With a sedate nod, Silas released a sigh. "I'll look into it tomorrow." Because, frankly, he was too exhausted to care tonight. He wanted dinner, a bottle of wine, a cigarette, and to sleep.

Of course, with all that was going on, just going to sleep wasn't a valid option, but he could try to put aside the stress for one night.

He caught her hand, offering a faint smile. "I miss you, Ava. I do. We'll have to find time soon."

"Go on to your meeting. I've held you up long enough." A beat, and then, "Thank you."