"The government always likes to pretend they don't exist," Reno mused. "Bastards."

He shrugged.

"At least he's doin' the research, right? I mean, is there anywhere else on the planet that you figure he can find somethin' to be passionate about? Things he can make a life around, I mean. Not just the usual go to Mexico, get drunk, hang out on the beach stuff. I mean... Somethin' tells me Romeo'll be happy so long as he's got two things. His girl, and somethin' that'll keep him feelin' like he's makin' his mark in a place, you know?"