"Reflections and a Wedding"

Star date: 2834.1

"Captain's Personal Log: The Enterprise has established an orbit around Vulcan and will rendezvous with Vulcan Ambassador Sarek and his wife Amanda, Spock's parents, by tomorrow morning. My first officer is meditating as I speak, most likely preparing for the most illogical feat that he will ever accomplish… Spock is getting married, to Lieutenant Natalie Hurst. They are to appear before the Vulcan High Counsel and Ambassadors. Their wedding will be officiated by, none other than, the Vulcan High Priestess, T'Pau. I hope the Lieutenant has prepared herself for what is about to take place."

"Well, Spock? Who is it?" Dr. McCoy and Kirk were following Spock down the corridor.

"Come, now, Doctor. Quit grilling him. He's got enough on his mind already, so we don't need to know who his best man is now." Kirk tried to defend his first officer. "He may not even know yet," he turned and looked at Spock with an inquiring eye, "Do you?"

Spock, being in the middle, with the both of them staring at him as they walked, he stopped. He looked at McCoy, and then at Kirk, "To answer your question, Captain, I do not know yet. Are you certain that I must have one? You are both exceptionally adequate men."

McCoy sighed in frustration, "Yes, Spock… you must have one. He is the one to stand by you, to have your back, and to help you in any way needed. He assists you with the rings when that time comes, and he is your closest friend."

Spock thought this over, "Ah, yes. That is true. I must ponder this thought some more." He nodded at the both of them, "Captain? Doctor? I shall be in my quarters. I will tell you of my decision tonight over dinner."

"Let's say my quarters around 1930?" Kirk suggested.

Spock merely nodded and headed down the corridor alone with his hands in their usual place behind his back, leaving the two to walk back toward the turbo lift.

"Care for a drink, Jim?" McCoy patted Kirk's shoulder.

"Why not? It's only 1600, we've got time."

They stepped into the turbo lift and headed for Sick Bay.

Once they reached Dr. McCoy's office, there already was a bottle of Saurian Brandy and two glasses waiting on his desk.

"Why, Doctor McCoy, was that here the whole time since we had our drink yesterday or are you just incredibly perceptive knowing that we might need this today?"

McCoy only winked as he started pouring. "I'm a Doctor, of course I'm perceptive." He offered Kirk a chair as McCoy sat in his own at his desk.

"Ya know, Bones?"

"Hmm?" McCoy replied after taking a large gulp of Brandy.

"Spock seems real at ease about all this. It worries me a little. I mean, he knows how illogical it is, and I expected it to be tearing him apart," he chuckled.

McCoy shared in his laughter, "Well, Jim… He's different from us. When we humans get married, we're nervous wrecks. And he is doing the opposite… being calm about everything. So I'm sure it's the equivalent, and it's just as normal."

"I hope so. Because it's weird seeing Spock so… tranquil."

"Trust me… me too," he pointed to himself and then took a big swig of the brandy, as did Kirk, "And don't forget he's a Vulcan."

Kirk laughed again a minute later, "I definitely remember you being quite nervous yourself when you were gonna marry Jeanine, Bones," he pointed an accusing finger at McCoy.

He tried to defend himself, "Well, what do you expect! I've been on my own for so long and I was used to it. And then I'm all of a sudden expected to become the perfect man for a woman. I haven't had any practice ya know! Not while being on the same ship as you!" He was waving his hands in the air.

"Hey now… you got the girl this time," he looked him right in the eyes and then smiled. McCoy mockingly nodded rubbing it in.

"Yeah, it's about time. And I got the best one too," He smiled as he poured round two.

"Well at least you didn't have the stress of picking a best man, Bones. If you remember correctly, I was officiating and then Spock was left to be your best man. You didn't have to choose between your friends like he does."

McCoy looked puzzled for a second, "Yes… that's true. And since T'Pau is officiating, you and I are back in the running, Jim." He held up his glass for a quick toast.

"So we are, Leonard McCoy, so we are," he glared at him jokingly and took another swig.

Up in Natalie's quarters, Jeanine was making sure everything was accounted for: the dress, the bridesmaid's dresses, the flowers, etc. They were also visiting over a cup of tea.

"Jeanine, how did you do it? How did you handle this?"

She laughed, "Handle what?"

"This! Getting married… I'm a nervous wreck!"

Jeanine just laughed again as she said, "It's not as hard as you think. You love him, don't you?"

"Well, yes of course, but… how is he handling all this? Marrying a human I'm sure wasn't in his long term goals of logic." Natalie looked almost on the verge of hyperventilation.

"Nat, calm down. I'm sure Spock knows how special you are, or he wouldn't be marrying you in the first place. He loves you." She smiled at Natalie as she touched her hand to comfort her.

Natalie smiled, "You're right. I'm being silly and acting just like every other bride throughout history. And I should know, I'm the historian," she giggled, "And if I remember correctly, you were the only one who wasn't a nervous wreck before their wedding day." She laughed again and took a sip of her tea before she got up, "I have to iron my dress again. I'll be back soon." She left through the doors and Jeanine hadn't paid any attention.

She just sat there and smiled thinking back to that very day of hers and Leonard's wedding…

Star date: 1136.4 - One and a half years ago:

"Jeanine! Come on! We have to get ready! Everyone will be in the chapel in an hour!" Natalie called from outside Jeanine's quarters.

"Nat, come on in!"

Natalie came through the doors as they hissed open and her mouth dropped. "Jeanine, you are so beautiful! Leonard is a lucky man," she smiled as she looked over Jeanine's dress.

It was simple, but beautiful. It was strapless with a beaded design underneath the bust as the sheer white material flowed to the floor. She had her hair loosely tucked back in slight curls and diamond barrettes all throughout while still lightly resting on her shoulders. The only jewelry she had was the engagement ring Leonard had given her right after the incident with the Klingons, after they knew they wanted to spend their lives together. But for the wedding, she wore it on her right hand.

Jeanine just stood there and smiled. "Well, I'm a lucky woman. He's the sweetest man I've ever known, and I can't wait to be with that Doctor the rest of my life." She quickly grabbed her bouquet of lavender and white roses, and took Natalie's arm, "Okay, let's go."

Natalie was her maid of honor, and Spock was Leonard's best man since the Captain was officiating. It was a very small wedding since they were still on the ship, so there wasn't a long processional with all the bridesmaids and groomsmen. They were just already up front.

Captain Kirk stood ready in his golden dress uniform along with Leonard's and Spock's blue ones. Scotty was in his authentic Scottish and red dress uniform, but he was to be the one to give Jeanine away since her parents weren't able to be beamed aboard; they were currently a hundred light years away from Earth. He stood ready at the back. As Kirk gave the signal for everyone to stand, the doors to the chapel hissed open. Scotty smiled from ear to ear as he held out his arm for Jeanine, "May I have the honor, las?"

"You may," she responded softly and took it.

They turned into the aisle and she immediately locked eyes on Leonard… her future. She couldn't help but smile and couldn't believe this moment had finally come. She never would've thought that it would ever be Dr. Leonard McCoy of the Enterprise. He's well known throughout Star Fleet. But she knew there was nothing in her that could make her change her mind. She just couldn't take her eyes off that beautiful, wonderful southern gentleman. His bright blue eyes held her like a tractor beam and pierced her like always when she found herself lost in them. Whenever she looked at them, she would get the feeling that everything would be alright.

She now realized that they had reached the front when Scotty kissed her on the cheek and gave her a slight hug as he then sat down in the front row trying to hold back a tear.

McCoy merely chuckled to himself shaking his head as he took her hand in his smirking.

She whispered, "Hi," to him while smiling.

"You look absolutely beautiful," he whispered back.

They couldn't take their eyes off each other as Kirk began, "A ship used to be for one thing; to carry cargo from one continent to another. But they became much more. They have been through rough seas and storms. And now they go through space itself. But one thing has remained throughout history… the Captains of these vessels have had one important, yet joyous task. And that is the honor of uniting two people in matrimony. I am proud to do that today, and I am also proud that these two people not only happen to be part of my crew, but also happen to be my friends." He paused and smiled at the both of them holding each other's hands facing one another. They looked at Kirk for a split second as McCoy winked slightly at him.

Kirk paused before continuing, "So… we are gathered here today to join Lieutenant Commander Leonard Horatio McCoy and Lieutenant Jeanine Angela Simmons in marriage." He then looked at McCoy, "Leonard, do you take Jeanine to be your wife, for better or worse, in sickness and in health, for as long as you both shall live?"

Leonard immediately smiled, "I sure do." Jeanine couldn't help but let a tear escape and run down her cheek. He brushed it away with his thumb.

The Captain then looked at her, "Jeanine, do you take Leonard to be your husband, for better or worse, in sickness and in health, for as long as you both shall live?"

She only waited a split second before answering hastily, "I do," and smiled as McCoy winked at her.

Mr. Spock then leaned forward to hand Captain Kirk both the rings. He held them in one hand in between them as he said, "Leonard, please place this ring on Jeanine's finger and repeat after me, 'With this ring, I thee wed.'"

McCoy held Jeanine's left hand in his left as he placed the small silver ring on her finger while softly repeating, "With this ring, I thee wed." He didn't take his eyes off of hers.

She then took his hand and placed the larger silver ring on his right hand. They had agreed to do this because he still wears the ring his mother gave him on his left pinky finger. It is very dear to him. They then held both of each other's hands again as Captain Kirk finally said, "Well, by the power vested in me as Captain of the Enterprise in the sight of God, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss your lovely bride," he finished and smiled widely along with everyone else.

McCoy smiled as he loudly and hastily stated when they were leaning in, "Don't mind if I do!" And he bent his head down as they locked passionately when everyone stood and clapped and cheered.

As soon as they released and were staring into each other's eyes, Captain Kirk added enthusiastically to the audience, "It is a great honor that I now introduce to you Mister and Misses Doctor Leonard McCoy!"

They all cheered again as Jeanine and Leonard intertwined arms and walked back down the aisle together. Scotty was sitting next to Lt. Uhura and started crying. She comforted him as best she could.

They stopped at the doors and McCoy faced Jeanine taking her face in his hands, "Here's to the start of a wonderful new life, my dear." He then kissed her softly.

She replied, "I happily second that, Doctor," and she wrapped her arms around his neck planting a big one on him. They both laughed and walked out once the doors hissed open before them…

Present day…

Kirk and McCoy had enjoyed a few glasses of Brandy when McCoy said, "Ya know, Jim… I wonder if the Vulcans even have receptions at their weddings. Are they even going to have a first dance?"

"I dunno, Bones. We'll just have to wait and see. I'm sure it'll be nothing like yours was, though."

McCoy sat there and laughed while agreeing with him, "Yep, you're probably right. Mine and Jeanine's first dance was absolutely magical," he smiled while also thinking back…

After the ceremony…

The recreation room on deck six had been transformed into a lovely, romantic escape as the tables and the walls were draped with sheer white and lavender material. It was absolutely beautiful. There was the head table for the wedding party with Natalie on the far left next to Jeanine, and then Leonard by her with the Captain on his left and Spock then next to the Captain. There was music playing provided by the computer with a few people dancing on the dance floor. Jeanine was still taking everything in when she leaned over toward McCoy and said, "This is so wonderful! How did you manage this?"

He just smiled and answered, "It took some doing, but I managed to pull it off… with Chapel's help." They both laughed, but then he added, "And it's not over yet."

She then looked at him to ask what, but was immediately caught off guard as he stood holding out his hand, "May I have this dance, Mrs. McCoy?" He winked.

She gently laid her hand in his and smirked answering, "I'd love to, Doctor." He helped her up and led her over to the dance floor. The few couples who were dancing cleared the floor. It was time for their first dance.

Some beautiful slow music started playing, and he held her close. She put her left hand up into his right in the air while resting her other on his shoulder. He put his other hand around her waist as they began to glide across the dance floor. The lights dimmed so that it looked like she was the only shimmering object in the room. He couldn't stop smiling at her.

"You know? I have no idea how I got here. To being in this room, having this whole shindig about me, and being with the most beautiful girl in the galaxy, let alone getting to marry her." They both giggled.

"Well, then I guess you played your cards right, Doctor McCoy," she winked at him, "And I also got the better end of this deal." He looked playfully confused, "I got the Doctor of the Enterprise, and people say that he's the hardest man to break. I guess I have special powers."

"You do indeed, my dear."

"But you don't need to be broken. I love who you are. You may have a tough exterior, but you have the softest inside, and most of the time, that takes over the toughness. People are just blind to seeing a great thing that's right in front of them." She smiled.

"I love you, Jeanine Simmons McCoy," he whispered after a few silent seconds. "I love hearing my name at the end of yours."

"I love it, too," and they both smiled widely.

The song ended as everyone clapped, but they just kept on staring at each other closely when they were interrupted by a Scottish voice, "Pardon me, Doctor, but would it be alright if I borrowed your lovely wife for one song?" Scotty smiled gallantly.

McCoy gave in, "I guess I can share her a little, Scotty. Be my guest," and he backed away slightly holding out his arms as an invite for Scotty to take over.

"Thanks, and besides, you get her the rest of yer life anyway."

Jeanine blew Leonard a kiss as she and Scotty laughed and swirled around the dance floor. He laughed to himself as he walked back and sat down next to Captain Kirk and Spock.

"Ah! There's the groom!" Kirk announced McCoy's arrival back at the table, "Now did you ever think of McCoy being the first one to be married of the three of us?"

"I have not computed it, Captain," Spock said coolly as he sat there with his arms crossed in front of him.

Kirk just waved his hand in a 'forget it, Spock' kind of way with an annoyed face.

"Yes, I win, gentlemen. Now, who's next?" McCoy looked amused at the two of them as they suddenly shifted in their seats.

"Well, I don't believe I'm the marrying type, Bones. I have a lady… and her name's the Enterprise."

"Spock?" McCoy looked at his pointed-eared friend.

He stoically looked back and answered, "I do not believe so, Doctor. I cannot love."

"Oh come on now, Spock. You could marry a sweet girl, you never know."

Spock just raised his eyebrow and turned to look back at the dance floor. They all watched Jeanine laugh and make her way through dancing with Scotty… and Chekov… and Sulu. The three of them couldn't help but smile…

Present day…

McCoy came out of his daydream while smiling when he all of a sudden heard the Sick Bay doors hiss open. They both suddenly turned to find Spock emerge into the room.

Kirk and McCoy stood to face him while Spock stopped in front of them with his hands behind his back.

"Well, Spock? Have you chosen your best man?" McCoy said as he folded his arms smirking.

"I have," he simply said.

"Well, go ahead. You can have Kirk be your best man," McCoy smiled in satisfaction letting Kirk have a go.

"No, Bones, you do it. I don't have to."

"No, Jim. I insist, really."

Spock held up his hand to interrupt their argument, "Gentlemen..."

Kirk and McCoy stopped in mid sentence and looked at Spock stand there so calmly.

"I would like you both there next to me. You are in fact the closest friends that I have." His hands fell from behind his back as the other two looked completely taken aback by his request. But after a few moments, smiles came across both their faces.

"Of course, Spock," McCoy said as he patted his shoulder.

"Yes, it would be our honor Mister Spock," Kirk said smiling.

"Thank you, Captain."

"Come on Spock. It's your last night as a bachelor and you're gonna spend it having a few drinks with your friends. And that is not a request," McCoy pointed a finger at him as he went over to get a third glass for Spock. They all sat down and got comfortable while Spock didn't even touch his glass of Saurian Brandy.

"Now, we haven't even heard how you proposed to dear Natalie," McCoy inquired coyly.

"Yes! Let's hear it," the Captain was intrigued.

"I did it in a way that was acceptable enough for her to say yes."

"Oh no… you weren't un-romantic were you? Wait, what am I saying? Of course you were!" McCoy threw his hands up in the air.

"I can assure you, Doctor, she didn't seem to mind at all."

"Well I guess I gotta give her some points for putting up with you."

"Bones—" Captain Kirk was always the mediator.

"Sorry, Jim."

"Anyway, Spock, how did you do it? I wanna hear." Captain Kirk was very anxious.

"It was after the incident where we were to play that survival game down on the planet of the Centurians. I had come to visit her in her quarters…"

Star date: 2419.7 Four months ago…

Spock had reached Natalie's quarters, buzzed her door and put his hands gracefully behind his back.

Natalie pushed a button which made the doors whoosh open, "Oh! Mister Spock, what a surprise. I wasn't expecting you to visit, although I'm glad you did." She smiled nervously.

He motioned with his head toward the inside of her quarters, "May I?"

She finally realized, "Oh! Yes, of course Spock. Please come in."

She moved to the side to let him pass her. "Was there anything you needed of me, Spock?" She was confused because he never came to her quarters besides that one time when Jeanine was sick.

"No, not specifically. Although…"

"Although what?" She had come up behind him and put her hand on his shoulder. They had an interesting relationship. It wasn't quite a real relationship per say, but it was definitely something more than a normal Commander/Lieutenant relationship.

"Natalie, I am troubled."

"About what, Spock? I'm here if you need me."

"That is what troubles me, Natalie. No one has ever been so kind to me before. And you're different," he turned around to face her taking her hand that was on his shoulder in his hand, "You may be the only one that when I'm around you, whatever I'm feeling… is okay. The Vulcan side of me doesn't fight it. You are—important."

"Spock, I—"

He held up his hand in front of her mouth to stop her, "I only know this… I thought I would never feel at all in my lifetime. I rejected it. I only wanted logic, and I tried to purge all emotion. But what I always forgot was… my mother is human, as what half of me is. I expected to always calculate the outcomes of every situation. I wanted to learn about every corner of the galaxy. I thought I would follow in my father's footsteps. But I never, in my being, thought… that I would… fall in love. To me, it was impossible. I however know that to be wrong now. I don't reject, but I embrace it. I may not show it, but you made it surface, Natalie. And I believe that you are the only one who ever will."

She just stared at him as he contemplated what to do next and then in the next moment, he decided… he abruptly leaned down and kissed her hard. It may have been very rigid and not soft, but it was his way of showing his affection… finally. He leaned away but stayed close to her as he lifted his hand to reveal a very ornate looking silver ring resting between Spock's fingers. It had the Vulcan symbol surrounding a very beautiful garnet stone in the middle. Garnet was the Vulcan stone.

"Would you do me the honor of being my wife, Natalie Jean Hurst?"

She was speechless for a moment, but then was able to get out, "I would love to, Spock!" She shakily held out her hand as he slipped it on her finger and stood with his hands behind his back again.

"Where did you get this beautiful ring?" She was mesmerized by it, and then she looked up at him with tears welling up in her eyes.

"It is from Vulcan. It was the ring my father gave my mother when he asked her to be his wife. She wanted me to give it to someone who would have the power to make my emotions surface," he stood stoically still.

"Well, I am very honored. Thank you, Spock."

"Yes. Well, I think I should let you get some rest. I shall take my leave." He started walking toward the door.

"Hey, wait." Natalie rushed after him. This isn't how a normal proposal would go, she was confused. She stopped him at the door, turned him around and planted a real kiss on his lips. She pulled away slightly and said, "I love you, too," and smiled. He just kept his arms slightly wrapped around her and was pulling away from their embrace when his eyebrow went up and nodded as he left her quarters with a half smile…

Present day…

"Yep, that sounds like you… just makin' a big move like that and just leaving her figure out what just happened." McCoy was sitting next to Kirk with his arms folded over his chest as the Captain sat with his legs crossed and was leaning forward slightly.

Spock just raised his eyebrow in astonishment. "Was I supposed to do it in a different manner, Doctor?"

"Well, yes!" he waved his arms at him, but then gave up as he buried his face in one of his hands, "Oh never mind, Spock. The important thing is that you actually showed human emotion toward a woman, or anyone for that matter! Other than that, I don't care."

"Why, thank you Doctor." McCoy just rolled his eyes.

"Gentlemen, gentlemen," Kirk held out his hands to offer a ceasefire. "Our dear science officer is getting married tomorrow," he smiled to lighten the mood, "so we should all drink to this happy occasion." He looked over at McCoy, "Bones?"

He just looked irritated and then ceased with a sigh knowing it would do no good to argue anymore, "Alright, Jim." He picked up his Brandy with a smirk, having all frustration subsided, "To Spock. Hopefully Natalie can get under that thick hide of his," and he downed his glass in one gulp.

Kirk scowled at him and then raised his own glass with a smile, "To Spock. The best first officer in the fleet, and a wonderful friend. May his marriage be full of happ—" McCoy and Spock both looked at him with an eyebrow raised. "Uh… satisfaction."

Spock then nodded accepting the Captain's wish, picked up his glass and looked it over for a moment before taking a quick, hesitating gulp of his own Brandy. McCoy and Kirk both looked surprised and laughed in response. Spock didn't understand the humor in the situation, but just shrugged his shoulders.

"Well, gentlemen, I believe we have a wedding to prepare for tomorrow. I can't wait for a beautiful ceremony, and a lovely reception and dance," Kirk clapped his hands together in anticipation of the whole ordeal.

"Uh, Jim." McCoy piped up and came over, "Vulcans don't have receptions or dances. They wouldn't have any fun anyway," he laughed to himself while Kirk looked disappointed.

"Well then we'll just have to have one up here! On the Enterprise!" He looked satisfied with himself.

McCoy shrugged his shoulders, "Fine with me. I've been wanting to get Jeanine on a dance floor ever since we were married," he moved his eyebrows up and down while smiling.

"Alright, it's settled," Kirk was ecstatic. "Until tomorrow Spock, Bones," he nodded at each of them.

"G'night Jim."

"Goodnight Captain."

All three took off on their separate ways back to their quarters.

McCoy had reached his a few minutes later when the door opened to reveal Jeanine leaving and almost running into him.

"Jeanine!" He held onto her as they collided into one another. But then he noticed she had some toiletries with her along with her dress for the wedding and some other things, "Jeanine, what are you doing?" He was confused.

She quickly figured out his dilemma as she kissed him on the cheek as she quickly explained, "Oh, I'm staying with Natalie tonight, Leonard. We have an early start tomorrow getting her ready," she smiled as she started out of his embrace toward the corridor.

He then rolled his eyes as he nodded and said quietly out loud to himself, "A girl thing." He watched her go down the hall and then shouted, "I still get to walk down the aisle with you, right!"

"Of course, dear!" She shouted back without turning around.

He just smiled to himself and shook his head as he headed into their quarters.

Star date: 2836.5

Today was the day. Spock and Natalie's wedding day. She and Jeanine were hustling around with Uhura and Chapel trying to get everything put together. Natalie's quarters had become a zoo.

"Jeanine, do you have my dress?" Natalie was looking all over for it in a panic with her hair in curlers, her toes and finger nails freshly painted, and wearing a robe.

Jeanine called back from a different room, "Yes! I'm ironing it, Nat!" She stopped rushing about and sighed to herself sitting down in a chair.

Jeanine came out holding the freshly pressed white dress and giggling.

Natalie looked up, "What's so funny?"

"Oh, just the sight of you like this. Like any bride before her wedding." She chuckled again as she saw Natalie's horrified face, "Don't worry, it's adorable. Now come on. Let's see what this dress looks like on the beautiful bride." She smiled as Natalie stood and took the dress to go put it on.

Jeanine, Uhura, and Chapel all were ready to go as the bridesmaids. They were wearing knee-length spaghetti strap dresses all the shimmering color of deep Garnet, a slight nod to Vulcan. And of course the men all wore their full dress uniforms.

The girls were just doing the finishing touches on their make-up when there was a buzz at Natalie's door. Jeanine went to answer it, and Scotty stood on the other side just his usual smiling self.

"Scotty!" Jeanine was happy to see him as she gave him a quick hug.

"My, my, don't you look lovely lassie," he gave a huge warm smile.

"Why, thank you. But you haven't seen the bride yet. Come in."

Scotty, again, was to be the one to walk Natalie down the aisle and give her away. He was her 'acting father.' But just then, Natalie came out into the room and Scotty's face went from smirking to surprise, to astonishment, to wonderment all at once.

"Natalie…" There were no words to describe it. "You are the most wonderful beauty a fella has ever set eyes upon…" He couldn't stop staring.

Natalie wore a beautiful white spaghetti strap dress that went to her knees in the front, but a little longer in back with fitted silver fabric under the bust that had a very intricate design. Her bouquet had white lilies mixed with a couple red ones. She had a single white lily in her hair on the side.

"Thank you, Scotty." She gave him a warm smile as she came over and they embraced in a hug.

He looked down at her and said, "You ready? We're goin' to beam down at the starting end of the long carpet one by one. The lads will be waitin' for ya at the beam down point ready to escort each of ya ladies. I must say that I feel especially honored to be the one to give each of ya away." He smiled and simply kissed each of them on the cheek. He then motioned toward the door when Natalie nodded and walked through with him as each bridesmaid followed. She was about to go through with the most important event of her life.

In the transporter room, Scotty and Lt. Kyle stood behind the controls as Scotty looked at Jeanine. "Alright, Jeanine. You first," he smiled as she climbed onto the pad.

She gave one wink to Natalie saying, "I'll see you down there," and then she was gone.

Down on the surface of Vulcan, Jeanine materialized and suddenly felt the intense heaviness and heat of the rocky planet. She found herself standing on the end of a deep red, long carpet. But she was immediately greeted by a very handsome Doctor in a bright blue dress uniform smiling and waiting with his hands behind his back only a few feet from where she materialized.

"My lady?" McCoy smiled as he held out his arm for her to take.

"Don't mind if I do," she winked at him as she intertwined her arm through his.

"You look beautiful," he leaned in close to speak quietly in her ear as she stepped off the receiving pad and they started walking slowly.

"I believe that's what you said at the last wedding we were at," she also leaned in close.

"And I believe that was ours, dear. You were the most beautiful that day that I had ever seen."

She just smiled at him and squeezed his arm slightly as they continued. Not very far behind her, Christine Chapel materialized as Captain Kirk took her arm wearing his gold dress uniform. And right after her, came Nyota Uhura taking Sulu's arm.

They all made their way down the long aisle. McCoy and Jeanine turned the corner onto the last twenty-five feet of the carpet as she saw Spock standing there with the Vulcan high priestess, T'Pau. He looked very stoic and emotionless as usual wearing his bright blue dress uniform.

They reached the front and separated as Jeanine went over to where Natalie will soon join her, and McCoy went to stand behind Spock. He normally would give Spock a piece of his mind right about now, but he kept his mouth shut knowing the Priestess was right there. Soon after, Christine and Uhura joined the line right behind her.

Then they all of a sudden heard the whine of the transporter when Natalie and Scotty materialized. Scotty couldn't have been smiling any bigger. She kept one arm inside his while the other held the bouquet of lilies. She smiled at Spock, and Jeanine could almost swear she detected the slightest hint of a smile on his face. She merely smirked to herself having witnessed it.

Natalie couldn't believe this was happening. All she could think about was how excited she was to start a life with that pointed-eared first officer. She did love him and she knew how he felt about her.

It seemed like an eternity just getting closer and closer to him, but after a few agonizing moments, she made it. Scotty quickly gave her a kiss on the forehead and smiled before going to sit down.

Spock held one hand from behind his back out in front of her to take. She did and he gently held hers bringing her up to where the Priestess stood. She gave her bouquet to Jeanine as she joined her husband-to-be.

T'Pau raised her hands in the air as she spoke Vulcan, but then said it in English, "Spock. Natalie. Do you both promise to support each other? Will you choose logical decisions throughout your life together? Will your mate remain the only important one in your life?" She then looked right at Spock.

He looked into her eyes and replied, "I will." Then she looked at Natalie.

"I will," she proudly repeated.

T'Pau nodded with satisfaction and then instructed, "Now, face one another."

Spock and Natalie looked right into each other's eyes. She always found herself lost in his deep brown, innocent eyes. She didn't mind. T'Pau then added, "Now hold up the Vulcan symbol with your right hands, so as it will bind you, and hold them together. Right hand to right hand." Then she raised her arms letting one hand hover above each of their heads while saying, "You are now one and together, bound for all eternity. May you both live long and prosper." She closed her eyes, removed her hands and bowed toward them.

Spock and Natalie removed their hands and she smiled. Then McCoy leaned in close to Spock, "You know you have to kiss her don't you?"

"What was that, Doctor?"

"Kiss her Spock!"

Getting the idea, he reluctantly leaned downward, since Vulcans normally don't show such emotions. He gave her a quick peck on the lips and then stood back up straight. McCoy just huffed burying his face in his hand knowing that Spock didn't quite get the hint. Natalie sure did though, so she got a coy look on her face. Spock looked confused, but didn't really have much of a reaction time when she launched at him wrapping her arms around his neck and planting a real kiss on him. He slowly began to wrap his arms lightly around her as everyone laughed, but T'Pau. She released and he slightly smiled at her again as they turned to face the guests. Everyone stood up and cheered and clapped. They then began to walk back down the aisle together followed by their party as Jeanine linked arms with her Doctor and followed.

They all then proceeded over to a fleet of shuttle crafts ready to go up to the Enterprise for the reception in one of the recreation rooms.

When the shuttles boarded the Enterprise, the Auxiliary were lined up to welcome the wedding party in the hanger deck just outside the main shuttle. The Captain got off first and stood at the front of the line to welcome the new couple onto the ship. Everyone vacated the shuttle crafts and walked along the line of Auxiliary with Spock and Natalie leading the way. Captain Kirk shortly followed to escort them to the recreation room. McCoy and Jeanine hung back walking slowly still arm in arm.

"I still can't even wrap my head around all this," McCoy laughed to himself.

"What, Spock actually getting married?" She joined in his laughter, "Trust, me I'm with you on that."

"I mean… it's Spock!" He gestured toward the door.

"Yes, I know," she patted his arm, "Now let's just enjoy this dance while we can, before our lives get too hectic down the road."

He smiled at her and kissed the side of her head, "You're absolutely right."

Then they continued out into the corridor toward the recreation room to join the wedding party.