Pete smiled softly and held her, and ruffled her hair slightly. "I wonder what happened next." He murmured the words and then shook his head.
"Good!" Pete kissed her cheek lightly, and smiled. "I think you are doing awesome, for what you have been through. You've made life so much better and are raising a sweet daughter, pulling awesome pranks, and making old soldiers smile and feel more alive."
He nodded to her. "Maybe you could ask an opinion or two of those who have been around longer. There has to be a way. And I think you deserve some recognition for being awesome."