This story might appear totally out of context. It is a part of a broader storyline, part of which is Absolute Horizon. Major parts of it are not yet written or exist as sketches only. This storyline suggests that there had been a second five-year mission after V’Ger and that Kirk and Spock’s relationship over the years had experienced a lot of turbulence and bad weather, as well as better times. Also, since this story messes up the ‘official’ sequence of events and chronology, it may be considered an AU, if that is your preference. Nothing happy here, I’m afraid. Nothing special either, just a sentimental drawing.