He couldn't say he was surprised when his door com chimed.

"Come."

She stood for a moment, less than awkward. But a shade less than certain.

"I've come to talk. We need to."

No move to sit, no word to welcome. Then, "About…"

Her eyes were calm, her voice uncolored by doubt. "You can't say you don't know."

What could he say… there was no room between them for concealment. "I don't suppose I can."

"Me neither."

When he reached for her hand, it wasn't to shake it.