Perhaps he'd gone too far, pushed for too much. Not that he'd been aggressive, not in the least. A text here, a call there. Checking up on her classwork, offering to help if need be. He'd spoken with Miles a few times, and still called Dom to check up on him and the children but he was working on making his life now. A life that was without Cobb as his extractor and starting over again without being on the run.

Starting over again with Ariadne here and see where it might go.

Opening the door, he smiled. The scent of olive oil and seasonings was light on the air, mingling with the light jasmine scent of the candles.

"Hey. I... I'm glad you came,' he said, stepping aside and gesturing her to come in.