“I’ll get Saavik down here – maybe she’ll be willing to help. Too bad I didn’t bring the necessary equipment to let Spock kill you again.”
The joke falls flat, but Jim appreciates it nonetheless. Looking up, he quickly shakes his head, steps closer to the bed and takes Spock’s hand in his. He knows he’s blushing, but there’s no time for embarrassment, so he simply states, “That… won’t be necessary.”
