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

[done_in_3]

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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[done_in_3]

Huh? Nah, he's fine. Hey actually can you help me?

_{[he pointed to the barn, a series of saddles were hung in a line inside the door.]}

Can you bring me one of those? I need to get him used to one.

Speaking of......I should name his guy.

[spohkh]

[Spock inclines his head and does as asked, picking out one of the saddles and carrying it back to Jim.]

Did you have any preference regarding a name?

[Names were important... they were a marker of who you were.]

[done_in_3]

I dunno... what do you think?

He's stubborn, got a lot of pride.

_{[he fastened the saddle over the horse, but didn't get on it. He'd have the animal run around the pen with the thing on, just to get used to wearing it.]}

[spohkh]

A strong animal deserves a strong name...

[Spock finds that he's actually enjoying this interaction. He's always enjoyed animals, but there was something about this situation that was rather agreeable.
He's certain that whatever name Jim chooses will be worthy of such a extraordinary creature.]

...and unless you are asking me for a Vulcan name, you should be the one to name him.

[demon_prosecutor]

Hmmm....

_{[He thought while tugging the animal along, still having him harnessed as he ran a circle in the pen.]}

Warrior... or White Lightning......


....Lightning. _{[he smirked. White Lightning of course, what idiot thought that was even a decision?]}

[spohkh]

[Spock quirked an eyebrow.
White Lightening? Curious... Terrans had an interesting way of naming their animals.
No matter... it seemed oddly...fitting somehow. Then again, there was no such thing as 'white lightning'... Though by definition is was both fictional, and non-fictional.
Rather akin to something unexpected.]

That is a rather curious name Ashaya.

[only1highlander]

_{[Isn't... all lightning white? And the drink certainly exists so there. Jim was busy calling the horse by his name while running it around the pen.]}

Hm? You think so? I think I like it.

[spohkh]

[And the drink is just as wild as the both of them.

Spock tilts his head in curiosity.]
Is there any naming ceremony that I should be made aware of? This is an area in which I am not familiar.

[Again, Spock is reminded of how aesthetically pleasing Jim is out here on the farm. It's a piece of information that the Vulcan files away for future reference...
...as this is something that might have to be addressed at some point. It is quite obvious that these activities make Jim very happy.]

[done_in_3]

[Happy might be overstating it. Handling the farm made him peaceful... But Spock was still correct. He enjoyed his stallions.]

Nope. Only if it's a race horse and this guy's wild and too old for that. We just use his name so he'll get used to it.

Well it looks like you're working your magic, son. Thanks.

[Winona approached the pen carrying a worn pair of cowboy boots.]

I thought you'd need these. Better them than ruining your good space boots.

Ah... Aren't they fine? I mean one is as good as the other right?

Mnn Mmm. Your father almost broke his foot that way. These are made better, they can take more of a beating.

[she tossed Jim his old farm boots]

Besides your half dressed as a cowboy anyway. Might as well complete the look.

Thanks... [Jim quickly pulled the cowboy boots on, up almost to his knee.]

You ought to put a hat on, Jim.

Mom...

You'll get burned, baby. You need a hat.

I'll get one in a second.

Suit yourself. I came to steal your partner here if that's alright with you two. I need a little help in the kitchen.

[spohkh]

[Spock kept his features calm... but he regarded Winona with curiosity and no small amount of surprise.
He was familiar with the human method of asking for one thing and indeed doing something else entirely... was this one of those times?

Regardless, Spock inclined his head.]

I will assist you Missus Kirk.

[Spock looked at Jim, trying to convey a question, but not quite sure what...
Why was this apprehension building in his mind? Most curious.]

[done_in_3]

_{[She winked at her son, Jim nodded to them, smiling.]}

Alright, don't burn the house down. And play nice.

_{[He gave his attention to Lightning again and Winona smiled as she headed back to the house.]}

Jim's a genius with those animals. Frank brought one home when he was a teenager, angriest thing I'd ever seen it wouldn't let you get near him without bucking and kicking. Frank said he was useless, just impossible. Jim tamed him in three days. Can you believe that?

[spohkh]

From what I have seen of Jim's capabilities today, I can indeed believe that. He is quite remarkable.

[Spock follows along beside Winona.]

He appears quite... content with these animals.
[It wasn't a question... merely a remark...
But Spock was still wondering why.]

[only1highlander]

Animals make him happy, Spock. Jim has a lot of love in his heart and they respond to that. And I know now that they soothed him throughout his life. They don't judge, belittle, or degrade. They only return what they're given.

_{[Once in the house, she heads to the kitchen. The place has been cleaned thoroughly, it almost doesn't look like the same house. And Winona is walking with a bit of pep. She seems new too, had someone flipped a light switch? Her only indication of being in a rough spot was that her eyes were slightly red and puffy.]}

[spohkh]

[Spock thought about what Winona had said...
Jim does indeed have a lot of love to offer, in his own unique way. ]
I believe I understand what you mean.

[Spock followed Winona into the house and looked around. It was indeed as if he had stepped into a new house, with an entirely different woman. But, logic dictated that this was the same house, and Winona had had a chance to clean up.
There didn't seem to be any alcohol around that he could see.
Good.

Spock stepped into the kitchen.]

What may I assist you with?

[only1highlander]

Oh I hope it won't offend you if I make something with meat in it. I plan on making one of Jim's favorites for dinner. He's going to be starved when he gets done with that horse.

Don't worry, I'll make something for you too~

_{[She washed her hands, then rubbed her eye. Was she crying still? Was that a huff or a sniffle?]}

Jim. You may assist me with Jim, Spock. _{[She gets some vegetables, washing them off. They weren't from the replicator. Straight from the farm~]}

[spohkh]

[Spock was about to tell her that it was unnecessary to make him anything specific, he was a guest after all.
But her last statement caused him to pause...


The Vulcan's head tilts in confusion.]
You will need to be more specific.


[The Vulcan was at a loss here... what did she mean exactly?]

[only1highlander]

_{[She looked at him, pointing to her puffy eyes, now clearly evident that she had been crying.]}

I want to... to thank you for what you said to me this morning. I am glad... very glad for it. I understand now what kind of danger Jim is marrying into.

If you don't get it together, Spock, this is going to be my son in the future. Even if he doesn't show it like I do.

[spohkh]

[Spock's eyebrows creased in a way that hinted at what could be anger...but it was subtle.]

Danger? Jim is in no danger while he is with me Missus Kirk.
Statistically speaking, his level of survival greatly increases while I am around.

[Spock's eyes flash.]
Again, I will as you to be more specific.

[Danger? Jim was in no danger with him. What was Winona talking about? Jim was his.... His T'hy'la and he would do everything in his power to ensure his safety.
Winona must be suffering from effects of the alcohol. If she wasn't able to explain herself he would simply leave again. Because there was no logic in arguing with an inebriated human.]

[only1highlander]

Physically, of course it is. I know you could do amazing things a human could never accomplish. I mean emotionally, Spock.

I'd be interested to know what you think about how you spoke to me this morning. I'll add a hypothesis and say you didn't think about it at all.

_{[She's careful to speak calmly, even with a hint of soothing pleasure, as a mother only could. She't not trying to be threatening, Spock. She knows she has you by a string and could easily lose your attention... you damn prick.]}

[spohkh]

[Spock regarded Winona for a long moment, thoughts whirling in his head as he did as she asked and thought of their earlier conversation.
From a Vulcan perspective he had seen a threat to his T'hy'la... a woman that did not see the logic of the situation.

She truly believed that he was an emotional danger to Jim?
Spock made a noncommittal sound...]

Logically you were refusing to see reason. Instead of attempting to rectify the situation, it was made worse by the consumption of alcohol. The mind is sacred to Vulcan society, to voluntarily place it in a state of degeneration is...
...abhorrent.

[Vulcans didn't run away from issues... They may keep certain things quiet, but if there was ever a familial issue, it was addressed in a logical and prompt manner.]

[only1highlander]

_{[She listened, carefully nodding in understanding, only speaking once he was finished.]}

I can understand your point of view. I can. And I appreciate your concern for my son's well being, I know your heart is in the right place, Spock.

_{[her voice changed then, from soft and vulnerable to hard, strong, and subtly... energetic. She wasn't angry, she was simply responding to an aggravating thorn in her side.]}

Perhaps you don't have the whole picture, Spock. Perhaps.... you need more information before you cast your judgment so presumptuously.

_{[She placed both hands on the kitchen table, leaning over it, keeping eye contact with him.]}

I've known for years something was terribly wrong with my son, and I've desperately tried to get him to talk about it. To me or a doctor or anyone. Last night all the confusing parts about his behavior made sense. I understand what I was missing, I understand my boy now. I can't kill Kodos but I can kill Frank and last night I wanted to. I wanted to hurt myself but I knew... that either of those things weren't helpful to Jim in any way... I'm no good to my son dead or behind bars. He needs me here.

Alcohol was the only way to restrain myself. I don't possess vulcan restraint. But in the wake of what I'd learned about Jim I was in a bad place, Spock.

Have you ever been in a place like that? Where something terrible happened to Jim? What did you do when faced with the person responsible?

[spohkh]

[Spock heard her out... and thought of Khan.
Of course he had been there, in a way that was very violent.

But Spock was Vulcan, and again he needed to point something out.]

Excuses for behaviour unbecoming is simply that. Alcohol is a product used for those who are irrevocably alone. Perhaps it would have been wise to ask for help?
It would seem that Jim is not the only one who has difficulty sharing information.

[Spock was silent for a moment, considering...]
Missus Kirk, it is obvious that you believe I did something wrong, please explain.

[Again, Spock was Vulcan, he didn't understand why people refused to get to the point and instead wanted to dance in circles.]

[only1highlander]

_{[She nodded, sighing. This kid was going to be a tough nut to crack. She'll get to the point since 'dancing around it' isn't something a non-human understands. There is no need to gently work up to it, apparently.]}

Let me make this clear, Spock. You may be brilliant as a scientists and as a Starfleet officer but you have the emotional maturity of a five year old. I can see right through you, your quickness to judge, your lack of compassion, your shallow understanding of the entire situation here... it's a sign of youth and immaturity. That's understandable, you being a vulcan, but it's unacceptable considering you are marrying a man who has emotional traumas that could take college courses themselves.

You don't like me and I don't think very much of you. Despite your explanation about being 'soul mates', I think my son can do a lot better than you. But you're who he wants, so I have only one thing I have to do. I have to get you into shape before you hurt him even more. See you... are just as dangerous as all the fuckers who abused him his whole life. You are not self aware, you have no sense of what is appropriate, you don't take responsibility for your emotional actions. From what I've seen so far? You're going to hurt my boy deeply. And from the looks of it you won't even notice, hell you'll surely feel justified just the same as Kodos and Frank have. That is the last thing Jim needs in his life.

[spohkh]

[Spock's eyes narrow as he swallows down the growl.
How dare she... How dare she!

The Vulcan closes his eyes...
He fully intended to see it through this time, but he wasn't the only one that didn't have all the facts. Spock's already questioned his worthiness of Jim. He could say 'no' right now and Spock would walk away if that was what he wanted.
Spock would do anything for Jim and she...

Spock's thoughts halted.

The Vulcan would do anything for Jim, even if it meant changing.
Spock opened his eyes.]

You imply that I have emotionally damaged Jim in some way since I have realized he was my T'hy'la, that I am not only immature but unworthy of the one being in this universe that would make me complete.
Do you expect for me to learn emotional maturity from you?

[Not exactly an insult...]

[done_in_3]

Oh I'm not implying it, I'm saying it. From what I've seen so far, I think Jim can do a hell of a lot better than you. I hope you change my mind on that one since I doubt Jim will change his. I've got my own rifts to mend with my son but Jim trusts you. He's letting you close to him where you can do the most damage and you're going to live up to my fears if I don't do something about it. I wasn't lying when I said I am awake now. You may not understand it but you're in a position to help Jim get better or ruin him forever. He's had too many people teach him that he doesn't matter and his wants and needs are unimportant. And if you have a run in with my son like we had this morning? You're going to fuck it all up. Big time. And probably you'll wonder later what went wrong when it's already too late.

You were right in some ways this morning, Spock. I was angry and defensive because of that but I was cleaning this place thinking... you're wrong too. You underestimated me, and so did I... I'm more than that frightened little woman you first met and I demand better of myself... and I demand better of you. Jim deserves better.

Where else are you going to get it, Spock? I know Jim despite whatever you might think. I know my sons, and I've been handling my emotions a lot longer than you have yours. You don't realize it but I'm showing immense restraint right now.

You are in the discovery phase of your emotions and that's all well and good but you clearly don't realize you've made a misstep until the damage is done. Jim's strong but he's already a wounded soul. He can't afford your learning mistakes... so use me instead.