That's definitely a sentence to unpack, and while Bobbie knows it's not something a father is supposed to say about their family, she doesn't think he means Talissa and Melas. She thinks he means all the trappings that come along with them. Being a good husband and father is a very specific thing on Mars, with very specific expectations, and she can't help but think of her own father lying about that rescue story to make himself look better. No one's perfect.

She uses the hand on his shoulder to tug at him gently, trying to get him to turn. "Alex, look at me for a second."