The motions as he pulled on his coat slowed at her apology. It frustrated him how she didn't think she was anymore than what the Senior Partners made her and yet he was certain they couldn't give a damn that they were screwing with his life, so there wasn't any call for her to be apologizing on their behalf. She did it herself.
Glancing back at her, he gave a half nod. "It was a good way to catch up." Things were never going to be the same between them and tonight had strengthened his resolve that he was going to try his damndest to help her. One step at a time.