As [Pine’s] Kirk rejoins his crew for hugs and congratulations, we go to the BACK of the hangar… SPOCK PRIME. Watching. Moved beyond words. He turns and leaves them to it… as he goes…
KIRK/SHATNER (V.O.)
I know what you’d say — ‘It’s their turn now, Jim…’ And of course you’re right… but it got me thinking:
INT. STARFLEET HOSPITAL – EARTH – DAY
Our montage comes full circle as we END on Kirk’s transmission:
KIRK/SHATNER
“Who’s to say we can’t go one more round? By the last tally, only twenty five percent of the galaxy’s been chartered… I’d call that negligent. Criminal even — an invitation. You once said being a starship captain was my first, best destiny… if that’s true, then yours is to be by my side. If there’s any true logic to the universe… we’ll end up on that bridge again someday.”
Stops, grins. Because this is the part he needs to say most…
KIRK/SHATNER
“Admit it, Spock. For people like us, the journey itself… is home.”
Young Spock’s face. Lost in feelings that flood through him.