It was a night that didn't count.

The galley was empty but for Kirk and Uhura.

"Is he asleep?"

"Fitful, But asleep."

"Thank You for caring for him."

"Thank You for letting me."

"I want to call my brother, but he's dead."

"I want to call my cousin, but she's dead to me."

"I want to make love to you, but that would abuse my position."

"I want you to make love to me, but that would weaken my position."

"Jim?"

"Nyota?"

"Take me here."

He took her there.

It was a night that didn't count.

There would be many more.