"You say that, but I'm pretty sure you're wrong," Frank said with a mild shrug, managing not to tussle Katya in his arms.

He trailed along behind her. He wasn't uncomfortable about nudity, because he'd been in the military for so long, and Nina being too young for him meant nothing in regards to their friendship. In the bedroom, he sat on the edge of the bed, doting on Katya as he held her on one arm.

"I'll just stare at this little miracle so you won't be offended that I'm not drooling over you," he teased.