The childish, immature, unable to cope with emotions part of Gene wanted to flee and get the hell away from the situation - possibly hide in the Quattro until later. But he couldn't. He couldn't abandon Bolls right now.

He closed the door to his office, drawing the blinds closed - not really wanting th rest of CID to get a free show. Some things should remain private. And then he moved to get a bottle of scotch and some glasses, he had a feeling drinks would be needed.

"Alex... this seems to be our new recruit. PC Molly Drake." He'd give her a few minutes to absorb that bit of information.