Cobie couldn’t help but wonder if the man was going out of his way to make it look as though he wanted to help her so that she would move on in her search for answers. Or was the helpfulness because Dr. Cooper had pressured Captain Wainwright? She couldn’t be sure. Beneath the captain’s warm gaze, Cobie thought she saw understanding and compassion. “I can’t thank you enough for inviting us. For letting me see what my father had been working on.” “I understand what you might be feeling.” “You do?” “I have a daughter in the Lower 48. My job was hard on the family and eventually led to divorce. I love my daughter, but the distance makes it hard to keep in touch. I’m a grandfather now, but I rarely get to see the kids.” His gaze drifted to something outside the windows. Was he thinking of the family he’d left behind while pursuing his career dreams?
