McCoy thought space was, 'disease and danger wrapped in darkness and silence', but Uhura knew he was wrong. Space was adventure and discovery cloaked in starlight and full of noise. Her job consisted of filtering through and deciphering all that noise and she loved it.

"Any communications Lieutenant Uhura?"

"No sir." The captain relaxed in his chair and continued to argue with Sulu and Chekov about what was better: fencing, hoverbikes, or Russia.

"Captain, the report on the destruction of Vulcan, the attack on Earth, and the criminal Nero and his ship, the Narada, has been completed and is ready for your signature." Spock's emotionless and methodical voice echoed across the room. Bridge activity froze. The enormity of what had occurred was pushed to the forefront of everyone's mind. A gentle swish indicated the arrival of the Enterprise's Chief Medical Officer, Leonard McCoy.

"Oh, what the hell happened in here? Jim, you better not have gotten into my hypos again or I swear on Ole Miss I'll..."

"Doctor McCoy, we were taking a moment to reflect on recent events." McCoy rolled his eyes at the half-Vulcan.

"That's great Spock, but do ya think we can reflect in the mess? I'm starved." As if summoned, the bridge relief arrived.

"Captain," Uhura interrupted. "There is an incoming private message from Captain Christopher Pike. Would you like me to forward it to your quarters?"

"Yes Lieutenant. Thank you. Now, let's eat!" All crowding into the turbo lift did cause a tight fit.

"Captain, if that's your hand..." The warning tone in Nyota's voice was icy enough to chill the atmosphere of the lift several degrees.

"Sorry!" Came Chekov's accented reply. Everyone turned to the young Russian and when Spock quirked an eyebrow the rest of the bridge staff lost it.

The turbo lift doors flew open and they all spilled into the hall with Spock stoically following behind. Their laughter continued over dinner. Much to the disappointment of Scotty.

"I'm gonna ha' ta move engineering to the bridge." Which began another round of hysteria.

Yes, Nyota Uhura loved her job and her men.

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