As much as Jess hated to admit it, this argument had gotten them a lot further than anything else in the last few months. He hated to argue with her, but it was better than the silence. "I doubt that, but like I said, I will try to be more straightforward, even if it is to ask for a minute to collect my thoughts." That was going to have to be good enough.

"Sure," He had a hard time believing she wasn't hungry on some level, but he also was going to choose his battles. Gently he kissed her head again, and leaned back to grab his wand from the nearby table. Extinguishing the lamp, he led the way down the hall and up the back stairs. It would be to go to bed tonight knowing she didn't hate his guts. Maybe they would both get some sleep.