“Proud and insolent youth,” said Hook, “prepare to meet thy doom.”

In the spring of 2014, with Chicago’s awful weather helping her case, Bridget convinced Miles to take a magical adventure with her: two days in Disney World, followed by a seven-night Caribbean cruise on the Disney Fantasy. And so in November 2014, Miles conquered his fears, joining Bridget on such terrifying rides as The Pirates of the Caribbean and Splash Mountain. He enjoyed himself much more on the ship, getting into character as Smee for pirate night (Bridget was Captain Hook), spotting a baby shark while snorkeling, and drinking several tropical cocktails. This, they knew, they would have to do again.