Chapter 24

Chapter Twenty-Four

Jim and Spock exited the lift and headed to his parents quarters. Spock pressed the chime and they waited for the door to be answered. They were surprised to see Selek answer the door. “Jim, Spock. Come in.” He stepped back and let them enter.

“Hello, Selek. You doing okay?”

“I am well, Jim.” He lead them to where everyone was seated.

“What can we do for you two?” Sarek asked.

“We came to share some news.”

“Oh, and what would that be dear?” Amanda asked. “Would you like something to drink?”

“No thank you, Ko’mekh.”

“No thanks, Amanda.”

“So what did you want to tell us?” She asked and leaned forward in her seat.

“We wanted to tell you the babies names.”

“What did you choose?” Selek asked.

“Grayson and Sarek Spock-Kirk,” Spock said. The room was quiet after he said that then Amanda jumped up with tears in her eyes and hugged them both. Spock and Jim could feel the shock coming off the others in the room. Sarek was the first to recover from the shock.

“You did not wish to name one of your offspring after your father, Jim?”

Jim smiled, Sarek using his name was meant that he had finally thawed towards him. He shook his head as he answered him. “No, Sammy already used George with one of his boys and I thought since you two have done so much for us, that we would honor you both.”

“Thank you, Jim. I am honored.”

“Indeed, Jim. That was a wonderful thing to do.” Selek told him.

“Don’t worry, Uncle Selek. If we have anymore, will name one if Spock approves after you.”

“Indeed,” Spock agreed. Jim smiled when he felt the happiness come from Spock Prime. He wasn’t sure if it came from the naming of the next child after him or referring to him as Uncle. Spock and Jim stayed for a little while and visited with the family and discussed how they were raising the children. The Vulcan’s were very pleased that they would be taught their ways as well. Another generation will be taught, their people and ways will survive.

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Omal sighed in sadness when he received the transmission from the Ruling Council that they were granted the person to run the Captain’s and Commanders DNA through the Betazoid database to see if there were any matches. He had not told them about the Captain being pregnant. He was shocked when he had been beamed back aboard the ship due to being feed a herb to cause a miscarriage by the crazy daughter of the High Advisor. Once he really looked at the Captain, he wondered how the hell he missed it. He shook his head, he was sure Jim and Spock already received the orders from the head of Starfleet to submit for a blood test. This would be a feather in the cap of their people, one that they will have to share with the Kintzi and the Vulcans. The Ruling Council did not care for the two Romulans and Klingons as they were of no importance. Well, once they were back on New Vulcan, he would talk to them to see if they would give blood. Perhaps this would bring them family outside of their people.

He looked up as his door opened and in came his two aides. Legel was only returning to do his duties, other than that he stayed in Ral’s rooms. Eisul was spending his free time courting Lieutenant Commander Giotto. He was amused that every one of them had found love on this ship. He already knew that he wanted Nyota forever, he just hoped she returned the sentiment. He stood and headed to the door, “I am stepping out. When you have finished your duties, you are free for the rest of the day.”

“Thank you, Ambassador,” they both said and bowed.

He nodded and went in search of the Captain and Commander. He followed the link that he had with them as they were part Betazoid to the Vulcan Ambassador’s rooms. He pressed the chime. “Ambassador Nexi, how can I help you?” Lady Amanda said when she answered the door.

“Lady Amanda, may I speak to your sons?”

“Of course,” she said and allowed him in.

“Omal, what can we do for you?” Jim asked him.

“I have received word from the Ruling Council got what they wanted. You should be receiving orders soon to submit to giving a blood sample so that they can run it against all samples of known Betazoid DNA. I am sorry, I had been hoping that Starfleet would say no.”

“Well, let me check. I can tell you who signed the order.” He pulled out his PADD and scrolled through his messages and found the order. It was signed by Admiral Marcus, figures.

“It looks they want the samples within the next hour.” Spock read over Jim’s shoulder.

“Well, we better go.” Jim put his hand out so Spock could help him up.

“I am very sorry, Jim.”

He patted Omal’s shoulder. “Don’t worry, Omal. We don’t blame you. Now don’t you have a Chief Communications Officer to woo?”

Omal chuckled, “Indeed I do, indeed I do. Good day.” He nodded and left.

“Well, we’ll talk to you all later.”

“Jim,” Selek called to him before he got to the door. Jim turned to look at him. “Might I have some of your time later?”

“Sure, Uncle Selek.” He teased. Then he and Spock left the room.

Uncle Selek indeed, Spock Prime thought.

Vulcan translation:

Ko’mekh - mother