[ Watching him pack everything away and compartmentalize what had happened is always strange. Stranger for being able to see Wash's face when it happens rather than behind the protective layer of armor. Carolina lets him gather the pieces together quietly, knowing he needs the moment to breathe and calm down without her saying anything.

When he's ready she smiles back at him. It hasn't been the same without Wash there with her. She can't talk to Maine about the things she's been through and it's hard enough opening up to others. ]

Good to have you where you belong. You were only out a few hours. [ She says it casually though honestly she spent that time waiting and stewing in her worries. Not fun. ] I guess that means Maine was trying to be delicate about it.