Thank you to everybody who read or reviewed the last set of messages. I hope you enjoyed that break from the standard format. This will continue with this chapter.
Day 383: Welcome to the universe, Jamie and Kenji
March 8, 2261
Starfleet priority message for Admiral Nhi Pike from Captain James Kirk-Grayson
cc: Commander Winona Kirk, retired; Captain Spock Kirk-Grayson
I'm happy for any updates I get. I will send a separate message to Rebecca in case Mom is too busy telling you to push.
Anyway, I'm glad you like the names we chose. I hope that everything is safe with the delivery. So that you know you're getting a huge bouquet. Whether it will be balloons, flowers, or a tasteful fruit basket is still being determined. How can ordering something on the ship be easier than on star base? Of course, usually, the only place I order stuff from that delivers to the ship directly is the red light district of Resa, but I feel like there should be another way to give gifts to friends and family elsewhere. We're working on it.
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Starfleet priority message for Captain James Kirk-Grayson from Commander Winona Kirk retired.
cc: Admiral Nhi Pike; Captain Spock Kirk-Grayson
Hey sweetie, it's it's your mom this time. Nhi is a little too busy to reply. Although she is not ready to push, she has entered the cursing Chris portion of labor. I was too busy cursing Romulans with you to get to that stage. I broke your dad's hand when I had Sam. Did I ever tell you that? I hope Nhi doesn't do that to me. Anyway, we're close, hopefully just a few more hours.
Thank you for helping with the names. Nhi was never going to pick something. I think it's all related to the trauma of changing her name. Or maybe it's because Chris is not around for her to discuss names with. She's worried he will hate whatever she chooses. At least I had that last moment with George. She didn't have that with Chris.
Anyway, I will keep you posted on what's happening here. Hopefully, Nhi can start pushing soon.
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Starfleet priority message for Commander Winona Kirk, retired from Captain James Kirk-Grayson
cc: Admiral Nhi Pike; Captain Spock Kirk-Grayson
I don't think I heard that story. Growing up, you didn't like to talk about George, even the good stories. I would like to hear more of those stories when you're ready. Although from what I heard from Liz about Sue's delivery, I am not shocked you broke Dad's hand. However, Sue's curses were reserved for the ex-boyfriend who abandoned her. She blamed him for getting the wrong lube. Although I don't think she's as upset about it now that she knows he is not the father. Also, it helps that Baby D is so cuddly.
I'm glad you're there for her, Mom. She needs someone who gets this. I'm happy you can be that person. I expect pictures. We have about another day on base, so I'm hoping she delivers soon to set up a video call. If necessary, I will arrange something from the ship, but it's easier on base.
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Starfleet priority message for Captain James Kirk-Grayson from Commander Winona Kirk, retired.
cc: Captain Spock Kirk-Grayson
The twins are here. Several pictures are attached.
Kenji N. Pike Born March 8, 2261, 7:23 AM 3.2 kg and 51 cm.
Jamie L. Pike was born March 8, 22,61, 7:26 AM, 3.1 kg and 50 cm.
I'm glad that I am here, too. I even got to cut the umbilical cord for both twins.
They're doing well. Mother and babies are resting. Despite being a little early, they're full weight and will not have to spend time in the special nursery like you did. That whole time was terrifying for me. I just lost your dad and I was scared. I was going to lose you too.
I think we should wait a little while before doing a video conference. Let mommy and babies bond. I promise to send you lots of videos in the meantime. Ming is okay with it. Mainly because I have to send her the same videos. She sent a giant balloon bouquet. If you haven't already placed your order, send a fruit or cookie basket.
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Starfleet priority message for Commander Winona Kirk, retired from Captain James Kirk-Grayson
cc: Captain Spock Kirk-Grayson
I can tell that from all the pictures of Nhi napping. They are so cute. Also, Spock is happy they're wearing the little Vulcan onesies he sent. I will admit that Vulcan baby clothes are much more practical. I think he sent you back to earth with half a baby store. We both may have gone overboard, but we have to spoil little Jamie and Kenji. They are our little god babies. They will need their dad/big brother figures, and that's us.
Spock says we can do a video call when Nhi is up for it, even if it's in a few weeks. Spock gets to video call his dad at least once a month. I think I can video call the twins. Besides, we can always talk about something work-related. Take good care of the babies. And make sure she actually rests. Was she already on maternity leave? I forgot to ask.
PS: At some point, we're going to have to unpack the stuff you said about me being in neonatal care, but not today. I am glad the twins are not there either.
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Starfleet priority message for Captain James Kirk-Grayson from Commander Winona Kirk, retired.
cc: Captain Spock Kirk-Grayson
Yes, she was already on leave. But for two days, and she's already answering work emails again. I'm going to have to hide her PADD. We are not doing a video call until later in the month. If she walks into London Starfleet, she will try to do work. Maybe the 22nd? Or perhaps not the 22nd because Frank ruined that day. I'll think of something.
We just got a giant teddy bear holding a box of cookies. I assume that was you and the husband. Nhi is up and loves it.
Xxx
Starfleet priority message for Commander Winona Kirk, retired from Captain James Kirk-Grayson
cc: Captain Spock Kirk-Grayson
The 22nd is OK, but maybe we should wait until Nhi is up for it. Maybe early April at the earliest. She absolutely would start working if she walked into London HQ.
In the meantime, more baby pictures and videos, please. I'm sharing them with everybody up here. They're so happy. Yep, the bear and cookies were us. There will also be an edible arrangement and flowers going to the apartment because we couldn't just choose one thing. Also, we're arranging for a cleaning service. Just one less thing for Nhi to worry about. Anyway, send a message when you're back at the house.
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Hey Chris.
It's been a while. I guess you should know that you're a dad. Unfortunately, it's in the same way that Sam is a dad. Kenji and Jamie were born today. Spock and I chose the names. Mom was there and was the best birthing coach. So where Rebecca and Carol. Both have rapid messaged more baby pictures. Although Carol sent hers to Nyota because she knows my husband is sensitive. Thankfully, my Bestie shares. I have already put an album together.
I know you wish you could still be here. I wish you were still here and could be in London holding the twins right now. I'm still angry that you're not. Fuck Admiral Marcus forever.
However, I promise I will be there for the children along with Spock. We are going to be the dad figures that they need. Although not like that because the rumor mill is nasty. I promise to treat them like I treat Peter. Mom has already adopted them. They're her sweet grandbabies, and she loves them to pieces, as evident by the 20 pictures Rebecca sent me of her snuggling with the twins. They're going to be OK, Chris, I promise you that.
To be continued.