Let's Forget the Whole Thing

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Title: Let's Forget the Whole Thing
Author(s): Gena Moretti
Date(s): December 1991
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Genre(s): slash
Fandom(s): Star Trek: TOS
Relationship(s): Kirk/Spock
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Let's Forget the Whole Thing is a Kirk/Spock story by Gena Moretti.

It was published in the print zine Counterpoint #4.

See some comments about this story at Some Fan Comments: Her Star Trek Fic.

Summary

"The Enterprise crew joins in the games set up by Starfleet but trouble starts after they win by a large margin."

Reactions and Reviews

1991

This story of ship-to-ship competitions was another good read from this author. Of course, the Enterprise was the best ship in the fleet! Why would anyone doubt that? I liked the part where Spock was learning to swim and later, his remark that he did his best by again maintaining third place in the swimming contest. I also enjoyed the gradual way K & S realized that they enjoyed touching each other, especially Spock not only allowing but "encouraging" Kirk's touch. The "sour grapes" attitude of the crewmen on the other ships was a good turn in the story and I liked the fight scene where we "saw" Kirk's thoughts as he entered the fray. The only thing I would have added would have been a more detailed love-making scene at the end. I know, I know, it really wasn't necessary to the story but (sigh) I like to read them anyway. [1]

As usually happens with one of Ms. Moretti's stories, I got to the end of this one and thought, "No. More. More." Not that the stories are incomplete, they're just such darn good reading. Let's Forget the Whole Thing is no exception. I love the way she took a very interesting plot and wove the budding K/S relationship through it. I also loved the way McCoy and his relationship with Spock is portrayed. The only grumble I night have is the fairly amicably relationship between Kirk and Komack. I seem to recall those two as less than cordial. When reading those scenes, I found Mendez came to mind rather than Komack. [2]

This was simply one of the most enjoyable stories I've read in a long time. I never looked up after the first sentence. It held my interest throughout and was quite heart-warming, though also a "light" read. In a word, it was fun.

I could never list all the little sentences that made me chuckle out loud. And what was most clever about the humor was that it was woven so subtlety in with the rest of the story. I didn't get the impression the author was making an effort to be funny -- the humorous phrases came off as a natural part of the narration. (As a couple of small examples, the author tells us, on page 75, in reference to a beaten and battered Kirk: "His aching everything made each movement an act of heroism." And on the same page: "Kirk sailed contentedly, re-splitting his lip.")

In short, this story was flawless. From the crew's support of Spock's efforts at the swimming competition, to McCoy's concern about Spock swimming alone, to Kirk's letting the RANGERS crew off without malice, the characterizations were excellent. There were no wasted words and no questions left unanswered. This was smooth reading all the way through. And I've never seen a fight scene handled so well (let alone so humorously, yet realistically).

I enjoyed this story so much that I wouldn't have minded if it wasn't K/S. But it was K/S — in the quietest, gentlest, yummiest way. I am amazed. [3]

1992

I really like a fresh, sweet story like this. A novel idea and effective scenario, the ship-to-ship games and Kirk working with Spock to help him swim more proficiently, bringing them into a situation where touching is appropriate. Both Kirk and Spock are healthy, integrated individuals; nothing feels like it goes against the grain of their personalities. Made me really feel for Kirk, having had to restrain for years something so basic and natural. A good, simple way for them to get closer. I loved "Perhaps we share a hair fetish." A perfect McCoy also. Just enough conflict in the story; although I do not think of our 23rd century people being such sore losers or engaging in such unacceptable alcoholic behavior. Also, I never really got a sense of the title having anything to do with the story. [4]

This delightful story was my favorite in this zine. I found the concept of a Fleet-wide Olympics imaginative and well-developed. There was a truly wonderful moment in the scene where Spock was kissing Kirk's hurts. Spock paused and plaintively asked, "Am I not doing it correctly?" I found that remark both touching and funny. The Kirk and Spock of this story related to one another in a remarkably un-self-conscious way that I found refreshing. [5]

1996

From start to finish, a smile on my lips. I've already read it several times and each time I get the same result. A story completely in tune with me or vice versa. It has harmony and balance. [6]

1999

There’s such a touching scene as Kirk slips his arms around Spock from behind and rests his head on the Vulcan’s back -- this takes place in a hot pool where the two are relaxing after a swimming lesson. That Spock has commented on Kirk’s erection moments before seems to have little to do with it. Hmmmm.

This pleasant story is full of learning and discovery. And it happens slowly, a concept I always find more feasible and more rewarding than the times they forego all the pleasure of exploring their feelings for one another. With no rousing sex scene at the end, some might feel this lacked something. I think not. It was brim-full of pure love. Love that grew of its own accord with no one second-guessing or over- analyzing it. When the kisses finally became intimate, Kirk simply whispered, “What are we doing, Spock?” The answer, like everything else in this story, was simple and unconvoluted.

If you ever want to read something you can carry with you through the rest of your day, something that will let you get through the diaper changes, the traffic jam or the extended board meeting, try “Let’s Forget the Whole Thing". Thanks, Gena. [7]

References

  1. ^ from The LOC Connection #28 (04/1991)
  2. ^ from The LOC Connection #28 (04/1991)
  3. ^ from The LOC Connection #29
  4. ^ from The LOC Connection #39
  5. ^ from The LOC Connection #41
  6. ^ from The K/S Press #1
  7. ^ "The K/S Press"#37 (09/1999)