Barnabas could understand that this was a bit of a shock for Mrs. Connolly. Still, you would think that she would be happy for her daughter's obvious happiness? Instead, she seemed rather... uncertain. Maeve - his darling, fiesty redheaded wife - stood her ground and he loved her even more. He'd hardly found it possible, but here he was, his heart bursting with absolute pride. He stood in supportive silence, allowing his wife to take control of the situation now that she'd steadied herself.