Her words said she was grateful for his offers of assistance. The tone of her voice and her body language though shouted ...what? Disappointment? Disillusionment? Despair? The stiff back and pointedly turned chin were perhaps the outer signs of her inner turmoil. Ethan didn't know but he planned to find out. A quick shake of his head to clear his thoughts and he concentrated more fully on the task at hand, steering the boat back to the quieter waters of the harbour and home. He hoped he was as successful at steering their relationship.