"It's not about the glory, though, it's about the work. That's why I don't mind being behind the scenes. As long as the work gets done, I don't care if it's my name on it," Helen insisted.

"Curing something incurable? Well, I could take a crack at it. What is it that you're working on? Between the two of us, we have nothing but time. We could at least use our brains to give you an avenue to pursue once you get home."