Chapter 23

Chapter Twenty-Three

Morning found Jim in Admiral Pike's quarters while Spock was on the bridge covering the Alpha shift. Jim had no idea why he was there with Chris, there was no orders to go over and they were four point three days from their destination.

“So, you are probably wondering what I needed to speak to you about.”

“Yes, sir.”

“No, Jim. This is not Admiral Pike and Captain Kirk talking shop. This is Chris and Jim talking as friends, as I need advise.”

“You do?”

“Yes, apparently I have attracted the attention of Jonathan Archer. He has been trying to get me into his bed.”

“So you asked me here to talk about your love life? What...you said Archer?” Jim so did not know how to take that one. He was grossed out a little as Archer was older than Chris by a good thirty years. Granted, Humans now lived into their hundreds. “So when he brushed his hand against yours on Ardana, he was hitting on you?”

“Yes,” Chris pinched the bridge of his nose.

“So does this mean, if you two get together he will be my new dad?” Jim smirked when Chris glared at him.

“Not funny, kid.”

“What, you’re my pseudo dad and if you get with Archer, he will be like my step dad.” Jim burst out laughing at the sour look Chris gave him.

“You’re a riot, kid. I am in serious need of help here. Stop making jokes at my expense.”

“Really, I didn’t even know you liked guys that way.”

Chris snorted, “Neither did I. Jon decided that a good make out session was the best way to let me know he was interested.”

“Wait, so when I asked you if you were okay that day, you were in the middle of making out?”

Chris groaned and facepalmed. “Yes,”

“So is he any good?”

“Too good, damn the man.”

Jim laughed, “So go for it. I don’t see why not. You’re both of the same rank, so there is no issue there. Besides being too obsessed with his beagles, he is a good man.”

“Thanks, kid. So how are things going with the babies?”

Jim rubbed his belly that had gotten bigger. “The boys are on target. We have picked out the names for them.”

“Are you naming either of them after your dad?”

“Nope, that’s Sammy’s job. We decided on Grayson and Sarek Spock-Kirk.”

“Oh, that is going to please Spock’s parents.”

“I know. Can’t wait to tell Amanda.”

“Don’t forget McCoy. He’ll hypo you into next year if you don’t tell him as well.” Chris smiled at the pout on Jim’s face.

“I know. He’s like a big brother, so can’t forget him. Had to tell you first, remember, you’re like a dad to me.”

Chris’ face softened at the softly spoken words. He loved Jim like a son, he was glad that it was reciprocated. “Don’t worry, if this thing with Jon turns serious, you’ll be the first to know.”

“Thanks, Dad.” Jim grinned and stood up.

“Get out of here, brat. Go tell McCoy. Then grabbed that husband of yours and go tell his parents the good news.”

Jim laughed and exited the room. Archer came through the door of their shared bathroom. “Kid took that well.”

“Eavesdropping again were you?”

Archer grinned, “Yup. So I’ll be the step daddy huh?”

“Oh shut up,” Chris said as Archer pulled him in for a searing kiss. 

“I can think of a few ways to shut up,” he whispered into Chris’ ear. Chris’ face flamed red at the words and the caress of his breath made him shiver. “Put your money where you mouth is.”

“Oh, I intend to.” And with that Archer dragged Chris across the room and they both fell into his bed.

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Jim quickly made his way down to sickbay to talk to Bones. He wanted to check up on him since he and Scotty had that argument last night. He felt bad for not doing so earlier but he had thought he was going in for a work related meeting with Chris. The emotions coming off those two last night were overwhelming. Poor Spock had to meditate for five hours to regain his balance.

He walked into sickbay and saw Bones checking inventory. “Hey, Bones.” He called as he made his way over.

McCoy looked up and smiled when he saw Jim. “Howdy, Captain.”

“Funny, Bones. I just wanted to check on you this morning. Everything okay?”

“Yup, we worked it out. We were planning on sending everything to you so you could review it and see if we can make it work.”

“Well, I’m glad it worked out. So, I have the babies names all picked out and ran them by Spock. The names are now Spock approved and I am going to tell you as my pseudo big brother and their uncle.”

McCoy swallowed hard at those words and blinked back tears. “So whatcha got?”

“Grayson and Sarek Spock-Kirk.”

“Gonna raise them Vulcan?”

“Nope, human. But Spock will also teach them of the Vulcan way and they will decide which one they want.”

“Well, that’s good. Just so you know. You might want to tell Uhura as well. Remember how she was when she found out you two by email.”

“Shit, gotta go. Bye Bones.” And he left sickbay as quickly as his bulk would allow.

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Jim made it to the bridge where his husband and Uhura were both on duty. He left the lift and walked over to her. “Hey, Uhura, you got a minute?”

“Absolutely, Captain.”

“Good, I want to talk to you in my ready room.” They entered his ready room and they sat down. “So, we have the names of the babies picked out. Haven’t told Spock’s parents yet, but I wanted to let you know personally so you don’t find out through the grapevine.”

Uhura smiled, “Thank you, Captain. So what names did you pick out?”

“Grayson and Sarek Spock-Kirk.”

“Well, those are good names. Spock approves?”

“Yup, so now I plan on stealing my husband, per Chris’ orders and go tell Spock’s parents the news.”

“Well, have fun.”

“We will.” They left the ready room and Spock was already waiting for him by the lift. Sulu was seated in the Captain's chair. Jim smiled at his husband and they entered the lift.

***Note*** Just so you know - I am not going to write any lemons for Pike/Archer.