Leonard glances up as he surfaces, holding an acceptable substitute for wipes, and there's that momentary softening at the corners of his eyes again as he watches Jim interact with the baby. He sees how her hand tightens around his finger, how she beams that toothless smile at him, and for a wild moment, he wonders if maybe Starfleet would let them keep the baby after all.

But a starship is no place for a baby, and he sets the wipes down before going to a cabinet.

"Yeah, it's to keep her from getting a rash. A baby with a rash is not a pleasant thing to spend time with."