His first question wasn't something that Elisa could answer easily. She didn't remember the words or the bitterness with which they'd been spoken.

The second question, however, was even more difficult. She'd meant what she'd said that morning, but, at the same time, they'd barely scratched the surface of what needed to be said. The world was so much bigger and so much more complicated than it had been. Maybe that was a good reason to stop hiding from her feelings.

"And that'd be the ship's fault, not yours."

She relaxed a little when Goliath calmed, then, impulsively, wrapped her arms around him for another hug.

"It's good to see you, too."