Uhura's Song (56 page)

 

 

McCoy beamed at him and drawled, "And you're goin' to take her up on it." Brightspot, echoing his good humor, wrapped her tail around his arm. He patted it jovially. "Well, well, Mr. Spock...I believe there's hope for you yet!"

 

 

Spock stared back at him with utter incomprehension, and Jim Kirk knew that any explanation of his own or McCoy's delight would only serve to baffle him further. "Never mind, Spock," he said, "You may continue your investigation. Keep it discreet, and keep us posted on the results... informally, of course."

 

 

"Of course, Captain."

 

 

It was so seriously said that Jim Kirk could not resist adding, with a smile, "Far be it from me to spoil your fun." And to his great surprise, for once Spock made no objection to his choice of words.

 

 

The End