The invitation to this opera had been met with a heavy heart. Jack had sent back his RSVP to indicate that he would be attending alone. He certainly didn't want to turn his back on the invitation and he had enjoyed the opera the last time he'd attended. He sat through the performance, trying hard not to think about how much Zee would have enjoyed it.
Afterward, he entered the lobby and kept to the side of the gala. He accepted some of the champagne that was offered around and simply people-watched for the moment. He was ready to socialize if asked but for the moment, he would simply just... be here.