"Are you worried about me?" She peers at him with wide eyes before smiling even brighter. "Don't worry. I'm always aware of the facts, but that doesn't mean I won't hope for something a little better."

It may be that such a hopeful ending is impossible, but if she stops hoping for it, doesn't that mean what is near impossible becomes impossible?

"So, Kirk, don't lose your heart no matter how grim the facts are, okay!?"