"Didn't we spend most of it together at that damn clinic?" She hadn't meant to sound hostile, and she winced even right after the words came out. He was trying to be polite. Neither one of them liked this situation, but if they didn't do this... Well, the consequences greatly outweighed at least Gwen's dislike.
"Thank you," she replied, reaching out to touch his hand. It was a start, she supposed.