Eyes

Hunter gives Katie and encouraging smile and nods. "At least baby steps keep you moving." He couldn't imagine how someone couldn't feel, or how they could but not understand what they were feeling. It had to be a strange place to be, let alone doing it without someone you'd loved and been connected to. It had to be... lonely. 

"And at least your surrounded by your family, right? I mean they all seem to be a supportive bunch." 

Still walking slowly, he pauses as a mixture of thoughts run through his mind. "Does it... well, does it help to like... talk about what you're feeling to figure it out?" He wasn't even sure he was making sense or if Katie would think it made sense at all either. "I mean... if you didn't know how you felt but you had someone to help you?" 

No... he wasn't making any sense. Stopping and turning to look at her, he gives her a sheepish grin. "I don't know what I'm talking about. But maybe..." He cocks his head and looks into her eyes deeply as if searching their depths. "...if you couldn't figure out what you were feeling right now... I'd guess you were determined to beat this... sad 'cause you're without someone you loved... comforted by being here, but lonely... kinda confused... and hoping that one day you'll wake up to find it all makes sense again." 

Reaching out, he runs his thumb along her cheek. "You might not know what you're feeling... but your eyes do." 

Standing and stretching, Jason nods to Misty. "Yeah, and thanks to you too. This was fun." 

Glancing to Alec he gives a little wave. "Take it easy." 

"Yeah, sure." Alec waves him goodbye.

Jason turns back to Misty and smiles. "See you tomorrow. Don't forget we're doing lunch with the gang." 

Watching Misty walk Jason back inside to see him off, Alec remains seated, just sitting in the quiet of the backyard. He could hear city sounds but it wasn't too loud, and it felt kind of sheltered back here. This evening had been different. Fun. It had been a long time since he'd enjoyed himself, let alone with someone like Jason. Alec missed the fun times with Ryan and Eli... thinking about that created an ache inside that made him want to cry, though he didn't. Oh how he wished he could go back and change his decisions. He'd still have friends. He'd still have Ryan. 

Swallowing the last of his pop, he stands and starts gathering up the cans and paper plates leftover from supper so he can throw them away. 

Having Dalton return to his office, Reese looks up expectantly. Taking the printouts, he glances over them just briefly before shaking his head. Sighing, his eyes return to Dalton. 

"It would take a couple hours tops for him to research this stuff. He's been here night after night, spending hours here - there has to be more." 

Rubbing his face wearily, he sighs again. "But that means he had to have hidden it, just like you said. But why? Why would he cover his tracks if it was legit? Why would he hide anything if it weren't something he knew he'd get in trouble for?" He searches Dalton's face, worry in his eyes. "In your opinion... do we need to investigate further?"