her family when anyone was going to get married. Her grandmother had cupped her hand on his groin. This was done so quickly that Leonard had to do a double take of what had just happened. Her grandmother gave a large smile.

"Strong as bull!" She shouted joyfully. Her grandmother then grabbed Leonard's face again to plant a kissed on his cheeks, then she when to Nyota and did the same. Nyota moved toward him and placed her hand on his arm.

"She likes you." She smiled.

"I can tell. What was that all about?"

"It tradition that the grandmother evaluates the men to see if they are worthy of their granddaughters and one of the things is that they grope the men to see if they can make a lot of children."

"That's medically impossible. You can't tell if you are going to have a lot of kids by the size of man's penis."

"Well explain that to her. She's been right with every male so far." Nyota giggled when he saw his face still in pain. "Do you need any ice?"

"That would be greatly appreciated." She had went over to where the glasses of champagne was being served to grab a cloth full of ice. Turning around she had bumped into a man.

"I'm sorry." She said realizing that she knocked his glass of champagne out of his hands. The man handsome features stunned her. It was the face that she had known all of her life. The same dark brown complexion, smooth bald head and black suit. "Tau?" She gasped. The man smiled widely at her.

"Nyota, I'm happy to see you." He said wickedly.

"What the hell are you doing here?"

"Your dad invited me. I know its odd for me to be here which it is, but I thought I would like to see the competition. What man stole your heart?" She pointed to Leonard who was now sitting down at a table.

"Are you serious? I can see that Startfleet does believe in diversity."

"What does that suppose to mean?"

"Come on, what are you playing at? There is no way that boy is even your type. You must be confused."

"How dare you! You think you know something about me, but you don't."

"I think I do. I've kept tracks on your Ny. I've read your latest accomplishments about the USS Enterprise. I see that you are a pretty dedicated officer, you took me by surprise. We all thought this space exploration crap was just a faze."

"Whatever! You are so full of it. I have other things to think about than dealing with you." When she turned around she felt Tau's hand grab her wrist.

"I'm not done talking to you." His grip hardened. She noticed that others were eying them, but not stopping what was happening. She tried to pull away, but it seemed impossible.

"Let go of me!" She commanded, but he refused. A hand pulled Tau away from Nyota. It was McCoy who pulled him away then stood in front of her.

"Don't you ever touch her again!" McCoy barked.

"Thanks to you I lost her."

"Yeah well you lost her before you even had her. You must be the Tau fellow that I've been hearing about. Look you better leave now or else."

"Or what?" Tau tone was getting dangerous.

"Do you want to see how fast I can land you the hospital?" McCoy's threat made Tau get closer to his face.

"Is that a threat?"

"That wasn't a threat, it was real question that you should be saying no to."

"Tau, I think its best that you do leave." A deep voice said loudly. Nyota looked to see her father standing tall over Tau. The last time she saw him his hair was less grey and much younger looking

"But Mr. Uhura you invited me." Tau said.

"Yes, I never wanted you lay a hand on my daughter in such a manner. " Her fathers tone got deadly.

"Fine, I'll go. I never wanted to here anyways." Pushing past Leonard, he stormed out to the house. The awkward tension seem to fade as the party resumed quietly. Mr. Uhura stood stiffly staring at his daughter. She moved toward him with an blank expression. There was a few moment of silence between them before Nyota spoke up.

"Hello Papa."

"Hello Nyota." She moved over toward him to give him a hug. Hugging him with all of this tension in the air caused her to feel awkward. Her father looked up from her to see McCoy who was standing behind her with his hand in his pocket. Her father took a few steps toward McCoy. If McCoy was intimidated it didn't show as her father stood over him.

"So you are the man that will be marrying my daughter." He said deeply.

"Yes, yes I am."

"We shall see." Her father turned around slowly and strolled toward the house. Nyota moved toward McCoy as she watched her father walk away.

"I never seen a man not back down from my father."

"Eh, he's not that scary. Besides are you ok when Tau grabbed you?"

"I'm fine. Thanks for stepping in like that."

"No problem. No man should be putting there hands on a woman like that."

"Come on lets go inside for a bit." They had went into the kitchen to find her mother talking to her sister. Nyota leaned against the kitchen island and placed her fingers to her temples.

"Ny, what's wrong?" Her sister asked.

"Why did papa invite Tau? He was so rude by grabbing me." Nyota's voice rose. "This is such an horrible night!" "He grabbed you!" Her sister asked. Nyota nodded.

"Yeah, but Leonard stopped him."

"Darling I am sorry that this night is going poorly. We can throw you another party and this time Tau won't be there." Her mother suggested.

"No! No more parties please. Leonard and I happy that some people care about us getting married, but honestly I rather have quiet time home with my family." She never felt so much unnecessary stress in her life. "You all can continue the party, I'm going to bed."

"Well alright. You go rest and I will see you in the morning." Her mother said. Nyota looked to Leonard.

"You go ahead. I will meet you upstairs." He said.

When she made it to her bedroom, she immediately took off her dress and got into her comfy shorts and tank top. She brushed her hair back and stuck it back in her usual ponytail. Moving to her favorite spot on her balcony she over looked at the party that continued in her back yard. Again she was getting second thoughts about this stupid plan. So far things were going alright, but how long could they keep this up without either of them spilling the beans? Footsteps broke her train of thought when she looked behind her she saw Leonard with two wine glasses in his hand. He took a seat next to her and handed her a glass.

"I figured you needed a stress reliever." He said.

"You got that right." She took a sip of the sweet champagne. "Thanks again for everything."

"It's the least I can do for my fiancé." He said jokingly.

"I hope you haven't been scared off yet."

"Nah, there's nothing here that I can't handle, well except for your grandmother groping me, that I can do with out."

"Done deal." She laughed. "I can't wait for my face to hit the pillow tonight. I must tell you that I talk in my sleep."

"Well hopefully it won't bother me too bad."

A/N: So I know the Grandmother is crazy, but what family doesn't have some kind initiation for new family members?