She's troubled by that, too. For all that Ainsley is so proud of who she is, she'd never thought she'd ever have to hide who she loved. That makes her pause, slightly, and she tries to tell herself that it's because they're trying to keep the early days of their relationship from being affected by politics. And he's right. They can spend time here, as well as have their professional relationship back home.

"I think you're onto something," she agrees, reaching back for the sunscreen so she can cap it and sit up. "And when we're a little stronger, and surer, then we can tell people at home. Does that sound like a good compromise?"