Transporters aren't working, though Kim has some ideas that may let them use the transporters in an emergency. Frustrated, she goes to sickbay, where Holodoc needles her about not eating lunch. Eventually, after he ignored her subtle hints to back off, she gives him a world- class skunk eye, and he finally shuts up. Holodoc seems confused. Kes explains that on her planet, couples mate for life, and there is no question about it.
Affairs are unheard of.
Kes is devoted to Neelix, and is upset that he doesn't accept that. She likes Tom Paris as a friend, and nothing more. Remind me to never go to a party with anyone carrying a medical tricorder if someone I like is there. Of course, I haven't needed a tricorder to see Paris' face light up whenever she's around. He's been smitten with her for a while, even if he hasn't known it until now.