For a moment he contemplates simply speaking with his chef and explaining the entire situation in hopes of easing whatever irritation her changing appetite might cause. But nothing was ever kept a secret among the crew, and once one found out, they were all bound to find out. And he could already hear the coronary that Mr. Faulkner was likely to experience at finding out he had not only brought a woman aboard but a pregnant one at that.

"I am sorry that the child is making you so ill." There was nothing that could be done about it at present, and it was hardly his fault, but seeing her like this made his heart ache. "I will ensure that you get everything you want. All you need do is ask." And then, a little more teasingly. "Even if I will have to pay my poor cook more for his troubles."