[He chose the riskier path by far - Beverly does not like being lied to, especially so baldly. She crosses her arms and fixes him with a penetrating stare. No, you're not getting out of this so easily. Her voice hardens considerably when she speaks again.]

Don't insult my intelligence, Cisco. That was no daydream and we both know it - and so does everyone else in that room. [You can't hide from a pack of doctors and medics.] Now I respect that you need your privacy, which is why I brought you out here, but we are in dangerous territory, miles from help, and if a member of my team is in trouble, I need to know.

So, let's try this again.