Can I Buy You A Drink? P 1

"I am surprised Spock. You never take shore leave. Why the sudden change of heart?" Jim smiled in his first officer's direction.

"That is correct. I still believe that rest is rest. To cease using energy. But, I have decided that further study in this genre of recreational activity needs a more thorough analysis."

Jim turned warmly towards his friend and spoke with a bright grin.

"You got curious didn't you?"

"I would not put it in those terms Captain. I merely state that the leave which you seek away from the confines of the Enterprise is surely beneficial to your well being. So, I decided to take it upon myself to see if I could learn somethng from your absence."

"How can you learn anything if you're here. It doesn't matter Spock. Stay please, McCoy should be down in a bit. I think it's good we all get together for drinks, maybe a little dancing and of course there are the ladies."

"Indeed."

"What the hell is taking him so long anyway? Usually he's the one that's bitching at me for being late and now it's him.

"You are referring to the good doctor."

"Yes. He is supposed to join me. "

"Then perhaps I shall leave." Spock turned to leave, Jim stopped him...

"What? No don't go. What happened to you observing the human patterns of the male species?"

"I suppose I could make an exception."

"There you go. I knew you had it in you."

Communicator beeps

"Kirk here." Jim smiling from his previous statement.

"Ah Jim. I have some bad news."

"What is it Bones?"