Wow! That certainly some heavy duty something you're feeling there in order to insist that there is only one valid interpretaion of a scene, especially one that is being told in subtext.

I'm certainly impressed with your vehemence in defending your point of view, if not with your ability to accept any level of ambiguity regarding what the characters may or may not be feeling.

It must be very comforting to be that sure of yourself views on the matter. Perhaps you've have a personal note from RTD telling you exactly what the scene really means, including one where he discounts the look on Jack's face when he finds out about the engagement and the timing of the date asking.

Since you have all this inside information, I will henceforce bow to your wisdom and accept that you are privy to the truth that I couldn't possibly see, especially without a degree in English. Cool how you seem to know exactly what my level of education may or may not be as well.

Your use of the smushname for the ship you find so appalling, since apparently there is no canon evidence for it whatsoever, is especially endearing.