Jess really didn't know what to expect, but he certainly hadn't expected her to volunteer to try again. The question was, would she come home this time? Did he want her to? Merlin's beard this shouldn't be this difficult. "Sure, if you want to." He found himself saying, but it lacked enthusiasm. Did she want to or was she just trying to placate him? He cast her a look, unsure what to find in her expression, watching her stand there awkwardly in the doorway.

"It will have to be later, I have a department meeting." Which was part of the reason they had chosen tonight. His schedule was predictable and yes, he had to stay late too sometimes, but he knew when and for how long and if it changed he sent word ahead. Not to mention he was head of his squad, he had more responsibility. Regardless, he was capable of saying no when the time called for it and simply went home. Work would always be there tomorrow. Unfortunately he thought that felt like a foreign concept to Fallon.