She shrugs off his sympathy, "Over and done with. Shit happens." Hah, sure act like it doesn't bother you...it's part of the reason you fled Chicago in the first place.

"Um...sooner rather than later would be better." Dammit, she still hadn't told work, Ruairi or well...anyone. "I'm going to be heading back to Chicago for a few days."

She doesn't want to tell him why, Rory doesn't need her grief on top of what he's already coping with. She only hopes her voice doesn't sound too strained and that she can keep from being distracted long enough to help him and Pippa.