Given that Carrie had shared one of those meals and knew it to be at least a slight exaggeration, she was getting a piece of data regarding Brody and the truth. It was a small thing, but every bit on both sides helped.

Walker was less dismissive of the others, but he did nod at the classic joke about food. "It was slightly better in the hospital than here. Very slightly." He gestured slowly with one shoulder in Carrie's direction. "You've got better scenery than me."