He's had a lot of time to think about all the ways she could respond, but somehow, this had never been one of them. In and of itself, he's not sure whether that's good or bad. Outright denial was one thing, and he's considered that, but she clearly thinks there's something else at work, and... well, honestly, Wash has no idea what to make of it.

He has to swallow to get his voice back, but he tries to look at her, tries to keep his voice steady. "York, that's not what I-- I didn't-- what are you talking about?"