Quote from Ted in The Mermaid Theory
Ted: Hey. You feeling better? Zoey: I have a confession to make. I wasn't really sick. Ted: You weren't? Zoey: I'm sorry. I was just feeling guilty that I lied to The Captain and... I don't know, I just thought it would be good if you two spent some time together. Ted: I get it. And you were right. He's a nice guy. I mean, he can be a little scary. Zoey: Yeah, he gets a little murder-y when he's nervous. Ted: Yeah, he's a creepy dude. But I like him.