A Taste of Honey
Chapter Eleven
On Terra, T'Ama decided to make a request of her parents, both of whom were instructors at Star Fleet Academy. As a matter of fact, her father was the head of the Xenoliquistic Department, but continued to teach because that was his passion. Her mother was the director of the satellite school that was created for the many children that were born of multi-cultural couples. T'Ama had determined that her parents were now both work-a-holics, dedicated, driven and selfless. She could not remember when they had last taken a vacation.
While she and her brothers were pre-school their mother was a 'hands on/stay at home mother'. Once they were of school age she had already set in place the operation of the school designed to address the very special needs of the hundreds of hybrid offspring that seemed to explode on the scene after 'Va Pak', The Immeasurable Loss. Upon graduation from that facility, her brothers had gone to the Academy but had both been tapped, not for the fleet but for special services, off planet where they met their wives. They mirrored both of their parents both in looks and mentality. She guessed The Fleet had determined that their gifts could best be used, not in space but in the field of research, assisting The Federation. She had never, in the flesh seen her nieces and nephews, for that matter, neither had her parents, or grandparents, Benjamin and M'muba. However, there was a possibility that Sarek had seen McCoy and his family during some official visit to Na'cluv2. In view of these facts, a family reunion was long past due.
She was now married, with two children, Amanda and Olaf. Her twin brothers, also married, continued to live off-planet. Both of them had married Betazoid women who adored them. As a matter of fact, her brothers had married two sisters. Both of them had three children, two boys and one girl, and lived in houses that shared a back yard. They had remained practically inseparable throughout their entire lives.
She had married a Terran male whose family traced their roots back to persons who were indigenous to the lands that at one time was Scandinavia. Her husband, Sven, was an instructor at Star Fleet. Amazingly, she had been introduced to him by her very own father. Their children attended Star Fleet School for the Multi-Cultural. This facility had been the 'brain child' of her parents.
T'Ama worked from her home as a consultant and text book author. Thus, like her mother, she was readily available for her children.
Speaking of her parents, she was attempting to formulate exactly how she would suggest this trip to them. Of course, it was a given, they had plenty of vacation time that could be used, there was no problem with the cost or destination-Na'cluv2, to be present at the birth of their next grandchild, along with the rest of the family. They had not taken any long period away from their work in years—it was time.
Dressed in her Vulcan robes she addressed her first message to her grandfather, Sarek:
Son-sa-fu: (Grandfather):
"Our family is long over-due a celebration of US, The S'chn T'gai family. While I am aware that a celebratory spirit is contrary to The Vulcan Way, I do know that births have an honorary place in our mindset.
"If it is at all possible could you join our entire family on Na'cluv2 to welcome your latest great-grandchild into the world. I anticipate the gathering of the entire Maat S'chn T'gai, along with Benjamin and M'muba Uhura.
Once I have more facts from McCoy, these will be forwarded to you.
Live Long and Prosper Father of My Father, _.
Your Sa'fu's Kan Kan'Hala (Your son's daughter)
T'Ama."
Next, dressed in her Nguo (dress) with her head wrapped in a galee she addressed her mother's parents.
"Dear Grandma and Grandpa:
Likely, it will be the most joyous of occasions, the birth of McCoy's next child. Dear family, could you two join us on Na'cluv2, to welcome your next great-grand? Any other family members who wish to come are more than welcome. I will forward the particulars to you as soon as they have been finalized. I am looking forward to filling McCoy's planet with his family.
By the way, Sven has not stopped talking about the wonderful time he had in USA. He now tells everyone he is a Wakafunzi.
Love to everyone.
Your granddaughter,
T'Ama
Her response to those two requests was almost instantaneous. Sarek seated in his office on New Vulcan response was,
'I will be present on Na'cluv2 for the birth of my new great-grand child. If you need additional housing, these can be provided by the settlement.'
Live Long and Prosper my granddaughter
Grandfather Benjamin's reply was simply,
"We will be there."
Signed
B&M
T'Ama's message to her brothers was made with her family present. Sven was holding Olaf and she had Amanda on her lap. The message was simply,
'It is time that these cousins meet in the flesh. The family will meet on Na'cluv2 to meet the newest family member into the world. I will send particular shortly. Let me be assured of your attendance.
Your sister,
T'Ama'
Their response was simply,
"Send the particulars as soon as possible. We are looking forward to seeing the family.
Kov and Zon
Finally, her message to her parents,
"Dear Mom and Dad:
The family request your presence on Na'cluv2 for the birth of your latest grandchild. The entire family will be present. Father, please comply. Mother, do what you are able to convince him.
Your daughter,
T'Ama"
The message was sent to both of her parents' private com units. Nyota smiled and clasped her hands together and smiled. On the other hand, Spock was standing when he received the message and then suddenly seated himself and began his entry.
To Na'cluv2 Blake Medical Center
Attention: Dr. Blake
PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL
(In a separate message Spock forwarded a password that would allow McCoy/Blake's retrieval of his message.)
Len:
Be prepared to be inundated by my family, including Sarek and Nyota. Our visit is scheduled to coincide with the birth of my latest grandchild. This information is shared so that whatever you deem necessary to continue your subterfuge could be set into place.
Please contact me with any idea regarding how I might be of assistance.
Live Long and Prosper…
Spock