A Glass of Brandy

Fanfiction
Title:	A Glass of Brandy
Author(s):	Sharon St. James
Date(s):	1990
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Genre(s):	slash
Fandom(s):	Star Trek: TOS
Relationship(s):	Kirk/Spock
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art by Kay Wells for "A Glass of Brandy"

art by Susan K. Dundas for "A Glass of Brandy"

A Glass of Brandy is a K/S story by Sharon St. James.

It was published in the print zine First Time #25.

Summary

"While on shore leave, Kirk inadvertantly mixes alcohol and pain medication, causing him to confess his feelings for Spock to McCoy."

Reactions and Reviews

1990

I really enjoyed this story. It shows that a story can be fun to read without a really complicated plot. It had charm, humor, and was just plain fun to read. Kirk can really turn it on and can attract just about anyone he wants, especially a certain Vulcan we all know.

There were small points of this story that challenged my belief -- such as Kirk helping himself to Procodine — but it was most memorable for the humor. I particularly enjoyed the scenario in the bar, with Kirk being so 'innocently' blatant.

Loved Kay Wells' illo on page 33a. It shows Kirk and Spock with fun-loving expressions (certainly not easy to capture) that fit the mood of the story.

Just the kind I love. Wish it could have been three times as long, but it was of course perfect as it was.

1991

This offering was laced with a kind of subtle, sexy humor I like to think is reserved for long-time K/S watchers. It was good to see Kirk portrayed as a man who prefers his brandy in moderation -- he had too much strength of character to be portrayed as a man who needs a mental crutch. There were lots of little cheek-coloring touches in this story and I loved every one! Nor could I resist Spock's well-described smiles.

1995

One of the funniest stories I've ever read. Puppy love in a most endearing way.