"It is Christmas Eve," Spock answered, "I am aware that I am conducting my investigations with little margin for error, but I will have adequate time to decorate the bridge and prepare the gifts for the crew. Your condition persisted for a number of days."

Each day had brought with it a number of illogical and unpleasant emotional responses, with concern predominant among them. However, in the face of Buddy's holiday cheer, such things appeared to pale into insignificance. She was here and safe and the festive season was upon them. That was all that mattered,

"And the mood is a necessary aspect of the holiday."