Jamie

There was another reality; Jamie wasn't shocked by that too much, the fact that she was a guy in the other reality was trippy though. It was all the same, but different from what she could tell. Selak –no way she was calling him Spock- showed her his Kirk and Enterprise in a mind meld. She saw decades of the crew together and it warmed her heart to see that the other Kirk had Bones, Scotty, Chekov, Sulu, Uhura, Gary, Kevin, Spock and a whole bunch of other people she knows, watching his back.

The old Vulcan was intrigued by her relationship with Chris, "Captain Pike was my commanding officer for eleven years. He became a fleet captain and turned his command over to you in 2265. You knew each other but not nearly as well as you do in this reality. The Pike I knew was disabled after saving a group of cadets on a training cruise. He spent the rest of his life in an illusion on a forbidden planet. He had no children but Jim did have a son, David was born in 2261 and died in 2285."

She and this other Kirk were a lot alike, both smart and dedicated, both willing to fight for others and both were stubborn. Seeing his death was shocking, especially when she felt the emotions that went with the memory, it reminded her of the feelings she had when Sam died. This Vulcan and his Kirk were family; it just took them a lot longer than her and her Spock.

Selak showed her what drove Nero to do what he did; a star that went supernova destroyed Romulus. Selak was supposed to save the planet but he was too late. Everything Nero cared about was on the planet, including his wife and unborn child. While Jamie was never, ever, going to like the guy, she understood where he was coming from. He threatened her home, where her son was, where her best friend's daughter was; even though there were billions on the planet, she was only thinking about two of them when she went after the Narada. Still didn't give him the right to do what he did, but she got it.

She and Selak continued to share their realities when her comm. beeped, it was Bones; "Charlie's awake." The old Vulcan smiled, he knew his Pike's father. He walked with her to sickbay and left to speak with Sarek. Jamie walked over to the man who, for all intents and purposes, was her dad.

"Hey, old man," she said. He gave her as good of a smile as he could muster.

"Look at you, Captain Kirk. Wait until you tell Hobi," he told her.

Charlie

Jamie chuckled, "Already talked to Hobelia, she got a kick out it. They're okay; the kids, Hobelia, Cody and Zane. They were more worried about us. I won't lie, it was close. Bones tell you about Chris?"

"Yea," he nodded. the doctor told him that his son was injured on the enemy ship but Jamie and Spock got him back; he was not surprised one bit, she would walk over burning coals and broken glass to save Chris. For a second, she looked like that teenager he met twelve years ago, she sat down and took his hand.

"You Pike men have a way of scaring the crap out of me. They told me what happened, that group of cadets that you were with; they've all been checking on you. Good kids, they jumped right in with our crew, filling in wherever they can." Charlie was glad, he wasn't sure how but he managed to get the dozen of them to safety before the explosion. He got pinned under a support beam; his leg was a mess, he had crushed ribs and he lost a lot of blood. He remembered one of the cadets told him to focus on her and talked to him until he passed out.

"How long was I out and how much damage did that ship do?" he asked his daughter-in-law. He wasn't part of the Hood's normal crew but the call to muster meant that everyone who wasn't on medical leave was ordered to a ship.

"Five days." Jamie paused, "Vulcan was destroyed... they created a black hole in the center of the planet. The Hood suffered massive losses. So did the other ships. We lost Antares, Armstrong, Farragut, Mayflower, Newton, Odyssey, Truman, and Wolcott." Holy shit.

"Gary?" he asked even though he was sure he didn't want to know.

She shook her head, "We managed to save a few dozen crew members from different places on the ship, but the bridge on the Farragut was gone in two shots." All those people were just gone. Charlie knew that Jamie was going to beat herself up over not being able to help her friend. He liked the kid, Gary reminded him of Chris when he first joined up. He squeezed her hand.

"Not your fault, kiddo. You saved so many lives, there was no way to get out of this without losses. You did good. Have you seen Chris?"

"Yea, he woke up a few days ago, I filled him in on you. Since he can't walk right now, one of Bones' people will take you to him, or bring him to you. I'm just glad that you're both okay," she said.

Leonard

"You comm home yet?" He looked up to find his friend looking at him. This is the first time he's been able to sit down since this whole thing began. Jamie sat next to him on Puri's couch. He shook his head.

"No, not yet. You?" he asked.

Jamie nodded, "A few minutes with Hobelia. They're all okay." Thank God for that. He knew that Joanna was in good hands, but to hear that she, and baby Charlie, were okay was something he needed. "Let Uhura know when you're ready to comm home, everybody is at the house in Mojave."

Jamie told him what she learned about the Romulan who almost destroyed the earth. He understood the feelings the guy had but to go after a bunch of innocent people was crazy. Most people wouldn't notice, because she has a damn good poker face, but his friend was a mess; she was banged up and exhausted, her husband and father-in-law were both in his sickbay, Gary and her old XO were dead and she was in charge of a ship full of people which included a bunch of refugees. He heard the hitch in her voice.

"That maniac almost killed our kids," she whispered. He wrapped his arms around her as the tears started to fall. He'd never seen her cry before but it was necessary; he now understood why she spent the last few days joking around with him, she really was ready to cry.

"You saved them, Jim. You saved them."

May 2258

Chris

"Come on, Captain. I know you got a few more steps in you," his therapist told him. He really hated this guy. It's been a little over a month since the Narada attacked, Jamie and company did an amazing job getting the ship back in as best shape as possible. She recommended commendations for a good chunk of the crew. Jamie didn't put anything in for herself; she was shocked and touched when she found out that One had recommended her for a commendation and a promotion. He was proud of her, he had no clue that he was handing her the fate of the world when he left her in command but he couldn't have done what she did on his best day. He was pulled from his thoughts by his annoying therapist.

"You wanna trade places?" he growled. Chris was not in the mood for physical therapy, the only thing worse than this was the debriefing with the Admirals. Jamie's debrief lasted for eighteen fucking hours, so did Spock's. HQ tried their hardest to find fault with the two Lieutenant Commanders, but they couldn't. The duo went above and beyond the call of duty, every single officer and Vulcan refugee backed them up. Both the senior staff from Enterprise and the senior staff from the Yorktown backed his decision to leave Jamie in command.

One spoke on their behalf during her own turn with the brass, "On the Enterprise, I saw a crew that, despite what they went through, was as dedicated and as focused as any crew I've ever seen. Not only were those officers doing their jobs but they filled in for injured and dead crew members without complaint or reservation. They ensured that the mourning refugees on the ship were comfortable; even if that meant sharing quarters with a friend. Lieutenant Commanders Kirk and Spock, in addition to their command duties, were often found helping with repairs all over the ship, in sickbay keeping spirits up or just talking with crew members who needed someone to listen. I have served with a lot of officers in my career and these two are the best of us. I may outrank them but I would follow their orders any day." He was glad that his former first officer saw the side of Jamie that he met on Tarsus; the leader who would do anything as long as it meant her people were safe. Chris was pulled, again, from his thoughts by the therapist,

"You got this, sir," the guy said. He glared at the kid, McCoy would be proud of that one and was about to make a comment, when a welcome voice spoke up.

"Stop glaring at him, you're gonna give Bones a run for his money," Jamie said.

Chris chuckled, "You wanna help?"

"Sure," she said. Jamie walked around him and stood five steps away, "Just focus on me. I had to fight Romulans to get to you. You can give me a few steps." This he could do, make his way to Jamie. He tuned everyone else out and slowly walked to his wife. She wrapped her arms around him when he got there.

"Maybe you should come to all of these sessions, I do better with you around."

She laughed, "I'll see what I can do about that, sweetheart."

Jamie

"At this time, we are not allowing visitor access to the embassy," the guard instructed her and Chris.

"I understand, however, we are expected. S'haile Sarek and T'sai Amanda requested that we join them for the evening meal," Jamie told the Vulcan.

"T'hy'la," Spock said from out of nowhere. He looked to the guard and spoke in Vulcan, "Lieutenant Commander Kirk and Captain Pike are listed as members of my family. They have full access to the premises." The man apologized for his mistake and allowed them to pass. Spock had to explain to Chris what T'hy'la meant. Brother/lover/friend was the best way to describe it. They would never be lovers but as far as Jamie was concerned, Spock was her brother and friend.

"Since when are we listed as members of your family?" she asked.

"My father added you upon our return to earth. He found it logical as you and I interact as siblings. He can feel my love for you as well as my mother's. Christopher is your spouse," he answered. She smiled, Spock loves her, and he said it. She remembers the days when he wouldn't even say it to his mother.

"Uhura?" he knew what she was asking. She had been wondering about the two of them.

"She is already here," he told her. Jamie gave him a look. Spock sighed, "We are… good." He did tell her about his relationship with the talented woman during their journey home. Most people can't read Spock at all, but she has him pegged, he loved the linguist. Jamie liked the two of them together. That woman was almost Vulcan in her logic and intellect and yet she was so human.

"Jamie, Christopher." The three of them looked up to find Lady Amanda and Uhura heading their way, Spock's mother pulled her into a hug and then moved to hug Chris, "You look a lot better then I last saw you." Chris, Jamie and Uhura all smiled at that.

"Gimme some time and I'll be on my own feet again," Chris told her.

Amanda chuckled, "Well, you're almost as determined as your wife so I have no doubt you'll be running around after that little boy soon enough." Uhura gave them all a look.

"How did I not notice that?" the communications officer asked. Jamie laughed and the Captain answered her.

"we're good at our jobs, same as you and Spock," Chris said. The surprise on her face was priceless, she knew that Jamie was aware of her relationship with Spock but she didn't know that Chris knew. Amanda changed the subject before any of them could elaborate.

"Members of the High Council are here," Amanda seemed almost annoyed, "I'm so glad I won't be the only human here." Jamie and Uhura chuckled as they all made their way to the dining area.

The High Council was a tad annoying. Luckily, all the humans in the room had practice in dealing with difficult people. Spock had once told Jamie what the council said to him to cause him to join Starfleet instead of attending the Vulcan Science Academy. The leader of the council was a jerk, plain and simple. They were okay until he brought up Spock getting married.

"I do not wish to marry T'Pring and she does not wish to marry me, we ended our betrothal four years, two months and one week ago," Spock told the room. Jamie knew that. She remembers when he asked for her advice, "Jamison, I have a dilemma that requires me to ask you're assistance. I am… engaged. It is a Vulcan engagement that I was entered into as a child. I do not wish to marry her." She told him to follow his heart and he ended the betrothal.

"The last time you spoke to T'Pring, she was engaged, right?" Jamie asked.

"She married Stonn nine days ago. They were both off planet when Vulcan was destroyed," Spock said. Jamie couldn't help but smirk at Spock's comment, of course, the Elder had to open his mouth.

"There are many available women for you to marry. It is your duty to the Vulcan people," the man said. No one was expecting Sarek to speak up.

"Spock is involved with Nyota. You will not attempt to sway his mind. My son has not only upheld his duty to the Vulcan people but to the human race as well. For many years, you and your families treated my son as an outsider. To you, he was too human. And now, you want him to be included. Now that he and his human friend saved this world and stopped the man who destroyed Vulcan, do you include him. There will be no further talk of Spock getting married to anyone that he does not choose. If Spock and Nyota wish to marry, they will have my approval." Well hot damn.