S&S&ST Chapter Eighteen: Finally, the happy ending
Outline
Chapter One Chapter Two
Chapter Three Chapter Four
Chapter Five Chapter Six
Chapter Seven Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen
Chapter Seventeen
After T’Pring chose to marry Stonn, Uhura ran to Spock’s quarters. “Interference has vanished,” she told him. “Full communications capability reestablished.” He looked back at her, not quite understanding her meaning. Still bursting with joy, she reiterated, “I’m free! Free as the summer breezes that flow over the Vulcan plains! Come to the Enterprise with me. Jim and Bones are already there - Chekov and Sulu, too. If we hurry, the whole gang will be together again.”
He was happy to hear the news, but as a Vulcan was unsure of how to react. “Others would accuse me of favoritism if we went there together …” he started
“Oh Spock!” she said in exasperation “Can’t you see we’ve gone way past that? It’s a simple entry mistake by Personell. Anyone would understand. I’m on the Enterprise.”
At that fiery look in her eyes, he fell in love all over again. “Yes, I believe you are.” And then - wonder of wonders - the half-Vulcan almost smiled.