Bones frowned, wishing he understood better the nature of the link between the Jims. "I know, Bones said with a sigh, pain and confusion on Kirk's face. "But he had to let go of you," Bones tried to explain, not sure how much of this Kirk was really understanding.

He decided to lay it on the line and tell him what he could. "I can't fix you unless I know how bad you're hurt," he told Kirk, looking into his eyes, "and I can't tell how bad you're hurt if Jim is in there with you," he explained.

"I'll have him come see you soon, if you want, but he's gotta rest. He's been giving you some of his strength, his energy," he added, hoping this was making some sense. "He needs to rest up now, just like you."