It had been a week since Miss Abernathy's last letter had arrived, with all of his gifts attached and Jess felt the gut-wrenching sensation of losing a good thing. It had to be for the better though right? As he'd already admitted, he'd been playing a little too fast and loose with her reputation and he the last thing he wanted was for anyone to doubt all of the hard work she'd put into the aurors office so far because he was careless.

He'd throw himself into work, the only thing that could keep the wayward thoughts at bay, was to keep working and keep busy. He'd even taken to taking paperwork home with him to do after work so that he didn't have time for free thought. He'd never been such an efficient employee in his entire life. It had only taken a little heartbreak to get there.

Great.

With his nose behind a case file, Jess had stepped into the lift without bothering to look and see who was already inside. Belatedly, as the lift groaned to an odd halt, did Jesse realize both his company and the situation. Oh shit.

"Don't suppose that's any good," He grimaced as he mumbled to himself. Finally daring to look up at Fallon properly.