Chapter 1

Uhura could not believe she found herself crying in bed again. She was a top Lieutenant in all of Starfleet, after all. But every time she and Spock had a fight, it always had come to this. This time, though, things between them had ended for good. As much as she admired Spock's intelligence and unwavering loyalty, she needed more out of a relationship. She needed someone she truly connected with, someone who did not always revert to logic when it came to matters of emotions. And well, that it simply difficult with someone who is half-Vulcan.

What made matters worse for Uhura was the fact that Valentine's Day was tomorrow. Now she felt like a typical single girl who detested the romance themed holiday. When they landed she groaned internally at the thought of seeing chocolates and giant stuffed teddy bears in the stores. Of the hotel room she had booked for her and Spock complete with a romantic, candlelit dinner as a surprise for the occasion. Now the room was non-refundable and it looked as though she would be eating take-out alone.

The Enterprise was about to land and she knew that the crew would be looking for her. She mustered up the energy to get out of bed. She checked her mascara in the mirror on the way out and upon surmising that she did not look like a raccoon, she entered the galley. Kirk was in the captain's chair and everyone else was taking their positions for landing.

"Mission complete," Kirk began. "Everyone, take your stations and prepare for landing."

Two hours later they were back home and the Starfleet command center. After Kirk gave the command the crew exited out into the lobby.

This was where the reunions happened. Chekov's parents were there to greet him, as were two of Scotty's friends. Sulu was greeted by his husband and their child.

It was this reunion that most caught Uhura's eye. Not because of the family itself, but because of Kirk's reaction to it. As she walked next to him along the long white hallway she realized that he was no longer next to her. She paused and looked back to make sure everything was okay. She saw Kirk under the bright florescent lights of the room, gazing longingly at Sulu with his family. It was as though he had stopped dead in his tracks to admire the site, as if it were one of the most majestic wonders in all the galaxy.

Uhura approached Kirk. "Jim," she asked, "Is everything okay?"

Kirk took a few seconds to realize she was talking to him. "What?" He asked, finally turning towards her. "Oh, yeah." He looked back at the family. "Sometimes I just wish I had someone to share a moment like that with." As he turned back in Uhura's direction, Spock came walking past them. She noticed that Kirk had diverted his eyes and began looking at Spock.

Uhura then recalled her very last fight with Spock:

"How could you take his side?"

"What do you mean?" Spock replied calmly. "Jim wanted to go in and resolve the solution head-on. The diversion you suggested could have been problematic, costly, and extended our mission longer than necessary. I merely chose the most logical course."

"But if we are going to be a couple, I need you to at least understand my point of view. Not totally disregard my opinion without actually giving it a thought."

Spock looked and her matter-of-factly. "We are going to disagree sometimes."

Uhura scoffed. "It seems that's all we do."

"And that's not a good thing."

"No, it's not Spock! Listen, I really do care about you. But if all we do is fight, we both owe it to ourselves to find someone who we can connect with better."

"Someone who we don't fight with?"

"Well, not all the time. Look, Spock, nobody is perfect. Every couple has fights. But this," she waved a finger to indicate the space between them, "it's far too much. It's over. " She then turned to walk away.

As she did Spock spoke up. "What if I already have found someone that you describe?" Uhura turned around to face him. Spock appeared to really be sitting on her words. "Someone who I disagree with sometimes but who I understand and don't fight with as much as I do you?"

Uhura blinked at him. She knew whom Spock was referring to. He and Kirk had such an allegiance between them, at a level no one else on the crew had. Something that went beyond friendship. As she looked at Spock and how vulnerable and honest he was in this moment, she felt no hostility or jealousy. She only wanted him to be happy. "Well," she began, " in order to be in a relationship, he would have to feel the same way."

Spock stared at her, seemingly surprised. "You know it's a male I am referring to?" He asked her quietly.

Uhura nodded. "Like I said, Spock, you owe it to yourself to find out how he feels."

Uhura brought herself back to the present. She now had confirmation that Kirk reciprocated Spock's feelings. If she honest with herself, she had respect for both men and considered them her friends. And in the spirit of Valentine's Day, she wanted to assist in any way she could in helping them find happiness.

She would need help though. As she walked along the lobby, she caught up with Bones coming out of the restroom. Uhura decided to seize this opportunity.

"Doctor," she approached him. "I need your help."