If she's taken aback by the sudden statement, Dutch doesn't show it much. She smiles at him and finally reaches over to rest a very light, very brief hand on his upper arm. She gives him a squeeze before pulling back and nodding.

"The feeling's mutual," Dutch tells him quietly. He's never asked about her past, never prodded or pushed. He's patient and quiet but he's there, a stoic, solid presence that she knows she can rely on. In a lot of ways, he reminds her of Johnny though Johnny would never be as observant and low key as John is. But, they are both loyal and strong, both protective and just genuinely good.

Dutch doesn't deserve either of their friendships but she's a selfish, greedy woman so she's going to take their companionship anyway.