"No Mr. Spock you stay, I'll go back to the ship... on second thought I'll stay for a little while." James Kirk dirty and exhaused but with a feeling of regained energy walked past the few of his crew and followed his love Ruth to wherever she was going to take them. Only one individual stared longer than the others.

Spock watched as his captain walked directly to the young woman from his past. A past he new nothing about. He wanted so much to prevent him from leaving thinking perhaps they could spend time together exploring, even though he had convinced himself running up and down on green grass was illogical.

Dr. McCoy seeing Spock looking at Jim's direction came next to him alone while yeoman Barrows spoke to her friend who had been fired upon only moments ago.

"Well, I am so glad that Jim gets a chance to relax, and in good company." said the doctor staring at the alien next to him.

"Hmmm. She is not real doctor. Only a facsimile, like the one who attacked you, and Finnegan."

"I know that Spock, but sometimes having someone you can talk to, especially when they are not real makes you feel more comfortable. You can say what is on your mind, without fear from the original. I suppose in a way Jim is having a good heart to heart with himself, because he created her from his own thoughts from what he remembered.'

"I suppose there is merit to your story."

"Nice to know we agree on something for a change. So, Spock are you beaming up soon?"

"Yes, in a moment. I need more information about the culture, the caretaker of this place."

"Well, I for one am gonna have a good time. Coming Tonia?" said the doctor pouring his southern charm in his question.

"Thought you'd never ask."

They left together and everyone went on to celebrate in their own fashion.

Spock stood there alone, even the caretaker had left. Spock had seen enough and decided it was time to leave. But deep down did he really want to.

"Spock to Enterprise, come in please."

Jim walked hand in hand with Ruth. Feeling very dirty he had wished for a change of clothes and to clean up a bit which in turn was heard and the wish was granted. With a new uniform, and a place to freshen up he felt new again.

They continued to walk and ended up the same place where they had first met. Where he held that yellow rose and thought of the past.

"They really think of everything don't they?"

"It's you, Jim darling, who is thinking of such things." said Ruth staring at her once lover.

"I suppose that is true."

"You have questions don't you?"

"I wouldn't be who I am if I didn't. How can you be here Ruth?"

"The caretaker explained it."

"No, you know what I mean. I usually don't speak to loved ones that have died."