"You gave us a bit of a scare."

His words are a massive understatement. His eyes tell me just how worried he was.

"I'm sorry," he says after a moment's pause.

I don't have to ask why. I know why. He feels responsible. He blames himself.

"It's not your fault," I tell him seriously.

He smiles but the smile isn't Jarrod's smile. It's not the bone deep smile that is pure Jarrod. It's cool and it doesn't reach his eyes.

"I'm sorry I scared you," I tell ...