There isn't a doubt in my mind that Thomas will be a great employee, but I can understand being nervous, especially considering this is really his first job. And Derek is a great boss, of course. The whole situation is just perfect.

His question is perfectly innocent but, of course, the second he asks, Simon immediately pops to mind and I feel my cheeks go hot.

"Well," I say, turning my attention to my jeans and trying not to smile. "I'm back in my own apartment. Nights are still hard sometimes, but it's mostly getting a lot better. I've gone back to work and, uhm... well, on Monday I went back to the ice rink finally. With a guy."