As far as Jim's concerned, he hasn't abandoned anything. It's just on hold, while he finds out what the fuck is going on here. If his CMO, his doctor, his best friend is up to something then he needs to know what it is.

(They are still those things to each other, right? He hasn't lost Bones by failing to notice something the other man needed?)

He nods curtly, completely fake smile still plastered on his face, and kicks off his shoes, padding inside.

"You need something for that?"