[ He winces at that mention. That is not a pleasant memory for him - but it's in the past, isn't it? And she's here, safe and sound. So he takes a slow, deep breath and bends to pick up the discarded end of the beam and set it aside. ]

...my decisions aren't always dumb, you know.

[ Although that's a weak defense. ]

But getting involved. Going in and doing the right thing. That's the important part, isn't it?

[ He reaches over to clap her on the shoulder. ]

Defying the odds. That's the way we do things.