"Don't knock it. She's smarter than most people I know, and she's not my Captain for nothing." There was a note of pride in his tone as he discussed it. If he had to follow anyone, she was one of the few that would have his undying loyalty.

"You sound pretty proud of her. Your girl." He smiled, feeling like causing a little mischeif. "I never pegged you for one to have a family. Guess ya learn something every day."