Sulu held up a hand.
"Question, if you were in Jim's shoes. Why would you share information with somebody who could or would use it against? You….Before you answer, ask yourself this. I know Dr. you were the captain's roommate. How do I know this? because you constantly follow him around and threatened to hypo spray him for not sleeping enough because of nightmares. Now, obviously, Jim takes this as a sign of your care for him. I would tell you to appoint but also why would you tell somebody about more things that they would just worry over when you're obviously trying to move on and do the best you can? Why give people a reason to doubt you? Gala made a good point when she told us about the captain's martial art knowledge. I don't know about this Kolinahr thing or what you need to study certain types of Vulcan martial arts. I'll bow to the experts on that, but I do know this. If Jim says that he's mastered these arts I believe him. I was on that drill platform. There were actually more than six Romulans by my count I.—
"Karu— Jim starts.
"No, Jim." McCoy said sadly.
"Sulu is right. I overreact I get out of line sometimes I don't listen. Especially when it comes to people I care about. Joss was always saying that I couldn't separate. The doctor from the husband or the dad. Apparently the same is true for the best friend. Dammit Jim you just scare the shit out of me sometimes. and you're the only one that puts up with me any other Captain would've had me thrown out of the service don't think I don't know that." McCoy ran a hand through his hair. "I know I've always been difficult when it comes to the hob-I mean Spock. I am really not a xenophobe it's just I've always known that there's some strange thing when it comes to you and…. Spock and honestly, I'm not comfortable with all the mystical shit. Me I'm just a country doctor if there's a sickness and disease a virus something needs surgery something I can fix. I know Vulcans and Spock aren't the only empathic, telepathic whatever race out there, but I guess what scares me, the most is Vulcans are all about science and logic and things you can quantify however , Spock quote probabilities of whatever and denounce intuition and gut feeling right on the bridge and then turn around and put such faith in… Soulmates And so secretive, I mean come on somethings going on. Obviously, something big and yet you have to take… I'm sorry I haven't been the friend I should have, Sulu's right. I know you're going to try to make like it's no big deal, but I guess the reason I lost it was because I'm ashamed Sulu is right. What kind of a best friend. Can I call myself and I didn't even know that you have a daughter. You haven't seen in years and another fucking universe. That sort of something you should be able to share freely with a best friend. And what scares me worse is I know that there's more that you haven't gotten to because we've been making it all about us. Jesus Christ Jimmy… At least I get to talk to Joanna See her on the vid you've listened to me go on and on."
"Gala trade seats with the Doctor. Or better yet give the doctor your chair but stay close."
Gala issue to look between Doctor McCoy and the captain. She smiles.
"Yes, my Lord." She Takes her place behind his chair giggling at his grown.
Spock notices the contemplative look on his face.
"What is it? Ashaya?"
"It's just… I never thought I get the chance. I never intended on anybody finding out… I don't want to hurt you, though- I know how you hate Selek—
"oh Ashaya, you have some remembrances of our daughter?—
"Sort of, Tiggy will be there, I do not wish for you to be upset…I cannot truly be his kirk as I have said nor, could he be you…but we do sure a deep love and a daughter…I doubt theirs a spock that I wouldn't love. Each in their own way. Tiggy saved me, I would be dead without him, and I thought you didn't want me…spock I'm yours, that's why I came back to this universe. I pray thee, do not ask me to totally turn my back on Tiggy. As that would be the same as bringing his death at my hand. I don't think the sanity of James T. Kirk would survive causing the death of a Spock I truly think that would break me. Also, it's complicated, with the time shifting between our universes….but basically what I would show you would be from her birth to her six months ago. Wait, Our daughter? Really?"
"Really… Unless you do not want me to name her such… I cannot blame you. I know how I acted about Selek. I was just… Here in our minds, I can be honest I was just hurt and confused. I could not understand why I was drawn to you. How you could bring my emotions to the surface so easily. I did not know how to interact. Especially with everything that was happening. Mother would have been who I would have talked to. Not knowing how to handle Nyota or rather the Nyota situation. You are so at ease with Selek of Vulcan, you, you just met him. And yet when it came to me. I was always saying or doing the wrong thing. I could not understand why everything between you, and he could be the way I always yearned for… He was, is everything that I wanted to be and yet. He is not ashamed to chuckle or smile even with other Vulcans around. I wish I could be like that and not be ashamed. I am not jealous of you and Selek. In the sense that it is usually meant. I am not even jealous of you and he. It is more- it would be silly to be jealous of you and Selek. Or of you in this Tiggy because it's like you said we may be slightly different but we are all the same. And I would want to love and take care of a James T Kirk, who had lost his mate. I Cannot turn my back on you any form of you. And when I think of him having lost his mate. How can I begrudge him the little piece of you that you left him? I only wish it didn't cause so much pain."
"Thank you Ashaya!"
It's then that Jim notices how quiet it's gotten around the table.
He looks up, face flaming when he realizes that not only has McCoy moved closer. But so has Scotty, Sulu, and Chekhov, all three of which are pretty much standing in line to the side of his chair. Leaving only Doctor M'Banga and Lieut. Urhura at the lower end of the table.
Spock speaks up. "The captain informs me that he has a way to show us… Our daughter. He was concerned that I might be disturbed. I have assured him that that would not be the case… Things are different now…" The last was said with a significant look, shared between Elder Spock and younger...
"Thank you, youngling,"
Younger Spock nods. "you owe me no thanks. I only regret my previous illogical behavior. Also, that it caused hardship for either of you."
Giving their linked hands a slight shake, "may I suggest we take care of distractions before any more information is shared so that we may do as ambassadors Sarek stated, so that our focus will not be split. Lending the issues at hand. The benefit of our full attention.
"Let me just have somebody bring a portable regenerator from sick bay— says bones, reaching for the com panel.
"I think the captain has something else in mind. Selek said, giving Jim a knowing look.
