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Trip was angry with her, and T’Pol knew that Captain Archer wouldn’t have permitted this, and certainly not in front of the crew. She could feel the others’ tension; likely remembering other times when there had been conflict between her and Commander Tucker when she was in command.
This time, she welcomed his emotional outburst, which somehow offered stability that allowed her to contain her own emotions: the fear and anxiety that still lingered, even though he was safely back aboard Enterprise. His words were truer than he knew; she must face the reality of his importance in her life.