But he could not say the same for his relationship with Pat.

She had a right to make a choice, not be sent away with a pat on the head.

The relationship began with Pat in the position of strength.

With Pat, you know he's going to make the great plays.

Or to let them off with a short sentence and a pat on the head?

But you could never be sure with Pat, all he would see was a wage not coming into the house.

You could never appropriate one with a smooth or a pat.

She released James with a strategic pat, and let him up.

"If he had a conversation with Pat, then that's between the player and the coach."

"You can do better, man," he said with a knowing pat on the back.