The saddest thing was, he hadn't even told her what he'd been through, in the years since her death. He didn't think now was the best time to bring it up, either.
"I know. I'm sorry. I just...I don't want to lie to you." He tried to smile, but it didn't quite happen. He let his hand drift down her arm, to take hold of her hand. "It's just, a lot has happened, Jess." He wasn't involved with anyone, but he didn't know that he could pick up where they left off. He wasn't even sure Jess wanted that, and he was fairly certain she wouldn't want that, once she'd heard about the things he'd done.