She cried into his shoulder, all her held up emotions flooding out. She hated feeling like this, but she was human after all. She could do so much, but nothing to stop the heartache she was feeling. After a few minutes she pulled back, wiping her eyes. She looked at Hawking and said "Thanks...I guess I picked right man to be my first mate..." She flinched and closed her eyes, holding her shoulder. "Guess pain is a good sign right?"