"Your father was the bravest man who ever lived," she always started.

"But not the smartest. He would be so proud of you, our little genius."

"There was this one test he had to take, back in college. He acted like the world was ending-can you believe your father?"

The child giggled, "Yes,"

"The man saved the world three times already, but he moaned about that test for days."

She wiped away tears.

"But he always made himself pass. He said... he wanted a normal job, so you could live a normal life. He..."

"Are you okay, Mommy?"

"Mommy's okay, Teddy. She just misses your father."