Yesterday & Tomorrow

Fanfiction
Title:	Yesterday & Tomorrow
Author(s):	Angel C. Soie
Date(s):	1991
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Genre(s):	slash
Fandom(s):	Star Trek: TOS
Relationship(s):	Kirk/Spock
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Yesterday & Tomorrow is a K/S story by Angel C. Soie.

It was published in the print zine As I Do Thee #17.

Summary

"Prophetic dreams, precarious missions and a perfect shore leave combine to bring James Kirk to some startling revelations."

Reactions and Reviews

1991

This is the way I envision Kirk and Spock getting together. First, an acknowledgement of their feelings, then... rather than falling right into bed, days of soul searching and finally a quiet shore leave with just the two of them -- neither quite convinced that it would or should happen.

The first part of the story dealing with Kirk's dreams was all right but I enjoyed mostly the slow pace, McCoy's subdued support and encouragement, their first time together... a bit awkward at first, but never strange or uncomfortable.

This was a pleasant story to read on a long summer's day.

1992

There's a special place in my heart for stories that let us see Kirk and Spock in a domestic setting like the one in this "honeymoon cottage". There's something intimate about seeing them work as well together in the kitchen as on the bridge. And they do, too... beautifully so under the pen of this author. This was a somewhat unique approach: one of equality. Equality of desire, of self-assurance, of expectations. The only concession being Spock's lack of actual experience— which was a heart-warming touch. We are shown a very realistic McCoy, especially in dialogue and his trust and understanding taking precedence over his propensity to give advice. I especially liked the way Spock's almost formal manner of speech remained consistent, sometimes giving Kirk pause. There was just the right amount of passion — a lot, really — and a beautiful ending.

1999

This is one of those rare stories where love grows like a softly rising souffle until it boils over and envelops you with sweetness.

And that's a compliment, because sweetness and contentment and absolute acceptance is something we all need a serving of from time to time.

Oh, there is a little background plot but not so much as to interfere with my enjoyment of the real point of the story. The driving force is a developing love and physical attraction and the way the two mature, decisive men handle that progression of feelings. They handle it very well under this author's loving guidance.

McCoy is very well drawn and lends a series-type plausibility with his barely concealed support and encouragement. His friendship and concern for both men comes shining through without a hit of jealousy or misgiving.

The banter between Kirk and Spock which allows them to test their feelings without specifically expressing them is very well done. Spock, for instance, has set in a supply of cocoa to indulge Kirks late night preference (beverage preference). Kirk playfully accuses Spock of spoiling him, whereupon Spock declares he is already spoiled. Kirk counters that he cant help it if people take his whims as commands.

They lapse into casual recollections of childhood and the inevitable (thank you, angel) neck rub and Kirk falls asleep in Spock's room—again. Such easy familiarity sustains me, especially when written in the casual easy style of an author who knows her characters inside out.