"And what would you tell me if I said that I felt guilty for the death of my mother? That if not for me, then maybe Vulcan could have survived. Had I not taken the time to question a cadet who only tried to save a planet."

The Vulcan's eyes narrowed. Jim wasn't the only one harbouring guilt. But out of the two of them, who was dealing with it better? Spock had learned to move on. But he needed Jim to move with him now.