They've had a few times since their relationship ended that they had a couple quiet moments of intimacy, of consoling. Few and far between. There were clear and present dangers in getting too close, namely getting back together. Their lives were so far removed from one another now, but a relationship was feasible. Hell, not that long ago she was maintaining a long distance relationship with someone in outer space. London was a short flight over the Atlantic. Kitty was out of excuses. For everything. Pete included.

"I do but I like your company more, so I will subject myself to that." She knows full well what he's going to see when he studies her. Her eyes are puffy from lack of sleeping but not from crying.

She smiles and gives his hand a light squeeze before letting it go. "There's a hole in the wall breakfast place a few minutes from here." Away from prying eyes and ears.

The drive takes nearly half an hour but they are given a booth almost immediately after arriving. It's a local haunt, with tacky wallpaper and plastic flowers for decor.