Nathan suddenly found himself keenly aware of that look in her eyes. It wasn't a look he'd seen often, particularly from her.

And what she said? Better than many could say?

He frowned thoughtfully. Wasn't quite certain what to make of it.

"Here," he answered, maybe a little vaguely. "I've been here, after a few years in Japan. I haven't been able to return for some time, now."

And he hadn't even visited her. He'd been here all this time, and...