Kirk walks into sickbay and sees Chris' office light is off. Grinning, he leans against the doorway to Bone's office and says, "Our crazy kids—you think they're doing okay?"

"Jim, I'm a doctor not a fortune teller." Then he laughs softly. "I hope she's not making it too easy."

"Oh, no danger of that."

"You got to know her pretty well, I guess?"

"Yeah, I did. She's fun. And you weren't in town much."

"I was an ass—just say it."

"Okay, you were an ass." He feels some relief saying it. "But I'm really glad you're here now."