Chapter 2
Nyota had remained a few minutes, she only wished to know Spock was at least going to be fine, she could hardly bring herself to sit for so long and wait, given she would also have to wait for him to wake, they had a child and she would be occupied taking care of her. She made Christine promise to tell her the moment Spock was out to tell her how it went and again when he was awake. The other female happily granted her that, after which Nyota left and picked up their little girl from Carol, who would be a happy distraction for her whilst she waited. It seemed to her like far too long when in fact it was an hour before she was contacted to say Spock was out or Surgery, and resting. It gave her rather a lot of relief to know he was fine, the child had demanded him somewhat but she had told her he would be able to be around her soon, at least now she could say that with more conviction than she had been forcing beforehand.
It was understandable several more hours before Spock was awake, and again Christine contacted to let Nyota know, although the man had not asked for her, this was likely because of the fact; while he was awake he had gone to meditation, which was not odd generally Vulcans enjoyed it more private but since McCoy refused to let him go yet, he opted to let it pass this once. The voices around him did not distract him very much at all, and most knew to keep their distance once he had told them he was meditating.
The only thing that broke his concentration was a hand on his, and he hardly needed to open his eyes to know who it was, only one would touch him and for good reason, they as a people did not always enjoy it given the ability o feel what another felt through touch. He opened his eyes and settled his gaze onto Nyota, her worry evident on her features, although he did not smile, there was a little flicker of happiness she easily saw in his eyes and she smiled softly at him "I stopped off by Jim, he said they're taking care of the planet in a bigger group this time, most of the Klingons were down anyway so it's not going to be so difficult this time and they're a bit more prepared now they know the numbers" she mused. He would have asked, most knew that, it was a typical thing of most to do.
Usually Nyota got cranky with Spock when he was involved in a dangerous situation for the lack of care he so often showed, that however was within his nature and how he wished to do things, he like everyone else had signed up for the danger. She could hardly be frustrated when it found him, he never was when it found her, the only one he got frustrated with, or as close as a Vulcan could get, was with Jim but that was not so strange, they were opposites of each other. It was hardly fair she kept taking it out on him when he hardly planned the outcome of some things anyway, she had learned to handle it better.
The fact Spock had inclined his head and was studying her told her she had been quiet a little too long even for him and she gave him another smile "When does McCoy let you out?" she asked simply "Later today, he simply wishes to watch me for a time, he treats me far too much like a human" the half Vulcan responded, and if he were human he would probably sound frustrated, not that she blamed him sitting or lying still for any length of time was very strange when you were on a ship like the Enterprise "Faith is asking for you, she'll be happy to see you later" she stated simply "I can stay until you get out, if you want me to" she added, inclining her own head at his thoughtful expression, it made her settle quietly and cross her arms, she knew better than to hold his hand the whole time as much as she may like it, he did not, not around everyone, not for too long at any rate.
His gaze soon settled upon her again and she straitened, the silent action drawing her attention easily "You should go and be with Faith, I will return to you when McCoy permits it, she requires you more" he mused and she simply nodded, unsurprised by the answer, and rose to her feet "I'll see you later then" she answered simply then she briefly settled her fingers to his own in the manner of affection he was comfortable with, that his own people did then she left, again picking up their child on her way to their shared quarters. It was a further three hours before McCoy in fact let Spock go, and as tempting as being difficult was to get out sooner Spock had never disobeyed anything he asked be it to try to rest longer or to eat. That would never work, he knew that much, the man would just keep him longer.
He would not disobey the man telling him to ease off a bit whilst he healed properly for that matter either; there was no logic to doing so. He left after his directions were given and headed back, he was not going to miss being in sick bay that was for certain. He was quiet when entering, Nyota was awake, Faith however was not in the room, and given the time and her age, would be down for a nap, he would see her when she woke though, happily so. Nyota easily greeted him with a brighter smile and gave a gentle hug then happily settled close when he saw with her. Having him around a bit more would be enjoyable, and he too would find it so, be that as it may he would soon enough be back to his regular work and pleased of it too, he disliked being fussed and being unable to help as much as he would like, Nyota however, he was aware, would like being able to do some little things without doing so much he disliked it.