[Jim sort of knew what to expect this time, given his previous experience with the old Spock's mind meld. And that made it easier for him to give his mind up to this Vulcan's touch and not freak out as badly.

Though.

He really wasn't expecting the depth of the emotions that he got from Bones. Emotional transference was to be expected, he knew that.

But.

Bones cared about him. He cared a lot.

He stared back at Bones before he finally said,]

"That was way better the second time."