"Nah, I won't be long. And then we can finish what we started," Bobby promised with a smile. The truth was he wanted to be alone for a few minutes so he could feel bad and sorry for himself without John having to watch, and then he'd get it out of his system and they could salvage the rest of the night.

He headed for the bathroom and started the shower before closing the door, and true to his word, he was only in there for about five minutes before returning, damp and wrapped in a towel, his demeanor definitely lighter.