For a split second, Jo thought he was leaving. She thought she had said too much, the boundary crossed, and this was to be their absolute final encounter. And, for a moment, she didn't dare turn to face him. These brief run ins, however painful and distressing, were at least a reminder that their friendship had existed. That once upon a time he had been her best friend who understood so much more about her than anyone else in her life could. To leave that door close meant finally saying goodbye to that understanding and Jo wasn't sure if she'd ever be ready for that.

When she finally did turn her head towards him, Jo found that she could think of nothing to say. She'd offered a small, partial truth and now it was his turn to do the same.

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