"I can understand that. And it isn't creepy," she smiled. It wasn't creepy to her, but if he came across as too keen, it could seem creepy to Rose and Hal.

"There isn't anything I can think of," she went on after a moment of considering what she may want to say. If anything, Barbara just wanted to support Howard. She'd keep quiet until such a time as they began to disbelieve Howard again, or questioned his motives. "This is all for you."