“Doctor McCoy sent you a package.”
Jim smiled from his spot lounging on the couch. Spock had covered him with a fluffy autumn throw and propped him up with big squishy pillows. He’d also lit a fire in the fireplace.
“Probably a box of more medicine.”
“We will see.”
They were currently spending Jim’s medical leave in a mountain retreat in the Rockies. They would be there for an extended time as Jim had been severely injured in a blast on an away mission.
Spock opened the box and looked inside.
“Well?”
He pulled out a box of hot cocoa “Pumpkin Spice” was labeled on the outside.
“Oh my God! I love Bones.” Jim grinned at the look Spock gave him. “I love you way more though. What else?”
“Pumpkin tea for the hobgoblin,” Spock read from the note. He narrowed his eyes. “A light up autumnal gourd.”
Spock held it up and flipped a switch as it lit up.
Jim’s smile widened. “Ah, I love it.”
“Why does it have a face?” Spock queried.
“It’s a Jack o’ Lantern for Halloween.”
Spock shook his head. “Count Chocula Cereal.”
“Score! Bones thinks of everything.”
“Pumpkin Spice coffee and also various bags of Halloween candy.”
Jim’s smile turned soft. “All the comforts of home. That is so cool. I’ll have to send him a note to thank him.”
“Later. For now, you need to rest.”
“Rest? I’m already lying down, Spock.”
“You need to sleep.”
“I’m not a little kid who needs a nap.”
“When we allowed you to have your leave here instead of in a Starfleet approved medical facility you agreed to do everything that either I or Doctor McCoy said.”
Jim sighed. “I know. Okay.”
Spock knelt down beside him. “I almost lost you again, ashayam. Please indulge me.”
“Of course I will. I’m sorry.”
Spock leaned up and kissed him. “I am not. I am grateful. When you wake, you can have some of the cocoa.”
“Join me?”
Spock rolled his eyes. “You are not yet ready for that. I will have tea.”
He laughed. “Okay.”
“Be good and close your eyes.”
Jim smiled faintly, but closed his eyes. He was still very pale and tired easily, but yes, he was here, and Spock would care for him.
October 5, 2020 at 4:09 am
That is an awesome care package to receive 🙂
I’m glad Jim is in a cozy place and rest and recuperate with Spock. Now he needs his nap so shhh 🙂
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October 5, 2020 at 8:35 am
ha ha yes thank you
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October 5, 2020 at 4:10 am
All the fall/Halloween goodness! Of course Bones thought of everything!
And of course the comfort of Spock who cares for his hurt soulmate time and again.
This made me smile! Love it!
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October 5, 2020 at 8:35 am
thank you and glad it did
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October 5, 2020 at 5:08 am
Care packages are a wonderful thing. I have to admit though, I had to google the cereal. LOL, I loved Spock’s response to Jim’s invitation to join him. Most important though – Spock is there to care for Jim. Once again. 🙂
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October 5, 2020 at 8:35 am
Oh yeah the cereal is totally an American thing. There are three flavors, but this year I got the chocolate one. They only come out at Halloween.
Yes Spock is definitely taking care of his Jim.
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October 5, 2020 at 6:33 am
Hey – it looks like Bones sent YOU a care package too!
Love ya but I’m sticking with the Christmas care package full of peppermint mocha mix! 🙂
I love pumpkin pie and custard, but my pumpkin love stops cold right there.
I do, however, appreciate how somehow, magically, a few years ago pumpkin spice this and that became like its own little holiday! I never paid attention to anything pumpkin spice-ish before that. I can enjoy the rest of you, like watching little kids open their Christmas presents.
Great fic again!
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October 5, 2020 at 8:34 am
LOL Yes Bones did.
I know you prefer your peppermint mocha stuff. I love everything pumpkin and spice and everything nice ha ha.
Anyway, yes, thank you. Spock is taking care of his husband like a good Vulcan.
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October 5, 2020 at 10:57 pm
Love seeing Spock doting on Jim! He’s taking such good care of Jim. Bones sending the care package with items for both of them is very loving! All in all this is a very sweet flash.
❤️💚😘🖖
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