John spoke with the same even tone he almost always used. Nyota shook her head in exasperation when he asked after her health. A sense of relief that he was talking to her warred with uncertainty - she still didn't know his condition. "John, don't do that... I'm fine." She didn't sound fine, but the only thing wrong with her was emotional. He was the one covered in burns.

"They say the burns will heal? What about the radiation?" She knew it was safe for her and the baby to be here beside him, but she still didn't know if he was really all right. Her hand hovered over him, and then settled on very lightly touching his hair, just to reestablish contact, just to feel closer to him.