It took longer than Jasper had thought and hoped before he was able to stop. Sniffling, and wiping at his face he pulled away from Ann embarrassed. He met her gaze, his eyes still watery.<br/><br/>"Thank you Ann." He didn't know how else to express his gratefulness for her, for letting him break down in front of her. "Do you need any help in here?" Jasper asked. He had interrupted her work and the least he could do was to help her with it.