_{[ Kirk isn't sure if he's broken through or what. He knows something has happened and he's not sure what. Just when it looks like he might open up, he sees the doors closing again. And if they're closed here - would they open again? Or would Winn continue down this path? He licked his lips, standing up and reaching out to touch his wrist, try and stop him a little bit longer. ]}

Winn - I know you probably don't think I do, but I really do understand how you feel.

_{[ Now it was his turn to take a breath, slowly release, his grip momentarily tightening. ]}

I watched my best friend's planet die. Watched it implode - because I failed. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't ask myself what else I could have done.

Trust me Winn, whatever mistakes or terrible things you think you've done - chances are no one blames you. Spock doesn't blame me, even though I blame myself.

So when I say you can talk to me Winn, I do mean it. I do understand, and I want to help you. You're my friend, after all.