*nods*
Reading O'Brian conjures up many unusual connotations, all difficult to explain.

Stephen was getting snarky thinking that Jack was up the palm tree scoffing on coconuts
...on the other hand showing his absolute trust in anything shippy that Jack says. *remembers that Stephen was not astonished when the Surprise boats came to the rescue*

As you say, so many lovely scenes for this comm.

Have just posted the buttercup-yellow hair