"All the time," Frank assured. Him, Billy, his CO, the entire middle east, his son. He drank for it all so that Maria wouldn't, and he did it happily because it was what Maria needed of him when he was far away from her.

And he can do it all over again, whatever she needs, for Nina.

"It's a good thing you have a tailor, then," Frank said gently, "to help with the clothes, at least."