She smiled to the compliment and wanted to comment, but the little conversation between him and Mairead made her laugh. "I think that means we win." With a smile she set her hand on Patrick's leg for a moment before glancing back to the younger girl. "I do apologize for being ridiculous. It seems we haven't gotten out of the sickly adorable stage yet." She judged Mairead's age for a moment and smiled, "no one you have an eye on then?"