- On Vulcan, our heroes are putting the finishing touches on Bounty.
- Before they leave, Kirk says goodbye to Saavik, who's staying on Vulcan. Saavik is an officer from Enterprise we met back in Star Trek II.
- Saavik tells Kirk that his son died "most bravely." That happened in the last movie. You'd be really lost if you hadn't seen that, huh?
- Spock boards the ship. He addresses Kirk as "admiral" rather than Jim, which shows that he's still not back to his normal self.
- McCoy is skeptical that Spock will be able to do his job in this state, but Kirk waves his concerns aside.
- And with that, Bounty lifts off.