In spite of everything, Noah smiled. "She really is. She's a fighter. Never gives up on anything. And she raised four very rowdy boys without infantcide, so that speaks well of her." The moment needed lightening, so he said offhandedly, "Of course, I was always the good one, never getting into any trouble at all. I was, dare I say, a perfect and most angelic child. Did my homework and chores promptly, and never hid the broccoli under the rug."