Theresa laughed, nodding. "I've been just about everywhere, it seems. I went back to Ireland after graduating. Visited me mother's grave. Something I had been avoiding for years," she let out a heavy sigh. It wasn't often that she slipped back into her Irish accent, but when she got emotional, it slipped out.
After a few moments of silence, "I always got the feeling you and me dad were close. I tried to ask Professor McCoy about it once, but he just studdered awkwardly and excused himself. He couldn't get away fast enough."