"It might be, but it also might not be. And at least where I'm from, things happen for a reason. It might not be the reason you or I think of, but it's always there."

Chris put his feet up on a nearby chair

"So why don't we just get to know each other and if you ever feel you need to talk or you need me, just say 'Chris'. Wherever I am, I'll come. " He shrugged.

"I'm not going to shrink on my duty just because Q might have messed with me. What if he didn't and you get hurt because I wasn't doing my job?"