[That had pretty much been the response he hoped she'd give, but he'd still been kind of afraid she wouldn't and he feels guilty about having to inconvenience her even if she says he isn't. But he's committed, at this point.]
It's a few things, but you haven't seen or spoken with Dr. Brennan recently, have you?
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It's a few things, but you haven't seen or spoken with Dr. Brennan recently, have you?