"I...I think I have as well," he murmured in response to the first part of Jo's outburst. Merlin, what had he done? What had just happened?

It seemed she was intent on leaving, and the disappointment was clear on his face. He had been enjoying their talk and her company. Why did he have to just go and ruin it? He sat, silently watching as she slipped away, too embarrassed to try and call her back. Too embarrassed to acknowledge that he had enjoyed having her hand touching his own.

"Safe travels, Miss Jo Smith!" Zach called out, but he wasn't sure if the words would reach her.

Damn.