Mating Instincts

Tom's first thought when Vorik tries to initiate pon farr with the captain, of all people, is: good for him. Bold move. Can't fault his taste, that's for sure.

But then down on the planet they get word she's ill. Tom makes the excuse he knows Tuvok's looking for, beams directly to sickbay, startles the hell out of Chakotay and the Doc.

"I can help her," he says to the room at large.

"How do you know that?" Chakotay demands.

"Because I can help her," Tom repeats, and watches as his meaning lands, then ducks, before the punch can, too.