[Happy Birthday Bones -- Surprise!]

[kirktastic]

Kirk was holding the grin back from his face in a near-Vulcan level of control as he walked beside Bones, heading back from the reception where everyone was still celebrating. "Hmm, Bones, need to make a pit stop." He didn't even give his lover time to complain or counter before he said, "Come on, let's go." And headed straight for the turbolift.

He bounced on his heels, excited with the rush from the party. He could feel the inquisitive look coming from Bones but said nothing, stepping out when they got to the level of the bridge.

"Bones." He turned before Bones could take more then a few steps. "Close your eyes."

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[dctr-mccoy.livejournal.com]

In the past, being led somewhere unknown by Jim Kirk would have worried him - experience told him that a med kit and a change of clothing would be useful. But now? Bones was willing to give him the benefit of the doubt. And they were on board now... how much trouble could happen?

And Kirk's surprises had been definitely more pleasurable lately.

Hell, he'd done a lot stranger things this past week for the man beside him. One last look at Kirk and he crossed his arms, closing his eyes. "Alright, they're closed."

[kirktastic.livejournal.com]

Kirk waved a hand in front of Bones' face, flicking, then grinned. He took Bones' hands and slowly walked him along. There was the sound of doors opening as Kirk slowly walked Bones onto the bridge. It was dark, but he knew what was going on. It was silent, because, well, it was supposed to be empty.

Kirk nodded to the figure in the shadows, and steered Bones carefully around and... "Sit down." Kirk let go of Bones' hands and stepped back, grinning.

Bones was positioned right in front of the Captain's chair.

He looked over to the figure again and mouthed, 'Soon as he sits down!'

[dctr-mccoy.livejournal.com]

Bones sat carefully, reaching out for one of the chair arms. "Okay," he said, his voice tinged with a hint of annoyance. "What's going on, Jim?"

[kirktastic.livejournal.com]

Kirk stepped off to the side so he wasn't in front of Bones anymore and just moved in behind the chair, looking to the figure. He nodded. 'Go ahead' he mouthed.

[just-uhura.livejournal.com]

Nyota stepped forwards, tapping a few buttons on the console before shooting a smile at Bones and James.

A small blonde popped up on screen, all toothy grins and barely tamed curls. She paused on screen for a moment, looking off to the side as if listening to someone else. Once the murmuring was over, she brightened up even more and looked straight on, giving a little wave.

"Hello daddy!" the girl on screen said. "It's me. Jo. Um, Mrs. Roberts said it was your birthday and that you were," She paused, looking down at her hands with a thoughtful frown as if counting the years on her fingertips. After a moment of consideration, she held them all up, smiling sweetly at the screen. "This old! I can't 'member, mommy didn't tell me it was your birthday. But the school said I could send you a message only I don't know if it will get you to right on time because space is this," she spread out her arms, "wide! That's really big. I hope you don't get lost 'cause then I would have to come and find you."

Joanna ducked down, her blonde curls bobbing in and out of focus as she reached for something at her feet. When she straightened back up, she was holding a piece of paper and she shoved it in front of her, so it filled the entire screen. Her voice could still be heard as he fingers haphazardly pointed at the messy stick figures. One was clearly Bones, complete with a frowny face, while the other was a little girl with a head full of yellow. "That's you 'n me. And we're in a field and it's snowy, see! 'Cause I really missed you at winter cause I wanted someone to build stuff with! And mommy didn't really want to get cold."

She dropped the paper down to her lap, brow furrowing in the kind of serious thought only a seven year old could muster. After a moment she looked back up, still all smiles, though with a hint of sadness. "I wanted to send to a present, like you did for me. But I don't know where you are, and Mrs Roberts said that Mister Kirk and Miss Uh--Uhura could only get messages. But I hope you had a really nice day, daddy, 'cause I want you to. And maybe I can send you some more messages, cause I think that Mrs. Roberts likes me." She glanced off screen, as if seeking approval only to brighten when she got it. "I love you daddy. Happy birthday." She pressed her hands to her lips and blew the screen a kiss before it went dark.

[kirktastic.livejournal.com]

Kirk slipped over to Uhura during the message, and leaned over to whisper at her ear, "Thank you." And kissed her cheek softly. "I know it means the world to him." Kirk's eyes were bright despite the darkness of the bridge, knowing how much it would mean to Bones, and that Uhura was the most brilliant woman in the universe to think of this and get him involved.

[just-uhura.livejournal.com]

Tearing her eyes away from one of the cutest little girls she had set eyes on, Nyota turned to face James. She gave him a quiet smile. "I know." she whispered. She paused for a moment before leaning in to return the gesture, pressing a soft kiss to his cheek. Pulling back, she motioned to a button on the console. "Press that if he wants to replay it. I already forwarded a copy to his PADD." With that she withdrew, shooting a brief "happy birthday Leonard" toward McCoy before ducking out of the bridge.

[dctr-mccoy.livejournal.com]

Bones stared at the screen, unable to move or speak. Hell, he'd stopped breathing as soon as he saw her face. Joanna.

He sat there, hands folded in front of his face. It was a full two minutes after it ended before he moved, and even then it was only to stand and walk toward the console. He touched the screen where she'd left her kiss for him, a hundred million miles away.

"What?" Turning around, he saw Nyota leaving. He took a step toward her as the lift closed behind her. Turning back to Kirk, he stared at him, his eyes dark and wet and his breathing just now catching up with him. "Jim?"

[kirktastic.livejournal.com]

"...Happy Birthday, Bones." Was all he said, standing there on the darkened bridge, smiling so softly. It was all he thought he needed to say. The day had been long, tiring but... good. He hoped it was good for Bones, at least.

[dctr-mccoy.livejournal.com]

Nothing could have prepared him for that- it had been months since he'd seen her, a quick trip to Atlanta before heading into space... A few precious hours watching her play. She's grown so much, he thought absently, looking back at the blank screen again before taking a breath.

"You do this?" he asked hoarsely, his voice barely a whisper.

[kirktastic.livejournal.com]

"...Uhura and I. She's the genius." Kirk's lips twitched a little more, and he gestured towards the screen, "...you've got all night here if you wanna replay it in peace." He knew that like himself, sometimes Bones just.. wanted to be alone. So he was giving his friend that option.

[dctr-mccoy.livejournal.com]

He stood, heading slowly over to where Kirk was standing. Pulling the other man into his arms, he stood silent, hugging him about as tight as one person could hold another. He pressed their heads together, then tilted his head to give Kirk a soft, trembling kiss.

Dropping his head to Kirk's shoulder, he reached down and replayed the message one more time. This time he smiled, able to see and hear her in a way that he hadn't been able to before, so shocked he was.

When it was over he kissed Kirk's temple again. "Thank you, Jim. I don't... I can't..." Fuck, the words didn't come. How could he begin to tell the man what that gift had been for him- what everything he'd done for him this past week had meant. Fuck, loving Jim Kirk sure wasnt easy but damn if it wasn't worth it.

A deep sigh. "I'm ready to go now. Tomorrow..." Tomorrow he'd see her more, fill his eyes with her. Right now, tired and overwhelmed, there was only one place he wanted to be. "Let's go to- your room, that okay?"

[kirktastic.livejournal.com]

"...Yea." Kirk said quietly, his voice saying that he understood. He sighed as he pressed his temple against Bones' hair. "Come on. Let's go get some sleep." They would be leaving paradise come alpha shift. A paradise that Kirk wanted to keep forever, but knew it was impossible. He would have become restless; he needed to explore.

He touched the console and the transmission died, and he walked with Bones back towards their quarters.

[canadianbill.livejournal.com]

[[ooc - omfg this whole thread kills me with cute.]]

[kirktastic.livejournal.com]

[OOC: ^_^ Happy to be of service. Give love to Uhura for it.]