A/n: Sorry it's a short one, but I'm not sure I'll have to finish up anymore tonight and wanted to set this up for what's to come!

Jaz and Eddie finished loading up Jaz's little car. It was a junker clunker but it held loads of memories. They would leave at first light in the morning. Jaz took the car to the gas station to fill up and grab dinner, leaving Eddie at the apartment.

Jaz had confided a little in Eddie about her frustration with her captain. No details, but enough for him to know it had been a rough last few weeks. He also knew the jerk hadn't even tried contacting Jaz in the last month and a half. #notimpressed

Eddie jumped at the sound a heavy handed knock

on the door. He considered ignoring it, but decided he better answer. He was met with the sight of his dead brother's captain. The man didn't seem to recognize him, but Eddie knew it was Adam Dalton. They had met at Elijah's memorial, but Dalton hadn't really been invested in keeping in touch after that.

Eddie opened the door wide and just stood there, staring at Adam defiantly. He had no good reason to extend any friendliness to the guy.

Adam's face didn't hide his surprise at the unexpected occupant of the apartment. He pinched his lip between his fingers as he was prone to do.

"Uh...I was looking for Jaz?" He said a little uncertainly.

"She's not here." Eddie crossed his arms, daring Adam to press further.

"Um, will she be back soon?"

Eddie shrugged. Soon was such a relative term.

Eddie paused, then decided to lead him on a bit. "We're actually heading down to my place in the morning for a few weeks."

Adam's eyes searched the doorframe, the wall, the door mat, anything but the young man in front of him. Apparently Jaz had moved on. It was disappointing, devastating, but Adam couldn't show that. No, he would be the bigger man and bow out gracefully.

"Okay well, will you tell her I stopped by? I guess I'll just catch up with her later."

"Uh-huh." Eddie's voice was noncommittal but it was out of Adam's control.

Adam slowly turned and walked back to his rental car, parked at the edge of the lot. Defeated, he sat in the driver's seat and just stared out the windshield. He had no motivation for anything. He had his chance with Jaz and had blown it; he couldn't blame anyone but himself. Still, it stung seeing Jaz move on so quickly.

Five minutes passed and Jaz pulled up into her parking spot. Dalton's heart skipped a beat, seeing her again. Her hair was pulled back in a high ponytail and she wore a blue striped sundress, uncharacteristically feminine for his tough as nails sniper. She bounded up the steps and was greeted by the door opening with a flourish. The man inside swept her into a big bear hug, making a point to make eye contact with Dalton down in the parking lot. He pressed a purposeful kiss to Jaz's cheek and swept her inside, closing the door firmly.

Jaz laughed, breathless, "Eddie! What was that all about?"

"Oh, nothin'! Just excited to spend this time with ya!" Eddie winked and dropped his arm around her shoulders and gave her a quick squeeze.

He figured he'd wait a bit before he decided if he was going to relay Dalton's message.