He received four blank stares.

"Of course not," he sighed. And with that he was gone, disappearing into nothingness.

"Hmm, well," Nelson grumbled. "If it is babies that you are going to have dealings with-"

"Not you, too, Horatio. You can't desert us, as well," Tamara said gruffly. The Admiral blushed, and William snickered at his discomfort.

Tamara turned on her brother. "Don't you dare laugh, William Swift. You tried to escape this same trouble earlier in the afternoon."

Lord Nelson cleared his throat apologetically. "I mean no disrespect, Miss Swift. But I must say that in past situations I have found that... well, to put the sentiment bluntly..."