McCoy feels hurt, but guilty too. "That's fair. You could have commed me, though."

Something changes in Jim's face, so much...weariness.

"Damn it, Jim. I feel like I'm walking on eggshells with you."

"Well just say you're sorry for once. How hard is it?" He's up and pacing, and he looks angrier than he should be.

"Wait a damn minute—this isn't about me. You do have feelings for her."

"What if I do? What difference does it make? Here, on this ship, I can't have her." He takes a deep breath. "More importantly, I'm not the man she wants."