Robert has never allowed himself to think such things, and that is part of it. Being in that shadow, being that ma, he never has to think about it. He can e a good man without putting himself out. It's something he's done his entire life.

Right until he put himself out for a beautiful cabin, hiding where she isn't meant to be.

"They're glaring because no one has ever seen a woman act like that. Not in Purgatory especially. Not like that in a saloon. Not even one of the girls there," he points out, and he can't hold back the tone in his voice. Others might be upset but...

"I thought what you did was amazing. Thank you." He's not sure he deserves it, but he appreciates it.