[ Spock has no desire to command and does not particularly see the appeal about being placed in a position of making decisions, even though he is quite capable of doing so when need dictates. In this moment, he recognizes that Jim is not as composed as he might appear and also that sickbay is not the right place for him. ]

Jim, it is not Thomas here but Lieutenant Riley. He is in the capable hands of Dr. McCoy. [ Spock speaks quietly, even as he wraps a hand around Jim’s upper arm and helps him off the bio-bed. ] Let us return to your quarters.

[ He all but has to drag Jim out, but Spock can manage that. He has Jim in front of his quarters within minutes, and rather than waiting for the captain to make use of his access codes, uses his own override to open the door. ]