But Jim grew up alone. He watched his brother walk away. Needing people is a weakness because it means admitting that you can't do everything by yourself and he-- without his crew, how the hell is he supposed to admit that and live with himself?

He frowns a bit, draws in a breath.

"Yeah, well. Next thing I know you and Spock are going to be inviting me to the wedding, so you can guess how I feel."