
Chapter Three: Hiring Help
“Yes, Mother, I am keenly aware that Father anticipates I will fail at this venture and be on the very next shuttle to Vulcan to humbly accept the shame hanging over me for refusing entry to the Vulcan Science Academy.”
Spock paused as he entered information to his computer.
“That rather sounds like too much emotional reaction from you father,” his human mother, Amanda Grayson, declared with a teasing lilt to her voice.
Spock glanced at the communicator left open on his desk and shook his head. “You are, no doubt, correct. However, given that I made a promise to make Gad-Shen a success, I don’t intend to return to Vulcan any time soon.”
“Oh, I’m quite sure you will have no trouble. Your father is being quite…petulant about the whole thing.”
Spock’s lips quirked. “I cannot imagine Father showing petulance.”
“You’d be surprised.”
“Hello? Anyone here?”
Spock frowned, having been unaware anyone had entered the as yet unopened restaurant.
“Did I hear someone, Spock?”
“Yes, Mother. Apparently someone is here. I will contact you later. Spock out.”
Spock closed the communicator, rose from behind his desk in the small room to the back of Gad-Shen, and walked into the main dining area.
Standing just inside the door was a young human male with rather sandy hair and the bluest of eyes. He was extraordinarily attractive.
The man smiled at the sight of Spock.
“Hi.”
“Good evening.”
The man thrust his thumb out toward the Help Wanted sign.
“I came about a job. You’re hiring?”
“For wait staff, yes. Do you have any experience Mister…?” He left it dangling waiting for the human to introduce himself.
The man moistened his lips with his tongue. “Kirk. Jim Kirk. I prefer Jim.”
Spock nodded. “I am Spock.”
Jim’s smile lit up the shadowed room and Spock felt foolish thinking that.
“No experience waiting tables whatsoever,” he admitted. “But I learn quick. I just got laid off from working at the shipyard as Starfleet pulled our contract. I’m a single dad and I really need the work.”
Spock considered this. “Gad-Shen will only be open for breakfast and lunch Sunday through Friday. Six to two. I would need you to work from five forty-five in the morning until two fifteen in the afternoon on the days you are scheduled for. You would get a thirty-minute meal break. The restaurant will open the day after tomorrow. Can you start then?”
“Absolutely. Yes. That would be great. Thank you.”
“I have, so far, hired two other wait staff, both females, one named Nyota Uhura and the other simply calls herself Gaila.”
“Like Spock, huh?”
He arched his brow. “No. Our chef is Mr. Scott. He is well trained and versed in both Vulcan and Human dishes.”
“Okay, cool. Everything sounds great.”
“If you will provide me your contact details, I will send you all the information you will need to fill out to begin your employment and collect your pay.”
“Great.”
Jim came nearer and Spock could not help notice that he smelled very good. He wondered if it was wise to hire someone this attractive when…
Spock shook his head and focused on work.
****
“So, who was there?”
He’d contacted his mother as soon as he sent Jim on his way. He had watched the young man cross the street and go into the depot. He had remained watching until a few moments later, Jim had come back out, holding the hand of a cherubic little girl with long, blond curls.
He had declared himself to be a single father, and though Spock was quite curious, he had not asked.
“A man who was recently laid off and looking for a job.”
“Oh. That’s too bad. And right before the holidays too. Did you give him one?”
“Of course I did. His name is Jim Kirk and he is a single father.”
“Kirk? Why do I know that name? Hmm. Single father just laid off before the holidays? How awful.”
Spock was of the mind to lose one’s job any time was not pleasant. But he agreed and changed the subject back to his father.
December 3, 2020 at 3:23 am
I agree Spock!
I’m glad he gave him the job! I was afraid he was going to have to plead his case. Things are looking up for Jim Kirk!
And I love the instant attraction on Spock’s part!
Great chapter!
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December 3, 2020 at 7:15 am
Nah I wanted Jim’s honesty about not knowing waiting tables to pay off with Spock giving him the chance!
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December 3, 2020 at 4:51 am
Spock!
Super glad he gave Jim the job. I like Scotty as the cook. Makes me smile thinking of him in that domain 🙂
Spock finds Jim attractive ❤ naturally
Can't wait for more!
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December 3, 2020 at 7:16 am
Yes and who can blame Spock?
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December 3, 2020 at 6:11 am
Spock! So glad to see him give Jim the job! He’s definitely in need of that. And all these familiar names!
And a big yes for Spock’s instant attraction. Good for him…and Jim…and us.
Great chapter.
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December 3, 2020 at 7:17 am
thank you!
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December 3, 2020 at 7:31 am
I have that book! AND I Am NOT Spock. haha
Wow, so many little jewels hidden – well, not HIDDEN – in this. The Jewish Spock is not open on Saturday though he would get tons of business on a Saturday. One named characters – if Cher shows up…!
There must be other Vulcans on Earth if Mr. Scott knows how to prepare Vulcan dishes. Or maybe he just knows from what he prepares for the boss to eat.
“He wondered if it was wise to hire someone this attractive when…” Hmmmmm – cryptic. When what, indeed???? I can’t wait to find out.
I love December!!! Especially last December and now this one! A present a day. An AOS Star Trek Advent of sorts.
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December 3, 2020 at 7:32 am
Grrrrr! Fingers! hate=HAVE dang it!
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December 3, 2020 at 7:49 am
oh looky! I now have the ability to edit your comment! That’s new! I changed your comment to have!!
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December 3, 2020 at 7:59 am
I LOVE that. Thank you. I wish WE had that ability ourselves. Or that I proofed my own work before submitting. Or that I wasn’t too lazy to do so! 🙂
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December 3, 2020 at 7:36 am
Oh – and I forgot to say, with Scotty the chef, I bet his specialty is SANDWICHES!!!🥪🥪🥪
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December 3, 2020 at 7:50 am
Wa ha ha yes, sandwiches indeed, I didn’t even think of that! DUH
Look how clever you are
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December 3, 2020 at 7:48 am
I was about to say you hate what book and then I realized because Spock says “I am Spock” and then I was like, wait, she hates it? HA HA Glad you cleared that up!
Oh yeah there are definitely other Vulcans around, including Spock’s daddy is Ambassador. In many ways this is similar to the universe we are familiar with, just Jim is in Riverside with Lily.
Yes it is an Advent calendar! 🙂
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December 3, 2020 at 12:14 pm
Jim walks into a restaurant names Sunrise in Vulcan and his “smile lit up the shadowed room.” Sounds like the “dawning” of a new life for Spock as well as Jim and Lily!
I like how instantly Spock found Jim to be attractive. I’m glad he gave down on his luck Jim a chance. ❤️💚🖖😘
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December 3, 2020 at 7:33 pm
Yep who can resist JIm?
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