K/S Hospital Scene bc Into Darkness was so K/S TASTIC

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It was so sudden. He woke up with a flash, bright lights, soft sounds, a bed, he was alive?? But he'd died in the chamber...in engineering. Spock and he had exchanged that vulcan hand-thing whatever the hell it was. He'd died, he was dead. Was this heaven? Holy....

No. Bones was here nagging at him.

"Oh don't be so melodramatic, you were barely dead. You've been out cold for two weeks."

He was so...taken aback. What had happened? He just remembered being in the locked chamber watching Spock shed tears, glimmering tears of anguish as he slowly died of radiation poisoning... his heart lurched at the memory. He didn't know the vulcan was even capable...

And then Spock was in the room, approaching him. Suddenly... everything else was forgotten. Hell even Bones was gone in his mind, though he could hear the doctor put in a "You know Uhura and I had something to do with it too."

"....Thanks, Spock... for saving my life..."
 

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No, she's home. She's just upstairs.

_{[The house was faded, in need of paint and the boards of the porch were as warped and weak as ever. Jim 'hmm'd at them as he knocked once more. A female voice groaned]}

It opens!

Right...

<sub>[He opened the door into a traditional country house. A bit messy and in need of some love but it had plenty of character. Polished wood staircase, prayer-themed phrases emblazoned on framed needle points, a kitchen full of rooster caricatures... and an aged blond woman with loosely waving hair. She had a striking similarity to a certain captain.]

Mom?




[She smiled primly, not showing her teeth but she approached the man and hugged him tight.]

Oh Jim~ I was so worried about you.</sub>

[spohkh]

[The Vulcan had seen pictures of Winona Kirk, but this is the first time he had ever seen her in person...
...he could see where Jim got his looks.

Spock witnessed the hug... He didn't know what to expect. Jim never really talked about his family... and from what he saw during the meld, he knew they had hard times.

The Vulcan waited until he was noticed.]

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_{[Jim was warm and loving in his gesture but inside he was a bit hollow. He knew this was just show for his mom. Maybe she meant it deep down but he knew it was a matter of time before she withdrew.]}



I missed you. I heard about your... last adventure... Oh! And who is this?

_{[She looked at Spock. A vulcan? Huh...]}

I... I know you. You're Spock. _{[She looked to Jim]} You brought your first officer home?



Well yeah... kind of.

Only kind of?

Well. I brought him but not as my First... I... _{[He didn't get to finish. Winona saw Jim's ring and reached for his hand, giving her son an interrogating look.]}

Jim, what is this?

Oh you saw that... well... Spock's also my fiance now.

...._{[Winona's reaction was one they had both seen before in their youth. She wasn't impressed, in fact underneath her surprise? She rejected this. She was no comfortable. but she remained calm.]}



You're getting married? Well that's... great! Were you going to tell me?

Thanks. And... well it happened kind of fast. Just got discharged and all...

Right, right... how are you feeling?

Fine. I'm fine...

[spohkh]

[Spock stiffened... There was something off-putting about Mrs. Kirk.
However, he did not let it show on his Vulcan features. Instead, he bowed his head...]

Missus Kirk... it is well to make your acquaintance in person. It is an honour to be welcomed into your home.

[Now more than ever did Spock wish he had a mental bond with Jim... it would be a comfort, and a way to communicate. Spock was a little out of his depth at the moment...
...but he could tell that there was something wrong with his T'hy'la, and he wanted desperately to reach out and comfort him.]

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_{[She nodded, pursing her lips. She looked like she wanted to be anywhere but here. Her eyes... they were dulled.]}

Yeah... I'm glad you came... oh! Silly me, I'm so sorry, can I get you two anything?

Ah, beer if you have it.

_{[Jim needed a drink to be under this roof, even if he didn't sleep here]}

Hey can I show Spock the house?

ah...sure!

Awesome. _{[He took Spock by the hand up the stairs]} Want to see my room?

[spohkh]

[Spock had opened his mouth to say something else, his eyebrows creased in concerned before he was whisked away upstairs by Jim...

Once alone, Spock tightened his hold in Jim's hand...]

...your mother does not seem to...

...approve.

[Spock was trying to be diplomatic.]

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Eh, whatever.

_{[He stepped into his old bedroom, unchanged from how he left it other than it was cleaned. Double bed, dark blue comforter, the walls were completely obscured by posters of various vehicles. Old hot rods, motorcycles, space crafts, a few scantily clad women... Jim stepped in, then flopped on the bed, spread eagle. He patted the area at his hip]}

Mom's got nothing against you. She can't get close to anyone after our dad died. If anything you scare her because she might have to give a shit about something for a little while.

[spohkh]

[Spock was silent as he processed that information...]

Curious..

[The Vulcan stepped forward... not only sitting by Jim's hip, but crawling over his T'hy'la so that he was straddled across those hips.]

However... I find I am more concerned by the effect this visit is having on you... You are very obviously troubled T'hy'la.

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_{[He smiled coyly as Spock straddled him, his hands rested on the vulcans hips]}

I'm alright... Mom is... _{[He sighed]} she's hard to deal with.

But she's my mother, what are you gonna do? _{[He shrugged]}

She doesn't like us together she can kiss my ass. Not like she's ever been around anyway.

[spohkh]

[Spock tilts his head as he regards Jim...]

What I can do is make certain that you know you are loved.

[Simple mathematics... Jim's mom is being difficult and doesn't give him enough support. Spock loves Jim, and will be his support.
Makes sense.

Logical even.]

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Hmmm~ Now I like the sound of that.

C'mere...

_{[They'd only have a small moment to steal a kiss before Winona came calling for them]}



Jim? Did you two get lost?

[spohkh]

[Spock stiffened... then quickly jumped off of his T'hy'la... looking slightly like a deer caught in head lights.
He was attempting to straighten himself out.... trying to maintain the stoic facade.]

Negative Missus Kirk... we shall be down shortly.

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_{[He sighed, clearly disappointed. It was just getting good too...]}

Alright....

<sub>But we're continuing that later, kay?

[He stood and headed back downstairs with Spock]</sub>

Is Frank here?



Yeah, he's out right now but he'll be home for dinner~

Ah... great...

_{[Maybe he and Spock should have convenient business to attend to tonight...]}

[spohkh]

[It was always ingrained in Spock to be a proper house-guest.
He approached Winona.]

Is there anything I can do to assist with dinner?

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Huh? Oh! oh no, that's fine dear~ Thank you for offering. It's easy enough.

_{[Jim stepped in]}

Ah, is it rude of me to establish that Spock is a vegetarian?



ah...

And that kind of makes me a vegetarian too?

You are?

Most of the time, not all.

Right... well I was going to do porkchops but... I guess I can change it.



Hey, I have an idea Ma. Spock and I will make something. you can just sit.

_{[Doting son to the rescue.]}

[spohkh]

[Spock quirks an eyebrow... Jim didn't have to... but he was glad he did.]

Indeed, we can prepare the meal for you. I am certain that you will benefit from the rest. Would your husband mind a vegetarian fare?

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_{[Well she relaxed at the suggestion.]}

Very well.. and he might... depends on what you make.

He can have his own...whatever he wants. Spock won't get too offended, right? <sub>[he smirked at his love]

Frank withers without meat. He eats children.</sub>

But we can make something. _{[He scavenges through the fridge. Winona takes her iced tea to the table.]}

Well aren't you boys sweet... you gonna tell me how you two met?

[spohkh]

[Both of Spock's eyebrows went up into his hairline at that... though he knew Jim wasn't being literal, so he quickly hid his reaction from Winona.

Instead, he focused on Winona's question... a small half-smile appearing on his face at the memory.]

We met at a disciplinary hearing.

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A... disciplinary hearing? _{[She sighed]} Oh Jim, let me guess...

Hey it wasn't that bad. But... yeah, I may have outsmarted his program.

His? Spock's?

Yeah, he was programming the Kobayashi Maru.

Really. The unbeatable test.

Yeeeeeup.



And you're still marrying him?

_{[She looked to the vulcan... and raised her glass]}

I'm impressed. It takes a lot to get over Jim's deviant ways.

Thanks for the support.

Hm. _{[She smirked]}

[spohkh]

[Spock quirked an eyebrow...]

Actually, I have come to realize that the test itself was unfair... For how can you measure worth under pressure when you know it is fake...or you cannot win.
That is why on my advice, the council has since awarded Jim with ingenuity and original thinking for beating the test.

[Spock gives Jim a look...] It was I who proposed... it would be illogical not to marry Jim.
[Yup, you've turned Spock into a sucker.]

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_{[Jim looked at Spock in quiet disbelief. He was the one who overturned his hearing? His strict-to-the-core First?]}

I had no idea... you changed your mind on that...

_{[Oh Spock... you really got how stupid that program was? Consider him charmed! Meanwhile Winona chuckled dryly.]}

Logical? That's a...strange way to put it. Swept you off your feet, did he Jim?

_{[Jim shot his mother an expression that implied both lack of humor and complete sincerity. Haha, you were so funny when you jabbed at his significant other underhandedly]}

Yeah. He did.

[spohkh]

[Yeah, he did get it...
The Kobayashi Maru has since been severely altered to suit basic simulation needs. It was still a hard test...
...but there was now a way to 'win'. Now, the Vulcan admired Jim's bravery for standing up to his superiors.

Spock looked between the vegetable in his hand and Jim... asking silently what he should do with it.
Yeah, the Vulcan can't cook. Also, he didn't know he was being teased.]

Although I have been in a position to physically carry the Captain, thus 'sweeping him off his feet'... you are referring to a romantic 'turn of phrase' yes? In which case, the feeling is mutual.

[Yes Jim~ You've swept your Vulcan off his feet too.]

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Ah...what?

<sub>[Nope, Winona didn't get it. Sorry Spock. Wait, you carried Jim around? Why? Maybe he was hurt?

Jim was slicing his veggies, and motioned to his hands for Spock to get his direction. Just do as he does. And if that doesn't work he'll have to show you a bit more in depth...]</sub>

Well... that's great then... I'm glad for you both. When's the wedding?

Ah... no sure yet. Might be a while, got to plan everything and all.

Is Starfleet going to allow that?

Ah...

[spohkh]

[The Vulcan hummed at their inquiries.... Would Starfleet allow them to marry?
Spock started slicing the veggie he had.

The Vulcan didn't know what to say... If Jim was his bondmate, there would be no issue to be had, because there was no way anyone could separate them. But just a marriage?
Spock was... worried it wouldn't be enough.]

Though the regulations are extensive regarding relationships within the chain of command, the council could very well refuse us on the basis of emotional compromise. The role of the First Officer is to aid the Captain on decisions... would that change if there is a physical relationship? I realize that in our case, it is highly unlikely...
...but it is enough to be an annoyance from Starfleet.

[But... if they were bondmates... they couldn't be separated, and Starfleet would never give them hassle because...well... Vulcans are an endangered species.]

Then again, the public views us both, especially Jim, in a favourable light... perhaps that is enough to give us, as they say, 'clear sailing'.

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<sub>[Jim listened, wondering what Starfleet would really do. He didn't have Pike anymore to vouch for him... He didn't have anybody above him who was sympathetic to him who could maybe help sway the brass in his favor. His performance in the last two earth-saving missions would have to speak for itself. He and Spock hadn't lost judgment over each other so far...

What if they did get rejected? Could he handle being separated from Spock? Or leaving Starfleet to be with him?

Winona hummed.]</sub>



Highly unlikely? I doubt that, dear. You say that now but just you wait. Marriage has a tendency to change the way you handle your partner...Starfleet has reason to assume that will happen. They could keep you apart and really might. Are you sure you want to chance it, Jim? You finally have a good thing going here...

_{[Kind of a jab at her son being a royal fuck up until now]}

They permitted your father and I but I wasn't an officer. I can't say I have any experience on that front but the sudden lack of personnel will probably help.