“I agree,” I nodded.

“I’m glad she has you over there,” he said. “I feel better knowing she has someone to look out for her.”

I raised my eyebrows, knowing he would probably kick himself over that comment later when he did eventually find out about Brie and me.

“Listen, Jason,” I said, hearing a knock at my office door. “I’ve got to start my day. Talk later?”

“Of course,” he replied. “Thanks for calling, bro; it was nice catching up.”

I cut the line and sighed at my own cowardice. “Come in,” I called, after a moment.

Ben walked in with his clipboard in hand. “The helicopter just landed,” he informed me. “Why aren’t you up there?”

“What?” I asked, in confusion. “What are you talking about?”

Ben raised his eyebrows at me. “Emma’s here.”