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[cptn_j_kirk]

Christine? Have something to ask you...

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[nurse_cchapel]

No, I'm not saying you're allergic to paperwork because you're not, okay? You're just not.

[cptn_j_kirk]

I think I might be, but never mind. That's not the question. [Takes her arm and leads her into an office.]

[nurse_cchapel]

That's not? [follows obediently]

[cptn_j_kirk]

[Waits for the door to close behind them and leans back against it, chewing her lip pensively.] No, it's not. Christine, if I tell you something, do you promise to keep it to yourself? Like, really promise?

[nurse_cchapel]

[Hesitates, then nods solemnly] Of course, Jim. You have my word. What's wrong?

[cptn_j_kirk]

What? Oh, nothing. Nothing's wrong. In fact, everything is just right. [Takes a deep breath, steeling herself for Christine's reaction.] Christine, what are you doing on Tuesday?

[nurse_cchapel]

Oh, just working a shift with Anderson because your darling fiance decided he needed it off.

[cptn_j_kirk]

No, you're not. You're beaming down to Starbase 18 with me and Bones.

[nurse_cchapel]

... I am?

[cptn_j_kirk]

You are. [Hesitates for a moment, then mutters under her breath.] Can't get married without witnesses and I need a maid of honor...

[nurse_cchapel]

...

Seriously?

[cptn_j_kirk]

[Can't resist the eyeroll.] No, Christine, I always make jokes about getting married and wanting you there, haven't you noticed?

[nurse_cchapel]

[Waits a beat before letting out some ridiculous high-pitched noise as she flings herself at Jim, wrapping her arms around her neck.]

[cptn_j_kirk]

[Winces at the sound as she's hurtled back against the door by Christine. Putting one arm around the woman to return the hug, the other comes up to her own ear just to check for blood. Fortunately there is none as she studies her fingertips.] Breathe, Christine, breathe.

[nurse_cchapel]

But how are you not dying of excitement right now? This is just... amazing. Oh, my god!

[... still hugging.]

[cptn_j_kirk]

[Shrugs a little. Or as much as she can with Christine's firm grip on her.] It's not like it's a surprise. People usually get married at some point after getting engaged.