She shrugged. "It'll work itself out eventually I'm sure." Until then she would try to enjoy what time they had with one another. The pain of separation had to be eased by something, right? Why not joyous memories to look back upon.

Taking a long sip of the rum, Jo eyed him as if deep in thought. "We once talked about potentially planning an expedition." More like she had championed it, but they had discussed it. "Which, obviously cannot be done while you're suffering through the horrors of courting. But what about a few days? Or a week even? Won't make it far, of course, but it could still be fun."