Spock laughed again. Then he saw Kirk’s face. He reached out weakly and found Kirk’s arm, then his hand, and took a startled Kirk’s hand in his own.“Jim,” Spock said.
McCoy looked his astonishment at the visible and unashamed emotion on Spock’s face as he clutched Kirk’s hand. Kirk returned the pressure and brought his other hand to cover Spock’s, holding it between both of his,
“This simple feeling … “—Spock struggled for strength—” … is so far … beyond Vejur’s comprehension … ”
