The doctor worked silently for a little while longer, sipping at his coffee until it was empty. He really hadn't expected Gunner to agree to time apart so easily since he was always, always there. In fact, he might have been a little disappointed that he'd agreed to it so easily. Wouldn't it have been better if Gunner hadn't been able to stand being away from him? He looked side long at his assistant again before folding his hands up in front of the keyboard. "Remember when you used to beg me to pay attention to you?"