[She can be a very determined lady when she wants to be. Her smile brightens at his reply.]

I have to. I really enjoy my job after all. I question it sometimes but... I think my partner put it best. It's all for that fraction of a second of shared happiness before they pass on.

[Yes, she's being somewhat of a sentimental sap here, far away from Neil and his prying eyes and his ability to mock her.]