"You seem stable enough by my reckoning," McCoy tells him. "But Jim, if anything happens, you know where to find me."

"Yeah, I know," Jim says, smiling a little at his friend. "Thanks, Bones."

The doctor leaves, and now there are only the three of them. Faris bows his head slightly. "If you would have me, I would stay also. I am also in need of a rest."