If a line passing through the points (3, -5) and (7, 1) make intercepts a, b on the coordinate axes, then $$a^2 + b^2 =$$

A

$$\frac{3729}{36}$$

B

$$\frac{4117}{36}$$

C

$$\frac{4359}{36}$$

D

$$\frac{4693}{36}$$