You could be right - It was certainly my thinking a few years ago. Easier to excuse the time you can't be with her on another Island.
you'll drop everything that's in your hands and be on the first plane to be there for her.
I'm going to make sure that's clear to her, and have said she can call/text anytime - no harm in reminding her of this I think.
Thanks very much for your input, fellow baggage handler :)