Secrets
Title: Secrets
Author: Rolletti
Pairing: Amanda, Spock/Uhura
Rating: G
Series: TOS
Part: NEW
Summary: Someone hears something that wasn't meant to be heard them.
Disclaimer: Yeah, yeah, yeah, Paramount owns all. Whatever!
Feedback: rolletti@rolletti.com
Thank you to Vulcan Princess for helping me through my technical difficulties. You're a sweet beta.
SECRETS
My Dear Son,
I cannot begin to express how happy I was to receive your message. They are few and far between. Your father sends his greetings, as does T'Pau.
I am pleased to hear of your decision, and am honored that you have taken me into your confidence. Your secret is safe with me. After the T'Pring incident I began to worry about when you would make your future choice. As I understand it, the young lady is unaware of your interest or intent. If you want her as your future bride, I suggest you start doing something about it. You just can't approach her, express your desire and marry the next week. That only happened once, but I was already in love with your father.
I have reviewed her credentials, her service record, and her personal bio that you've sent. All of this is good, and you are right, she would make a great asset to the family, but if I may make a suggestion. I recommend you first ask her out to dinner a few times after your shift ends, and then again when you are able to take a shore leave. After that send her a dozen roses to express how much you enjoyed your evening with her. I know you do not like to destroy living things, but consider it a great sacrifice to your cause.
As for the competition, well in some sense you're a warrior, don't let it happen. Oh dear that didn't come out right. Don't challenge anyone my son, because as you know their ways are not Vulcan ways; although that sweet captain did stand by your side and was almost killed. How is that nice Doctor McCoy anyway? Please tell him I said hello.
My son, let that small part of me in you help guide your way to Miss Uhura's heart. I know it sounds illogical, but it may help everything go according to your plan. Please don't wait until after your marriage to send me a message telling me all is well. I would like to be informed as to how your first date went.
Peace and long life my son,
Mother
Uhura accidentally pressed 'Open' instead of sending the recorded tidings to Spock's quarters and sat in stunned silence after listening to the message.
The red doors to the bridge swished open to allow Janice Rand to step through. After her business with the captain was accomplished, she stepped up to Uhura and leaned over with excitement.
"Hey Ny, can you keep a secret?"
"..."
"Ny, Ny, are you okay?"
End
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