He stepped closer to the bed, reached down and touched Kirk's shoulder. It was different now from last night, the lights brighter and the sounds of a busy sickbay behind him, but Bones remembered what they said to each other (http://dctr-mccoy.livejournal.com/26609.html?thread=527857#t527857), even if Jim might not.

There were a hundred questions Dr McCoy needed to ask Captain Kirk regarding his medical condition, but he allowed himself a moment to be just Bones talking to Jim.

His voice was low, little hoarse. "I am so fucking glad to see you, Jim."