Chris pressed a kiss to the side of Leo's neck before pulling back just enough to meet the older man's gaze with his own.

"Forgive me?" he asked softly.

--

Pike watched him for a few moments longer before retreating to the living are and looking out the large window. He hadn't told Jim yet, but he and McCoy had to take part in a conference planet side in two days... it might be dangerous for them both. He hoped he could trust James to follow his personal orders and keep himself and Christopher on board the Enterprise.