Look Before You Leap
by Rob Morris
Jim waved goodbye to his brother's family. He had a special hug for the nephew whose world was almost devastated, but who would now grow up with both parents alive and well.

"Captain, does your brother possess mental problems?"

"No, Spock. Why?"

"During our efforts to repulse the parasites, he...talked to himself."

Inside, Sam continued to do that.

"So what happens now?"

"By saving Peter's parents, you stopped him from sliding into criminal behavior, twenty years on."

A boy looked in.

"Daddy--I Love You!"

But the hug was cut off by familiar words.

"Get Ready To Leap, Sam."