"It was a useful trip, then," he replies.

The idea of Ben and Kate acting like man and wife is...a bit strange, of course. Appearances must be kept up, especially in an outlaw's line of work. Even Doc knows that.

He rubs his thumb across her knuckles.

Next time you won't need another man to stand in for your husband. I'll be there.

He nods.

"As long as there wasn't too much trouble."