Dinner party

[dctr_mccoy]

As cozy as it had been camping out in his old CMO quarters with Jim, they were both looking forward to moving back to Jim's rooms. The added bonus of the renovations, the extra room and the larger bathroom and living area were the icing on the cake

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[genius_level]

"I'm glad, too," Jim told him with a grin, watching Bones get dressed. "Gives us the whole day to christen our new rooms." They hadn't had much time to linger but that shower had been fun, the new bathroom so spacious and new that they had enjoyed the few minutes together, washing and touching. It felt good being back in their rooms after so many weeks of waiting for the renovations to be finished, and while they both wanted to just explore all of the new additions, they had guests arriving soon. Standing in front of the closet with a towel wrapped low around his hips, though, Jim realized he had something of a dilemma when he saw how Bones was dressing for dinner. He pulled out a couple of shirts and tried them on, then put them back when he realized they wouldn't button. "Shit

[dctr_mccoy]

He paused as he watched Jim looking over his wardrobe. Leonard was about to offer one of his broader shirts when he saw Jim choose a shirt and sweater from Risa. "That looks good, Jim," he said, one hand on Jim's shoulder as he leaned against him. "And its just another month or so."

One more month until they were parents. The idea was still hard to believe, but here, in their renovated rooms, the nursery still being worked on but starting to fill with baby furniture and supplies making it all the more real. "Any more thought about where you want to go, for the birth?" Leonard knew that Geoff had been talking to Jim about it, but ultimately, as long as Geoff approved, the decision would be Jim's, where he was most comfortable.

[genius_level]

He turned and nosed against Bones' cheek. "It's comfortable, at least," he said, then grew quiet for a long moment. It was hard to believe there was only about a month left until their daughter would be born. "It's gone by faster than I imagined," he observed. Aside from the days Bones was missing, which had seemed interminable.

Jim pressed his lips against the corner of Bones' mouth. "I've thought," he admitted, hesitating. He knew Bones would prefer the starbase medical facility, and he'd made a good argument for it. But that nagging, irrational fear in the back of his mind wouldn't go away. It was illogical, he knew that (and could hear Spock's voice telling him so.) He touched their foreheads together and sighed. "I'd prefer Risa. Or the colony, I suppose. You said their facilities were good." Jim licked his lips, then pulled back and met Bones' gaze.

[dctr_mccoy]

"I can't believe she'll be here soon," Leonard agreed with Jim. One more quick kiss and he stood quietly, listening to Jim's words. He knew that Jim had deep feelings on this matter, and though he'd never tell Jim that he was being silly, Leonard did worry that Jim's fear was getting the best of him in this situation.

"Of the two, I'd say the colony." Risa's facilities were good, but the Vulcans were better (though he'd never admit this in front of one of them). Jim was looking at him with that look, as if he were worried about Leonard's thoughts. He reached out and cradled the back of Jim's head with his hand. "We can go there, Jim, and they just stay for a few weeks afterward. We'll be comfortable and safe there."

[lt_paula]

Paula leaned over to kiss Hikaru on the cheek as she rang the chime outside Leonard and Jim's door. She looked him over again, admiring. Hikaru was so handsome, and dressed casually like tonight he looked relaxed and happy, if a little nervous. "Hey," she said softly, nudging him gently in the side and giving his hand a squeeze. "It'll be fun."

Her attention turned to the door as it opened, and she grinned when she heard Leonard welcome them. "Hi," she replied, one hand still laced with Hikaru's as they stepped inside. "Thanks for inviting us," Paula told Leonard, leaning in for a quick hug.

[flying_katana]

Hikaru squeezed her hand back, not really nervous. It was more of a sense of anticipation, knowing that they all liked each other, but getting to spend time together like this was different. Now they weren't officers, they were couples, seeing each other in a new light.

Sulu only hoped he didn't say anything to piss McCoy off. But it was an easy smile that the doctor gave as he invited them inside. "Yeah, thanks," he added, shaking McCoy's hand. Jim was over in the living area, so Sulu headed that direction. "Hey Captain," he said, reaching for Jim's hand.

[genius_level]

Jim stood up and grasped Sulu's hand with a smile. "Glad you could make it," he said. He turned to Paula, relieved to see her smiling and looking carefree. "You look beautiful," Jim told her sincerely, glad that she seemed to have recovered well from her misadventure. "So this is what Scotty's been working on for us," he told them, gesturing to the room at large.

"Would you like the tour first, or something to drink?" Jim grinned at them as Bones walked back over, excited to show off the changes to their quarters.

[dctr_mccoy]

It was nice seeing Jim's smile when they arrived. People liked Jim Kirk, the man was so damned personable, that natural charm that drew other to follow him. But he worked hard, once he'd become captain, to keep from making his friends feel uncomfortable.

Paula and Hikaru had been able to get past Jim's promotion and remain good friends. Great friends, really, he thought, as the four of them walked through their renovated suite into the nursery. "This room is still a work in progress," Leonard admitted, looking around at the white walls and the furniture all pushed to one side of the room. "We have a couple more things coming, so we thought about waiting until everything was here."

That, and neither man was able to convince the other to go start 'decorating'.