"...When we get back, I will begin testing."

He was curious about something he had apparently tried to stop before. It was the way she spoke that got to him though. Maybe that was why she never sounded like she wanted to talk about it.

There was a need there to reassure her. That was what he learned needed to be done when somebody he intended on helping was upset.

"Maybe...it was meant to save lives here instead of taking them."