The roll of the waves still makes Kate a little uneasy. She doesn't know the patterns well enough to feel completely in control. So she watches Steve, watches his body, when it tenses and when it releases and rides the swell by muscle mimicry.

"Then it probably doesn't matter much that he misses home. Because if he was home and he remembered this, he'd miss you, too. The only difference is--" She flashes him a little grin. "--at home, I'd be kicking some hyper-conservative asses for getting their protest on at your wedding."