27.) Party
Before he became Captain, many would be surprised that Jim rarely attended a party. Considering the frequency he went to bars, plus his reputation, it only seemed logical that he would also spend a fair amount of time partying. It wasn't like he actually spent any time studying or doing homework in the evenings.
Somehow though, he always managed to avoid attending all of the parties he was invited to, save those he wanted to attend. Of course, that changed once he became Captain. He was now required to attend parties, mostly for political or diplomatic reasons. Which all but guaranteed that he rarely enjoyed himself, a fact that he would correct at the first opportunity.
For every party that he had to suffer through, he would throw a party that he and his crew could enjoy on the Enterprise. Every holiday there was a party of some sort, the three biggest being St. Patrick's Day, Halloween, and Christmas. Jim also somehow managed to find the time to plan and attend every birthday party of his crew, barring extenuating circumstances.
His crew would also be the first to throw him a birthday party. A party that truly celebrated his life, not the life that had been lost so he could live. It would be the first of many to come.
Written: 7-12-2011
Word Count: 220