Ethan stood outside his office door, staring at it for a moment. He wasn't sure how he'd act when he saw Alex again, but he decided to stay calm. Taking a deep breath, he opened the door and walked in.
Alex, who was sitting at his desk reading some papers, looked up as the door opened. Their eyes didn't meet.
Ethan didn't say a word. He walked to his desk, sat down, and began working like nothing happened. His face gave nothing away.
Alex sighed. "I said I'd be there for him... and I wasn't."
He picked up a brown paper bag, got up, and walked over to Ethan's desk.
"Good morning." He said quietly. "How are you?"
Ethan didn't look up. "I'm fine."
Alex paused. "How's your injury?"
"It's healing fine. That's why I'm back at work."
Alex nodded. "Glad to hear it."
He placed the brown b
