It's crossed his mind, watching her with Judith, that this comes so naturally to her. And knowing about her and Daryl, he wonders if the thought has crossed Beth's mind, if she's hoping to have a baby of her own someday. Of course, if he had it his way, someday wouldn't be for a long while yet, until she's finished school completely. But he doesn't get a final say in all of that.

"Plannin' to teach music? You'll be good at it, Beth. Got a knack with people, I could see you teachin' others and lovin' it." He likes knowing she'll be doing something she loves, something that's her true passion.