A Logical
By Lisa
PG-13
Disclaimer: Star Trek belongs to Gene Rodenberry and others. This is just a fan fiction for entertainment. No money will be made.
Summary:
The family celebrates its first Mother's Day.
Spock added a new color to his painting. He
looked at the holo-vid and then at his painting. The
painting was taken from his mother's favourite picture of Earth. The picture
had his father and mother overlooking the
"Spock I understand you have chosen the Vulcan way. That is a logical
choice for you. The thing you and perhaps Sarek tend to overlook is that Amanda
is Human. She has sacrificed a great deal to love and live on Vulcan. She has
accepted Vulcan culture and embraced the traditions. Spock, Mother's day is
about thanking ones parent. It shows that we their children value them and the
sacrifices they make for us. Surely Amanda who has sacrificed so much deserves
one day a year to be respected as a human? It is logical that you acknowledge
her gift. She has gifted you with acceptance of your father's world language
and culture."
Spock had listened and been convinced that it was indeed logical to celebrate
his mother's culture. He could not find the traditional jewelry
or cards and had returned to ask advice. Dr. Kincade
had assured him that it was traditional for children to create a gift for their
mothers. Spock finished his painting and signed it. He then turned the picture
over and dipped his hand into the paint. He then placed his hand on the back of
the painting. This too was a tradition according to the doctor. He added the
date in Vulcan and in Terran terms.
After completing this he carefully wiped off his hands and brushes. He cleaned
up his work area and went to his computer to create a card. He looked up the
historical data base and found a company called Hallmark. He imputed the
relative data on Mothers Day and waited. Fifteen minutes latter he found the
card her would use. He paid the fee out of his allowance and printed the card.
Spock signed the card and carried the painting and card to his mother's office.
He set the painting and her card on her desk. Spock considered that he had made
all the logical arrangements. Spock called Sarek to inform him of his
arrangements. He had arranged his mother's favourite meal to be prepared by
their chef. He thought it only logical to inform his father as he knew that it
was important for his mother that Sarek be there. He slipped out and went to
meditate.
Amanda came in and sighed. She had had a long hard day giving classes. Most
days she loved living on Vulcan. She loved the rich culture and she had even
begun to enjoy the climate. Yet today was hard. It was Mother's Day. Her being
on Vulcan however it was simply another working day. Sarek and she had agreed
to raise Spock as a Vulcan child. At the time it had seemed very logical. She
sighed and set her briefcase down. She had not minded overall but some
sacrifices had hurt. There were no Earth holidays. No Christmas, Easter celebrations
and no birthday parties or wedding anniversaries. In many ways she was Vulcan,
but her human heart ached at times because she felt like Sarek and Spock were
ashamed of her and her culture. She loved her husband and son would not trade
them for anything but she sometimes wished she could have a few days a year to
celebrate being human. Was that too selfish of a thing to want?
Sarek leaned back and folded his fingers. He considered what Spock had said.
His son had formed a very logical argument for this celebration. He considered
that Amanda indeed had made many sacrifices for their family. He had often
overlooked the fact that she was human. To Sarek, Amanda was an extension of
himself. He considered that perhaps he had demanded too many sacrifices from
his wife. He would not change his insistence that Spock be raised to follow
Surak's teaching and the ways of logic. No, it was vital that Spock learn and
embrace logic, this fact was vital to his health and life. The fact that
he learned logic well was a credit to his wife as well as to his father and
teachers. Amanda had not always agreed with the way he chose to educate their
only child but she had placed her faith and love in him. Spock was right it was
logical to show appreciation for this fact. Sarek's hands flew over the
keyboard as he looked up the proper customs for Mother's day. Sarek printed a
card and left for the day. He emailed Spock and asked him to set the gifts out
for his mother after he got home.
Amanda took a shower and changed for dinner. Sarek arrived at home and carried
his gift to Amanda's office. He arranged
it to sit next to Spock's and went to clean up. He entered their room and heard
the shower going. He disrobed and went to join his wife. It would be logical to
share the shower because it would be a more efficient use of resources. It
would also allow him to show his wife how he valued her. In this one area he
could indulge his human wife. He wondered why she had chosen him?
He had demanded so many sacrifices and had often failed to be there when she
wanted and needed him. He had not been a logical choice for her.
Amanda felt Sarek's arms slide around
her. His kiss on her neck sent chills through her body. She sighed and
leaned back against him. This was what made it worth it. To the world he was a
stoic Vulcan ambassador. Yet here alone with her she was her soul mate. He had
not been a logical choice but he was her soul's choice.
Spock went to his mother's office and took out the cards and gifts. He
set them out so Amanda would see them.
Amanda and Sarek joined Spock for dinner. She was surprised to find that this
was one of her favorite meals and that it had been
set up on the patio. She enjoyed the meal and for a moment pretended it was a
real Mother's Day celebration. The meal finished she helped Sarek and Spock clear the table. Entering the kitchen she froze. On the
table was a vase full of bright red roses and a package. Against both items
were two cards. She walked over in slight shock. She smelled the roses and
picked up the first card. Her hand shook as she opened the card. She read:
Mother I do not understand this holiday.
I do know that you are the reason that I am the Vulcan that I am. I hope this
small gift and card express my deepest respect for you and your sacrifices to
achieve this.
Your Son,
Spock
Amanda read the inside of the card and felt tears forming. The words were
something her son would never say. She felt his love in the poem the card held.
Yet even the poem did not touch her as deeply as the hand written words.
Because Spock had said he loved her in his own Vulcan way. She opened the gift and was shocked at the
beauty of the painting.
"Turn it over please, Mother." Spock said. His voice seemed eager and
almost shy.
Amanda did as he asked and smiled. A handprint and date.
This was the type of gift she might have expected from a seven year old human
child. She brushed off her tears and opened the card from Sarek. She wanted to
cry again.
"Amanda, are you alright?"
"Spock and Sarek, this is the best Mother's Day I ever had." She went
over to her son and husband and hugged them both.
Sarek raised his brow.
"Mother we did not wish to upset you." Spock said
Amanda knelt down to his level. "I
am very Happy Spock. I am not upset." She kissed him and rose. She looked
at Sarek. "Thank you."
"Amanda, Spock merely pointed out it is logical to honor
your significant sacrifices for embracing Vulcan life. This Mother's Day is a
very logical time to do this."
Amanda laughed as she thought about Sarek's cared. Like Spock's it had a poem
expressing love and admiration. Like Spock's card it had a hand written note.
Amanda you are a most logical wife and mother. I am honored
that you have chosen to share my life and given me a son.
Sarek
"I love you both."
"That is most logical, my wife."
"Indeed, Mother, it is," Spock said
Amanda smiled and knew that her men were logical even in this and she would
have them no other way.
The End